CRUISE NEWS | What’s NEW on VIRGIN VOYAGES in 2024!

[@ChristineLozada]

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[@Jenniferjig]

Celebrating my birthday with the Resilient Lady on the 10-day Starry Nights in Greece and Croatia Cruise in July 2025! Mega Rockstar in the Fab Suite! Can’t wait! 🎉🥳🤩🚢

[@ChristineLozada]

yahhhh!

[@julieallen2144]

We’ve used your videos to go on our first this year, we booked our second in December 6-14th as rock stars and I can’t freaking wait. We enjoy your videos. Keep it up!

[@cynthiacantey1315]

Hello. I'm presently sailing on the Scarlet Lady heading to Barcelona. Of course, I'm having a great time as always on Virgin. There is a great crowd, and it seems like everyone is having a great time. They have a lot of activities to keep you busy, but you have a lot of peeps that chill out by the dock house and other areas of the ship. The entertainment is top notch as always. I'm enjoying my DBE perks, such as the premium wifi that cost 325.00 for the entire sailing. The wifi service has been great so far, even in the middle of the Atlantic. I wish I could give more details about the sailing, but I would be texting for a while. 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@ChristineLozada]

omg stopppp! get back to enjoying your vacation immediately!!! 🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@JeMappellePercy]

I remember Never Sleep Alone! I saw it cos I went on the very first VV sailing ever from Portsmouth UK back in August 2021!! And they gave us lifetime ‘Deep Blue’ status for life and loads of other extra perks for being a ‘Sea Blazer’ (one of their first passengers). They really look after people who went on the first sailings from UK and later Miami. Where you say about reservations, I had to get up at 5am instead of midnight cos of time difference but I got the reservations I wanted phew!

[@ChristineLozada]

an OG!!! and wow!!! i love this comment! 🤘🏽

[@freejyou]

Scarlet Lady served me well. Glad I got the chance to sail on her. Beautiful ship!

[@ChristineLozada]

i love to hear this!

[@whosteenguadelupe7489]

Love your channel! Sailing my 4th VV cruise starry nights in Greece and Croatia may 9 and couldn’t be more excited!

[@ChristineLozada]

heck yahhh!

[@freejyou]

MY DARLING CL❤❤❤ Putting out banger videos! Best information pertaining to Virgin Voyages 👌🏽 Well done!

[@ChristineLozada]

AYYYYYY!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@melissahowie3779]

Sailing tomorrow on Valiant Lady. My first VV. So excited

[@ChristineLozada]

just pulled up at the port! see ya momentarily!!

[@melissahowie3779]

Awesome! I hope to meet you 😊

[@trudytucker7240]

Sailing on Valiant Lady in September to DR. Booked on points. So excited to try Virgin for the first time- have been a Royal Caribbean fan.

[@marys3586]

I saw you on Valiant Lady this last week but was too shy to approach you. My plan was to take a picture with you. Had a very relaxing cruise,hope you did too!

[@ChristineLozada]

ooooh come back!!! i LOOOOVE meeting everyone who watches my channel! ahoy from valiant!!!!!!!

[@pinkcarterinc.]

Hello! I’m booking a cruise soon! I want to know what is the best time to book dinner reservations to ensure our dinners don’t conflict with event shows ? ….. also I love your content!

[@Beachgirl23]

What is the best time to book dinners and still be able to catch the shows on time?? I am so confused and don’t want to miss anything. Thanks for your help.

[@ChristineLozada]

this is the hardest question because there is ALWAYS entertainment going on!

[@pinkchickpsychic]

I was on Scarlet Lady April 2023 solo as a First Mate.. I will be on Valient Lady June 28 solo on Valient Lady. (4 day), and I will also be on the Resilient Lady out of Athens as a First Mate July 28. So excited!

[@ChristineLozada]

🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@caramartinhoward4528]

I did see the NSA show. I missed it on my February 2024 sailing. Thanks for this. I plan to book my next VV with JC for next year. This was right on time for me.

[@ChristineLozada]

i love to hear this! and definitely miss NSA!!!

[@mamacwell6560]

We are going to Barcelona in September for our 30 year anniversary and can’t wait to cruise the Mediterranean on the Scarlet Lady!!

[@ChristineLozada]

yes i love to hear this!!!!!

[@freedomhasbeentaken]

Celebrating my birthday on the resilient lady in October

[@ChristineLozada]

love to hear that!x

[@peterb.houtman1012]

Hi Christine, great content. I will be sailing 5-10 May out of Miami to Cozumel and back. My first EVER cruise. Thanks for all the info -Peter

[@ChristineLozada]

yesss!!! i love to hear this!!!

[@KasiaZosia04723]

We are on it on 28/7 from Barcelona!

[@ChristineLozada]

love to hear this!

[@otaniwilliams1089]

Cruising next week on the Valiant lady Fire and sunset Soirée next week for my sister’s bday.

[@ChristineLozada]

heck yahhhh!

[@tjnorrisofficial]

Our first ever VV cruise out of Barcelona next week!

[@ChristineLozada]

yes i love to hear this!!!

[@biker_on_a_budget]

Sailing out of barcelona August 24th

[@ChristineLozada]

yessss!

