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Scarlet Lady Cruise Review

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 11

Overall rating:

4.6 out of 5
Scarlet Lady

4 Night Fire & Sunset Soirees (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: June 28, 2023

Ship: Scarlet Lady

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 11 months ago

Review summary

This was our first cruise and it will not be our last. VV was amazing! I wish the pools were bigger, but that is my only complaint!

Embarkation

4 out of 5
Virgin says no tips so I was ill prepared to tip the porters that don't work for the cruise line. The free transportation to the mall was a little shakey. Obviously I'm knitpicking. We got on smoothly and early.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
No buffet on VV. The resturants were awesome. The food was great. Book early, we didn't have reservations most nights but if you go right at opening you can walk in. $300 bar tab got the wife and I through.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5
The shows were hit or miss for me but there was always something to do

Entertainment

4 out of 5
Shows were hit or miss but I was never bored

Service and Staff

4 out of 5
Had some trouble with the app. I waited for about 30 min for IT. They didn't show so I left. Other than that everyone was very helpful and gracious.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Bigger than expected. Loved the hammock and the balcony

Ship tip

Get on the app early. I didn't know I had to book reservations for dinners and even boarding. The pools are small but we still enjoyed them.

Ports of call

The Beach Club (Virgin Voyages), Bimini Bahamas

5 out of 5
My favorite spot. Get to the beach early, it is worth it! Snorkle with the sharks!

Miami, Florida

4 out of 5
The mall is a good place to kill time before embarking and they have a free shuttle. You can check your luggage begining at 0900.

Key West, Florida

5 out of 5
Go to the Butterfly Conservatory

Disembarkation

4 out of 5
Smooth and without issue. It would be nice if they got some big fans for while you're waiting for your transportation.

Traveler Photos

Port Mall Ship from the mall Sunrise Coast Guard usher Southernmost point in the conteniental US Beach Club
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