Just got back from a 2 week trip. Overall experience was great. Few bad points worth mentioning but nothing that would change our minds to do another trip with this company.
The bad: the excursion desk doesn’t have themselves together. We got an excursion ticket they had a different title than what we paid for. Once on the bus we were told the itinerary. Half the bus was ready to riot as ...
We had the best experience with to many to single out. We appreciated the adults only vibe and the “come as you are” vibe complimented it. No dress up pressure at the same time everyone dressed appropriately when called for. All looked great!
I will summarize it for you. By far the best cruise we have taken.
Wins:
1-Staff was amazing, courteous, helpful
2- Adults only with come as ...
We chose to go on this cruise with two friends as they had sailed with Virgin Cruises in 2022 and had really enjoyed it and recommended Virgin Voyages to us. We were not dissapointed.
Having done a few cruises now, this is definitely one of our favourites.
Firstly it's a new ship, modern in design and we had a very comfortable balcony cabin - we loved lying in the hammock on the balcony but ...
I loved the idea of real sailing and always wanted to see the smaller ports in the Med, so when I saw that on reposition one could travel the entire width of the Med (Turkey to Caneries), I signed up for the whole 35 days.
Even with the single supplement, the price was quite reasonable; the accommodations, food and service excellent. Sailing into the small ports was as nostalgic and ...
My wife and I have always loved the "small ship" experience, and have no need to be entertained, so this was a perfect fit for us. BUT, if you need nightly entertainment, want to dine alone at a table, don't like international crowds, (I would say 60% of the passangers NOT from the USA) or are prone to seasickness, this is NOT the cruise for you. If you remember that this is first and formost ...
This was a seven night cruise departing Athens, Greece. We upgraded to a category SF suite which includes a butler and concierge service. The stateroom Steward was exceptional. Friendly, attentive and if we requested something, he fulfilled our request. Our butler was good. Always provided afternoon snacks and even fulfilled a request he should not have. However I did not see the real ...
We returned yesterday from this cruise on which we experienced both positive and negative issues.
Positives - amazing crew, always smiling and helpful, and working so hard. Given demands and capacity, service and the food was great - varied and fresh in Garden Café, main dining rooms and especially good in Le Bistro. Cabin was kept very clean and shower room bigger than on some competing ...
This was my first Virgin Voyages cruise however, it won’t be my last. What appealed to me about this cruise line is that it is adults only and no bufffets. There were 26 restaurants with the majority of meals made to order (there were some grab and go salad, sandwich and dessert stations). As a single traveler, I was 100% sold on the option (at least on this cruise) to have my own cabin with no ...
Embarkment day was so so simple out of Athens. I sailed on Scarlet out of Miami in 2022 and knew I HAD to travel on Virgin. Once on board and settled in a bit I noticed a few crew engaging with the passengers in a playful, inviting, lively manner. Just as it was on Scarlet. Within hours the crew dispersed and never to be seen again. No pool side partying, no presence in lobby's, no excitement ...
Cruised the Eastern Med, Athens to Athens 14 days September
Fourth time over 6 years on the Encore.
Positives
The crew are as good as ever, service excellent everywhere.
Great itinerary with some interesting small ports.
The ship rides well and is well designed.
The main restaurant and the Colonnade are excellent for dinner.
Easy ship to relax on.
Really good bar ...