I've Just Disembarked Virgin Voyages First Cruise Ship Scarlet Lady

[@spacebug30]

This video totally changed my view of Virgin Voyages! I was so confused by what it was supposed to be and what their target audience exactly was, but now it seems like a great adult-only cruise experience. That incredible, all-included food alone makes it seem worth it to cruise with them now!

[@tjbooker8585]

Cruised on the Scarlet last month, I'm a Virgin cruise fanatic now! Mind-blowing food and so much more!

[@NEO1442]

Yeah I was a little confused as well... seems like just walking around this ship is just confusing enough

[@juliatarrel1674]

Between you and Gary Bembridge, you've convinced me to give cruising a try. I'm disabled. The only thing that really gave me motivation to keep walking was my family's fear that I wouldn't be able to get out of the house in a fire. Seriously. That's how much I hated exercise. Now I'm motivated to make sure I can walk half the length of a cruise ship without exhausting myself. My physiotherapist is delighted. My family is delighted. So between you and Gary, you've literally changed the life of a disabled woman. Why do I want to cruise? Because I can go out to a great restaurant, watch live theatre, watch a cooking-or-something demonstration, try a spa treatment .... all without having to get in a car and drive from place A to place B. All with walking half the length of a cruise ship. (Maybe a little more sometimes.) Between you, not only have you given me motivation to walk, you've given me an absolutely priceless gift: access to culture. Lin Manuel Miranda and their team gave me (and others like me) access to almost-live theatre, and you have no idea how much I binge-watch Hamilton. But you've given me access to REALLY live theatre. And to so much else. So very much else. I hope that I and my best friend enjoy cruising. I do think we will. I know - thanks to you - that if we don't like the first cruise line we go on, we can try another. And thanks to Gary, I know that if we take a 3 or 4 night short cruise as a test cruise, we'll probably have a lot of people using it as a party location. So if we like the cruise 'except for the other cruisers', we'll try a longer cruise. You've both given us so much. So very very very much. Thank you again.

[@juliatarrel1674]

I'm so motivated, btw, that I checked the length of the P&O Australia ships, and calculated where on my street I need to walk to. If I can get to the blue house and back, I can walk half the length of a ship. If I can get to the corner and back, I can walk the full length!

[@atherrien95]

@@juliatarrel1674 You can do it!

[@noreenclarke5523]

Thanks for your story ❤️

[@juliatarrel1674]

@@atherrien95 I WILL do it. Nothing short of another pandemic will stop me!

[@Shayna11NM]

I absolutely love your motivation! You've got this.

[@dove_sv]

Still not a cruiser, but if I was, I think I'd be sold on this. Also, Emma seems awesome, she likes tea, salt and vinegar crisps and she's pathalogically early. These are all traits I value in human beings.

[@EmmaCruises]

Hahaha, you've summed me up so well there. I love this. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@dove_sv]

@jimjim mernard I suspect I might be, since I watch these vids with so much interest. I'm just not much of a traveller, I was germphobic before 2020 and watching The Poseidon Adventure at a very impressionable age has made me very concerned about getting on a ship! But if those things weren't such a problem for me, I think I'd like to go on a cruise.

[@westonbadke5434]

You’d like Desire cruises and resorts. Or Bliss cruises, chartered vessels for adult swingers and clothing optional exterior.

[@dove_sv]

@@westonbadke5434 I think you're possibly reading a lot into my preference for salt and vinegar crisps. I'm a lot more boring than my crisp preference implies.

[@cliveadams7629]

@@westonbadke5434 I'd never cruise with a company which would allow me to be naked outside of my room. Actually I'd never cruise full stop, I hate that kind of Butlins ethic.

[@ifamilymoments1965]

Sweet Jesus, this is the first KZbin post that literally all the comments have been answered by you. Wow, now that takes a lot of devotion and a standing ovation. Oh, um, nice review, by the way. Looks like an interesting cruise but, meh.

[@EmmaCruises]

Haha, I'm trying my best. It's tricky but on the latest video I always try :-)

[@ryanjofre]

@@EmmaCruises I concur with iFamily. God bless you

[@injamezane]

Jesus didnt do this video so why use that saying

[@ernestinemaloy8680]

@@injamezane BWAAAHAAAHAAA SPOT ON RESPONSE ...YOU ARE SOOOOO RIGHT....I FUCKKEN LOVE IT...☺️👍❤️💋❤️💋💕✨️

[@injamezane]

@@ernestinemaloy8680 fuccken love what ??

[@jakes.7201]

Emma is just a genuine, awesome, and kind person. It always makes my day whenever I see a new video from her. I know I’ll learn a ton of unbiased things and have a great time watching.

[@EmmaCruises]

Jake!!! Thank you so much, that's lovely. Thank you. Appreciate you!!

[@jakes.7201]

@@EmmaCruises you are very welcome, it’s the truth! 😄

[@o0o-jd-o0o95]

@@jakes.7201 I was looking at your profile pic and I thought I saw something on your nose.. what is that??🙄

[@lauraf9860]

I really enjoyed your review of the Scarlet Lady. It Included the good, the bad, the things that might be questionable or surprising, etc. It really makes it easy for people to decide if it is a cruise they would like to try or not.

