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Our experience has been the same as at the table seating....sometimes it is full, sometimes not.

Most of the tables on VV are for 2 people. Getting a spot as a solo is rarely a problem unless EVERY table is reserved. Again, depends in part on how full the ship is.

Carlos is absolutely amazing.....worth going to all or his events. I'm jealous--we missed him on our last cruise.

I've definitely been in a smaller room on Celebrity, but that was one of their older ships.

We'd go to the restaurant at 5:45 or 6 (right when it opened) and ask if they could get us in that evening. If they couldn't give us a time, they almost always offered the wait list. There were 2 of us also. Sometimes they could tell us that they had an opening at X time. When we waitlisted, the typical wait was about 30 minutes. If someone doesn't show up, 15 minutes after their slot they are considered a "no show" and their slot can be given to someone on the list. More polite cruisers will cancel on line, which automatically notifies the restaurant of the opening,

As noted, very few ports are tenders, and those that need it will allow you to select a time on the "shore things" page of the app.

If you have DBE, you can show up at the terminal at 1 and board either right after the rockstars (that's our most recent experience) or right after Splash of Romance purchasers (last cruise, they came after DBE). You will be allowed to line up IN the terminal starting about 1, and check in at 1:30. We have usually been in our cabin by 1:45.

Anywhere from no wait at all to "we can put you on a wait list and text you if we have a cancelation, but we are very busy tonight and probably can't get you in," And yes, I have personally experienced both of these. Only once did we have a "we will put you on a wait list" not come thru. A lot depends on how full the ship is as well. With 1400 sailors, we never had a problem. With 2350 we did the waitlist option several times successfully. Not getting into the restaurant does not mean that you'll go hungry. There is a nightly dinner special in The Galley, in addition to the normal offerings, and it is typically excellent. My suggestion is to make a reservation for each night, knowing that you can change it, cancel it, or whatever if you decide to do something else.

Anyone looking for flights to cruises....SW announced a 50% off base fare sale today. I was able to book my next 2 sets of flights for $107 each way, some days were as low as $79 from my home airport to MIA. In perspective, I paid $300 one way on my last cruise. They have some picky stuff--you must have an account number with them (just sign up tonight if you need one). It isn't all airports or all flights, but I had no trouble finding those that would work for me.

You are right, that's what we used it for.

60 days is for suites; 45 days is for the rest of us. Yes, there are a select few in regular cabins who can get suite perks. These typically include "influencers", high level TAs, 485 members, etc. It has nothing to do with DBE

Your cabin host will put a folded up comforter under the sheet if you ask. Alternatively, get a mattress topper from Amazon (twin size is about $20), they come vacuum packed so take up little space. You may be able to have it shipped to the hotel you are using the night before; contact hotel to see if this is possible. You can pack it up to take home or donate it to your room host. There have been mixed responses, but in general, VV does not seem to have foam mattress toppers available for guests, only the comforters.

Could be sold out, bought out by a charter, or just being worked on at corporate for a few days. In the past, they have been very generous when VV canceled a cruise in, giving a wide range of options for you to choose from as well as a bunch of loot. However, past performance does not guarantee future results. The problem is that they haven't covered airfares, hotels, etc. that had been booked. You'd have to see what your travel insurance says about a cruise canceled by the line. If it doesn't cover, you could still be out thousands, even with VV refunding every penny of your fare or allowing you to book a more costly cruise at the previously paid price. I'm with you in guessing that something is going on.

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Well, I've never had that happen......good luck.

I agree that the beds in the accessible cabins are lower than ours at home. I have the exact measurement if I go searching for it. If a couple inches will make a difference, you can put a foam mattress topper on your bed....they start as low as $17 on Amazon. Depending on your investment, that can give you 2-3 inches. They come vacuum packed so are easy to bring on board. At the end of the cruise, you can either take a vacuum pack bag to carry it home or donate it to your room host. But that's only good for about 3". You can rent a device that puts a hanging bar over the bed (medical supply companies have these) so she can use that to help her get up, or get a 4 pronged cane to use to get up...or a rollator/walker next to the bed.

Suites open at 60 days. All others open at 45 days. DBE doesn't change reservation dates. And no, bids for upgrades are not normally addressed until very shortly before the cruise. I'm thinking your 60 day notice was a mistake or you didn't read it carefully. Most likely, a mistake.....they happen on VV.

