12 Things We LOVED & HATED on Our Virgin Voyages Cruise *Honest Review* 

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My husband and I have been on 4 Virgin cruises and we have 5 more booked, including the 15 day transatlantic from Miami to Barcelona in about two weeks. We ❤ Virgin and we are so happy that there are finally some ships for the non-traditionalists! We are Sapphire on NCL and almost Diamond on RCCL, but our new favorite is Virgin Voyages. So much included in the rate, some mentioned in this review (WiFi, gratuities, ALL restaurants, sodas & water, specialty exercise classes, and more). By the way, if you don’t get reserved for the exercise classes, go standby. Yes, you may be in your workout clothes with no workout, but you can walk or run on the fantastic running track (glorious, clear view of the sea, by the way) or just go change into your bathing suit and enjoy the comfortable sun beds. Thanks to Ilana for mentioning some of our favorite features like No Kids! Made-to-order delicious food. Hammocks on the balconies. Diverse and happy crew who are allowed to show their personality (visible tattoos, comfortable uniforms, and staff in all ages, shapes, colors, sizes, and sexual orientations). We are 63 years old , so don’t believe the rumors that it is just a sexy party ship. There are fun parties to be found, for sure, but also relaxation and easy going fun as well. Shows are unique and energetic and they think outside the box. If you are very traditional or conservative, perhaps the classic lines will be better for you, but if you can open your mind and your heart to trying something new, check out VV. The Virgin crew and we Sailors will welcome you with open arms!

NO KIDS! No one under 18 is allowed to sail on any of their ships! That's all I needed to hear! I'm BOOKED for a Dec. sailing!! When price shopping with other cruise lines, make sure you're comparing apples to apples! Virgin prices include a lot of things that other cruise lines charge extra for like, Wifi, specialty dinning, soft drinks, gratuities etc. My booking included a $600 bar tab. When you add everything Virgin includes then their cost is very similar to Carnival, RC and NCL.

I was on Valiant Lady last month, and I loved it. I think it's really smart on Virgin's part not having unlimited drink packages. It meant that we didn't run into very many extremely drunk people, which, as someone who doesn't drink, made the experience much more pleasant and less like a frat party. I really liked the demographics and the variety of activities. We're not really night life people, but we had a great time with daytime activities and met really wonderful people. Not being a parent, I really appreciated that there were no kids onboard. I forgot how loud they could be until I was back in the airport.

We love Virgin! It has become our number 1. Best parts. Less people, smaller ships, and no bad parents not controlling their children. Princess used to be our go to. We are platinum and elite on Princess.

My partner and I were on the Scarlet Lady a few weeks ago - my first cruise in 25 years and her first cruise ever! I appreciate you mentioning about the sales pitches that happen on other cruise lines; our plan for the cruise was to just relax which would have been difficult if there were constant sales pitches. On a different note, a major shout out to Gunbae - we were dreading sitting with strangers (I think we are atypical cruisers because we are both serious introverts) but by the end of dinner we were laughing and chatting with the rest of the table *and* had an excellent dinner and drinks!

I had a great Virgin cruise and think your review was fair. I felt that some of the seating was more awkward than uncomfortable. I never encountered any delays or slowness in the galley. There are great grab and go food options there as well as other quick service spots for folks that don’t want to wait.

I've been very interested in Virgin Voyages for some time now, and my husband and I have discussed possibly cruising with them for my 40th birthday. The fact that it's an adults-only cruise line is enough to completely sell me on it, and this video is extremely helpful. Thank you!

I cruised on the Valiant Lady in February and I loved every aspect of it. I heartily agree with all of your positives; I didn't notice or wasn't bothered by your negatives; and for all of your "undecideds," I come out on the positive side. I see a lot of people agreeing with you that the Galley is too slow on port days. I probably didn't notice that because I rise very early (even on vacation). However, I'd like to point out you DO have an option. Ship Eats will deliver breakfast to your room at a time of your choosing starting at, I think, 6:30 AM as long as you order the night before. The selection is not as large as it would be in the Galley but it's fresh and hot and it includes full meals as well as just bread and fruit options. The $5.00 delivery fee is waived if you include a $5.00 purchase, like a specialty coffee, so I would recommend that.

