Swells1

16 minutes ago, Antie_Moe said:

@Swells1 can you share a picture or file? I've actually made a bid for an upgrade and have not been notified if we got it or not, so I guess we'd just go by the cabin displayed in our app for now? Cruis is in late February 2024.

I'm kind of a nerd, so I used a simple excel spreadsheet. I was able to get 6 on one sheet. I just put my name, Virgin Voyages, Valiant Lady, Cabin Number, Sailing Dates and both of our phone numbers. 

(Here's where my true nerd comes in.) I printed them on red paper, cut them out, laminated them, and punched a hole in the top. 

I'd probably use the current cabin number for now, and carry a Sharpie if you need to change it.

If you have FAS, you can use your shorex credit to reserve a Clamshell on GSK, and that will give you a priority tender ticket.

16 hours ago, cantgetin said:

And that guy is the only one I've ever heard of who had a lost bag....I also had many questions about that video, starting with why was he checking luggage for a 3 night cruise.  Hint--air tag.  Never needed them at the cruise line, but it could help.  When I left my cabin and went on deck, it told me I was separated from my luggage and where the luggage was!  Secondly, the longest it has ever taken for my bags to arrive at the room was about 25 minutes after I arrived....normally before 2pm!  I would not wait till anywhere near sail away time to become concerned.  Our bags have sometimes been there by the time we entered room, used facility, dropped carry on, and turned around to go to lunch.  If I got back from lunch and my bag wasn't there, I'd be accessing my air tag and talking with both my host and sailor services.

 

If it's the same guy I'm thinking of, he really hates just about everything associated with VV, but insists on sailing with them just to complain. He also confessed in another video that he was hired on as an entertainer, but first said he quit then said he'd been let go. I don't trust anything this guy says.

That being said, I have heard accounts of porters writing incorrect cabin numbers, or writing them illegibly, so I made my own as a backup that I will apply at the hotel before we leave to board the ship.

I didn't think about printing them at the airport since I typically just store them in my Wallet app. Thanks for reminding me.

Since we're flying home the day we disembark, I'll need to do my online check-in the night before. My partner is a bit paranoid about using digital keys and prefers to have a paper backup. Is there a way to print boarding passes on the ship?

They are available on my TA's site. I'm able to book for Caribbean as well as Australian itineraries. 

56 minutes ago, billco said:

I am sure that in time it will be just like the other boards.

I hope not.

11 minutes ago, fmlsprtsfn said:

I can't agree more.  Other platforms can be unkind.  I don't know why people can't just skip over questions they don't like or don't want to answer.  

I also don't understand people who ABSOLUTELY hate a specific cruise line, and still troll their boards. I feel like they have too much time on their hands. 

This might get deleted, but I hope it doesn't. I have been a member of this community for 16 years now.. (Wow. Where does the time go?) I've spent many hours on practically every board. I have to say this is the best group of people out there. I can't tell you how many questions I've wanted to ask, even typed them out, but changed my mind for fear of being ridiculed. There's never any snark, or replies of, "Google is your friend", "Why didn't you just search for the answer?" or "The answer is on their website."

Everyone here has been so kind and helpful. I'm so glad I found you all.

19 minutes ago, _tacocat_ said:

they've extended DBE like 85 times already (or that's what it feels like at least).  i think they're just going to continue doing that at this point vs. actually building a loyalty program!

As a Virgin virgin, I'm okay with that.

I bought one for a friend way back in 2016. She wasn't able to use it because it didn't have her name attached to it. I never tried again.

12 hours ago, -The-True-North- said:

Are these ones without a hammock?

Yes. 

I got the email saying the OBC will be added to my existing reservation, but I can't find it on my account. Should I be concerned or just take the information with me when I board?

20 hours ago, little britain said:

How do you know if it is one with a hammock or not?

 

Here's a list I stole from another thread:

DECK 9:
9366 A AND Z
9370 A AND Z
9374 A AND Z

DECK 10:
10354 A AND Z
10358 A AND Z
10362 A AND Z
10366 A AND Z
10370 A AND Z

DECK 11:
11286 Z
11346 A AND Z
11350 A AND Z
11354 A AND Z
11358 A AND Z
11362 A AND Z
11366 A AND Z
11368 A AND Z

DECK 12:
12338 A AND Z
12342 A AND Z
12346 A AND Z
12350 A AND Z
12354 A AND Z

Someone will correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe you leave those same tags on for disembarkation.

Just now, MisterBill99 said:

 

What sort of crazy hotel discount did you get? I'm staying in Condado for a couple of nights, since I was unable to find anything reasonably priced downtown. Not a big deal since Uber is dirt cheap.

I’ve been a Hilton employee for over 25 years. 

Just now, lisabucsfan1 said:

 

I'm not expecting it to happen overnight... but I'll ping them again in a week or two if I haven't heard anything back.

Let us know when/ if you do hear back. I will do the same. 

1 hour ago, lisabucsfan1 said:

@-The-True-North- I just took your advice and used the chat function to reach out to sailor services. I copied your note with a few minor changes for my personal style (ha!). Probably not entirely necessary, but certainly didn't hurt!

She was as nice as could be and looks like I will get the $200 loot applied to my NYE sail. 🤞 at least!

I got a similar message last night, but haven’t gotten any follow-up. 

Just now, -The-True-North- said:

Should really used the chat. Or call.

 

Emails goes unanswered.

We’ll, dang. If I don’t hear back by COB Monday, I’ll try it. 

Sent my email. Wish me luck. 🤞🏻

This review made the click bait page of my mobile browser. I think that means you’ve reached the pinnacle, my friend. 

8 hours ago, MeganGC1983 said:

Barrachina is the home of the pina colada. Umbrella St. is always a must see. 

Lol. We’re staying at the Caribe Hilton, which is also the home of the pina colada. 

Is there anything to do around the port area? Hotel checkout is noon (and the crazy discount I got means no late checkout), so we’re going to have about an hour and a half to kill before our 1:45pm checkin time. 

1 minute ago, Swells1 said:

Mine was pretty self-explanatory. 

I just noticed I quoted the wrong person. Many apologies. 

1 hour ago, -The-True-North- said:

Ohh nice.

 

Did you have to call in, or did you email?

 

I'm still waiting to hear back from me email.

 

What did you say to convince them?

Mine was pretty self-explanatory.