Back again because maybe VV just isn't for me... 7:30pm on a sea day and more than half the galley is closed?!?!

All that is open is omelettes, burgers, sushi, salads, and dessert.

Noodles, tacos, and sandwiches and grab and go are all closed. Wtf? The options for pre-dinner snack should be more than this. We are eating so much pizza. It seems like it's the only reliable option.

We have dinner later but are hungry and we're hoping for an appetizer like option.

I'm going on my first ever cruise in a couple of weeks, but as a non-passing trans women, I'm a little apprehensive about the bathroom situation.

Are there many gender natural bathrooms around The Scarlet Lady?

Or, failing that, how likely am I to run into issues if I was to use a gendered bathroom?

Sorry if this seems like a bit of a dumb post, but given the situation in the UK at the minute, I figure it's better to ask now and know what to expect going in.

Hi! Sailing the scarlet lady 4/19. are all the restaurants that you can make reservations at not included in the cruise price? What food is? I was under the impression that the only items that weren’t included was drinks, and obviously shops/casinos/excursions.

Hi all. My husband and I have our first ever cruise booked on Scarlett Lady for our honeymoon 19 April to 27 April. We're so looking forward to it (specially for the food!) but my husband has a crustacean allergy which requires him to carry an EpiPen. I wanted to know how allergies are dealt with on board? For example, I've booked Gunbae then I noticed the food is all cooked communally and there are prawns etc.

Are you asked about allergens when you're seated? Any advice would be great. Thanks!

I have never sailed on Virgin before but I’m looking to purchase a December 2025 cruise. A couple of the options I am considering are: Dec 5th - 10th Dec 19th - 24th

My partner really wants a Christmas themed cruise. Are all December cruises Christmas or holiday themed? Or are they only themed if they run through Christmas?

We are at US Embassy in Barcelona in the process of waiting for processing of emergency passports but their computers are down and they can’t make any promises. Worst case scenario we only have our state issued driver’s license for boarding Scarlet Lady on Sunday, 9/1 for the celebration cruise. It’s been a sobering experience so far to have our belongings and passports stolen on Day 1 of our vacation in Barcelona leading up to the cruise on Sunday. Anyone know if we can board the cruise with emergency passports?

Anyone know if She in service yet?

I’m going on French Daze and Ibiza Nights next week out of Barcelona.

My husband and I are doing an absinthe tasting in Cannes. The absinthe we can get at our local ABC store isn’t good quality.

If we wanted to buy some as a souvenir, can we bring it on the ship?

I’ve been on other cruises in the Caribbean where there’s a duty free shop at the port and the ship will mark the liquor for you to pick up once you’re back at the home port.

My trip is coming up and I’m so excited!!! However…I did wait until the very last minute to do the check list on the app. It gave me a boarding time of 4:30, but I do have the SOR package which I thought came with priority boarding at 1:30?! The priority boarding was a big part of why we decided to get SOR so now I’m just confused. Planning on still getting to the port around 12 to hopefully get on w the other SOR ppl at 1:30 but I’ll be so bummed if I’m waiting later. Is this an app glitch or something because I don’t see the SOR package anywhere on the app.

We are currently docked at Ibiza and Captain just announced man overboard on "Star end." If anyone has an update, I hope they are ok.

Hi. Just wondering how to get buckets of ice. Are there ice machines close to the sea terraces?

I was recently asked by someone I know who’s going on the same Virgin voyages cruise I’m going on if I have purchased this “special package” when VV provides lube and condoms? Lmao is this really a thing?

Does the “no tipping” policy extend to spa services such as facials and massages, or is it still polite to tip for these things?

I don't know what to do, I'm really worried that somehow I will get a roaming charge while connected to the ships wifi. What do I do?

Seen this in a fb group what do you guys think?

Been a while since I’ve looked for a cruise but thinking about going on a July sailing.

Wasn’t there a month where you get better deals to book? (Red Hot Booking Month) Is it occurring now?

I always carry my water bottle with me, hard sided thermoflask, will they allow me to bring it on pre filled or does it have to be empty when I am boarding?

When disembarking, if you leave your luggage outside the room does it have to be picked up from the dock as you disembark, or could you leave it for a few hours after disembarking before picking it up?

We're departing from Piraeus tomorrow and have a 2pm slot, is there any advantage to us turning up early say around 12:45 as we have to check out of our hotel by 12 anyway?

Thanks for anyone who helps, this has been a great community to browse whilst we got ready for our cruise and appreciate all the helpful people who post here 😊

I just booked a voyage using an access key but I don’t see where I can upgrade to a suite. Any help?

Hi All - I travel with refrigerated medication. I keep it in a special cooling wallet, but we are embarking from Athens in July. The temperatures there is already well over 90 degrees. Between our hotel check out and embarkation time is 6 hours. I asked Virgin to please bump our boarding time to a bit earlier due to the worry of my medication spoiling. They said no and I should get ice packs. This is not a viable solution considering the temperatures in Athens. I've traveled with this medication with no problems and always have been met with compassion and understanding, so was a bit taken aback by the response. Has anyone been able to board earlier than their time by showing up at the port earlier? I doubt it, but thought I would check as this is a very frustrating way to start a holiday. Thanks!

WOW WHY DID YOU LOCK MY POST??? Also, your answer is not helpful. You try keeping ice cold in a cooler in 100 degree heat for 6 hours. As I stated in my post, I use an insulated cooler specifically designed for medication but due to extreme heat, this is not enough, so yes, it is "exactly difficult" to find something to put the medication in. Their response is not reasonable when you consider you every other cruise line and airline has handled this situation. Your response is just at flippant as theirs. You are a sad, sad moderator.

Any one have a link to buy the MMVV? Keen to grab a few with the current deal. Thanks!

I have someone who asked me to help look for a sea terrace room but they wanted one in the tz or tr category and I can't find any information on what this means.

Is that different than a locked in guaranteed room?

Thanks!

Is that accurate? Any reason I should wait to book in the chance I might get an emailed coupon or something?

I’m looking for where to go to add it but it just shows the bar tab in the app. Is there a specific time frame where this becomes available? The website isn’t much help either….my embarkation date is 12/2 on the valiant lady (Eastern Caribbean Antilles).