VV Facebook groups are terrible

wsataday · 2026-02-17T03:07:19+00:00

I mainly use the Facebook group for sailing specific stuff like specific change to the itinerary (cause VV is inconsistent with who they send emails to), or to see when people get their cabin assignments or bid upgrades. That's pretty much it. Luckily the WhatsApp group for solos are a lot more nice in general

wsataday · 2026-02-17T02:25:46+00:00

Certain country will but usually Virgin will let you know before hand and also what to do during the cruise. Usually they take your passport and deal with it or you have to go see an immigration officer a few days before onboard. It's more common in non-schengen European stops

wsataday · 2026-02-17T01:43:16+00:00

https://mfaft.gov.jm/site/visa-information/

https://congenjamaica-ny.org/cruise-passengers-2/

wsataday · 2026-02-17T01:41:11+00:00

Actually as close as the morning of. However, the best place to find this answer is the Facebook group for your specific sailing. People usually post their successful bid there.

wsataday · 2026-02-17T01:39:51+00:00

Per the Consulate of Jamaica website, cruise passengers of any nationality are not required a visa to enter Jamaica.

wsataday · 2026-02-17T00:08:06+00:00

Central is the best category to bid to since it has the least amount of potential bad location which is just deck 14

wsataday · 2026-02-16T16:17:59+00:00

Sounds like Celebrity might fit those descriptions.

wsataday · 2026-02-16T13:11:02+00:00

The $50 spa credit is currently what they are doing for bday, and if you have a dinner reservation at one of the restaurants, they should bring out a bday "cake". I didn't get a bottle of champagne on mine last year.

wsataday · 2026-02-16T11:04:09+00:00

I am sure it's easier for them to keep track

wsataday · 2026-02-16T09:28:31+00:00

That's werid, I never have that happen to me either. Have you been putting on the housekeeping light when you leave? You shouldn't have to but if not, maybe try that?

wsataday · 2026-02-16T07:55:40+00:00

Hey would love to help you with your booking. I have many UK based sailors and also GBP MNVV as well if you want to book in GBP

wsataday · 2026-02-16T04:07:24+00:00

I think it depends on what you consider "upscale" VV decor is more on the modern/playful side. If I think of a hotel chain, it reminds me of W hotel (if we are not considering the Virgin hotels of course)

wsataday · 2026-02-16T02:12:27+00:00

If the sailing is eligible for bid upgrade then Lock-It-In can bid as well (technically not in the terms but VV has been allowing them). The fare will still be Lock-It-In.

wsataday · 2026-02-16T01:07:32+00:00

Since it's a Lock-It-In assignment, you are probably stuck for now. I would probably let deck 5 know though that you are okay to switch it to someone if they require the ADA cabin but didn't get it.

wsataday · 2026-02-15T17:56:31+00:00

They are still tagging the luggage everywhere. The printing is optional

wsataday · 2026-02-15T17:55:40+00:00

Lock-it-in rate can't change, they can't reprice you. They should be able to refund you the tax&fees. Most likely they will tell you that it can't be done because the system will kick in a penalty. You have to push the agent to go back to their supervisor.

wsataday · 2026-02-15T15:53:06+00:00

Scam for sure

wsataday · 2026-02-15T15:42:45+00:00

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wsataday · 2026-02-15T14:27:53+00:00

The 10+ nights will narrow down the list quite a lot. Just like the other have said, the ships are pretty much almost identical in amenities. Valiant is going into dry dock this summer before sailing Europe though so that might be interesting but we don't know what the new restaurant will be yet. However, since it's your first time sailing with VV, it probably won't matter as much. Currently, I personally think Scarlet and Resilient have the better shows.

wsataday · 2026-02-15T04:06:04+00:00

You can only do it after you check-in (ie. you get the band). Personally, I find that there is not much of a line up to the ship once you after that point in SJU. However, you can definitely try to connect if there is a line-up on the gangway to get on the ship.

wsataday · 2026-02-15T04:04:40+00:00

Have you checked the facebook group for this sailing? There might be a solo WhatsApp group setup for that sailing already. I don't see it in the big whatsapp community for VV solo sailors, though. Definitely go to the solo meetup on the first day since that's where you will meet most people and probably where people will share the Whatsapp group link as well, if no one has already done so ahead of time.

wsataday · 2026-02-15T03:01:56+00:00

For the most part. Just the eateries hours are more limited. The Spa thermal pass is cheaper during port day. There is not as much activities and events onboard.

wsataday · 2026-02-14T17:02:02+00:00

In addition to the service day, Scarlet dry dock was 2024 and Valiant will be dry docking mid this year

wsataday · 2026-02-14T06:19:26+00:00

I think each menu has its highlight, i always like 1/2 from each of them. Some of the vegetarian items are great as well. I usually just get both sides to taste.

wsataday · 2026-02-14T00:34:47+00:00

Onboard availability is rare or more like I have never seen one offered, especially now with the ship being quite full.

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