[@AronRoss72]

Hi as of today, 4-25-24, I thought Brilliant Lady coming to Los Angeles was not yet confirmed?

[@ChristineLozada]

game onnnn!

[@lindavalentine3547]

I’m sailing on my first Virgin cruise in November- while I’m looking forward to it, I am concerned about their technology. I booked in April & the website offer told me I would get $250 sailor loot, but my travel agent said that was discontinued. Then I saw your video about bar tab & realized that this is gone , although it still appears on my app & on the website. Seems like a little bait & switch. I booked 2 staterooms & paid for 4 travelers & not 1 of us can get the onboarding part done. Won’t take a picture, won’t let me upload travel docs & now I’m concerned that it may not take reservations. Not a pod way to start.

[@johndoyle3514]

Being able to book dinner reservations 45 days before your sailing has been in place for a while now. Has something changed? I was able to do that last year when sailing. I'm also curious about the changes to Bar Tab. Is that only for new bookings? I still have several MNVV's that I purchased in 2023 that have Bar Tab with them. My 5th VV is May 29 - Fire and Sunset Soiree on Valiant and 6th on Sep 23 on Resilient - English Sights and European Delights.

[@mxyfn]

Yeah some of the info she shared isn’t new or going away. Stuff was already happening in 2023, at least on my December cruise. Bar tab isn’t going away either. I booked an August sailing in March and got a $100 bar tab and $200 sailor loot.

[@nyclesdrpr]

does the food festival event in july mean that they will remove any of the usual items from the menu to replace them with the asian market?

[@ChristineLozada]

this is a good question! i'm curious about that too!

[@marcusgiddens1990]

I have purchased two bar tabs for two cruises this Summer, one today and one last week....is it going away in the future?

[@ChristineLozada]

in the future it’ll be “something else”! what is that something else? tbd!!!!!

[@larearome-hopkins6416]

I loved the NSA show ... saw it at least 3 times ... the 4th sailing they didn't have it, I was bummed. :-)

[@ChristineLozada]

ooooh AN OG!!!!!!! yahhh!

[@sharecemartin5785]

I’m going on my first Virgin Voyage cruise with Valiant Lady next month on the 12th. Super excited! I’m sad that they took the wings off the menu for Razzle Dazzle.

[@ChristineLozada]

ooooh i hope you have so much fun!!

[@sharecemartin5785]

@@ChristineLozada thank you!

[@lish300]

I just bought bar tab for my Med cruise in November. Is it going away in the future?

[@ChristineLozada]

you'll be all set for your sailing, but in the (much further future) it's going away!

[@CozieCaitlin]

If the price of Moet has gone up can Mega Rockstars still get a glass covered via their suite benefits ? I heard there was a spcific limit per glass for Megas but I was wondering if that has changed? Thank you

[@ChristineLozada]

hmmmm… at richard’s rooftop? it’s unlimited during the daily sail away hour

[@user-zi7jq3qk6k]

Love your videos! I’m sailing next year in one of the Rock Star Suites. Do they make reservations for your shows and restaurants?

[@ChristineLozada]

i love to hear that! no! they don't. but if you use my travel agent, he will make your restaurant reservations for you. bookwithcl.com for a takeover booking

[@kimkirksey3018]

I am sad The Scarlet Lady is leaving. The Valiant Lady does not have the NEON words behind the wooden swings. Oh well. I am looking forward to my 1st voyage on Virgin real soon. I will be going solo. I will do the 4 leg. I want to go to Key West.

[@ChristineLozada]

it'll be back! don't ya think? it's never byyyeeee forever! i love sailing solo on this cruise! i have my next solo sailings lined up!!

[@Ginas_World7]

Hey. Thanks for the info! Can Sailor Loot be used for beverages?

[@ChristineLozada]

It sure can! Check out the entire sailor loot video... it's in the virgin voyages playlist and you'll know ALL the things it can be used for (most people don't know alllll the ways)

[@kianamerritt8617]

I'm sailing tomorrow to Puerto Plata😃

[@ChristineLozada]

🥳🥳🥳 i hope it was great!!

[@williamfoster8349]

December Dominican Daze then next August for the British Isles

[@ChristineLozada]

hellllll yah!!!

[@brucejamesj]

Did they truly get rid of "Bar Tab" because I see available for my upcoming cruise in January 2025.

[@ChristineLozada]

I feel like Bar Tab is me when I was 12 years old. Virgin Voyages has changed its mind about it SO MANY TIMES I don't know if it exists or not. Like ghosts. And double rainbows. And the ninja turtles.

[@VanessaValderrama-rl4fq]

​@@ChristineLozadaAs a travel agent, we're still selling it.

[@patriciamcnally5262]

I im going next year in april

[@ChristineLozada]

yessss!!!!

[@christinavanleer5558]

In 2023 I booked a cruise for 12/2024 out of Miami on Scarlet lady. If it is going to Barcelona, what ship would we be going on?? We didn’t receive any notice.

[@ChristineLozada]

i love to hear that! if you're booked, it's in your email confirmation! 🤘🏽

[@MsSchnebly]

I am sailing on June 15th.

