We just came off a Christmas cruise on Holland’s Rotterdam, also our first HAL cruise and we loved it. We have cruised Royal, Disney & Carnival previously and decided to try Holland as they had an excellent price with their kids sail free offer. We are just about/early 40s and had a teenager with us too. The cruise was a 9 night S.Caribbean sailing and we had about 400 kids 0-17 onboard. The teen club had daily activities for the teens & they also loved using the sports court. I was worried and hesitant too for the same reasons you mentioned, but it was such a quality cruise in terms of service & food. Never felt crowded (not like Carnival anyway) and if we wanted to party, there was enough going on. I don’t think we’d take our teen on Holland during the off season, but for Christmas it was absolutely perfect. Plenty of families and kids, but not overrun with kids.

Agree- the best cruise fries.

So proud of you guys! Been watching for a couple years now and always excited to watch your videos. Really need to work on liking and commenting more. I usually listen and watch while I’m working handling emails for work and whatnot. Anywho! Congrats and look forward to more content. You definitely encourage me to want to start creating content.

Always great to see you and Cheryl cruising together. Thats all I got, I know you understand! 😂

Not interested at all in sailing this line.

Thanks how our sofa bed was on ovation… but the opposite… a trundle type pulled out but not a real mattress. I guess ask for extra sheets or parents bring bars for the little ones

Yes I'd take my family on this cruise.

Buenos Dias Bendiciones! Soy un Nuevo Seguidor de Puerto Rico! Me fui en ese crucero en Febrero del 2022 y la pasé muy bien. Un Abrazo y Bendiciones para Usted y su Hermosa familia!

Hows the internet was your husband able to work from the cabin? Is there free wifi on the deck?

We're sailing on HAL Oosterdam, to South America/ Antarctica cruising, 22N (Jan-Feb 2025). So leaving in about 2 weeks. Husband and I are looking forward to this bucket list cruise. This cruise was recommended by Gary Bembridge (Tips for Travelers).

I took my sister on the Scarlet lady last December. It was a fam trip for me. We were really excited to check out a new Cruise line. There were a few things that we really liked but there is more that we didn't care for. We decided that it's not for us. Can't wait to see what your reaction is going on at a second time..

for 100k ? I might as well get my own yacht

Hey I’m sorry if this message is off the topic of this vlog, but I’m about to go on a 10 day cruise to Alaska in June on carnival legend. Have you ever been on the legend? If so can you let me know if it’s ok and do you have a vlog on that experience? Thanks for all your vlogs I watch them before going on all my cruises which is about 2 or 3 a year wish I could do more!!!

Thanks for posting.

LOL that opening was great. That’s why I watch, you have useful info and a sense of humor!!

I'm 52 and I loved Virgin Voyages. No tips, free WiFi, no hidden cost, all specialty restaurants included, soda, water, the best pizza 😂. They don't obligate you to buy a drinking package. You can choose between different bar tabs depending on how much you drink. I think it's great.

What are the luxury cruise lines? I would love to see an all inclusive resort

Great!

That Miss Behave show looked lame. However, I will be going on my first Virgin cruise in April. I'm loyal to Carnival so we'll see how I like it.

Well!!! This same thing happened to us on the jubilee in July,We didn’t have a sail away party 😢😢

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My thoughts as well. Do they wash those darn hammocks with God only knows what germs😮

Great video! When did you ladies sail?

I thought it was good for it to be my first time on Virgin

Sista friend 😂😂

tiny it was huge from distance 🤣🤣🤣

I think this is a little too much fun for me

Ive cruised HAL 2x both 4 day short ones like yours, but on the Zaandam. Agree the food was fantastic but I did find it boring. To explain, even the crew said, try a bigger ship. Our activities were limited and the ones we were interested in were cancelled with no replacements. Only one trivia a day. ( no prizes- not a big deal but still would like to win a pen or something) the orange party was the only nightclub like activity but only on the first night. After that, dancing ended at 10pm. Piano bar till 11 then zzzzzzz. I am booked on the Koningsdam in Aug for Alaska, with my old soul daughter. Your review has given me hope it will be an enjoyable cruise with just enough to do yet still be relaxing.

Hi Racquelle, my husband and I are older but party people. We love all the live music and nightclubs on Carnival and Margaritaville Islander but want a nicer ship. Is it hard to find good dance music on Sky Princess?

lol not a virgin auntie Cheryl lmbo

Do you offer training/mentorship for new travel advisors?

😂😂😂😂Lol, Auntie/Sister Cheryl not a virgin 🤣 😂 .

Happy New Year! Thank you so much for the information that you’ve shared in this video, as well as, the previous. We’re doing the Dominican Daze aboard the Valiant Lady on 1/31. I’ve been trying to get as many pointers as possible prior to sailing. I usually cruise with Carnival, RCL or NCL and I’m not sure that I’ll like VV, because it is so different. I’ll make another post after sailing..Thanks again❤

i try reaaly hard to get into having some desire to book and sail virgin i have seen so many content creators post vids from endless perspectives no thank you virgin voyages great video racquelle

We have done excursions through shore excursions group, rather then ship excursions. Turned out we went to exactly same place as ship but we had less people. I liked that.

Great premiere! 🎉

What are your thoughts about sailing on this adults only cruise line? (From experience or from watching this video)

Good evening!

Here for the premiere! 😊

Been binging on your channel. Question: Would you rather do this excursion to the ruins or spend the day at Caye Caulker?

And this is why I only subscribe to the people that are forthcoming with information. There are so many gatekeepers out there. I showed my appreciation by becoming a member, and so far, it has been quite valuable for me!😅🤑 Seriously though.. Thank you sooo much!!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 Also, congratulations on your accomplishments! I think you're going to definitely double the revenue if not triple it! You're so honest and transparent and I've seen other channels grow exponentially becase they are forthcoming with nothing to hide!

😂 I'm the opposite. I've not got on any of the "Amusement parks" on water because I don't want to be around Unruly children or adults. Prefer the laid back vibe and relaxation of Holland.

Happy New year. I am just now viewing your video. I enjoyed watching your cave tubing. Where did you book your cave river tubing?

Thanks so much for sharing! Very informative info! When were you on this cruise? I went in May, solo also. Needed a break, it was the best gift to myself. And the BB King lounge and Rock & Roll Cafe were excellent on mine also.

I’ve noticed long cruises have older crowds. They got the free time and the money, so it makes sense. I’ve noticed on my cruises, a lot of older people head back to their cabins after the shows are over. Then we 40 to 60 something’s take over! Smaller ships are nicer because you get to meet people more easily because you run into them a lot. My wife and I prefer them.

Thanks for sharing

When you disembarked, did you walk to Queen Mary and got on an Uber from the Queen Mary area?