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What I Hated and What I Loved about Scarlet Lady

Emma Cruises
Emma Cruises
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πŸ‘οΈ 773K viewsπŸ“… 6 years ago⏱️ 10:10
What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsFull Ship ReviewπŸ₯ˆExpert Creator
OtherFrom DoverVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I was so ready to fall in love with this ship and the Virgin brand unfortunately I came away more convinced than ever that virgin aren't a cruise line for me

the cabin for example has no storage there are no draws or cupboards anywhere in the cabin apart from in the closet by the door

I've been cruising since I was a child and I've been on 29 cruises today I've never seen such ridiculous placement of a light switch

all dining is included on virgin voyages which is fantastic there's over 20 places to eat on scarlet lady and there are loads of vegan options on their menu which I love

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Consider the cabin storage limitations when packing
βœ“Be prepared for a small bathroom if you are a larger cruiser
βœ“Check the light switch and Do Not Disturb button location in your cabin

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Cabin comfort and storage β€” Pack lightly and be aware of the lack of drawers and bedside tables
Bathroom size β€” Consider if you are a larger cruiser, as the bathroom is very small
Pool accessibility β€” Note that the main pool is tiny and not suitable for swimming or wheelchair users

Questions This Creator Answers

QDid the creator enjoy the Scarlet Lady cruise?
QWhat are the pros and cons of the Scarlet Lady ship?
QIs Virgin Voyages a cruise line for first-timers or experienced cruisers?

Topics Covered

Value Pricing2Β½ Sad BaconService Crew4Β½ Happy BaconDining Buffet3Β½ Happy BaconCabin Interior3 Sad BaconCabin Balcony2Β½ Happy BaconPool Deck4Β½ Sad BaconShip Condition2Β½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

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UPDATE: NEWER VIDEO - I've just got back from a cruise on Scarlet Lady! Did I enjoy it and did Virgin listen to any of the feedback? Check out the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuNYeVjsukw&t=792s πŸŽ‰πŸ˜ŽπŸŽ‰πŸ˜ŽπŸŽ‰ Scarlet Lady is the new cruise ship for Virgin Voyages. She is VERY controversial and was always designed to be different. She certainly is that! I was able to spend some time onboard in Dover, UK and during the video I share everything that I hated and loved about Scarlet Lady and Virgin Voyages in general. There's certain things about this ship which I loved and others where I really think that Virgin has made massive mistakes. Virgin specifically hired people who hadn't worked in the cruise industry before to design the ship and this is REALLY obvious. The ship is beautiful, but in the pursuit of style some cruising basics have been completely left out. I was SO ready to fall in love with the ship and the Virgin brand, unfortunately I came away more convinced than ever that Virgin aren't the cruise line for me. I'm sure they are for somebody, but they aren't for me. *** UPDATES: 4000 passengers in incorrect. I should have said 4000 people (including the crew). Scarlet Lady can hold 2800 passengers and 1150 crew. Virgin have informed me that they do have a disabled lift for the pool. *** β–Ά Stay up to date: http://EmmaCruises.com/News β–Ά Let's get you on a cruise!: https://EmmaCruises.com/Book-a-Cruise/ *** β–Ά Background World Map (Use Code EMMACRUISES For a Discount): https://enjoythewood.com/emmacruises β–Ά Daylight Lamp: https://emmacruises.com/lamp β–Ά Don't make the WORST CRUISE MISTAKE: https://emmacruises.com/cruise-travel-insurance-why-you-need-it-and-how-to-get-it-step-by-step-guide/ πŸ₯³πŸ₯³ emma@emmacruises.com Join this channel to get access to exclusive perks like a weekly podcast and early ad free access to videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu4C8c3h9SKdkxnOwIAiHeA/join