I've never been pressured to participate. Yes, there are participation shows, but there is no force to participate....and I don't sit way back. My experience is that if you are jumping around and waving your hands, you might be called on. If you are just sitting there, they'll leave you alone.

Bar tab is good on beverages only--alcoholic or not. The only other thing it can be used for is the high tea at Sips, and that's because it is billed as a bar item You can't use it for "treat yourself" items. Those will come out of Loot though.

Ditto....we liked the Kalbi, but nothing else was all that great. Oh course, each person has an opinion on that. And the atmosphere is great if you are with the right group. We did it once with people from the FB group--no one I knew, but we are all unofficial friends from the group, so that worked.

I concur with the above. You WILL be at a 2 top except in Gunbae and possibly Test Kitchen. You can ask for one in Test Kitchen. You will be asked about allergies at each meal and snack. They are really good about allergies. Yes, a cabana includes $100 in alcohol regardless of any tab you have...I think $500 for a cabana is a waste, but that's personal opinion. Swim shoes also personal, not needed. DO you have loyalty on Royal? If you apply for status match, you can get Blue Extras for your cruise (NOT Deep Blue Extras, which is a higher status). Go to "loyalty" on the VV web page to apply. If you will use the champagne and the thermal suite, SOR is worth the cost. If those aren't big deals to you, it is rather expensive. Yes, shake for champagne works, but delivery speed varies based on how busy they are. SOR boards either right after suites or right after Deep Blue...we've seen it both ways. Bottom line, you would board between 1:30 and 2. We have usually been in our cabin before 2 with Deep Blue. SOR gives you a separate waiting area at the terminal. This is a great YouTube for more info...a little out of date in a few spots, but not much. Well done, detailed, and based on accuracy rather than "Look at me" or personal opinios,

I've had the bacon be great, but sometimes it is very peppery. I asked on the last cruise whether it could be made without the pepper--no problem. There are pastries in The Galley and The Grounds Club (7th floor). The ones in Grounds Club as especially good...but they do rotate so you may not see your favorite every day.

The Galley has fresh made to order omelets. Served with bacon, sausage, etc. Razzle Dazzle has eggs and bacon, but not omelets. The Wake had Benedict in several varieties. The Galley may have some alsol

In all fairness, I would not book any sort of balcony cabin without the hammock. Seriously the best feature in the rooms.

VV didn't do themselves any favors early on with their ads making the ships look like one big party for 20 somethings cruising on Daddy's money. I don't think the passengers they have coincided with those they thought they were going to have. We have enjoyed each of our VV cruises, and each has been somewhat different....a big menu change (not for the better in our opinion), people we met, quality of the same activities depending on who was in charge, etc. We don't find a party atmosphere, if by that you mean excessive alcohol. Yeah, it happens on any line, but as there are no drink packages, there are no people trying to max out their daily limit. Yeah, it does happen sometimes toward the end when people have a lot of bar tab left. I would call myself older and fairly conservative. Some of the Diva shows were hysterically funny (bingo, for instance) or really good (cabaret with Carlos)...well, anything with Carlos). Some Divas have been obviously better than others. Some of the shows have been a little crude for my taste, so I won't see them again. As you said, if a little innuendo is a problem, this isn't the line fo you. Most of the crew and Happenings Cast have been great....an occasional not so much. Some of the comedians were good, one I walked out of (we were at the back and not obvious). In general, there is nothing on VV that you won't see in an adult show on Disney other than the Diva stuff. And no passenger behavior in public areas that you won't also see on Disney (I've been shocked at some of what I saw there!) People are different. I was telling my friend about VV when she asked...she's an elderly, Bible Belt Baptist. Before I gave any details, I told her that she might not like some parts of it because....Her comment was along the lines of, "Do you think I never saw or experienced any of that? I was a theater major and half my friends in the department were gay. I just don't tell my friends at church about it." So yeah, if knowing that there are all kinds of people on VV and some of them may be different from you is a problem, it may not be your cruise line. On the other hand, if you can be decent toward someone over dinner and around the ship regardless of their appearance or life choices, you may find a new friend who is covered in tats or have a lovely dinner seated next to and chatting with a gay couple. Yes, you need a bit of an open mind to cruise VV....but not much more open than other lines.