[@EmmaCruises]

Thanks Laura! That was my aim so appreciate that :)

[@melissalentz32]

Emma, this is one of your best cruise reviews ever, primarily because of the extraordinarily detailed explanations of your likes and dislikes. I also have wondered if I’d like a Virgin Cruise and thanks to you, the choice would be far simpler. Your creation of charts for different tech on different cruise lines is BRILLIANT! Thank you! I found your admission of being lost or confused a good portion of the cruise, not only endearing, but quite relatable. As for your upcoming Disney adventure, I’m excited for you. I’ve taken one with my young daughter, but not in - oh my gosh - 18 years, so I guess anything I say about the experience may well have changed. But I will say this: I was deeply impressed with the service, cleanliness, cabin types and also that there were a few adult only activities - a welcome respite for parents. I was afraid I would be bored or feel silly on a “Disney Cruise”. I grew up loving older cartoons, but I’m not a rabid Disney fan per se. That said, knowing my 4 year old at the time was having a blast was worth the pretend factor. Perhaps you are a major Disney fan or are taking a young relative. I’m not sure how I would have felt going on that cruise if I’d been traveling alone or with only another adult and no kids in tow. But DO let us know how it goes!

[@EmmaCruises]

Hey Melissa, Thank you so much. I really appreciate that. I'm soooo excited to try the Disney cruise, we will see how I find it. Will do!! :-)

[@kelseyjunecruises]

Emma! I was in the production cast when you came on the SI and I was so pleasantly surprised seeing our cast in this video :) I I have been so curious about Virgin-thanks for the tour!! :) Hope our paths cross again someday on the sea!

[@als_pals]

I've never been on a cruise but this sounds more my style. Treating your employees well and the forward thinking way of doing things is much nicer than having to dress up for dinner 😆

[@Motowndonna8]

I cruised VV with my best friend in January 2023. We are both seniors and female. We each had a balcony room. There have been many changes and updates to the cruise line since this video. Live music and entertainment around the ship. Live music on stage. The app works better but still has its issues. This cruise is definitely for all ages, very inclusive and in many ways, unique. Some of the things that drew me to this cruise were no children, gourmet restaurants, a hip atmosphere, chic and modern decor, interesting activities (a workshop where The Test Kitchen restaurant taught to make an hors d’oeuvre and provided instruction on how best to photograph food.) All of the crew were amazing. Caveat: this cruise was about 30% full. Since I don’t like crowds or waiting in line this made the cruise especially terrific for me.

[@alec4672]

Wow I know what line I'm gonna take my first cruise with. I work customer service and the way they treat there staff is all I needed to hear. Being served by genuinely happy staff is just a whole different experience. I absolutely love that.

[@AntonioOliveira-ed5yt]

I would definitely say that the black long public bathroom is very well designed for... well, cruising lol

[@latebloomerabroad]

That was the best review I've ever seen, Emma! After watching this, I think everyone will know if this is the ship for them or not. It's not for me, but I'm 62 and not their target audience. If my English friend Ann wants to go on it, I'd go & I'm sure I'd enjoy it, but I wouldn't choose it. Thanks!

[@EmmaCruises]

Hey hey! That's the best compliment, thanks so much. That's the aim. Thank you! :)

[@mainenative5928]

I am 66 and just spent a fabulous time on the ship. It does appeal to a 'younger' group of voyagers and most of the people on the cruise were younger than me. That said, it was a very relaxing and enjoyable 3 days. The food is so good, it's hard to describe it. I am vegan and I was able to enjoy some of the best vegan food I have ever had - even on vegan cruises!!! I think you would enjoy the ship if you get the chance.

[@map3384]

I’m 56 and totally agree with you. I’ll stick to RCL and Celebrity.

[@ecw0647]

Incredibly informative. My ship experience was as a child on the original Rotterdam and Queen Elizabeth (one downside was a huge storm we hit on the way back to NY in 1958 when *everyone* was sea sick for 24 hrs - not pleasant) so I'm nostalgic for going to sea not going shopping, but I have to admit this ship looks interesting even it it doesn't look like a "real" ship. That free ice cream bar would give me a great deal of trouble, though, loving ice cream as I do.

[@parkds]

No need to look further than this video. What an amazing, concise, articulate, and honest review. I cannot imagine any bit of info that one would be looking for that wasn’t shared here with a truthful opinion. Fantastic Emma!

[@EmmaCruises]

Douglas! That's so kind. I really appreciate that. Thank you. 😇👍

[@johndare3576]

I’m so glad you enjoyed your time and the Scarlet Lady. Like you I was a bit apprehensive about her before my cruise but like you I also really enjoyed myself. It’s good that Virgin have listened and resolved some of the issues you and other influencers had highlighted. I saw them further improvements will be made in response to reviews and criticisms made over the past few weeks. I agree that very many people have enjoyed cruising on more traditional lines will enjoy a cruise on the Lady . Maybe not the diehard Cunard fans though.

[@EmmaCruises]

Yeah! Oh no, definitely not. ha ha. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@zenkakuji3776]

Brilliant second impression review. Thanks. Appreciate that they offer salt and vinegar crisps. My fave when made with actual vinegar. Possibly there is minimal info provided about onboard layouts and services to create a sense of discovery and adventure for the duration of the cruise experience. Over time, cruisers will post "insider secrets" and future cruisers will be able to get a sense of what's in store for them no doubt. The hammock looks like it rocks on the balcony, literally!! That seems like a great way to spend a vacation relaxing onboard. Brilliant idea.

