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With RockStar Quarters, champagne on demand and amazing food, this is cruising but not as you know it. Honestly, adults-only simply meant “adult time.” To us, that equated to a lot of relaxing, listening to live music, and reading on a lounge chair with a cocktail in hand. I didn’t even notice that children weren’t on board because it just didn’t occur to me that anything should be noticed. "What can I say? We absolutely love Virgin Voyages...you have customers for life. Already booked our third cruise." TPG values Virgin points at 1.5 cents each, so by our estimate, 80,000 points would be the equivalent of just $1,200.
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We had decided to make our vacay a week of self-improvement, promising to partake in the ship’s more than 100 free exercise classes. We also swore we would utilize the open-air track on Deck 17 called The Runway, join the calming morning yoga sessions on The Perch, and visit the ship’s gym, B-Complex. Beneath one bed were two large drawers, and the closet/armoire featured another set of drawers so that everything had a place.
Scarlet Lady cabins and suites
"I can get in the elevator without kids getting in there and pushing all the buttons, and [the age limit means no] screaming teenagers running down the halls at two o'clock in the morning." While often dubbed the "cruise line for millennials" in media coverage, Virgin Voyages was designed to appeal to not just young adults but older adults who are "young at heart," executives have said recently. When we tested the speed, it only came in at 1.5 Mbps, but felt much faster. It also didn’t have issues with slowing down or dropping service as we’ve seen on other lines. The only drawback is that you can’t stream with the basic included wi-fi. One great thing about the cruise is that a lot is included in the fare.
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Valiant Lady initially will sail seven-night voyages in the Mediterranean out of Barcelona. Like the debut of Scarlet Lady, the debut of the line's second vessel, Valiant Lady, also was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Originally scheduled to begin sailing this year, it's now on track to begin operating in May of 2022. McAlpin suggested Virgin Voyages was a line for adults of all ages who want to have a good time in an adult-focused atmosphere that isn't full of kids and isn't stuffy or formal.
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The Manor is a nightclub on the ship, and it takes up two decks — Decks 6 and 7. That means the roof of the hotspot is the floor of Deck 8 where there are cabins. The rooftop lounge in the forward ship was dotted with shaded loungers and multiple hot tubs with a private bar, panoramic views, and nightly happy hour.
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While the app was glitchy or slow at times, it was nice to be able to scroll through each day’s itinerary, purchase excursions, and book reservations for dining, entertainment, spa treatments, and more. You’ll want to get on the boat early and nab up those time slots to get your ideal bookings for some of the most hyped-up restaurants like Gunbae and Test Kitchen. This can include things like bar credit, premium wi-fi, daily coffee credit, and more. Cruise Hive was established back in 2008 and among the earliest blogs in the industry. Since the start, it's been our aim to provide the latest cruise news covering all the major cruise lines.
The dancers were incredible; they moved about the stage like they were performing on "So You Think You Can Dance" (or other TV dance competition), not in your kid's high school dance recital. The way the staging and performer interaction engaged the audience was original and brilliant. I'm 6 feet tall and can fully recline in one of Scarlet Lady's bright red, ethically sourced hammocks. The rocking of the hammock combined with the rocking of the ship at sea, especially early in the morning when the sun was low and the temperature perfect, was incredibly soothing. I found myself plotting how to get more hammock time – rather than simply forgetting I had a balcony as I busied myself around the ship. If you act fast, you can snag a five-night cruise out of Miami that normally costs around $2,500 or more for two people traveling together.
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If you want to get a buzz at a venue that's buzzing, choose one of these for your nightcap. If you're catching some rays and don't want to give up your spot in the sun for lunch, The Sun Club Café is an easy pool deck grab-and-go option for anyone who likes poke bowls. Razzle Dazzle is a vegetarian-forward restaurant (with several, no-longer-secret meat entrees) open for brunch and dinner. At brunch, the spicy avocado toast gets high marks, and the cucumber-melon salad was a refreshing starter.
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Scarlet Lady's Redemption Spa is also broken up and scattered around the ship. The main venue is tucked away on Deck 5 on the other side of the elevator bank from Sailor Services, Pink Agave and Razzle Dazzle. You'll find treatment rooms for massages here, as well as the thermal suite.
It works well when the venue is relatively quiet; you don't have to queue for food or worry about food sitting around or contaminated tongs. On the other hand, when it's busy and you just want a quick meal before your tour, it can be hard to flag down a server and your food can take 20 minutes to arrive. Plus, there's no option for hot food that you plate yourself and take back to your room if there are no seats because you have to have a table to order food at The Galley. Sometimes you just need those steam-tray eggs, grabbable bagels and premade pancakes, and you don't want a waiter-served meal. The most highly sought after reservation on the ship is Gunbae, Scarlet Lady's Korean BBQ restaurant. Be prepared to make friends – all tables seat six, and your smaller party will be seated with strangers.
Unfortunately, the temperatures in the hot tubs and steam rooms were also tepid at best. The cold plunge pools were also a letdown, as the water wasn’t freezing cold for that ice bath effect you’d typically expect. Despite a slightly underwhelming experience at the spa, my favorite part was the full-body exfoliating mud mask at the end. The decks were much quieter at sea as we were headed to Ibiza on Friday morning. I first toured the spa on the day of boarding and made a mental note to return. I used this free day to book a day pass at the Thermal Spa for $59 while the ship was sailing.
That makes this an unusually good points offer, as you're essentially getting the cruise for nearly a third of the normal price. Best of all, Virgin Points are easy to earn because they transfer from all of the major transferrable points programs. Change the name on your voyage up to 48 hours before you head out if you can’t make it, or want to change whoever is sailing with you.
As we’ve explained before, there is a lot that’s different that you’ll want to know about before you step on board. Virgin Voyages is on a mission to create the world’s most irresistible travel brand. We’re seeking to redefine what you should expect from a holiday at sea and create an Epic Sea Change For All. Of the ship’s additional restaurants, we loved Pink Agave’s taste of Mexico through tlayuds, memelas, sopes, tortas, esquites, and tamales, but were less impressed by Test Kitchen.
"The best vacation I have ever had. The adults only experience immediately elevates any cruise experience. The fine dining and exceptional service there is truly no better way to vacation." Also, note that you cannot upgrade cabins booked under the offer unless Virgin Voyages subsequently offers the chance to do so. "We loved the ship and everything about it. We tried all the restaurants and it is difficult to select one as a favorite - as all had exciting menus and sooooo good food - freshly made of high-quality ingredients." You'll notice that the headline mentions 62,000 points, yet the prices we've highlighted show 80,000 points.
From crispy artichokes with caper aioli and charred lemon aperitivo to the secondo porcini-rubbed New York Strip with Calabrian chili butter, farro and sauteed escarole, we raved about every bite. We weren’t the only ones who loved this spot; every passenger we spoke to said it was their favorite, and we failed to secure a second reservation due to its popularity. It means that kids are not splashing in the pool and running down the corridors. In addition, Virgin Red recommends that bookings should be completed no later than five business days before the date of travel.
If you're happy with Red Flower toiletries, you can use the provided dispensers of shampoo, conditioner and body wash, and not have to worry about cramming all your travel-sized bottles onto the tiny surface area. You can use the one long shelf beneath the sink or place your items in the small space next to the sink – there are no other drawers or shelves. I kept placing my toilet bag under the elevated soap dish and realizing the soap would drip on it. Food ranged from edible to excellent, but meals were always fun.
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