Lustate

12 hours ago, HughMann said:

I found a photo that might answer this.

 

 

It appears as if the xx106z cabins are normal with a partition on both sides, and the xx102z cabins have an extended diagonal balcony.

 

Can anyone confirm?

Cabins in blue (sea terrace) and green (central sea terrace) interiors same size. The balcony will also be the same size give or take a few inches. There is no significant benefit between the two. On the corner itself you will find the wind can whip around due to the flow of air about the ship.  

14 hours ago, kwokpot said:

More Virgin food porn. I'll say it again their sweets and baked goods are high-end bakery quality. The upper left is a banana Cruffin (croissant muffin). It was the f**king amazing. Banana puree inside this warm muffin shaped croissant. 

Such as tease... I loved them, along with the "Scarlet lady" as well. 

7 hours ago, cantgetin said:

Kwokpot nailed it.  On our WBTA, they also had normal Lipton tea bags in The Galley some of the time.  I think the supply of English Breakfast was running low because it became "spotty."  English Breakfast was available in regular and decaf all the time for the first week of the cruise.

and as we are all a little bit naughty... you can in the afternoons make your own tea in the Galley and collect a cake or 5 from "The Sweet Side", and make your own afternoon tea 🙂 

1 hour ago, raphael360 said:

 

I didn't notice our access to the  "Rockstar Agent on Board" perk before.  Good to know.  Where is this Rockstar Agent located on board??

 

Next to where you book shore things by the round about, there is a large table. They setup at one end of that for a few hours each day. 

On 12/19/2022 at 11:54 PM, Chrish2 said:

All posts above this point should have been swept into the spreadsheet and it is now up to date with CC posters. Bit of a delay recently in getting this updated and a few short notice booking didn't make it.

 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1UaItklpqBLClAiCNxN9I32iSRXM4x0rQWND-jUjwGzc/edit#gid=0

 

 

 Hi All,

has this been updated lately? Im a lazy butt and checking out codes for possible voyages later this year. Spotted mine not updated yet and not sure when last update was. 

thanks all. 

Just checking this as a newbie when it comes to other (less nice lol) companies. 

Will they also match status in reverse, ie when virgin confirms what status we are with them, can we show other brands to get that matched?

6 hours ago, kwokpot said:

A more detailed response. There are areas on the pool deck that are totally shaded BUT they are not loungers; instead they are like little triangular lounging booths.  

Of course, people always forget about "The Perch" which is a great hidden spot at the very top of the ship with some shade, loungers and no loud music. Just check they are not running a yoga class as that when the close that area off. 

11 hours ago, aviators99 said:

Heh.  I didn't mean that.  I mean I'm trying to book something for my in-laws and I don't want them to have anything to complain about 🙂

 
But it’s a key part of the holiday! All in-laws love a gripe to tell the friends back home about. Lol

13 hours ago, CineGraphic said:

 

I knew someone who for a while refused to buy milk after they read the nutritional label. They thought the sugar listed was an added ingredient.

well yes lol

I am still shocked that some people think "chocolate milk" is a healthy option, or knock back smoothies and wonder why they piling on the pounds. Most smoothies contain more sugars than cake! just because its 100% natural sugars does not mean its guilt free lol 

On 1/11/2023 at 11:13 PM, angela12345 said:

Do a search in this forum or in the cruise casinos for "casino" "craps" or "blackjack".  Different table minimums have been reported.  It may depend on sail date ?? how full the sailing is ??  other things ??

Given the casino scene in Europe is much less of a thing we do, it would be safe to assume the minimums on European sailings will be the lower end. 

12 minutes ago, aviators99 said:

I did see in some reviews that the XL Sea Terrace doesn't have a door to the bathroom.  That is why I've never tried to upgrade from the regular Sea Terrace.  Not sure if it's true for all of them.

So there is no door on an XL between the room itself and the sink, but both the shower and WC have doors in them which are full height. Your bathroom is basically in three parts like Disney hotel rooms  etc. 

On 12/20/2022 at 3:57 PM, cantgetin said:

If all you are lacking is Diet Coke/Sprite, you can make a call to Ship Eats (room service) and get as much as you want. In addition, many bars have it in cans if you ask.  I know, if you paid for a suite you shouldn't have to jump thru the hoops, but at least this is a way to get what you want and have it in your room.

Other way for people who just want to "grab and go" a can, is to ask on the way past at "Sip", they always have cans, and if you grab one on the way past can pop it in your own fridge in any cabin. 

On 10/27/2022 at 1:18 PM, Flafun888 said:

Don't mean to take this thread on an unrelated tangent, but I genuinely don't understand why all the major cruiselines refuse to offer even 1 decent venue option for those of us who like contemporary country - music from Chesney, FL/GA line, Luke Combs, Kane Brown, Chris Stapleton, etc.

