Scarlet Lady- 11/16-11/20- LIVE

[icft]

2 hours ago, Roel94 said:

I always prefer nights.I was late to school more than once. When in Asia or Europe I get out by 10 am and that good for me.

Since you mentioned 10... When I retired I stopped setting the alarm clock and went to bed when I felt like it. After a couple of months of that it was obvious my natural sleep pattern was to go to bed around 1:30 and wake up about 10.

 

Unfortunately I can't keep those hours even retired. Too many things conspire to force folks up early. On a Carnival ship it is the CD spouting nonsense over the speakers at 9 am...

[MeganGC1983]

And now some arcade games

[Roel94]

15 minutes ago, icft said:

Since you mentioned 10... When I retired I stopped setting the alarm clock and went to bed when I felt like it. After a couple of months of that it was obvious my natural sleep pattern was to go to bed around 1:30 and wake up about 10.

 

Unfortunately I can't keep those hours even retired. Too many things conspire to force folks up early. On a Carnival ship it is the CD spouting nonsense over the speakers at 9 am...

At home I go to sleep about 2 am or later. Waking varies from 9 am to 11. On a ship outside rhe Carribbean I am off sightseeing on my own ie private guide around 10 .ship tour early. I perfer private as longer days sightseeing,,

 

 

[MeganGC1983]

[MeganGC1983]

And if you’re hungry… 

[Roel94]

I just did the Key West cruise two weeks ago.  Last night was a different show.also I just wander into the dance party no one was at the door.I only thought you needed to plan the ones sitting,  I even wander into the drag show. Really question if my rock star agent gave me all the info I should have.will do better in Europe but there I tour so no late nights.

[bluetardis]

What are the positives on Virgin compared to traditional cruise lines? When I look up a voyage on VV they are sky high and I have a hard time finding positives.

[MeganGC1983]

I forgot to mention… while at dinner, the app notified us that we needed to book a disembark time. Anytime between 7-10:45, except the latest available was 9:30, so 9:30 it is. 

[_tacocat_]

Just now, bluetardis said:

What are the positives on Virgin compared to traditional cruise lines? When I look up a voyage on VV they are sky high and I have a hard time finding positives.

Good food, awesome crew, no one force feeding you BS activities designed to make you part with your $ or telling you how to have fun 24/7.  Tips, 99% of food, soft drinks and brewed coffee/tea, WiFi, group fitness classes all included.  You’re essentially pre-paying for all of that via the higher voyage fare, but I much prefer paying more up front vs getting nickel and dimed every time I turn around for a week.

[bluetardis]

@_tacocat_thank you for that explanation. Very clear and just what I was looking for.

[MeganGC1983]

Just now, bluetardis said:

What are the positives on Virgin compared to traditional cruise lines? When I look up a voyage on VV they are sky high and I have a hard time finding positives.

The main difference has been very little “up sale” options. 98% is included. Drinks are priced better because they aren’t  tacking on the additional gratuity. There isn’t a buffet. 21 eateries and all are included. 

[bluetardis]

21 eateries is incredible 

[MeganGC1983]

On the balcony, I really do like the hammock thing. I’m trying to figure out which ship I see in the distance. It’s been a great cruise. 

[CineGraphic]

17 minutes ago, MeganGC1983 said:

I forgot to mention… while at dinner, the app notified us that we needed to book a disembark time. Anytime between 7-10:45, except the latest available was 9:30, so 9:30 it is. 

 

When we tried to book a disembarkation time on the app, there were no more time slots left, so we walked off leisurely around 10am. No one questioned a thing. We were on the curb waiting for a LYFT in minutes.

[CineGraphic]

24 minutes ago, bluetardis said:

What are the positives on Virgin compared to traditional cruise lines?

 

No photographers trying to sell you pictures, slowing down embarkation.

They do set up a free photobooth/mirror at various times around the ship. The pics are emailed to you.

 

No dress code, meaning nobody can complain that someone's wearing shorts in the dining room like they do on other lines.

 

No announcements interrupting your day.

 

Incredible menus that make you want to try things you've never had before.

 

Genuinely friendly crew.

 

Excellent musicians, and performers everywhere you look.

 

For the most part, no lines.

 

Attention to details. It's all in the details.

[Roel94]

If you can ford the suite the smallest one is huge compared to other lines. Richards Rooftop, food, rhe bar in cabin.

 

biggest negative fir me is lack of bottle water to carry around. I mean off the ship.

 

service was great everywhere

 

fun little places to sit and talk to people.

 

no PA..ever 

[MeganGC1983]

Good morning from rainy Miami. Where I was jolted from my slumber by the Ovation’s PA announcement. 

[MeganGC1983]

7 hours ago, Roel94 said:

If you can ford the suite the smallest one is huge compared to other lines. Richards Rooftop, food, rhe bar in cabin.

 

biggest negative fir me is lack of bottle water to carry around. I mean off the ship.

 

service was great everywhere

 

fun little places to sit and talk to people.

 

no PA..ever 

I have missed bottled water. 

[MeganGC1983]

And Celebration made it

[MeganGC1983]

And one more visit to The Galley. 

[MeganGC1983]

Chorizo burrito

[MeganGC1983]

Hoping the rain let’s up soon. 

[MeganGC1983]

Back to the cabin talking through the things we liked and didn’t like. Disembark appointment in 25 minutes. It seems so laid back for being a “get off” day. 

[MeganGC1983]

Last cabin photos

[MeganGC1983]

Captain Mark just came on the speaker. Saying not goodbye but “hope to see you all again soon”. Didn’t know they had pastries here. Made it to the round about and the line is pretty minimal.