We just got off valiant lady and it was the best cruise we've ever had. Compared to the Carnival suite, the seriously Suite with the stocked bar and tablet was a great upgrade. Once our food was slow in the galley (20 min) so I told a crew member who took the order again then came back in 3 min with our food (our original order arrived 1 min prior so we ended up with 2 meals). I still left a small tip for my cabin attendant and RockStar agent. We're taking our college boys on scarlet in 3 months because we got 100% future cruise credit.

I know some people who recently cruised Scarlet Lady and LOVED IT!!! We may prefer the classy and more traditional cruise that a Celebrity Edge-class ship would offer (we're young 60-somethings) BUT one reason why we would seriously look at VV is not because it's an 18+ age requirement, it's because their entertainment and crew promote a very Diversity-rich atmosphere (Drag Queens hosting the entertainment? I'm in). I guess people who hate "Woke" would also hate VV. 🤷‍♂👨‍❤‍👨👩‍❤‍👩

Had my very first cruise experience last week on The Scarlet Lady and I thought the food was outstanding! The service was exemplary with some minor exceptions. The Galley was interesting and many food options closed at 3:00 PM and late night options, especially dessert, was limited. The pool is definitely small! Love your open and honest reviews - I watched many of them in preparation for last week. Thank you!!!

We cruised Scarlet in March and were really impressed. The Thermal Spa can be purchased for a 3 hour use (aside from expensive massages). This Thermal spa is included with rockstar level, but can be snagged Al a carte for roughly $39-49 per person and it’s completely worth it for a relaxing day at sea! We truly found the entertainment to be unmatched too; great review 🙌🏼

The seating around the public areas looks very challenging for those with mobility issues!

I just got off the Valiant Lady and... if you heard on the news, there was an issue. Virgin gave every paying customer a free cruise equal to what they paid for their cruise. Now some extra opinions Also, I wish I could hear announcements in the cabin. Better to read directories, maybe in elevators? They had great outlets in the cabins, loved the free toiletries. I hated that the reservations were gone before I got my WiFi set up- BUT restaurants fit us in. Also, as a disabled passenger, I felt that the staff went above and beyond for me and the ADA cabins are fantastic.

I follow your channel for your honest input. Never apologize for posting 'negatives' along with the positives. Seating, access to ocean views, etc., is among my main reasons for my enjoyment of cruising. Virgin seems great for many, but for me, it's a hard PASS.

We just spend 8 days on the Valiant Lady- I agree with most of your comments altho I wouldn't use "hate"- I thought the pool area was larger than other ships I've been on. We are cruising again on the new Virgin ship next year - 5 reasons: food, crew, all inclusive re tips and dining, entertainment and NO KIDS!

I hate traditional cruising, so I cannot WAIT to go on my VV cruise in Jan. This is all I ever wanted in a cruise, PARTAY! No tipping. Unlimited non-alcoholic drinks to avoid bringing my own cans/bottles. Body positive and LGBQT friendly staff. A dream!

The food is SO SO SO much better than Royal or Norwegian. There are plenty of seating options, don't let this video stop you from trying it out. Love the hammocks, the crew, the no nickle and diming.

My husband and I cruised the Valiant lady just 2 weeks ago and it was an overall GREAT experience. Anyone watching this video please take this with a grain of salt and experience it for yourself.

Thanks for the review Ilana. You have raised some points for us to consider before booking a Virgin Cruise (tiny pool, uncomfortable common area seating and the lack of a quick buffet option on port days). On port days speed at breakfast is very important to us. We are still “considering” Virgin but haven’t booked yet. I suspect that we will go on at least one or two more Carnival cruises before we try Virgin.

