What I Wish I Knew Before Sailing Virgin Voyages

Virgin Voyages is not a typical cruise line. Things are done a little differently. In this video I will take you through twelve things I wish I knew before sailing with Virgin Voyages.
Chapters:
Intro: 0:00:00
#1 The App: 00:00:20
#2 Status Match: 00:01:50
#3 Luggage Tags: 00:03:18
#4 Restaurants: 00:04:31
#5 Getting Info: 00:06:32
#6 Dress Code: 00:08:15
#7 The Cabin: 00:09:37
#8 Party Vibe?: 00:11:38
#9 Small Pools: 00:13:12
#10 Tips Included: 00:14:09
#11 No Beverage Package: 00:14:52
#12 Entertainment: 00:15:55

[@happysavy9296]

I just took a Virgin Cruise for the first time just a month ago and it was amazing. The first thing I would tell anyone is to get to know the Virgin App in and out as most of all the information is on it you just have to know where to navigate it to find it. Can't believe you did not see the pajama and scarlet night on your first Cruise....lol. We had so much fun on those nights that really connected us to so many people that made our trip a huge success. The entertainment was different but did fit the style of the Cruise. There is also a secret invite that only selected passengers are invited by a certain staff member and we were lucky to be part of it and it was awesome and special to be part of it!! We are not supposed to say what it was so just be the lucky one and you will find out....Hint...you have to have a fun outgoing personality and you may be selected!

[@Taldridge18]

Remember to have your name on your luggage via a personal luggage tag when you drop it off in the event the tag the porters attach is ripped off in transport to your cabin.

[@jeancaban]

Great video! This really helps! Thx!

[@billmiller1445]

Thanks, great job and tips. Looking forward to our Virgin Cruise and your future videos.

[@joneslovesjesus]

Great tips. Thanks so much 💕

[@Lovelightutube]

Great information - thank you 💛✨

[@UpUpOurWay]

Thank you Lovelight!

[@pmrossetti1]

Great job Melissa. Excellent special effects Enrique. :)

[@UpUpOurWay]

Thank you Peter!

[@HShaw33]

Thank you Melissa & Enrique for your review. I’ve never been on a cruise, this was very informative.

[@UpUpOurWay]

Thank you H Shaw! It’s worth trying once. You may love it, you may not. 😃

[@vegastocali]

Excellent video Melissa This video will be so helpful to future cruise travelers. Enjoy your trip❤❤

[@UpUpOurWay]

Gracias Stef! 😍

[@lloydbaker6988]

Thanks, Melissa and Enrique 👍

[@UpUpOurWay]

Thanks Lloyd!

[@ShraddaNiche]

Thank you!!!

[@luckcometome]

Probably never go on a cruise. But this is good information. Thanks Melissa and Enrique. Be safe and have fun. ❤🍷🍹❤

[@UpUpOurWay]

Thanks Darci!

[@NeilMacedo]

Thank you Melissa and Enrique. 🍍🍍

[@UpUpOurWay]

Thank you Neil!

[@NeilMacedo]

@@UpUpOurWay you’re welcome ☺️

[@brendagooch8533]

excellent information I will be sharing with my team even though this is my 2d Voyage

[@gailsouthaustralia2730]

Enjoyed this straight to the point Im going in May for my 1st cruise Im guessing most cruise lines are similiar so Im taking this on board 😊

[@UpUpOurWay]

NO! Virgin is very different from others we have been on. What cruise line are you taking?

[@ZukiChrome]

Please research each cruise line before you sail. I've sailed on 5 different cruise lines and each are different and you risk missing out on dining options and show options if you don't have the correct information how to reserve them. AND always double check your reservations immediately once you get onboard. I made dinner reservations with one cruise line a couple of months in advance, and didn't check until the day of the specialty dining reservations to see what time they were....and the reservations had disappeared with Customer Service having no record of me making them. Didn't get in and was very disappointed.....and lesson learned.

[@michaelhong6098]

A lot of good tips for people who never went on a cruise. The "cameraman" did a great job with the videos. Please post pics of Enrique in his pajamas at the p.j. party. Did you make videos of the food?

[@UpUpOurWay]

We have more food in our first Virgin video! Virgin Voyages Valiant Lady - What is it REALLY Like on this ADULTS ONLY Cruise Line? kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWWvfoqZYqdrfZI

[@brendagooch8533]

I didn't really partake of the entertainment but really enjoyed my cruise!

[@MH_6160]

Never been on a cruise, but you did an amazing job explaining it. One thing that Is appealing about Virgin is that they are 18 and older… at least they were.

[@UpUpOurWay]

Yep, adults only! It’s a big draw for some people.

[@cowprez]

Nice honest review. Thanks! Key takeaway is: do your homework.

[@UpUpOurWay]

Thanks Stephen! Yes, cruising itself is different but this cruise line does a lot of things differently than others.

[@pilgrum23]

Interesting I stick with royal C

[@tangieroberts7967]

Like to know about the status match program perks Thanks

[@UpUpOurWay]

They just changed their whole program about a month ago and I’m not sure what they’re doing now, but before you could upload proof of status and get free upgraded wifi, free laundry, and $10 coffee credit per day (specialty coffee). And $100 bar tab

[@perpetuummobile100]

upside down pineapples on doors? excuse me??? this might me the most important thing I needed to know about cruising. hahaha. is that a real thing? I´ve done lots of cruising and never seen one lol

[@UpUpOurWay]

😂😂😂 I had no idea what that even meant until a few years ago. Now you are going to notice this! 🤣

[@michelelabrador9268]

Are there plenty of places to eat that don’t need a reservation?

[@UpUpOurWay]

No! Other than the galley or pizza place you need a reservation everywhere. Kinda stinks but I do like having so many food options.