[@EmmaCruises]

(I don't think they have crisps onboard, or at least I didn't see any. That was my packet at home. Ha ha ;) ) Thanks for watching, that hammock was sooooo much fun 😀👏🏼

[@zenkakuji3776]

@@EmmaCruises thanks for clarifying. When I heard salt and vinegar crisps, I was just so surprised that someone else really likes them that I merged your cruise experience with them. I'll pay better attention next time 😜

[@VanDerHaegenTheStampede]

You are so polite and confident when speaking, I wish you were the voice inside my head. Your video is so immersive that I felt I was there the entire time. Excellent review. Keep up the great work.

[@EmmaCruises]

What a lovely comment, thank you so much. Have a nice day! :)

[@SethBaklor]

Really enjoyed watching the review! The "A" and "Z" concept is my baby. So happy you liked it!

[@EmmaCruises]

Haha!! I did! Thanks Seth. Thanks so much, appreciate you watching it :)

[@majooode333]

Hi I am Majed from SUDIA ARABIA - "I would like to thank your channel for sharing your experience with cruise trips. You helped me find the perfect cruise and had an amazing experience." - "I am grateful to you for sharing the details of your sea cruises. I learned a lot from your videos and was able to choose the perfect cruise for me and my family." - "Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with cruise trips. You have inspired me and helped me make the right decision in choosing the right cruise for me." ♥️❤

[@jw6504]

You are adorable! I love watching your joyful expressions, positive attitude and hearing about your experiences. I’ve been on only two cruises in my life but your reviews and tips have convinced me to plan another cruise. Thank you, love!

[@cruiselifeeric]

Nice video. Glad you had a good time. Virgin's target market seems to be working professionals in their 30s-50s who want to cruise without kids. Also, who don't want to be nickel and dimed (free wifi, free specialty dining, free soda, etc). The pool situation is a big negative. Also the tattoo parlor is a gimmick.

[@Steve_in_NJ]

Agreed. Virgin is a BIG NO for me too! I want some luxury and not punk. It's Celebrity ships for me (used to love RCCL but new ships too large and too gimmicky for those without kids).

[@EmmaCruises]

I think you're right on that one, they did have people from about 18 to 80 though. A good range! :D

[@mainenative5928]

@@EmmaCruises I think Virgin Voyages is not for everyone, but I do think they do appeal to a large 'market' of people who may have been on a cruise or two before and wanted something different. You've done an excellent job with this video in highlighting some of those differences. For me, be a vegan gay 'senior' (and young at heart), it was a fantastic 3 days. The staff is top rate and the food is beyond amazing (vegan choices are available in all eateries). The food at The Test Kitchen was some of the best I have ever eaten anywhere! There's a very relaxed atmosphere aboard which really appealed to me. The crew were very engaging; the captain was checking out how our excursion embarking was going and we couldn't even tell he was the captain! There's no evidence of pretense or ego; everyone was very helpful. I do think they need to add some wall paintings to the hallways on the cabin levels. There's just too much gray!

[@CruiseCapital]

Yay we made it in the video ;) Completely agree with everything you mentioned! We enjoyed our time onboard much better this time round than in March 2020 and was great to meet you again :)

[@EmmaCruises]

Yay!!! You made it, not just your Scarlet Lady clips... ha ha. I enjoyed it too! So lovely to see you again. :D

[@michaelsutphin6775]

Happy crew, happy cruise 🚢. Seems obvious but some cruise lines don’t seem to believe that anymore, Thanks for the review, Emma! BTW my wife says your nails are to die for?

[@EmmaCruises]

Haha! Thanks Michael's Wife, they're just stick on nails I stuck on myself ;)

[@mindyschocolate]

I’m so happy the crew is treated so well. Free wifi and comfy uniforms raise morale.

[@EmmaCruises]

Absolutely, they seemed happy :D

[@Lander11112222]

The idea of an "automatic gratuity," is probably just a myth. They have a wage structure, and nothing is automatic about it. But expressions of kindness delivered to the hands of an exceptional person can never be in error.

[@CruiseDayFun]

We are so glad they listened to many of the criticisms. After your preview tour we decided Virgin Voyages wasn’t for us. Now we are thinking we might want to give the Scarlet Lady a chance. Thanks for sharing your update with us, Emma!

[@EmmaCruises]

For the right price, I think it's a good idea. :D Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@MOTORVESSELFREEDOM]

Your format, videography, voice overs, editing, etc. are excellent. One of the best out there. Straight and to the point without gawd awful background music.

[@AL-sp2vq]

Thanks for the review! I am booked on the valiant Lady in November western caribbean. The deals are great right now. $200 onboard credit and $100 extra bar tab when you pre load $300. I like the "modern trendy" and I have also heard great things about the food.

[@julieolson9832]

I’m a musician and theater person. Shows are really important to me, so Virgin is now off my list. Thanks for letting us know.

[@technicolorghost8055]

Thanks so much for reviewing this cruise. This one is definitely not my style, and I wouldn't have known that without this review! I love your videos! I hope you enjoy your Disney cruise. They are my favorite cruise line by far!

