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This “Adult Only” Cruise Was The Worst Cruise I’ve Ever Taken | Virgin Voyages

The Shiplife
The Shiplife
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👁️ 1.2M views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 14:25

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Editorial Summary

The creator shares a negative experience regarding a recent sailing on the Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady. While noting that the cruise line remains one of his favorites, he details several logistical and service failures encountered during the trip. The issues began with a lost luggage incident at Port Miami, where management suggested the creator had mistakenly handed his bag to an attendant from a different cruise line. This was followed by cabin maintenance problems, including a broken shower door and water leaking from the ceiling. The creator expresses frustration with the response from staff, noting that management interactions felt like interrogations regarding the cabin damage rather than attempts to rectify the situation. Additionally, he mentions discrepancies with the brand loyalty program and inconsistencies in scheduled onboard entertainment and events. Despite these setbacks, the creator concludes that the cruise line has potential if they address these organizational kinks and listen to passenger feedback.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Scarlet Lady
Not Their Favorite
All-time creator consensus for Scarlet Lady
Solid Strip

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

What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleCaribbeanFrom MiamiVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

so my last cruise with the adult only Cruise Line virgin voyages sucked it was horrible at least as horrible as a cruise vacation can actually be

I do want to preface this video by saying that as of right now virgin voyages are still in a close second for my second favorite Cruise Line

I did have an issue with Virgin voyage's loyalty program so they have this program I forgot the name of it but apparently all the crew and staff did as well they didn't even know about it

I do love virgin voyages and if I have a bad Cruise once out of the four times I've sell with them then I don't really have a problem

Creator's Tips & Advice

Check your bag tag carefully at Port Miami to avoid misplacement
Use the Virgin Voyages app to track event changes, as plans may be canceled without notice

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

First cruise with Virgin VoyagesExpect possible disorganization; be patient with customer service

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat went wrong on this Virgin Voyages cruise?
QHow does Virgin Voyages handle customer service issues?

Topics Covered

Service Crew3½ Sad BaconLoyalty Program4 Sad BaconEmbarkation1 Happy BaconCabin Balcony3 Sad BaconShip Condition3 Sad BaconCrowd Capacity½ Happy BaconValue Pricing4½ Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Cozumel4 Happy Bacon
Miami1 Happy Bacon
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