Absolutely wonderful! We loved the amazing staff on the Virgin Voyages ship (Scarlet Lady) and the extremely helpful agent at (Jennifer Bell!!) Everyone in our group had a great time!!! We'll definitely do it again!
Overall our experience crusing on Virgin Voyages 'Scarlet Lady' was excellent. We liked the fact that the cruise was adults only. With only ~ 2000 passengers on the ship it didn't seem very crowded at all. The restaurants and entertainment were great! The ship's crew were extremely friendly and helpful. We also had a great experience dealing with Jennifer Bell of who worked with us throughout the planning stages to ensure that everyone in my group had a great experience! We will definitely use again and sail with Virgin Voyages again as well!
Embarkation
5 out of 5
Excellent! The Virgin app really sped up the process as we were able to upload our picture and travel documents well in advance of boarding.
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
5 out of 5
We really loved how every restaurant exercised great portion control over meals. We had a lot of great food but never felt like we over did it or pigged out! All cruise ships should offer this experience!
Onboard Activities
5 out of 5
We especially liked the walking deck on the upper level of the ship!
Entertainment
5 out of 5
We loved the old fashioned board game room, the magic show and the casino.
Children's Programs
This was an 18 year old and up cruise - no children! (A big plus in my book!!)
Service and Staff
5 out of 5
We really appreciated that Adi, the crewman responsible for our cabins learned everyone's first names for all of the rooms he was responsible for. Very personalized touch.
Ship Quality
5 out of 5
One thing I noticed right away was the pristine cleanliness and condition of the ship. In the past when I've cruised on other cruise lines, a flock of seagulls always followed the ship at sea due to the copious amounts of food left on tables and littering the floors of outdoor eating areas. Not a single seagull was to be found around the Scarlet Lady due to the fact that food waste was not available on tables or on the ground in outdoor seating areas.
Cabin / Stateroom
4 out of 5
We had a roomy cabin with a terrace. My only minor complaint is that the lifeboats were moored directly off of our terrace which obstructed the view of the ocean somewhat. In future, I will specify cabins that are not obstructed by the lifeboats.
Ship tip
The mid elevators provided the best access to all of the ship's decks and amenities.
We stayed in the Art Deco area of Miami the day before the cruise launched and it was great! Lots of great shopping and places to eat. Excellent music at some of the bars. The park nearby was gorgeous.
There wasn't as much to do at the Beach Club in Bimini Bahamas. We were able to rent a golf cart and tour the entire island for $80 for the entire day. We visited several beaches and the casino and it was great!
Thanks for sharing your experience and Very Happy that you had a great time! I am about to board Scarlet Lady this weekend and cannot wait being it is our second time onboard. Also glad to hear that with a full boat it didn’t seem crowded, our last voyage was last year during the pandemic while travel restrictions were in place. Virgin Voyages is the way all cruises should be, especially the no children part!! 👍. Again thanks for sharing!
Appreciate your detailed and informative review. I feel every cruise is a learning experience. You learned you need a different cabin location and that Virgin cruise line fit your needs perfectly. Glad you enjoyed your adventure.
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