[@EmmaCruises]

Thanks so much, sure I will! :)

[@samomuransky4455]

Virgin solves pretty much all the problems that put me off cruising until now. I wish they did some more interesting itineraries than what they offer(ed) so far, but even if they don't, I would absolutely love to do a transatlantic crossing with them once they get rid of the covid nonsense. I haven't bean on a real cruise ship so far but I've done some small local minicruises this summer and the last autumn and I absolutely love living on a ship. Virgin seems to be a great option to take away my cruise virginity :)

[@EmmaCruises]

Ooo yes, Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@UntoldAdventuresTravel]

Great Review Emma. Now I know what to tell my clients about Virgin. As you well know, it's not uncommon for large ships to have smaller pools. Sloshing water on a moving vessel is an engineering nightmare, they would eliminate the pools all together I think if it were up to the designers. Funny the muster drill looks like the safety video on the virgin flights as well. Keep up the great work! P24 all the way!!

[@EmmaCruises]

Haha, I'd hate that if they got rid of the pools! Some ships have 5 or 6... Yay! P24 TEAM! :D

[@hotsoup1001]

Sounds awesome to me, but I'm an adult with an easygoing sense of humor. I can see how the double-entendre could be off-putting for more conservative cruisers, but hopefully people do their homework and book the type of cruise that suits them. This is perfect niche marketing. Post college young professionals who haven't settled down to marriage and kids yet, but have outgrown frat house party atmosphere. Hopefully Virgin can attract enough repeat passengers to build this market.

[@highnoon9333]

This looks like so much fun! I'm glad to hear they treat their crew well.

[@EmmaCruises]

Yeah! They do, I think. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@onemondaynight]

Emma, you're my new KZbin crush! I'm planning my first cruise this August (on Royal Caribbean) and I've found your channel invaluable in my planning. Thank you for doing what you do!

[@WheresWalterTravel]

That was a really fair review. We were looking forward to your new thoughts because your first impressions mirrored ours. First off, if you think "Lick Me Till Ice Cream" is in bad taste, this is definitley not the ship for you. :) I can see missing the music onboard because I bet that's one of those things you don't really think about until it's not there. But that food looks absolutely ridiculous. That's what made us book in the first place, it just looks so good. I will disagree with you that I think dill pickle crisps get the edge over salt and vinegar, but they're both good. I'm hoping they will add the map features before We did book a cruise back in 2020 (cancelled) which was rescheduled for July 2021 (cancelled) and now hopefully we will sail July 2022. I do like that they seem to have listened in terms of the cabins and keeping the bed in place unless asked to convert. I will never understand the decision on the postage stamp pool for a Caribbean based ship, but that's about the only thing I see that I won't like prior to boarding. I guess the cancellations have been good for one thing, we've upgraded twice and will be in a Cheeky Corner Suite which will come with drawers! :) Thanks again Emma for a great second look at the Virgin experience. It's super helpful!

[@EmmaCruises]

Yeah!! DILL PICKLE CRISPS WHAT. I've never had those! :') Yeah! I think it's good. Have the best time ever!!

[@NoDontLikeIt]

I am an only child (well, adult child now at almost 40. Lol) and usually when I cruised with my parents, they get a suite and I get an inside cabin(dad has offered to get me a balcony, but like you, I find inside rooms just fine-especially as dad usually have to pay the double price as I’m alone in my cabin). My favorite cruises have been those where I get an inside room just across from or very near my parents. The concierge or other workers often notice I’m with my parents in their suite, going back and forth down the hall from my cabin to theirs or around them on the ship, so they’ll usually wave me into the suite/concierge only spots like lounges or restaurants with my parents, and even sometimes when one of them isn’t with me. We haven’t cruised since covid began, but I hope cruising gets more “back to normal” soon.

[@EmmaCruises]

Helllooo! That sounds good to me. Yay, fellow inside cabin fan. That's good!!

[@sacinatl]

Thanks for this wonderful review. This is one of the best reviews of a cruise line I've seen. I will have to say after watching it that I will not be booking a cruise on this cruiseline. I've been cruising for a very long time, and this much "change" to the standard ways of doing things just would not work for me - at all. Can't wait to watch more of your reviews!

[@EmmaCruises]

Thanks Stacey, appreciate that. :) Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@vsibirsky]

I have never been on a Cruise in my life and most likely I won't but I love your Videos. Just so charming and informative.

[@EmmaCruises]

Hey Vita, thanks so much, really appreciate that! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@marksedlak8386]

Excellent review, very comprehensive. It absolutely convinced me that Virgin will NOT be on any of my "to do lists", but that's why I watch Cruise videos. The design elements of the ship really turn me off. It looks so sterile! I did not see one comfortable chair in any of the stateroom or eating venues. Admittedly, I'm getting older but love to cruise and to party but nothing shown really appealed to me. I guess I will stick to Celebrity or even Royal Caribbean. Thanks again for your insights.

[@kayladurham7192]

Am I the only one that just keeps my clothes in my suitcase and doesn’t unpack?

