Virgin Cruises

[MHF]

Website is open and cruises ready to book for 2020.  There are both solo inside cabins and solo window cabins.  It's over-18 only.

 

I"m looking at a late Nov 2020 one.  This is after booking Arabia and Alaska for 2020 already.  Being a widow stinks but retirement is good.  Lois...you are next!

 

Missy

[Lois R]

On ‎8‎/‎25‎/‎2019 at 10:33 PM, MHF said:

Website is open and cruises ready to book for 2020.  There are both solo inside cabins and solo window cabins.  It's over-18 only.

 

I"m looking at a late Nov 2020 one.  This is after booking Arabia and Alaska for 2020 already.  Being a widow stinks but retirement is good.  Lois...you are next!

 

Missy

Hi Missy, I haven't even thought about sailing with them. 

[LandlockedCruiser01]

I looked at their website, and the prices aren't too shabby: under $1000 for a 4-day cruise, including gratuities but not taxes.  It's not drastically more than what I paid for my recent Carnival cruise.  I'm very tempted to try Virgin, and I just might do it.

 

I figure there are no past cruisers just yet.  But I really hope their onboard atmosphere is as solo-friendly as what I found on Carnival.

[Judyrem]

On 9/16/2019 at 4:33 PM, LandlockedCruiser01 said:

I looked at their website, and the prices aren't too shabby: under $1000 for a 4-day cruise, including gratuities but not taxes.  It's not drastically more than what I paid for my recent Carnival cruise.  I'm very tempted to try Virgin, and I just might do it.

 

I figure there are no past cruisers just yet.  But I really hope their onboard atmosphere is as solo-friendly as what I found on Carnival.

It looks wonderful, but I can't get the site to work properly.  I would love to cruise with them, but i would like a longer cruise.

[elklemi]

Can't find out how many total passengers, shows 17 decks so I guess many thousands and after Windstar and Star Clippers not sure how I would adjust but willing to try to see how the experience compares.

[LandlockedCruiser01]

On 10/6/2019 at 9:01 AM, Judyrem said:

It looks wonderful, but I can't get the site to work properly.  I would love to cruise with them, but i would like a longer cruise.

I went on the site, and it worked fine for me.  Was it glitching on you or giving you errors?  Did the same thing happen in all browsers?   (I work in IT, so I deal with these things all the time.)

 

2 hours ago, elklemi said:

Can't find out how many total passengers, shows 17 decks so I guess many thousands and after Windstar and Star Clippers not sure how I would adjust but willing to try to see how the experience compares.

It'll be an adjustment for sure.  I haven't been on these lines, either.  Although the more I read over the Virgin site, the more glitzy it came across.  To the point of questioning whether someone more down-to-earth will be able to fit in.  (Think of the song "Friends in Low Places" by Garth Brooks, and you'll catch my drift.)  Granted, I'm not going to get tarred and feathered, but still.

Edited October 7, 2019 by LandlockedCruiser01

[Judyrem]

4 hours ago, LandlockedCruiser01 said:

I went on the site, and it worked fine for me.  Was it glitching on you or giving you errors?  Did the same thing happen in all browsers?   (I work in IT, so I deal with these things all the time.)

 

It'll be an adjustment for sure.  I haven't been on these lines, either.  Although the more I read over the Virgin site, the more glitzy it came across.  To the point of questioning whether someone more down-to-earth will be able to fit in.  (Think of the song "Friends in Low Places" by Garth Brooks, and you'll catch my drift.)  Granted, I'm not going to get tarred and feathered, but still.

I  did some research and while I was doing it,  I came across that it will have the very first tattoo parlor at sea. 😲😉

I think it it is not was I was looking for.😉  I was intrigued by  the adults only, all inclusive however.

 

I agree about the average Joe/Jane (me)fitting in.

[LandlockedCruiser01]

27 minutes ago, Judyrem said:

I  did some research and while I was doing it,  I came across that it will have the very first tattoo parlor at sea. 😲😉

I think it it is not was I was looking for.😉  I was intrigued by  the adults only, all inclusive however.

The "adults only" part is the biggest factor influencing me in favor of Virgin.  But their tattoo parlor at sea sounds stupid and dangerous.  First off, how good will the safety and hygiene standards be, compared to state-licensed tattoo parlors on land?  Second, tattooing requires a very steady hand, which can be problematic on a moving ship.  Third, what if someone wants a dangerous tattoo, like a gang sign, a prison symbol, a swastika, or a tear drop under the eye?  (It means the person killed someone.)  Or for a more benign example, a random Chinese character that means "rotten fleas".  I'm pretty sure they're not expecting that kind of clientele, but the possibility does exist.  Will the parlor worker be allowed to refuse?

Edited October 7, 2019 by LandlockedCruiser01

[brillohead]

On 10/7/2019 at 6:02 PM, LandlockedCruiser01 said:

The "adults only" part is the biggest factor influencing me in favor of Virgin.  But their tattoo parlor at sea sounds stupid and dangerous.  First off, how good will the safety and hygiene standards be, compared to state-licensed tattoo parlors on land?  

Not really much different than many spa treatments...
 

 

On 10/7/2019 at 6:02 PM, LandlockedCruiser01 said:

Second, tattooing requires a very steady hand, which can be problematic on a moving ship.  

Most decent-sized ships rarely have discernible motion these days.  Appointments can be postponed for particularly rough days at sea.
 

 

On 10/7/2019 at 6:02 PM, LandlockedCruiser01 said:

Third, what if someone wants a dangerous tattoo, like a gang sign, a prison symbol, a swastika, or a tear drop under the eye?  (It means the person killed someone.)  Or for a more benign example, a random Chinese character that means "rotten fleas".  I'm pretty sure they're not expecting that kind of clientele, but the possibility does exist.  Will the parlor worker be allowed to refuse?

How is this any different than any other tattoo parlor's situation????


I'm not a tattoo aficionado -- don't have one and likely never will -- but I have no problem with having a tattoo parlor on board.  IMO, it's not any different than having any other revenue-generator on board -- spa, casino, bingo, hair salon, shop, etc.  If you want to partake, you can; if you don't want to partake, you don't have to.

[PerfectlyPerth]

I am far more likely to get a tattoo on board my cruise than a spa treatment!