Thanks for the info Ilana; you've re-confirmed that Virgin is not the cruise line for us. We are in our mid-50s and have been cruising in the MSC Yacht Club exclusively since 2015 or so. Your review, along with others I've seen confirms that the whole Virgin cruise experience is not something we'd enjoy. But I always tell people that there is a cruise line out there that caters to everyone's desires and I'm glad Virgin is providing a cruise experience that appeals to so many.

Great review! My husband and I are big pool snobs and the fact that they have a tiny pool for all of those people….I don’t think we’ll be cruising with Virgin anytime soon. It seems like Virgin is trying to appeal to 20-30 something’s.

Totally agree...we cruised on Scarlet Lady last September. The seating is a big negative; mainly all seating was low to the ground. Especially uncomfotable if you are tall. Ship layout was a bit confusing and public washrooms are hidden. The hammock was divine! I am not a napper, but 1st afternoon, fell asleep for 2 hours out on the balcony. Didn't care for the overall design elements - felt a bit like a battle ship with all the grey. Loved the entertainment!

The Wife & I did Virgin over last Thanksgiving. And We had a number of Issues. . One Major point was the Seating both in the Cabin ,around the Pool and other areas. But ALL in ALL We agree With You and We feel one Cruise on Virgin was enough for Us .

I didn't even get to go in the pools. They were so crowded on sea days that it was just people soup and it was hard to find a chair in the late morning. If you came in the afternoon, some people were starting to open up some chairs from being there all day but you still had to hunt. Since I was by myself, I could easily just grab a single chair. Also Virgin has a 30 min policy on saving chairs, but I found it wasn't enforced unless you grabbed a staff member. I also thought almost every bar I went to was short about 1 bartender. I felt that I waited about 5 minutes for almost every drink, sometimes longer. Not a huge deal, but still when you just want to grab a drink and run back to the fun waiting wasn't fun. And there are plenty of small little bar areas throughout the ship. Last note, as a solo cruiser, I didn't book any advance dinner reservations because I hoped to make new friends. This did happen and some reservations were easily changed to accommodate. However other times this couldn't happen and I ended up with pizza or the galley. Not a huge deal, but because of this I missed out on Pink Agave and Razzle Dazzle.

The Galley is the best thing, no buffets, no people crossing you to get food... perfect!

I Loved virgin voyages. Valiant lady was such a beautiful ship!! The crew was great!! The food was better than any other cruise line. They don’t make announcements unless they are absolutely necessary. No incessant cruise director and captain announcement. I Loved everything except some of the shows. I’m going again!!

Cruise lines are like music, everyone has their own preferred vibe. I think Virgin would be perfect for some people, while it's not quite right for others. I'm older & prefer a more traditional surrounding, even if it's considered a bit dated. My adult kids would love Virgin.

What I’ve learned: if you want to be left alone and avoid crowds, cruise a family-heavy ship. The adult-only areas are much less crowded. We prefer Disney for this reason - with late dining and the Rainforest room, along with the adult pool area, we seldom even see children and don’t have to fight for deck chairs. 😂😂😂

I really enjoy and appreciate your reviews, very no non-sense. Your reviews of the odd seating and sea views obstruction are excellent! 🙌🏻

Virgin is my favorite cruise line hands down! I’m also 31 and it seems like they cater to my demographic.

Great review. As a true Virgin fan and multiple VV Sailor, I think you were fair and pointed out that a VV cruise experience is not for everyone and it's awesome that there is so much choice. For me, the one thing that sets Virgin apart is that this is a cruise were you never have to feel like an "Other." VV is about being your authentic self. It's evident in the Crew and passengers. For me, it's the Crew that make the real difference. And the hammock! I share your frustration with the Galley and the App can drive one crazy. But the hammock! I like the modern industrial vibe (but also enjoy Queens Grill on Cunard). I also like the lack of visible hierarchy on the ship. I was on the Valiant Lady with tragic accident and while the Ship's Officers may not have stripes on their shoulders, they are firmly in command. Thanks again for the review and did I mention the hammock?