[@larearome-hopkins6416]

Thanks for this review, Emma! I now know I need to book my dinner reservations as early as possible and I love your dresses! I've been obsessed w/ this cruise line since I first discovered it in Feb 2020. I had 2 cruises cancelled ... I'm booked for a Mediterranean cruise July 2022, but I can't wait: So, I booked a 4-night cruise out of Miami in Nov this year. From your review and other Influencers' reviews, I think it's going to be a blast! I just want to go someplace where I can dance all night long. :-)

[@EmmaCruises]

Hey Larea, thanks so mcuh for watching. I'm so excited for you!!! That'll be amazing in the Meediterranean... she's really designed for the sunshine :)

[@mainenative5928]

You will love this ship and your voyage! I found if I had any questions about my room or the ship, the staff at Sailor Services (onboard) were very helpful. If you want to dance all night long, you're in luck. And book a room on deck 14. I don't dance all night long, and the music kept me awake until late into the night ;-)

[@nicholasfield6127]

I just took my first ever cruise and it was on the Scarlett Lady and I loved it.

[@SK22000]

I would definitely prefer a cruise line that treats their employees well.

[@valeriepark9444]

Oh man, I want to see the entire muster video now! That looks so entertaining!

[@trainattendant5810]

You're enthusiasm & perspectives of all things cruising are what I enjoy about your videos. In all due respect, everything I'm seeing about The Scarlett Lady is 180 degrees opposite of what I want in a cruise experience. The ship looks extremely uncomfortable & impractical. That "hip, slick, & cool" vibe & target audience would have been me in the '90's when I was in my 20's & 30's. Now, at my age I find it annoying.

[@EmmaCruises]

Ha ha, totally understand that. Definitely isn't for everybody. Thanks so much, really appreciate it. :)

[@bodyloverz30]

@@EmmaCruises I'm seeing a ship which is much how you described it last year, but with outstanding dining & staff?

[@mainenative5928]

It's still 'hip' for me and I'm in my 60's. It's really a voyage for all ages (if you're above 18), but perhaps for not all people who cruise. There are many areas to sit and read and relax or eat & drink throughout the public areas of the ship; areas that aren't so public. No huge dining hall, no huge theater, no huge buffet. No one was ever pushing to get in front of me for anything, which I have encountered on every cruise I've taken, even a world cruise. I found the ship to be very relaxing, not too loud, and very bright and airy. And no one was asking me if I wanted my picture taken every time I left my room!

[@kingrock2443]

Coming from Cruise industry, about 12 years working , i belive i have seen You on a ship i worked, gotta say i LOVE your videos☺️

[@MrTkwbear]

Great job as always. I initially was interested in Virgin cruising but after looking into it further, I decided I would pass. Your video reinforced that.

[@peterrimel8170]

Emma is absolutely fantastic. Great information presented in a fun way. She gives a layman’s view that really works for me, a layman

[@EmmaCruises]

Thanks Layman Peter! Ha ha. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@tallflguy]

For a tech focused cruise line, it’s disappointing to hear you having issues with their app. From a scale from 0 to 10 how would rate their cookies? It was awesome that you were able to meet Lucy, love her channel.

[@alex9621]

Well that was the first time being used by thousands of people at a time, I can understand it. I'm sure it will be an easy fix

[@marcus3060]

Get a 🐦

[@EmmaCruises]

The app was sooo annoying, it has 1.9*'s in the app store. Ha ha, hopefully they fix it they're updating it with bug fixes all the time. The cookies were good, hmmm.... 8/10. They get good points for variety ;)

[@ramheader4635]

I have to say, you are one of my favourite travel KZbinrs, I could listen to your voice for hours. Love the videos Emma, can't wait for what comes next. Regent Suite maybe? lolololol.

[@EmmaCruises]

Thanks so much, I really appreciate that. Sure, if somebody wants to PayPal me the money (ha ha) ;)

[@lucasread1743]

15:37 that “Time to play” kit was so sus💀💀💀

[@avaa1217]

Thank you so much Emma. You touched on literally everything I wanted to know. I really appreciate you giving us all the details. I definitely want to try Virgin Voyages. I love variety and just small differences will be enough for me. It’s a touch out of my budget right now but I am keeping my eye on it!

[@EmmaCruises]

Hey Ava, thanks so much for watching. Soooo much info to try and include in this video! :')

[@mainenative5928]

@@EmmaCruises One of the things I totally enjoyed about my voyage was the design of the interior public spaces. They were very bright with lots of natural light from outside. Other ships I have been on had many dark passageways and made me feel like I was on a ship. The Scarlet Lady is more a resort-type voyage and not a cruising ship. My disappointment was that I couldn't get to sample all the food onboard as there are SO MANY restaurants. I will be booking another voyage on the Scarlet Lady just for the food!

[@brendanwhelton]

Thank you Emma, I am 55 yrs old, never been on a cruise, never wanted to go on a cruise, but you make it look like fun! Next time I win the lottery...

[@floridacycling4842]

I appreciate the video. It does confirm for me that I'm not in Virgin's target demo and it's not really for me. No worries though, viva la difference.

[@EmmaCruises]

That's totally fair, absolutely! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@fumeokid]

I love the saying “Clever bit of Kit”. So British! Great review…so detailed and presented so well…thank you! ❤️

[@sltz3]

I am more for smaller ships like the Seaborn yachts or maybe a transatlantic on Cunard but this genuinely seems like a lot of fun and not just a whole bunch of people crammed into an arcade area like a few others. The whole thing seems to have a goal. I get that some people‘s tastes are different and that’s fine we all have our own taste on different types of cruises and everything else but I had no idea that this was an option and I really wanna check it out. Thank you so much for this video and your channel!

