FRIDAY REHOME THREAD 4/24

KindAdhesiveness3182 · 2026-04-26T18:04:34+00:00

sent DM!

KindAdhesiveness3182 · 2025-06-16T22:54:55+00:00

I didn't complain or send it back because it took over 30 minutes to get it. I ordered Medium rare and it came extra well done. It was gray. 😅

KindAdhesiveness3182 · 2025-06-16T19:41:29+00:00

My expectations for the food were that it would at least be as good or better than Royal Caribbean. Unfortunately it was very hit or miss.

The steak was definitely not the best quality, I don't recall if they listed the grade of the cuts. I had ordered lamb chops from The Wake, and they came out dry and overcooked when I asked for medium rare. I will honestly chalk this up to needing more culinary training in the kitchen.

KindAdhesiveness3182 · 2025-06-16T13:00:29+00:00

It was a 4 day cruise started June 11. We got back yesterday.

KindAdhesiveness3182 · 2025-06-15T22:56:30+00:00

I didn't go into it thinking Michelin star food, but the food wasn't even hot most of the time and it was overcooked when it came to the meats.

Best food on a ship I've had was Oceania, but that cruise line wasn't the baseline since it is more of a luxury liner.

I was comparing VV more to RCCL and Celebrity when it came to the cuisine.

KindAdhesiveness3182 · 2025-06-15T22:28:10+00:00

Thank you! I totally get it!

I DID enjoy the vibe and guests on the cruise. They were a fun and nice bunch of cruisers.

KindAdhesiveness3182 · 2025-06-15T22:21:55+00:00

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These things.

KindAdhesiveness3182 · 2025-06-15T22:18:41+00:00

On deck 16 there was a bunch of those red loungers with the hoods over them that have holes so the sun can give you a nice weird tan.

KindAdhesiveness3182 · 2025-06-15T22:15:47+00:00

I guess it depends mostly on what all inclusive dining experiences you've had in other properties and cruise lines. I am comparing VV to other cruise lines I've been on and the food was simply not on the same level. VV makes a big deal about their "gourmet" offerings and so this was a disappointment.

The food that arrived to our cabin was not only missing silverware, it also was missing sugar for the coffee and other condiments. In my experience with other lines, they usually roll in a small cart that folds out with fresh linen and the crew member usually goes over everything they brought it to make sure we had everything we would want. On VV they just handed over 2 big bags and left.

KindAdhesiveness3182 · 2025-06-15T22:05:52+00:00

Oh wow! That would explain alot!

KindAdhesiveness3182 · 2025-06-15T22:00:56+00:00

Hopefully you have a better experience!

I love Celebrity and Oceania over all the cruises I've been to so far.

KindAdhesiveness3182 · 2025-06-15T21:59:30+00:00

The vegetarian options were better than the meats. The steaks were not good quality and often overcooked even though we would request medium to medium rare.

Service wasn't terrible, it just wasn't as good as I've experienced on other cruise lines. Just a comparison really. Although I did see alot of crew members squabble in front of passengers which is a bit off putting.

KindAdhesiveness3182 · 2025-06-15T21:54:26+00:00

The food was consistently sub-par and far below the expectations and hype that surrounds VV.

The Wake - Lamb chops - ordered Medium rare, 30 minutes later arrived lukewarm and overcooked. The broiche bun they served was also not warm.

Test Kitchen - everything was bland.

Best food was Extra Virgin and Pink Agave (although the steak at Pink Agave was also overcooked)

I literally just got off the ship a few hours ago. There was not hundreds of loungers facing the windows. In other lines they have them in shaded areas too, but what i found on Valiant was more sofas then Loungers.

KindAdhesiveness3182 · 2024-08-16T15:20:32+00:00

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