I’m giving them a try in November. Actually I’m not a cruiser. I’ve only taken one cruise on Royal Caribbean over 15 years ago and didn’t really like it. I like that VV is different and that’s why I’m giving them a try. Plus no kids is a big plus.

I really like the Virgin Voyages cruise over all. I love the bar tab. I feel i got a lot of bang for my buck. What i didnt like was not being able to get into classes. And having a reservation for some restaurant which filled up. I didnt know that i had to do. But considering i was a solo sailor i got to piggyback off others reservations.

Hello Ilana! I was on the Valiant lady the week after you (as it would appear). I watched a lot of your videos prior to going, as this was my first cruise. One tip for Virgin that I picked up is that they actually stagger their releases for their workout classes, so the first sailors aboard cannot snatch them all up. I was determined to experience the Bungee workout class, so after asking Sailor services who sent me to the spa, they told me to keep checking my app and sure enough, the next morning more classes were released and I was able to book it. I saw a few more later in the week that I could have booked too. I got to go to every workout class on my list (5 or 6, which seems like a lot for a vacation! Ha!). If you clicked on the event, you could see all the times it was scheduled during the week, which made it easier to keep tabs on when they were happening. Thanks again for your videos!

Very interesting and informative video, Ilana. I would love to see a video about Bimini! I wish other cruise lines would get those hammocks on the balconies 🤩.

I cruised on the Scarlet Lady in March after not cruising for 9 years. Overall I loved it but I do agree with you that The Galley experience, especially on port days, was not great. Finding a table was hard, getting service was slow, and they forgot items I’d ordered twice and I did not want to wait around for it to be remedied. I wish I could have walked up and gotten the food myself. I’d definitely go back though!

I sailed in December for my birthday and had a blast! The overall experience was amazing and I was able to upgrade my cabin on the ship for a great price. I do agree the pool was lack luster and was very surprised at the size👎🏾. The casino was a little smaller than expected. The shows were fun, the music could have been a little more diverse. But the food…the food was delicious. My daughter booked all the dinners in advance so we had no issues with RSVP and we ate pizza and ice cream everyday. As for the bar tab, my daughter and I shared the $600 and it worked out great for us. Overall, I will definitely book another cruise on Virgin.

I truly agree about the officers' uniforms, and the seating, and visual issues the most. I wish all cruise lines did the hammocks! Edit: also, the pool thing, that's tragic. Thanks for the review!

I think that the biggest issues on Virgin have some what easy solutions. Views, change out some of the Glass and move some of the furniture. Seating, change out some of the seating that lacks back support, and comes off rudimentary and cheap. Greatly increase the number of gym classes.

Thanks for the info as this firmly confirms that Virgin is not the cruise line for us. We're over 60 and much prefer a more traditional cruise experience.

As someone that cruised on Disney Wish in January during bad weather (couldn't dock in Bahamas so had a sea day), i would take an adults only any day. Seeing kids everywhere did not bother me, but there were so mamy people everywhere, the buffet and all restaurants were very crowded. And that unexpected sea day we felt claustrophobic and although they did add more activities everything ended up packed. We ended up watching a movie in the movie theather and that even people sat on the floor because there wasnt enough to do on board to kill time while at sea. Finally, the specialty dining was ok. Nothing that I ate impressed me. The restaurant servers we had and our room stewart were amazing and the highlight of our trip on board.

My wife and I had never been on a cruise before. After raising four kids, two change student kids and now three foster kids I don’t think I want to see a kid the whole cruise. We have a balcony room if we need to see the water. We are pretty much content on in each others company. We just looking for some down time and relaxation. Our cruise I just booked is on the Scarlet at the end of August. Short notice but then again I forgot about hurricane season September through November. Thanks for all of your reviews I have learned a lot about cruises from your reviews.