[@kiddlesk]

Another great and informative video. Well done Emma. If the prices I've seen for a week out of Miami are still correct (from around $1,700 for 5 nights PLUS flights etc. for non US) then your £499 / $700 for four nights was a monster bargain. And $3,000+ for a week around the Med on Valiant Lady next July and that's PLUS flights, drinks etc. Sadly too much for what we're prepared to pay. Hold the front page===> CONFUSION ALERT: Virgin Cruises website is priced PER CABIN so, like a hotel room with a double bed it's not the usual Per Person pricing that all other lines use. On that basis, not so bad at all and comparable with the Celebrity level lines. How about the Long Weekender in Zeebrugge - 3 nights next April from Portsmouth for an inside cabin for TWO for $1,200 / £925. That's on the new Valiant Lady

[@valerieespinosa190]

I just found your channel and honestly I want to express how grateful I am for the time and effort you put into each and every video. Seriously, you're doing God's work. I'm excited to start my cruising life soon!! Safe travels and thank you again!

[@EmmaCruises]

Thanks so much 🥹❤️

[@barryfan1000]

Hi Emma, thank you for your great review of the Scarlet Lady, it was very helpful, and interesting to hear the comparison to your first visit. As a Brit living in the USA, I love to hear your Britishisims...but I have to disagree on the salt and vinegar..Walkers Cheese and Onion definitely the best! You mentioned the prices had come down, but it appears that might have just been for the British cruise. I was prompted to look after your video...holy moly!! Have you seen the prices for Caribbean cruises early next year on the Scarlet Lady!!! Even as a 'premium' line...these prices do seem excessive, your thoughts?

[@EmmaCruises]

Ha ha, cheese and onion are pretty good... but not quite salt and vinegar! Oo... I thought they had reduced all the prices, how much is it per person for a Caribbean cruise? >.

[@barryfan1000]

Thanks for replying Emma. I have looked at one of the cruises in the Caribbean with Virgin, for 5 nights, the cost per inside cabin, including taxes is $1, 932 dollars, (so just shy of $1000 dollars per person). A comparable cruise with Princess (for 6 nights), including taxes is $1388, ($694 per person). Of course, the virgin fare includes gratuities, wi-fi etc, so likely you could get to the same price on Princess, but personally, I never buy wi-fi on board, and rarely use fitness facilities or speciality dining. It could be I'm being too 'initial' price sensitive, but I really want to try Scarlet Lady...just wish the price was a little more competitive.

[@YukariAkiyamaTanks]

The pool still makes me worried as I've seen scarlet lady in Miami and doing Caribbean work. But I'm glad that virgin is listening to their customers. Lovely video Emma!

[@stuartwykehammartin6147]

"Fluffy friendly"... Daaaam... 😂😂😂

[@EmmaCruises]

Ha ha!! ;)

[@VisosTravel]

WE will be on the Scarlet Lady on Dec 5th. Thank you for this review and looks like it changed you mind about a few things. I cant wait to sail on her and hopefully meet Lucy if she is still on contract (love her channel)

[@EmmaCruises]

Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@lewisbyrd7547]

Thanks for your honest video when I feel like cruising again I will not be trying Virgin , nothing you said makes me want to even give it a try. My husband would be heartbroken without a show after dinner. The only thing that appeals to me are the hammocks on your own balconies.

[@CowboyBike06]

Exactly! Right down to the hammocks.

[@EmmaCruises]

Totally fair!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@CowboyBike06]

@@EmmaCruises - I’m glad you had fun. I think Virgin wants to attract younger cruisers. Those hammocks are everything! My younger self would be like you. Older me would probably be unable to get back out and one day someone would just stumble across this cool hammock…filled with sun bleached bones! 😂😂

[@sherrjo]

@@CowboyBike06 Just wonder how many injuries there will be with drunk people falling off the hammocks on to metal decks. Falling off a hammock onto grass is painful enough.

[@mkejake6673]

Thank you for your review! The others I've watched were not in the target demographic that Virgin wanted. Your perspective is far more similar to mine than the other reviews, even if I'm a bit older. I'm not even going to argue about your favorite crisps flavor because you are 100% correct!

[@EmmaCruises]

YES!! Glad to hear it!! ;) Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@loumello8813]

I am really glad that you had a good time and that the pricing really worked well for you. They were definitely way too expensive when they first launched before the pandemic. I'm glad that I don't do pools on cruises since the pool on the ship is about the size of a king sized bed. I do like that they have an impossible burger option since we don't eat red meat. That bathroom would be a claustrophobic problem for me, I am normal size, 5'8" and 160 and it looks way to small for me. I do like the different restaurants, they look really good. Storage does look feeble, we just came off the Celebrity Millennium and we had two full hanging closets and 12 drawers. Your video tour of the ship is really great, well narrated and now I can see all the features of the ship.

[@EmmaCruises]

Yeah! Agreed. The impossible burger was so good, my boyfriend had the meat version too another day and said the impossible one was better. Thanks lots Lou, 12 drawers!!! NICE!!!!

[@MrSwagnificentSpeaks]

I’m not a big pool person. A small pool isn’t a big deal to me. I’m will cruise with Virgin Voyages next year. I’m looking forward to a great time and for all the relaxation.

