First Virgin Cruise
Scarlet Lady Cruise Review to Europe - Western Mediterranean
7 Night French Daze & Ibiza Nights (Barcelona Roundtrip)
Sail date: September 15, 2024
Ship: Scarlet Lady
Traveled as: Family (older children)
Reviewed: 1 month ago
Review summary
Virgin is a totally different experience. Ship itself was great, destinations were also great. The food choices and options are completely different. We were not impressed with food, but some people were. The people are also a different group, so lots more LGBTQ than on other ships, nothing good or bad, just a fact. This probably isn't our favorite cruise, but glad we did it.Embarkation
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
Razzle Dazzle Restaurant
The menu for this Southern restaurant was so odd. Nothing looked appealing at all. Even the dessert was odd, except the ice cream. It is being replace with dry dock!
The Test Kitchen
This was fun. Very different menu and they said you might not like everything but try it. The presentation was cool and loved our waiter, Kleber.
Extra Virgin
This reminded me of the Olive Garden. Appetizers, bread and desserts better than the main course. Food was good, but go for small main course. You will be full by then!
Draught Haus
This was our go to bar. Sara was great, it was small and not very busy so we could get a drink quickly
The Wake
You would expect a steakhouse to be good, this one was ok. The waiter was great, Tiago, but the food was nothing special. Everyone said The Pink Agave had a better steak!!!
The Sweet Side
Nice place to get something sweet. They usually had the same items but replaced something new everyday.
The Pizza Place
Pizza was ok, not the best compared to other ships
Pink Agave
This was my favorite out of the main restaurants. It was my birthday so they treated me very well! Food and drinks we good too
Noodle Around
Very Good. Lots of options
Lick Me Till...Ice Cream
Yum, who doesn't like ice cream (or Gelato) Very popular!
Let's Taco Bout It
Had lots of options and was very good!
Gunbae
This was a fun restaurant. Very different.
Bento Baby
Excellent quick and grab with no lines. Offers sushi and other selections.
Onboard Activities
The Casino
Much smaller than most casinos on other ships. It had tables and video slots
Entertainment
The Red Room
Very versatile. Went to 2 different shows and they transformed the room completely. It was also the place to gather for excursions.
Service and Staff
Ship Quality
Cabin / Stateroom
Ship tip
This cruise is not like other ships, don't expect it to be and you should be fine; be aware of what they tell you their difference are before booking.
Ports of call
Palma De Mallorca, Balearic Islands Did not visit port