Going on virgin for the first time in June 24’! All I needed to hear before booking was kid free and tattoo shop on board.. im in! 🚢💃🏾

As usual, a great and fair review. I would have been a bit more harsh about a couple of things. I will take issue with the fitness classes. Some classes can only handle 6 people (I think it is to look trendy because otherwise it makes no sense on a ship that holds over 2K), but other classes can handle 100 or more. There is always a standby line, so don't give up is you can't get a reservation. We liked the hammock so much that we bought one when we got home (they do sell then on the ship, but were sold out on our cruise; they provided the manufacturer's info). I like the bar tab a lot. As you noted, you buy a bar tab in advance and get whatever the current bonus is. I"ve never purchased an alcohol package on another line because we are light drinkers....spending $70-130 per day plus tip makes no sense. On VV, you can share your bar tab with anyone you wish, whether in your cabin or not. On the last night, you can choose to buy a round for your new best friends or purchase a bottle of wine or other product FROM A BAR to take home. The thing that I really like is that I didn't encounter any drunk rowdy people on my cruise. No one is trying to max out the daily limit on their beverage package. I thought people were drinking much more responsibly. And remember, tips are already included in the posted prices....so your $300 bar tab got you $350 in paid beverages, not $350 less 18%! The Galley needs some improvement. They have made some changes, but the ideal would. be to be able to order on your phone or a tablet at the table, and then have it delivered.

There’s obviously a market for Virgin voyages but it’s not me! Love the view of the ocean and many ships have amazing views with infinity pools and comfy seating. Appreciate your thorough review!

Excellent review. It really helped me make up my mind

Great review! Congratulations on 160K! Well deserved and hope you get many many many more. ❤

Thank you Ilana. Your reviews are always diplomatic and leave room for personal interpretation. This overview confirmed that Virgin isn’t the cruise for me. I must be a traditionalist too. I love seeing the Captain and ship officers in uniform. The Galley concept doesn’t appeal to me. Since a lot of the cruise experience is ambience, the stark hallways and the bed like seating doesn’t say “holiday” to me. And poor ocean views? Uh uh.

One thing I loved was I met some great crew members. That actually learned my name. I got to eat breakfast with one of them at least twice and hopefully when I go back they will be on that ship

The beds were originally designed to be a couch during the day and converted to a bed at night. They stopped that unless you ask because of bad reviews. Look at the video Emma cruises did back in 2019/20. She was around 25 years old at the time and hated the set up!! Is a great video

Loved virgin. Been on scarlet lady 3 times. Awesome food, best service

A year ago (during the restart), our itinerary got changed from Grand Cayman to Bimini (on Celebrity). From what we could tell, the Virgin Beach Club is exclusive to Virgin (at least at the time). There was another (Hilton I think) resort on the island but we heard that they were unwelcoming toward cruise ship passengers. While we got lucky and met a really nice taxi driver who showed us around, our impression of Bimini was (shall I say) less than stellar.

We were on the Valiant Lady the first week of April 2023, and I agree with so many of the things in this video. The seating can be a little odd, men’s restrooms are a little tough to find in certain areas, and the service in The Galley was spotty. On 2 occasions the meal I ordered (or part of it) never arrived. Otherwise, it was the best cruise I’ve ever experienced. The food, crew and overall service experience were top notch! We’re going again in October and I can’t wait!

The criticisms were valid and well deserved. I think anyone over 25 would agree that the seating was not well appointed or practical.

Thanks for your review. Too many other good options for us to go Virgin. We are not either “heavy” or “light” drinkers. But prefer a more “all inclusive” feel - and keeping up with, and accounting for the “bar tab” sounds like kind of a hassle. We agree with you on the furniture - looks very uncomfortable. Thanks again.

Yo! I love your reviews and I love THIS review. You are awesome. Hit the small things that I wouldn't think of, but are so important!!

The pool size doesn’t bother me because tbh I rarely see the pool ever crowded. Most people use the pool deck but don’t go in the water.

Having been on virgin voyages i agree with every thing you say on this video. Very balanced review. True about not having enough areas to look out and hard chairs. Still love it and going on my 5th and 6th week on valiant lady in 2 weeks. Then resilient lady in october

Thanks for sharing your impressions of Virgin. Further convinced us as in our 70’s that it’s not the cruise line for us.