[@deangreen3370]

love to go on Virgin Voyages or a cruise ships but if I'm paying lot of money to go on one i don't want to get get seasick

[@UpUpOurWay]

If you haven’t been on a cruise, you’d be surprised at how little movement you feel. It’s easy to forget that you’re on a ship! When we took my MIL once, she was so concerned. We got her everything we could to help if she did feel sick. She was perfectly fine. And we were at the aft of the ship. Staying mid ship is best if concerned

[@calientemac1]

I’ve been on about 20 cruises and I’ve never had sea sickness even after taking advantage of drink package lol. The interesting part is I’m subject to motion sickness; I can’t ride amusement park rides and I get sick just sitting in passenger seat or back seat of car.

[@akdonlh9924]

Damn you didn’t get to dine with the captain 🧑‍✈️

[@UpUpOurWay]

Haha nope!

[@grahamfan]

Thank you Melissa and Enrique for giving it to us anyway. 😁lol! You both did a fantastic job as always. 😎👍 Excellent presentation and great graphics and camera work. I am sure if the raccoons could watch this they would all agree.🦝🦝🦝🦝 5 star review Enrique is already starting the new year off with top camera man of the year performance. 😎👍Be safe! Hope to see you both again soon. ❤

[@UpUpOurWay]

Thanks Graham! We’re back in CA so just that much closer to Vegas!

[@grahamfan]

@@UpUpOurWay That is so great to know that you're home safe. Thank you very much for the update. 😎I hope that you both get plenty of good rest for Vegas soon. 😊 ❤

[@holliesheet3182]

@12:01 🍍⬇😂

[@UpUpOurWay]

😂😂😂

[@mercyd8217]

I feel Like saying “I didn’t know..” gives the impression that the information wasn’t available or hard to find. I’m am genuinely confused about the mentions as Virgin sends out quite a few emails stating what to bring and that there will be a PJ party and Scarlet night. They make it pretty apparent that everything is done through the app, reducing the amount of paper that they print and also informing sailors that they will need to bring a reusable water bottle as they are trying to cut back on the consumption of single-use plastics. Maybe just stating “things I’ve learned from cruising Virgin Voyages “ would be a better title that’s accurate.

[@UpUpOurWay]

I appreciate the feedback

[@honorcohen2824]

Don't book direct with Virgin Voyages I did and it's cost us $2k more

[@UpUpOurWay]

Yikes, that’s a lot! Usually travel agents can get you perks too.

[@5GreenAcres]

Guess I can't travel. I don't do Apps. I find it just another way to round people up into categories of likes and dislikes. Where I come from...that is nobody's business. I also don't like the artificial Candy Crush looking lights. I wish people would research the damage the blue lights do to your optic nerve/retina. I like the good ole days where there were ice sculptures at every dining station. The Captains dinner was special too. I liked that we could order one of the two selections at dinner time. (at the table) I also liked that they would have an early breakfast, late breakfast a snack time. Then they would have an early lunch, late lunch and a snack hour after. Then there would be early dinner or late dinner and after all that a midnight buffet complete with the beautiful ice sculptures. I also liked the newspaper under the door each night and I also liked the announcements so we didn't miss anything. I guess things were run that way because the cruises were jam packed and not enough dining space if everyone went at the same time. Just looking at the drag queen and everyone clapping???? Say what??? All of the things you mentioned kind of tells me that they are hurting for business. Thanks for sharing Melissa. I just miss the good ole days.

[@UpUpOurWay]

We are going on a Princess Cruise in June. It’s more traditional but they also use an app! But I think we’ll have more of the old ways like in the dining room. We’ll see! I’m sure we will do ship tour

[@5GreenAcres]

@@UpUpOurWayThat would be great. Thanks for all you guys share with us. Hope your getting lots of R&R. We miss you two.

[@marylloyd5501]

Men dressed up as women does not appeal to me so I don't think I would enjoy the entertainment but the food sure looks really good!

[@kanank13]

If a cruise is going to be so much work, it is not worth it and it is anything but a cruise.

[@UpUpOurWay]

Cruises do take some work and planning. But I think any trip does.

[@AndreasS.-mh8ti]

This is also the impression that I have re: Virgin. You’re tied to their app for everything you want to reserve & things get sold out. It’s work! Some you need to reserve before you’re on the ship, as the price is more once you’re onboard, i.e. thermal spa 3 hour pass, On vacation it’s nice to not have to worry about if you will get into fitness classes, shows & certain restaurants. It’s part of their “inclusive” marketing. If it’s Sold Out, it’s not “included.’ I’m going for wellness so fitness classes are wanted! It seems all about branding & your loyalty tier, to be prioritized & have a hassle free cruise!

[@UpUpOurWay]

@@AndreasS.-mh8ti I will say that my first cruise with them I was super stressed out on the first day. We booked on short notice and no restaurants were available on the app. Once on board I had issues connecting to wifi and then I had to stand in a long line to make dinner reservations. It wasn’t the best first impression.

[@mikecampbell7677]

A very thorough roster of tips, Melissa. All very useful but… don’t be quite so politically correct when reviewing the nightlife. Just tell it like it is:… the entertainment basically sucked!

[@UpUpOurWay]

LOLOL Enrique always says that I soften it up. But some people absolutely love their entertainment. I just didn’t think it was all that great.

[@luvair6765]

Terrible cruise line. Don't go. The worst.

[@UpUpOurWay]

Really? Why didn’t you like it?

[@user-ku5mg7kp7h]

Great cruise line we have been on 19 and all have been fantastic

[@AndreasS.-mh8ti]

What are your reasons for not enjoying your cruise? Could you not get into the restaurants and the shows?