An absolutely fabulous first ever cruise!

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Review summary

This was the very first cruise I've every been on. I was somewhat sceptical about Virgin Voyages, but I needn't have been. We was approached by Virgin staff as soon as we stepped foot out of our taxi. They confirmed our details and took our luggage from us, advising it would be waiting outside our cabin once we'd boarded - and it was. We were given our lovely anchor wristbands in the terminal and told where our cabins were. On boarding, there was a warm welcome (nothing over-the-top). We got a drink and then made our way to our cabins (sea view). The cabin was lovely and clean. The food on board was absolutely lovely, the drinks were not over-priced (which I expected). We didn't spend all of our on-board drinks credit (and we do like a drink or three!) There was no "in-your-face" pushy staff trying to get you to join in. Every member of staff you walked passed was smiling and friendly. Some evening entertainment was very "adult" so if offended, then just get up and leave. I found it hilarious. It was such a great, relaxed atmosphere on board. The only criticism about Virgin Voyages is.....the tv advertising! Tone it down Virgin. You make it look like one hell of a party ship with lots of bling. It's absolutely not like that. Yes, there are parties; PJ party, 80's night and Scarlett night. But these are not over-the-top drunken parties and you certainly don't have to join in. That said, I wasn't going to do the Scarlett night but go unknowingly side-lined into it and well, what can I say.....it was absolutely brilliant. On chatting to other cruisers on-board who'd done other cruise lines, all said that Virgin Voyages was the best they'd done. So well done Virgin Voyages on an absolutely great first-time, ever, cruise. Roll on May 2024 when the ship repositions back to Athens for our next 10-night cruise around the Adriatic (we've talked friends into coming this time who've never cruised before). Oh, and just on another note! Solo-sailors, (our daughter opted to go as a solo-sailor) this is a fabulous cruise for you. If you want to stay on your own, then that's great; however, Virgin arrange solo-sailor meet up's so you get to meet other solo-sailors too.

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Piraeus (Athens), Greece

Split, Croatia

Dubrovnik, Croatia

Kotor, Montenegro

Corfu, Greece

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