I am soooo excited for my 1st VV cruise in October for my birthday.

As someone who's never cruised this line, I really appreciate your "needs improvement" critique!!

Good review! We may give Virgin Voyages a try in the future, but I think my wife and I will likely stay with Princess or a similar cruise line. We don't care for lay-back seating in living room furniture and the playground seating just looks ridiculous to us. However, I can see why your 20-year-old son would like it. I believe Virgin fills a need in the market.

Virgin is well worth the money. Compared to the other cruise lines I've sailed on, Virgin is top notch. The food is by far the best I've had on any cruise line and better than some sit down restaurants that we have visited. Looking forward to our next Virgin cruise!

Actually folks, book restaurants before the cruise at home usually 2-3 wks before embarkation. And Book your shows and courses as soon as you have access to Ahoy wifi at Terminal V. Somewhat opposite to some of the pros and cons. I had been on both ships (the decor are slightly different). I actually don't like the crowded pools and chair hoards on RCI or NCL's. Also, unlike other ships, there are a lot more sitting choices around the ship that are away from crowds (Promenade anyone?) Where you can eat your pizza or gelato (the to inclusive) say at the pub for instance was great. Entertainment though was a bit too neo for my liking. But the fact I can just go read a book or plug my laptop in at the cafe surfing the internet for free was good enough. Courses like tequila tasting or learn to plate food for instagram were interesting as well. I am going back on to the Resilent Lady this year. Also food were all great (although food at the Galley could be delivered slow at times), except Test Kitchen. The experience was fun but food was just ok.

Yes would love a video on Bimini! I am taking my daughter there in the fall. We are so excited to go there. It looks like a place we will feel comfortable to go by ourselves. I’d love to know if we should go to the beach club. I heard some people didn’t like it but it looks great to us. Thank you so much for all your great information 💜

Fantastic delivery of relevant information. Really learned a lot and see your points, both good, bad and in between. I'm not a pool person, so even sitting in the 1-foot deep section to cool off works for me. The whole booking thing seems stressful: you're told to book your dinner reservations 45 days prior to departure, once your Virgin app allows you too. Next, it's the entertainment and activities/classes you book once you arrive at the pier (apparently, you don't need to wait until you board, but can reserve once you get the Virgin WiFi connection at the pier). The uncomfortable seating around the ship and limited number of public washrooms are valid concerns whilst the cabins do look somewhat bland. A small sofa would be nice in the cabins so as not to always have to sit on the bed. The chair in the cabin also looks very basic. As I recall, other cruise lines sometimes add a small sofa, but the hammock is a brilliant signature addition. Of course, the food is one of the main attractions as is the entertainment. Not being a big drinker, it's nice to be able to choose the amount you'd like to purchase on your tab and finally, the inclusion of gratuities into the ticket price is the way to go. BTW, you can bring one bottle each of your own wine or champagne.

Thank you for this video. Going on their Greek Island Glow in October. I found this very helpful. I'm going to share your video with the rest of the folks we are traveling with. Looking forward to the cruise.

We went to that resort in Bimini in February with Royal and I LOVED it so much! Beautiful! Virgin Voyages is not in my sights as of right now but never say never!

Your review of Virgin Voyages has been the best. Can't wait to see for myself.

What a great video. I wanted to put Virgin on my list of cruises, but the beautiful views of the ocean and comfy outdoor seating are important to me for e.g.watching the sunrise. I burst out laughing when I saw your photos of the round red kid's tables. Not something I want to sit on while being on an adult cruise, lol. The entertainment looks fun and innovative, and something I would be interested in, but the weird red inward-facing seating at the aft of the ship, wooden chairs, and some of the design and tables looking like a high school cafeteria are a turn-off for me.

We tried virgin recently and we loved it. never sailing carnival again. Zero ratchet activity on virgin.

Thank you for your review! It was very fair and constructive. My friends and I were considering cruising with virgin.

Would love to see the Bimini vid! I wanna swim with sharks there one day!