[@ChristineLozada]

yesss i love this!

[@MsSchnebly]

@@ChristineLozada are you on this sailing from Miami?

[@dougflatt8150]

Dam taxes and inflation making things cost more these days

[@ChristineLozada]

sigh. i feel ya! 🤘🏽

[@mxchic05]

Wait a minute. My husband and I are scheduled 📆 to sail the Scarlet Lady next year from Miami for the Eastern Caribbean tour. So are they going to switch ships 🚢 by then?

[@ChristineLozada]

if you're scheduled for scarlet.. you're on scarlet. but a top misperception is the ships are different. they all have the same layout. and about.. one or two different art pieces. 👀

[@secondeve610]

Waiting to book with you for 2026!

[@ChristineLozada]

YESSS!

[@michellejones6337]

Hi Quick question, I am wondering how to get extra sailor loot or free bar tab? I have four place Holder rooms and I am looking for a little extra.

[@ChristineLozada]

I recommend doing a price comparison with a top 100 travel agent. i love JC! he gets access to special discounts and "a little extra" bookwithcl.com

[@michellejones6337]

Thank you

[@matthowell8985]

I'm sailing on May 5th and it looks like bar tabs are still an option for my cruise🤔

[@ChristineLozada]

that's right! they're being phased out. but they won't just pull the rug out from under you 😉

[@matthowell8985]

@ChristineLozada first virgin cruise. We are exited and your videos have been helpful.👍

[@amyrosender6095]

I am supposed to fail scarlet lady 1/25-2/3 will I be getting a new ship??

[@ChristineLozada]

love that! if you’re on scarlet lady.. then you’re scarlet lady!

[@creativeCAA]

What happens if you have bought a Bar Tab and sailing next week? 😟 Does it mean it's gone?

[@JasonCarterSSV]

No. We are talking about the free bar tabs that Virgin used to give.

[@ChristineLozada]

🤘🏽

[@johnhodge9295]

Jason, Quick question, you scheduled the Aug 30, 2024 A Virgin Celebration Voyage (Miami) for me back in like Feb before these changes were announced. That voyage included a 150 bar tab from Virgin with another 150 from you, I assume when payment to Virgin is complete. How do these changes affect that voyage? I have to complete payment by May 2, so as I understand it, I can still make limited changes. Is there anything I / you / we need to do? I am new to using a Travel Agent so please be patient.

[@JasonCarterSSV]

You're fine! It's only on new bookings

[@ChristineLozada]

🤘🏽

[@trysomethingnew3451]

Does anyone know…there are a few bars inside of restaurants, can you just visit those at any time or do you need a reservation for the restaurant? (Thinking Pink Agave, Razzle Dazzle and Extra Virgin)

[@JasonCarterSSV]

You can go in there and sit at the bar (if they have seats). They won't refuse your $$$$. :)

[@ChristineLozada]

facts!

[@generynkewicz4871]

So my upcoming cruise’s bar tab credit will automatically be converted to sailor loot?

[@TheRealRalZarek]

Also wondering about this

[@julieallen2144]

Me to

[@JasonCarterSSV]

No! Bar tab isn't offered on new sailings

[@loriharvitt]

I booked a cruise on Virgin’s app May 4 and bar tab is available. We sail Feb. 2025.

[@FunFoodie78]

How much is the WiFi for an entire cruise on VV?

[@ChristineLozada]

it’s 5 million dollars! i’m kidding. helpful answer is already here!

[@ChristineLozada]

that’s someone who knows their 🛳️ shiiiip!!!! 🤘🏽

[@lindazaffke3692]

How do I get in touch with JC?

[@ChristineLozada]

there is a link in the description! or bookwithcl.com 🤘🏽

[@LesleeTyler-rf2wi]

NOOOOOOOO KIDS!!!😱😱😱😱⭐

[@ChristineLozada]

this comment 🏆 🤣

[@seanstinson1005]

may 5 valiant lady....

[@ChristineLozada]

heck yah you’re there NOW!!!!

[@ShineyPenny654]

I'm confused on the bar tab going away, sort of. I booked my cruise for 2025 back in February and I have a bar tab and it shows I can still add money to my bar tab. Is it only going away on new bookings? Meaning if you already have a cruise booked, you can still purchase a bar tab but if you book a new cruise, bar tab is gone.

[@gabag0ol]

also wondering this!

[@kimkirksey3018]

Does Virgin have a customer service number or an email?

[@JasonCarterSSV]

It's only on new bookings that the bar tab isn't offered. If you booked prior to April 1 they gave you a bar tab, you're safe!

[@loriharvitt]

I booked a cruise on Virgin’s app two days ago, May 4, bar tab is still available.

[@JasonCarterSSV]

@@loriharvitt If you have Deep Blue..bar tab is still availalbe. We are matching the bar tab on any bookings with us that has Deep Blue.

[@kimkirksey3018]

I do not drink coffee.

[@JasonCarterSSV]

OK

[@ChristineLozada]

good for you!

[@ChristineLozada]

🥸

[@kimdewey3905]

Alaska is coming 2026!!!

[@ChristineLozada]

yesss!