[@GS-tq4xe]

Thanks Emma loved your review. You answered most of my questions.The one thing I am still a little bit worried about is the daily planner, if they don’t offer a printed version and you have to rely on the cruise app (notorious for being unreliable) then I would be pretty upset if I missed something special. I like to plan my days activities,exercise classes in advance and don’t know if I will be able to on this cruise.Any suggestions?

[@EmmaCruises]

To be honest I did struggle with that, had no idea what was happening when 😅❤️. Can’t really offer any advice, apart from to Virgin to make it better 😅😅

[@CruisingTipsDotCom]

Absolutely fantastic review. As a cruise lover, I still can't say that this looks right for me. As you pointed out, the lack of live music is a big one for me. My favorite way to spend post-dinner hours is wandering from venue to venue, grabbing a cocktail and listening to various musicians. (Also, the lack of a drink package is essentially a deal-breaker for me.)

[@EmmaCruises]

Oh yeah, totally understand that. 😊😋 Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@christina-mz1lp]

Carnival seems perfect then! Especially in the evening they have violinists in the atrium, guitarists in the casino, a show in the theatre (and more that I can’t remember) all with bars close by to order a quick cocktail!

[@cindyfleer2248]

It looks like a lot of the furniture would be very uncomfortable to sit on for long and get up and down from. A lot of low sitting items ? Or non cushioned ?

[@EmmaCruises]

Yea lots of quirky bits of furniture, never found anything uncomfy though :D

[@AndrewHaverson]

Looking at the packet of Walkers crisps it looks like a rebranded bag of Lay's potato chips. I guess that means Frito-Lay Corp. does business in the UK, but I found it interesting in a parallel universe kind of way. I'm pro wrist band cruise cards, but sure if I care so much for innuendo. Bonus points to Emma for the llama dress. Thanks for the video. Blessings to Emma, Hudson, and the family.

[@professorparsons]

Thank you for this.. I now know that I will never set foot on one of these ships. Wristbands? Tattoos? Sloppy uniforms? Not my style. I’ll stick to Silversea and Seabourn. But thanks for letting me know. Great video.

[@EmmaCruises]

I'd love to try Seabourn, mmm! :D

[@davidcoker7989]

I actually love everything about this ship now after seeing all of the vlogs on her of late! I also have no problem with the pool now since they have placed in all the seating and lounge areas, it is tastefully done and looks fantastic! Honestly as long as I can get in and cool off, which you can do, and with that wading area to get my tootsies wet every once in awhile in the hot Caribbean sun I will be happy. Thanks for this report, I can't wait to sail on her from Miami next year!

[@EmmaCruises]

Ha ha!! Sounds good to me, thanks David! :D

[@nickreeve9644]

I'm glad you had a good time Emma, but you have confirmed that Virgin Voyages is not a thing for me. Tattoos and vegan food......Urghhh. I seem to be stuck in the middle. Virgin is too modern for me and P&O / Cunard are too stuffy. I am truly middle aged! 😊

[@jameschapman4824]

My thiughts exactly and I've crusied on many lines.

[@penelopepitstop762]

Same here. It seems like it’s geared towards hipsters lol. My son and his girlfriend would probably like it though.

[@nickreeve9644]

@@penelopepitstop762 I can smell the beard oil from here.

[@penelopepitstop762]

@@nickreeve9644 ha ha good one! 😂😉

[@EmmaCruises]

Haha!! That's totally fair. In the middle you've got loaaads of cruise lines, maybe something like Princess or Celebrity? :D

[@unwinedtravels1126]

Great review, Emma. I'm glad that they changed some things on the ship from the last time. I do like Virgin's drink package called Bar loot. It's a wonderful deal and if one person gets it in the Cabin, everyone else doesn't have to get it as well. This year you pay $300 for the Bar loot and you get another $125 from Virgin on top of that. And once you get this special deal, this deal will be available for you for all future cruiese.

[@EmmaCruises]

Oo, yes. Most people seemed to have the loot, I didn't need that at all though didn't drink enough for that. I didn't know it was available on the future cruises though!

[@aureliacornelia79adgracchu29]

There's definitely a 60s vibe about this ship! I'm having my 75th birthday next year. Party time! Lose the apps and you have a HUGE market!

[@EmmaCruises]

Ooo, yeah they aren't gunna do that. ha ha. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@jeffreythornton7238]

Good to hear that the food is excellent and Virgin have generally upped their game. Overall though, there still seems a lot of room for improvement. Will need more persuasion to put Virgin top of my “must cruise with” list.

[@EmmaCruises]

Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@jeffreythornton7238]

@@EmmaCruises Hi Emma, despite my comment, you looked as if you had a good time aboard “Scarlet Lady” and as you said, looking from the back deck in the sunshine from Miami would be really cool. I’ve got a Princess cruise booked for April next year. Do you think masks will still be compulsory on board by then and have you any Princess cruises coming up that you are likely to review? Jeff.

[@markbray838]

I just saw that you were reviewing nasty comments. I'm not going to watch it because I find everything about your videos delightful and you are simply charming and well balanced. Here's wishing you all the best and greetings from Minnesota in the states!