 

VV has a pretty good set of "guest" acts on board which might float your boat a bit. Madison Grace is a pop country singer, also does some covers, but generally did an couple hours or more set each night on the one cruise we were on. Slam Allen is also a regular which is a southern blues with and a whole lot of soul going on. Now, if you want to try something really out the usually but something most people get into, there is a acoustic guitar performer who does "looping" called Daniel Park.

In short, I think there is something for everyone music wise on VV, and THATS why people go back 🙂 

5 hours ago, mrak said:

Looking at the room options, it appears that interior rooms are the same size as a terrace room, with the only difference being the balcony. Is that true? 

Hi!
So a sea view (no balcony but has windows) is closer in size as a comparison. They come in at around 190 square feet as an insider is an average of about 180 square feet. A sea terrace with a balcony is a minimum of 185 square feet (internal space plus balcony). Now if you want to look at the other end of the scale, the massive suites which there are two come in at a, well, massive combined inside and out at 2,165 square feet. 

Yer, just to build on this a bit. One of the Rockstar perks is you can board at any time (in the boarding window). You can book a boarding time, or you can just "rock" up and board. Its useful as a perk if you are rushing from the airport to board etc. 

8 hours ago, Susanb10567 said:

Looking to try Virgin Voyages…we have recently primarily sailed Celebrity and before that Disney as my daughter grew up…we want to book a February 12th cruise. Will it be difficult to make dining reservations since it is so close to the sail date? Also debating if booking a suite is crucial…we are deciding between a seriously suite or XL sea terrace.

I would pass on a suite unless you just want to treat yourself "extra". Having done four voyages the XL suites are the best if you ask my opinion. They have a bit more storage space to hide your case, and the bathroom is much larger. 

Dining always has walk ups but it might be a wait of ten minutes or so unless your a group of 4 or above. 

Another thing I liked personally, is the changes to the lyrics. "I'm someone"... its a very small change but to some people important, and also just adds the inclusive vibe.

5 hours ago, gordiej said:

Well of course it'll be different hosts.

 

Saw it in late December on VL, it was silly but entertaining.

Same show, different host, Go Say Hi to Daniel (the host) from me (he's a mate, and you might also recognise him from Drag Race UK. 

32 minutes ago, MeganGC1983 said:

It’s the new ad campaign for wave season. I like it. 

I like it to. shows what its actually like, and more relaxed than the previous mad party vibe ads. 

10 minutes ago, OfTheSeasCruiser said:

I agree, yes. 

 

But will the ship be ready before then?

So the time between "float out" and "delivery" seems to be 8-10 months for ships if in schedule. For example Valiant it was 11 with push backs. With the float out of Resilient being July 21, and delivery was due Aug 22, but wash pushed back to 2023 due to delays with pandemic impacts. Brilliant Lady floated out in November 22 so in theory fit out and delivery could be any time from August to November 23. 

40 minutes ago, OfTheSeasCruiser said:

I didn’t realize Brilliant was unaccounted for between Aug-Dec 2023. Is there reason to believe she’s going to debut before her first scheduled sailing in December?

 

From a company risk approach, would you want a brand new ship, taking its first paying sailors to board on Christmas Eve and risk any teething issues on Christmas day? I would avoid it as much as possible, keep the Miami Mermaiden, but also add in another few voyages in advance with another route. Thats me with my operations and risk mitigation hat on anyway lol 

2 hours ago, Lustate said:

The song is Karma Chameleon played on a ukulele. So money on the route for the next and final ships including Polynesian islands. Also makes sense then to not be cannibalising markets with two of there own ships in the same base / area at the same time for much of the year. 

 

Had a look through the ship locations and i think its going to be announcing Brilliant Lady for August to December 2023 will be on the west coast of the USA with extended runs to Hawaii. 🙂 Home port.... Long Beach. 🙂 

All a guess but lets see hey.

48 minutes ago, wesport said:

The deep blue extras check in kiosk has a computerized list with deep blue extras. 

You can also look at your booking to check. On the website you can open it up and see ion the booking the "add on" sections which generally show perks, and from memory also included the deep blue extars listed. 

The song is Karma Chameleon played on a ukulele. So money on the route for the next and final ships including Polynesian islands. Also makes sense then to not be cannibalising markets with two of there own ships in the same base / area at the same time for much of the year. 

Best wishes

Rob

8 minutes ago, conandrob240 said:

I don’t have anything with me to give them or even a card. But I appreciate this information. They (and entire crew) were stellar!

On deck 6 in the Necessities shop they have all sorts of cards. 🙂 (inc bday which was needed lol). 

Just say thanks and a nice mention in the end of voyage survey 🙂