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Our first VV booking was made in Oct 2019, for Richard's Birthday Bash July 2020. We paid $3500 for a 4 night cruise on Scarlet Lady (the Key West/Bimini itinerary). Obviously we didn't get to go in July 2020, and eventually sailed in May 2022 in a Gorgeous Suite on a 5 night cruise (Dominican Daze) using our 2x credit for rebooking - it was booking #3. The Brilliant Lady prices do seem high compared to what we paid for an 8 night cruise last Nov, and a 7 night cruise in Mar 2025 - but they are definitely no worse than what we originally paid before the ships even launched! We really want to go to Alaska, but as much as we love VV we are waiting to see what the itineraries are before committing, we'll only go once I would think so want to get the best Alaska experience - even if we have to put up with a different cruise line for a week!

I hope you are able to get a booking! Bon voyage!

We were able to book brunch for our Nov 23 cruise in the app at the same time as dinner reservations. We made sure to book brunch at the The Wake for disembarkation day!

I requested a steamer on our Nov 2023 voyage - it was brought to our cabin & had a note on it that it was available to us for 2 hours. Seems fair as they wouldn't have enough for people to keep them in their cabins for the entire cruise. I was easily able to steam the wrinkles from the items that needed refreshing.

You can check in using the airline app and then print your boarding passes at the airport.

No room service on the final morning. We were mega rockstars last year and had hoped to have a leisurely room service breakfast - but couldn't. We ended up in the Galley. For our sailing in 4 weeks I've booked The Wake.

Great points, thank you. Oceanview is more affordable than a balcony!!

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Thank you so much for sharing all this info. We aren't really beach people, and would love to see the scenery / wildlife. You've given me lots to look into and think about, I appreciate your time.

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Thank you so much!

Hello all, We are looking at an Alaskan cruise for next year. I am starting to dig into the details, and have been reading posts here to try and gain some insight! Would you recommend sailing out of Seattle or Vancouver? Or is it better to do a one way? Cruise line - we sailed Carnival in the Caribbean 17 years ago (a quick child free trip for our 10th anniversary), last year we sailed 5 nights on Virgin Voyages - we were spoiled and were mega rockstars thanks to the covid cancellations and generous rebooking credit, and we are sailing Virgin again this Nov on an 8 night cruise in an XL sea terrace (balcony) cabin. Virgin has captured our hearts for a few reasons - no kids, no upcharges for specialty restaurants, no tipping, crew paid and treated better etc. Unfortunately they don't have an Alaska itinerary so we need to choose a different line! We will be 50 & 56, young at heart, looking for a ship with a relaxed vibe, not over run with children (planning to go in may I think to help with this!), not stuffy or too formal. Decent MDR food. Any suggestions please? Reading here has suggested not choosing Celebrity as they don't go to Glacier Bay. Places that I should ensure are on the itinerary? Is it best to get a balcony rather than just an ocean view? Not sure that we will be up to splurging on a suite! I appreciate advice, insights & info to help me plan this trip! Thank you 🙂

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Thank you! I will take a look, I appreciate the suggestion.

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