[@EmmaCruises]

Thanks so much 🥹❤️

[@earlrawls3786]

I”m very shocked about the way the ship was designed although it looks beautiful, for Richard Branson to have the engineers and architects draw of this with limited activities limited entertainment and practically nothing to do on your cruise😫😫😫😫😫😫 you talk about having just an adult ship but we love to have fun just as much as the younger generation ! If I had rate this ship on a scale of 1 to 10 it is to receive a 3 from me. 👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽

[@EmmaCruises]

Ha ha, Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@NM-js8ky]

It looks simply dreadful to me :-( will stick with RCL and NCL)

[@eddybrownII]

"fluffy Cruiser Approved" i love it

[@bronniepaterson4694]

Wow… Totally changed my mind on this ship.. Love running so the upper deck is fab…and the gym looks great too… The prom deck looks fabulous with all the seating.. Love all the food included..and the soft drinks free… The food looks delicious… Love the scarlet theme…. Shame about the storage,the bathroom looks a bit “ wee”…lol Great having so many USB’s and the gadget to control everything! Couldn’t wait to get home today and watch it…( Bronnie) xx

[@EmmaCruises]

Hey hey!! Thanks so much for watching :)

[@redzoom7857]

I appreciate the adults only atmosphere. If I ever go on a cruise, it will be Virgin because of all the unique options and touches.

[@earlcarlisle4690]

Fyi, carnival is giving away free cruises to past cruisers in California. Just pay port charges and tip. 7 days $240 total

[@KBKind26]

Excellent review. I watched your Disney cruise review first but really wanted to know about this cruise. The 18 and older part works for me. You should have gone for the tattoo though. ;-)

[@filipemota1999]

This feels like the ideal cruise for me!

[@EmmaCruises]

Yay! Thats good :)

[@icturner23]

Totally right about salt-and-vinegar crisps, just as you are about Pepsi Max.

[@vinceclark675]

My wife and I went on a Cunard Cruise, Queen Victoria back in 2016. it was 8 days. we got on in Sydney, went to Hobart, over to Kangaroo Island, onto Melbourne and back to Sydney. The first day we were both sea sick. I hadn't been on a cruise ship before. The experience was fantastic. Dressing up for dinner, masquerade ball, ball room dancing, afternoon tea. Loved it. We will be doing another cruise perhaps in 2023. Would you ever consider a trip to Australia and back.

[@larry2436]

excellent description of the ship. As I enjoy the Princess line ships. This one doesn't appear to be for me. In my 60's (but young at heart), I like the comforts of the room and the theatre and some of the other things that the Scarlet lady doesn't have (like better sized bathroom). Thx so much for a brilliant run down of this ship.

[@EmmaCruises]

Yeah, totally :-) Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@pressrepeat2000]

I don’t even cruise as I don’t really see the point, but I enjoy these videos. LOL. It’s like mini-documentaries.

[@EmmaCruises]

Haha, Thank you! 😁❤️

[@carolatchley3797]

Thanks so much for this review. I'll be going on Scarlet Lady in January and can't wait to experience it myself.

[@EmmaCruises]

Yessss!! You'll have the best time. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@dibberbats]

What a great extensive review. Really easy video to watch and so much info. Hoping you love DCL!

[@EmmaCruises]

Thank you lots! I'm sure I will :-)

[@paulpurington8637]

OUTSTANDING REVIEW! Very thorough and enjoyable. Great work!

[@Gianemakeup]

I’m glad that you liked the cruise. It’s definitely geared towards the younger generation. After watching several vlogs/reviews, I have zero reason to cruise with Virgin. Nothing to do with the sex toys or adult themes but I like structure, pools, dressing up for dinner, Broadway type shows, etc.

[@mainenative5928]

I'm not sure it's geared to the older generation, but definitely towards the 'young at heart'. I did not see any sex toys or anything adult-themed during the 3 days I was on the ship (earlier this week). Even most of the people at the pool, sunning, etc., had on more clothing than I have seen on other cruise ships. It is the best food I have tasted on any cruise with a very friendly staff. Most people continued to dress up for dinner, but there was no pressure to do so. It was a very relaxing voyage and I will definitely book a voyage with them again.

[@kenelrod4935]

Great review of the Scarlet Lady! You've provided a good feel for the ship and what to expect. Overall, although the food looked great and the adult-oriented themes were tempting, the tiny stateroom and bathroom would cancel that out. A near total lack of storage space wouldn't work for my wife & I on anything longer than a 3 or 4 day cruise. I was thinking about the Scarlet Lady for an upcoming cruise, but after your video, it probably isn't right for us...so thanks for that. Too much emphasis on style over comfort. Reviews like this are what make your channel a "must watch" for cruisers! Great (Americanism) -or- brilliant (Britishism) job Emma.

[@EmmaCruises]

They are adding in extra storage!! Woop woop. Thanks so much Ken ❤️

[@AnnaTravels]

Fantastic. We've never cruised before but took advantage of the First Mates offer so can't wait for November. I'm excited for the food menu.

[@EmmaCruises]

Yess! That's awesome. Have the best time :)

[@travelwithdebandnick]

So glad you decided to try virgin again and that you enjoyed it second time around ❤❤❤ makes me feel better about our honeymoon cruise ❤❤

[@spider82666]

Great review, Emma! I like the all inclusive concept but the Generation Z interior looks like a ferry outfitted by Ikea.

[@willienelsongonzalez4609]

Crikey! Looks like Virgin are doing something really fresh, different and exciting!

[@PenskeCup]

I really enjoy your videos Emma! My whole family has been watching you recently! We are going on the Sapphire Princess in June and I'm so excited! Enjoy ur tea!