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Virgin Voyages Food Review - Is Virgin dining REALLY the Best at Sea?

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πŸ‘οΈ 50K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 35:13

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides a comprehensive review of the dining experiences aboard the Virgin Voyages ship Scarlet Lady. After sailing on 42 different cruise lines, the reviewer evaluates the unique dining model which lacks a traditional main dining room in favor of a food market called the Galley and several specialty restaurants. The review covers various venues including the Galley stations like Burger Bar and Let's Taco About It, as well as specialty dining such as the Italian restaurant Extra Virgin, the Mexican restaurant Pink Agave, and the Korean barbecue venue Gunbae. The creator also discusses casual options like the Grounds Club coffee shop and the pizza restaurant. While the reviewer noted some inconsistencies, such as lukewarm side dishes at The Wake, they ultimately conclude that the food quality is exceptional. The creator highlights the high level of service and the fact that most dining is included in the cruise fare. The video concludes that the dining on Virgin Voyages lives up to the high praise found in other reviews, making it a top choice for food lovers at sea.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Scarlet Lady
Seriously Tasty
All-time creator consensus for Scarlet Lady
Solid Strip

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

the food was some of the best food we ever had on any cruise ship if you love good food you're going to love virgin voyages

their french fries are exceptional they're hot they're crisp we had them in two or three different venues around the ship

the let down at the Wake was in the main courses and the side dishes Ricky had the hanger steak

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“At Grounds Club, order a large Americano as it is the same price as a small.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Lack of a traditional main dining room β€” It wasn't a big deal as most specialty restaurants are included in the cruise fare.
Room service fees β€” Order a beverage to waive the $7 delivery fee.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs the food on Virgin Voyages as good as everyone on YouTube claims?
QWhat are the different dining venues on Scarlet Lady?
QIs there a main dining room on Virgin Voyages?

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