I am currently on my second cruise with Virgin Voyages as a single sailor. Are you thinking of taking a Virgin Voyage as a party of one? Here are my thoughts and tips for you to consider. New to Virgin Voyages? Get a free $150 Bar Tab (beverage credit) for your … Read more
Athens is the third home port for Virgin Voyages, with the Resilient Lady sailing out of Piraeus starting with her maiden voyage in April 2023. I sailed on the Greek Glow itinerary in August 2023. Below is my experience with embarkation. New to Virgin Voyages? Get a free $150 Bar Tab … Read more
Eidfjord Hike for Cruise Passengers Eidfjord is a beautiful port for cruises in Norway. The town itself is quite small (but there is a grocery store). If you don’t want to do an excursion and instead just explore the area on your own, you are in luck. There is a … Read more
Holland America’s Club Orange Explained Club Orange is a paid add on for Holland America Line cruises. It is completely separate from their Mariner Society loyalty program which rewards return passengers. Club Orange can be purchased by anyone whether it is your first cruise or 100th cruise. Cost Club Orange … Read more
Holland America’s Nieuw Statendam Entertainment Review Holland America Line’s Nieuw Statendam, part of the Pinnacle class of ships, offers entertainment options focused on music and dance. This is exemplified with their “Music Walk” on Deck 2 that includes three music venues and the World Stage theater. You can also see … Read more
Holland America’s Nieuw Statendam Dining Review I just completed a seven day cruise on Holland America Line’s Nieuw Statendam; one of the ships in their largest Pinnacle Class. The ship has four specialty dining restaurants (that cost) extra; however I only tried one during my trip. I did try out … Read more
HAL Nieuw Statendam Verandah Stateroom Review Not all staterooms on Holland America Line’s Nieuw Statendam are created equal. Recently I stayed in one of the unique rooms that is better than most for a few reason. This is my experience in a unique room on a cruise to the Norwegian … Read more
Norwegian Spirit Bars and Entertainment The Norwegian Spirit is a smaller ship but it packs a lot of fun public spaces into the small size. There are plenty of spaces to grab a drink, listen to music, exercise or catch a show. Bars You won’t find yourself thirsty on any … Read more
Norwegian Spirit Dining Options The Norwegian Spirit is smaller than other Norwegian ships; but there are still a number of dining options. There are two main dining rooms, a buffet, and two additional complimentary dining venues. On top of that, there are five speciality (paid) options. If you get the … Read more
Norwegian Spirit Balcony Stateroom Review Yesterday I completed a 7-night cruise aboard the Norwegian Spirit from Vancouver to Seward, Alaska. The ship is from the 1990s but a $100 million renovation was completed in February 2020. This was my first time cruising with Norwegian Cruise Line. I booked through their … Read more
Holland America Excursion Best Price Guarantee I will be taking a Holland America cruise this summer to the fjords of Norway. I am pretty new to cruising, and on my recent trip on Virgin Voyages I booked just one shore excursion. I don’t like the idea of tour groups. I … Read more
Virgin Voyages Beach Club at Bimini The one port that every Virgin Voyage itinerary that leaves from Miami makes is Bimini in The Bahamas. Virgin Voyages’ ships are registered in The Bahamas so I believe every itinerary will make a stop at Bimini. Virgin Voyages does not have a private … Read more
Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady Ship Review While I have written other posts about the restaurants, entertainment, and cabin on the Scarlet Lady, I thought I would post about some of the other public areas of the ship not already covered. New to Virgin Voyages? Get a free $150 Bar Tab (beverage … Read more
Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady Entertainment Review There are a ton of entertainment options on Virgin Voyages. The two main venues for shows are The Red Room and The Manor. Additionally there are other smaller areas in bars and on various decks that are used for smaller entertainment events including some … Read more
Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady Dining Review Virgin Voyages currently has two identical ships with the same dining options, so while this post is based on my time on the Scarlet Lady, I would assume that those traveling on Valiant Lady would have similar experience. When one pictures cruises, the food … Read more