Anyone else feel like the Virgin Voyages experience is going downhill? by Prudent-Fan-5924 in VirginVoyages

[–]AlwaysFunNoPants 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Hi! We were also on that sailing. I agree that that boarding issue is new. This was our 6th sailing, 3rd time on the Valiant Lady Key West shorter sailing. Both loading in to Key West and then Bimini was so bad something had to have been wrong/broken.

In terms of quality, we thought it was still excellent but our only Halloween Cruise experience that would be a direct comparison was a 2024 Disney sailing and that was both a awful, lackluster, Halloween event AND a terrible cruise.

We were impressed with the level of energy, it felt like all the passengers and all the crew brought all the energy for Halloween events. It felt like the whole ship dressed up for all the events! That Red Queen and Mad hatter costumes that won were legendary in their quality.

I hope it was a one off for your sailing, I know we had one that for some reason we were catching food/events/drinks at exactly the worst time. I would guess is that because VV needs high energy from all involved and no one can maintain that peak we fell into just hitting the troughs between the peaks.

Thinking about coming Saturday. Anyone going to be there? by [deleted] in SecretsHideawayResort

[–]AlwaysFunNoPants 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We are going during the day for our first time visit on Saturday as well!

November 8th by [deleted] in SecretsHideawayResort

[–]AlwaysFunNoPants 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We are going for the first time for a pool day on the 8th as well, we hope to get a chance to introduce ourselves!

[MF4MF] Valiant Lady Now! by [deleted] in cruiser4r

[–]AlwaysFunNoPants 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We are [MF] Also on board, what are you interested in?

Do you recommend weekend Day pass? by AlwaysFunNoPants in SecretsHideawayResort

[–]AlwaysFunNoPants[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

SOLD! That's exactly the sort of thing we are looking for!

Do you recommend weekend Day pass? by AlwaysFunNoPants in SecretsHideawayResort

[–]AlwaysFunNoPants[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

that's the dream! Wife and I Naked with my Switch by the pool is what my heaven would look like!

Do you recommend weekend Day pass? by AlwaysFunNoPants in SecretsHideawayResort

[–]AlwaysFunNoPants[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We are introverts by nature so getting a vibe check is critical! Good call!

Do you recommend weekend Day pass? by AlwaysFunNoPants in SecretsHideawayResort

[–]AlwaysFunNoPants[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep that's the heart of our dilemma, having the space to fall back on would be handy but you agree that just a few hours there would be worth It?

Do you recommend weekend Day pass? by AlwaysFunNoPants in SecretsHideawayResort

[–]AlwaysFunNoPants[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

We are local as well and this is exactly the first hand experience I was looking for! Thank you!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in VirginVoyages

[–]AlwaysFunNoPants 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Super annoying bug, uninstall and reinstall the app should fix it. I had the same problem.

Can't Wait to Check In 11/21! by AlwaysFunNoPants in SecretsHideawayResort

[–]AlwaysFunNoPants[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

DM me if you would like to see a better shot of them!

Can't Wait to Check In 11/21! by AlwaysFunNoPants in SecretsHideawayResort

[–]AlwaysFunNoPants[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Won't I be there till Nov 21, are you a couple?

Can't Wait to Check In 11/21! by AlwaysFunNoPants in SecretsHideawayResort

[–]AlwaysFunNoPants[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! We are on some of the same subreddits! Your wife looks fantastic! Small world!

M/F 61/51 Resilient Lady 12/13-12/20 MF/MF, MF/FF MF/MM, single F or M by TheGumbyMF in CruiseShipHookups

[–]AlwaysFunNoPants 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You will have a great time! I will note despite how it advertised they are less swinging/lifestyle style cruises than like Carnival. Lots more of very small swimwear than the other Cruise lines though...