28/11/2023
OMG - Virgin Voyages Resilient Lady is AMAZING!!
Been on her now for 8 days as we are sailing from Singapore to Sydney!!
Some have asked where are my photos? I’m going to start posting today. We’ve had 8 days on board and I’ve been busting for today!! I thought I’d give it time for me to make up my mind - well I’m convinced!!
I do not have the words to describe the food, the staff and the entertainment is out of this world!! The relaxed clothing and no formal nights, (except maybe Scarlet night), no photographers, no crazy sales in the promenade, just purely a cruise which has a discovered a great formula on how to cruise. (Sorry kids, unless 18 you are not allowed). This is for open-minded adults who embrace a cruise line, who accepts everyone is different and the occasional F-bomb from the performers is not an issue.
This cruise line is not for everyone. To my other travel agent friends, screen your clients.
Hubby and I are travelling with mates from their early 50’s to 70’s and we are loving it.
No drink packages here. You buy what is known as Bar Loot!! If you are drinking with a group there is nothing stopping you putting this “shout” onto your own bill. No fussing about I need your sea pass card and mine. No, you can only get two drinks for two different persons at a time. No, you’re at your limit for the day and you can resume using your drinks package tomorrow. Also all the soft drinks, water, drip filter coffee and non specialty teas and even some fruit juices are INCLUDED!! (This does not need to come off your bar loot!!). Don’t forget, everyone, (even the staff), gets access to free internet!
The meals have been sensational. With 22 restaurants to choose from we are glad we’ve chosen to come on an extended journey of 16days!! We are working our way through the many different food offerings and service has been exceptional and always friendly & easy. The Galley (Virgin’s version of a buffet) is fantastic!! From fresh salads at the daily Mix, to Tacos, Ramen, Toasties, diners, burgers, bento boxes or even a take away Charcuterie box to go! It’s soooo good.
One thing I have noticed, people are polite with the lifts and no jumping in the lifts with every floor button pushed as some random child has thought it funny to do so. No running past your cabins screaming or playing chasing. (I know not all kids do this but that’s what we can experience on some sailings I’ve previously sailed on). The departure lines are equally as pleasant and not noisy nor frazzled Mums and Dads as they try to make their way through the departure screening etc. It’s been soooo easy!!
We were originally in a Central Sea terrace but successfully bidded on Suite upgrade and scored a Seriously Suite.
Here you get, besides your OARsome Rockstar Agent (like a concierge for all your extra needs), 5 x 375ml spirits of either Gin, Tequila, Vodka, scotch Whisky and Bacardi Rum. PLUS you get 4 x 375ml bottles of moet, Rose, White and Red wine. A couple of cans of red bull, plus the sugar free ones, & couple of cans of beer all included in the suite. Not to mention your own record player, extra wardrobe space and massive bathroom. Your room water is replenished daily (we have both a still and a sparkling) plus because all the soft drinks are included (except for specialty Eg tonic water with elderflower which has a cost), you can have a drink in your cabin or take on to go!! Oh and don’t forget free flowing Moet each evening from 5-6pm at an exclusive area on Deck 16 called Richard’s Rooftop Bar).
Buying a bottle of wine at the restaurant and not finishing it? You can take it with you to the next bar or to your cabin!! (You can bring 2 x 750ml bottles on boarding day, with you for wine or sparkling - not spirits! But there is a corkage fee so best to leave these in your fridge in your cabin).
We are taking our two adult sons with us 23 Dec 23 for Xmas this year ex Melbourne and can’t wait to introduce them to “adult”
Cruising and getting their opinions on what they think. (Which shall share with you).
Yes I’m on board now but if you’d like to join us to experience Virgin Voyages for Xmas this year and see what all the hype is about, please click on this link. I’d love you to join us and by booking with me, you will receive a bonus $100 bonus Bar loot for your cabin on top of the $300 promotion for this cruise currently. (If you have a higher loyalty status Eg Gold or above for virgin Airlines,
Diamond for Royal Caribbean,
Elite for Princess as examples let me know because you may be entitled to even further included extras $100 Bar loot (up to $200 per cabin), a free laundry bag, $10 brewed coffee per day, everyone gets internet but with this offer it is a Premium speed.
We did Xmas onboard a ship last year and it was the easiest Xmas day meal ever. No fighting for fridge space, no shopping for excess food stuffs which may perish before eaten, our Xmas gifts were sorted! No arguments whether the beer or the dessert has priority in the fridge, no cleaning before, washing up after, it’s okay for everyone to go and have a nap with their belly’s full 😜
Click on the link if you’d like to join us and get the free $100 extra spending on board (you won’t get this booking direct), plus joining means you qualify for a free bottle of bubbles. Or simply message me and let’s get you on board to one of the most amazing Xmas’ you will ever experience. 23 Dec 23 - Resilient lady ex Melbourne to Burnie and Hobart (overnight). (Of course you can book ANY sailing you like also by using the link below).
Book with an Agent who loves to cruise as it makes a HUGE difference to where your cabin placement is etc. It’s a fine art to getting this right.
SEA you onboard!!
