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@@LCHolleyThe earliest check-in time is usually 1PM in Miami. From there sailors head to the boarding lounge. Rockstars, followed by Deep Blue Extras and Splash of Romance typically start boarding around 1:15pm, before general boarding begins.
Was your room ready right away? Reason I asked is because I’m seeing some bringing their luggage on? Also, how will we know our muster location? Does the video or tablet tell us at the end?
The room was ready right away. And, luggage delivery is pretty quick too. Any luggage you bring onboard needs to fit through the X-ray machine. Your muster station will appear on the app, on the tablet, and on the TV.
When i cruised with them back in March this year we had terrible weather the day we were supposed to dock in Bimini. Even during the previous day which was Sea Day. We got to bimini but couldn't dock. They added a sea day but it was still super bad. We still had a great time. They refunded the port fees and added a 30 min free champagne around noon. Great video.
Virgin Voyages Future Cruise Scam Shame on Virgin Voyages deceitful onboard “offer” & scam !!! Loved our cruise and all the Virgin Voyages crew members, but now feel totally cheated and disgusted by Virgin Voyages after they changed the terms and conditions of the Future Cruise offer (between Virgin & tour/cruise operators) which we took out onboard. This “Epic Offer, only available onboard” as Virgin touted, was as simple as this…………… place a $300 deposit on a future cruise, whilst onboard and before the end of the our cruise and they “promised” $300 off your next cruise plus $600 onboard credit, with up to 60 days to choose a cruise and 2 years to take the cruise, either through Virgin Voyages, or any tour operator of our choice. As of today, 6th June 2024, I’ve spent 6 hours on calls, to multiple cruise tour companies and each and every one of them said that Virgin are refusing to honour the $300 dollar off my next cruise, as Virgin changed the terms and conditions of the offer (between Virgin & the tour operators) at the end of May 2024, just 5 days after we finished our cruise. This change of terms & conditions, stopped these tour operators from applying the $300 discount from my future cruise, on “Net Rates” which is the standard rate used by tour operators, to sell cruise’s to the general public. I was not aware of this rate and neither should you, as it is a term only used between tour operators and cruise lines and not a term that you or I should be aware of, or understand. Each tour operator carefully explained, that the cruise quote they gave me today, was a valid quote, only if I “did not use, or apply” my $300 MNVV (My next Virgin Voyage) cruise discount and in doing so, I would also forfeit the additional $600 onboard credit. If I demanded that they apply my $300 MNVV discount, they would be forced (by Virgin Voyages) to use a completely different rate for the cruise quotation, which would be far more expensive and effectively wipe out all of my $300 MNVV future cruise discount and most of the “true value” of my $600 onboard credit, effectively eliminating the whole “Epic Offer” package. That is utterly disgusting and a total misrepresentation of the offer made onboard Scarlet Lady and destroys my faith in Virgin Voyages and anything they may “promise” in future. Every agent, from every tour company, said that they could have honored the $300 MNVV discount, if we had booked a cruise before the end of May 2024 and they were sorry that Virgin Voyages had failed to inform us of their change of terms & conditions, before leaving the ship, instead of letting us believe that we had 60 days to “take our time” and choose our future cruise, without feeling rushed or stressed. One of my sons also paid $300 deposit on a future cruise whilst onboard and he is utterly disgusted and disappointed in Virgin Voyages sleight of hand. We are both now looking at other cruise lines, as an alternative to Virgin Voyages, which makes me sad honestly, as my whole family (all nine of us) loved everything about our cruise on Scarlet Lady Update - 8th June 2024 Tour operators have now given me quotes using the MNVV discount offer from Virgin (at the higher rate) which effectively makes our cruise price, £375 (Sterling) per person more expensive, for a grand total per cabin (based on 2 people) of £750 more expensive, than not using the “discount” deal in the first place. Shame on you Virgin Voyages, for your underhand tactics and failure to honour the onboard deal offered to me and my family. A simple answer would be to honour the original offer for everyone who placed a future cruise deposit with Virgin before the “change of terms & conditions” then openly and transparently, on the 1st day of the change of terms & conditions, advise anyone placing a future cruise deposit, of the exact limitations of that offer going forward.
It improves profitability. In my opinion, many of their customers are resistant to move away from the familiar, even if it's lackluster. After this experience I can tell you, the majority of people I sailed with have agreed to look at other lines that allow kids, namely Holland America.
I sailed in December the day before the port was delayed due to bad weather. Sail away and scarlet night was brought inside but we still did the entire cruise…8D/7N.
I was on this ship this February it was the worst boat old, rust on balcony, dirty. Cabin. Uncomfortable bed. The ports were nice the boat not accommodating. Very crowded boat. Small hot tubs and pools. Long wait time for restaurants. Shows Beatles good and Burn the floor.
Was on the Epic a couple weeks after you. Had a great time. Quirky but fun ship. Still busy but more than manageable. The bar lines are not that long when you consider nearly every adult had the free drink package from FAS. Also, day 1 always seems more crowded since everyone is on deck 15 waiting for their cabin. (Except those of us who went to Taste for lunch) Best wishes! Happy Cruising!
Yeah, I upgraded to the Premium Plus beverage package, and I understand I am a bit spoiled from the experience on Virgin Voyages. And, I had a good time. But, I feel that there was way too much time spent on Epic waiting and/or being told "we are out of that" for bottled water or Red Bull advertised on the upgraded package.
In most cases, the people checked larger bags. This was their hand luggage, as they couldn't get into their cabins until 3PM. Additionally, (and especially for larger luggage) there was a place onboard you could store it until 3PM. Aside from that, the reasons for not checking a bag include damage, delays, and missing baggage.
It looks like they under staffed, I am sailing on her later this year, I might have to change my mind.I have sailed ncl several times in the last few years and I am gold, but I am reconsidering it.
My OCD is so triggered with the room tour. I've sailed the Epic 3 times, solo cabin, inside, and balcony. It was a unique, imperfect experience each time. Still beats a land vacation. This popped up in my feed and I got all kinds of good feels . . .
That has to be the worst, being awake to watch the ship return to Miami. It seems like you made some great new buddies. Hopefully it will last far beyond this sailing. Thanks for sharing.
I enjoyed that voyage as much as any. Fortunately, my flight was late enough that I appreciated seeing the arrival to Miami with sun overhead. At least it had stopped raining! Every cruise you meet fun people. I try to keep in touch with alot of them.
@@brian_at_sea was just curious. I wasn’t sure if because of the change in ports. I thought you lost a port on the cruise and maybe they would make it up. Not saying they had to. Was just curious. I have seen virgin give a lot of goodwill when things don’t go as planned on their cruises
Credit was added to the onboard account for (missed) port fees. And The Beach Club in Bimini is my favorite stop in the Caribbean, but I would not have wanted to be there in the high winds and rain we experienced.
I booked a Cruise for March 2024 and it got cancelled. They offered a $300.00 on board credit towards another cruise but the problem is the availability due to all the re-bookings for the same dates. Then you have to re-book airline and hotel. My first experience booking Virgin and not a good first impression, I was so looking forward to my cruise vacation.
Thanks for watching! The rebooking is for ANY voyage date. And the $300 sailor loot per cabin becomes $600 sailor loot if booked by October 11th. Travel rebooking costs with receipts are also eligible for reimbursement. Availability this far out can change daily. Reach out via primedwell.com if you would like me to look for specific dates/ports.
Virgin Voyages always wants to do right by it's sailors. Sailors in these situations are often given the option to move to another sailing with significant additional sailor loot or a refund if that is preferred.
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