So many great video's here about VV. Solo cruiser here almost 60 SWM. I gleaned lots of information before my trip, most was helpful. My big mistake was not bringing a small travel fan. My room was very warm even at the coldest setting but I couldn't fathom moving after getting settled in. Food was very good overall with some disappointments. Gunbae was a mess, I never got the meal I ordered and our chef was very hard to communicate with. If you ordered the wygu beef upgrade you got served first while the rest sat and waited so all my sides were cold when only part of my main course arrived. Room service steak, salad, soup and desert made up for it nicely. Also, I like to party and got sat at the fuddy duddy table!! My filet mignon at the Wake was fabulous but not hot.Did not care for razzle dazzle much either. For me the free wifi was terrible and so was the app. and lack of live TV, movies were good though.I love the room, and whoever said bring a bluetooth speaker was a life saver!! Although I could not steam YOu tube where my music is I had enough music on my laptop to survive!! I loved the Dock and dock room, service, food although limited, comfortable seating and views were fantastic! Highlight of my trip, morning sunrise over Key west and Bimini from deck 15 hot tub followed by some stretching under the moon before the YOGA crowd showed up. It was spiritual moment for me.

We just took a cruise on The Scarlett Lady. Loved the phenomenal customer service across the ship,but our housekeeping staff were so welcoming and helpful to make everything comfortable. The crew seems happy to work on Virgin and that shows up in customer service. I love seeing them genuinely happy as well. Our housekeeping staff made us feel like long time friends, she was an absolute gem of a lady. The food was delicious and fresh. The Galley definitely gets crowded at times,but it's super convenient to grab some quick sushi or a snack to take back to room while you're getting ready. Cons- we couldn't get anywhere near the pool or hot tubs. People parked themselves there all day so getting in or near was impossible. We did lounge on upper deck which is more quiet for my tastes. The pool wasn't a make it or break it for me,but some time in hot tub would've been nice. The few they have are small and don't accommodate many. I'd agree on the public washrooms. They're not easy to locate or abundant. There really is something for everyone on these cruises with Virgin. If you're looking for nightlife or quiet both can be had. If you're planning a cruise with them definitely try to get in a health class. We went to a posture one and Digestive health and found them love changing. We met with a trainer and did a scan of our feet ( arches). He was able to explain why we had some of the pain we have related to poor arches. They do sell some amazing arch supports at buy 1 and get one price. Hands down worth every penny. He also sent us some exercises to continue at home after a toxin scan. I didn't expect to come away with improved health after a cruise, but absolutely grateful. Overall would cruise with Virgin again based on food and the welcoming staff. P.s pours at the bar are generous ( no watered down drinks) so be sure to hydrate and eat well do you don't end up missing events with a hangover 😅. We thankfully did not,but can see how this could be an issue.

Except for the no kids part, I just don’t see Virgin being for us. I think we may be too old and too traditional for their vibe. However, I’m glad that it’s there to make cruising appeal to even more people!

I believe the reason for pool being so small is to create a more intimate situation since it is an “adult” cruise line.

I’m cruising next May for Virgin, will be a good experience, been in luxury cruise before, I think will be something different, I’ll let you know, with the spirit of fun of a different actitud I’ll hope.

We recently went on VV for the first time, and every point you mentioned was right on. We already booked 2 more back-to-back VV cruises even though we don't think VV is our cup of tea after our first cruise with them. Seems like the cruise is ideal for people who love to drink and party, which isn't what we enjoy doing. Couldn't book any shows because they filled up too quickly, and most of them overlap with the dinner reservations, which also filled up quickly (so we had very few choices).

I am inquisitive about how your son liked the cruise. I am planning a cruise with my 18-year-old son and would like it to be a great experience for him, too.

As always, I loved your review! I can see just by your review that Virgin is not for us. I dislike the lounges and the filtered views. I'm new to cruising and would like to try quite a few of the cruise lines, but Virgin is definitely not on my list. I appreciate all of your positives, but I do want to experience luxury!!!

Thank you for the review. I have been considering a Virgin cruise. I think your view has pushed (us) into the ‘no’ category. We don’t dance, we do love to look at the ocean as we move, we do love comfortable seating, we do want ends to both sides of the bed, and we don’t want direct sunlight when near a pool, and we want a pool more than a place to be seen.

Loved the video. I will say Virgin is awesome for us and they take care of their customers. Example: we booked two cruises for Brilliant Lady mermaiden. They canceled the cruises because the ship was not ready. Instead they gave us 1,000 OBC, 800 bar tab for 2 cruises of our choice with the same cabin type. However they even gave us a free upgrade to a Oceanview Verandah. So I'll take Virgin any day.

From what I have seen and heard in various films, also yours (thank you!), I am pretty sure, we will never vacation on one of the Virgin ships. I do not need a hammock, the entertainment does not seem for us, we are no bar people. To hear that food was a pleasure is nice.

Truly enjoy your videos. I'm with you about the furniture on Virgin it's very uncomfortable. One thing that I didn't like about Virgin had to search to find things that were tucked away. Did not like the close in box feeling in different areas you went in. Food was on point and not having to have a drink package for soft drinks was a great touch. Love the bar tab enjoy sharing it with others.

Yeah I've seen a lot of reviews and your points confirm this isn't my style of cruise. The decor, entertainment, casual approach, night life, etc seems to skew younger and I tend to find myself enjoying time with the older crowd.

This cruise line looks like it should come with a drink, and molly package lol

From your review I think I'll pass on Virgin. I love the adults only idea, I've been on cruises with caffeinated, unsupervised younger kids were running rampant. The night life really doesn't appeal to me, I'm more like a kicked back with a good book in a comfortable chair person. Those seats in public areas looked anything but relaxing and comfortable. The visuals seemed almost abrasive to my eyes. I like the hardwood and traditional art decors. But I did see some areas that were nice, and that hammock was a great idea.

I sailed on giant tankers. Thank goodness I was able to ditch my uniform after college and was able to wear normal clothing on the bridge and FR clothing on deck.

After watching this video, I feel my gray areas became larger. I do like comfortable seating and did not like what is offered on Virgin. The bar tab is “just different” & I could adjust. My Husband would love it. I love that the crew is happy! The options where to eat does not appeal as much. Main dining room assigned tables offers great chances to not only meet new people, but to establish new friendships. I would go on Virgin if an itinerary interested us.

We just sailed on the Valiant Lady and had a great time. The weird bed/platform thing is so you can turn the bed into a couch. They could have done a better job explaining that cause we didn't realize it until our last day

Thanks for the review. Between the bed loungers and poor pool space, no thanks. Just seems like it's too crowded in a small space.

I'll be on Valiant Lady in June, and I'm hoping I like it. This will only be my 2nd cruise. The 1st one was on Oasis of the Seas, which I absolutely loved! I'm a little anxious about this ship. I like buffets, comfortable seating around the ship, unobstructed views of the ocean, and the ability to take a gym class, so hopefully, the shows and food will make up for those things.

Thanks for this Video. From what you have shown us here I think I would enjoy other cruise lines more than Virgin.

I’m taking my young adult son for our first cruise on virgin voyage, I was excited to hear you also traveled with your son, I was wondering if it would be an odd vibe since it sounds like virgin does have a bit of a couples focus.

Thank you, These were really helpful. Not built for an old-timer like me.

I’ve been on 5 Virgin cruises and I find it bizarre that you think there is no comfortable seating, but then never show the Dockhouse, the Sip Lounge, or On the Rocks, all great places to lounge.

As always, great video. I had never even though about taking a Virgin Cruise until you first talked about it. I have been waiting and waiting for you to go and review :). I have to say, a big plus for me is that the Crew were happy and themselves. A big negative is the pool and the lack of drink package. When you travel with your son, do you get different types of rooms? I travel with my 23 year old he likes for us to get a larger mini-suite, which has worked in the past but perhaps we may need to change for the future.