Great balanced review. I really like Virgin Voyages and booked on 4 more
@DrBridgitteMonique
3 ай бұрын
@@iriswagstaff thank you so much ☺️ I tried to be as unbiased as possible. And oh wow! 4 more?! I think our next one will be on Disney or Royal (because of our little human). But I like Virgin a lot too
@iriswagstaff
3 ай бұрын
@@DrBridgitteMonique yes I agreed with your areas of improvement: app, hard to find bathrooms. I also didn't like the low hard bed, tiny bathroom, lack of bathroom storage, uncomfortable seating, lack of sea views on decks, but loved the food, the all inclusiveness, staff, service, and adults only. After having to pay for soda, specialty restaurants, classes, games and other things on other lines, it is the best value for me. I also love the free champagne sail away, not forcing every adult in the room to buy a drink package and the hammock.
@DrBridgitteMonique
3 ай бұрын
I agree, definitely one of the best value cruises. Some ppl get enticed by the low price on other cruise lines, and fail to realize that they end up paying so much more with the add-ons for everything. I also love that Virgin doesn’t make everyone in the same cabin buy a drink package. Especially since I don’t drink alcohol right now. Also something small I didn’t mention but it’s the little details that I love - the washcloths specifically set aside for face/makeup use.
@Lettoes1
2 ай бұрын
I went on a virgin cruise and want to confirm or debunk where I can. 1. The app does in fact suck. Royally. It's slow, constantly kicks you out, doesn't navigate. I'm gen Z, even more into technology, its bordering on disgracefully bad. 2. The bathrooms can be hard to find, especially with as much as they push drinking on this cruise they could be a bit more forgoing with the bathrooms. 3. I had an opposite experience in Bimini. Maybe due to weather, but we got off the ship at nearly 11a, with chairs open everywhere. It wasn't until it really started to heat up around 1-2p that the place started to crowd up. We even got one of those nice day beds, first try. 4. We did not use the spa. Although the manicure, pedicure was insane for my girlfriend to get an appointment. Not enough staff. 5. I am over 6' tall, we booked a Sea Terrace regular. The bathroom is very small, but can be worked with. The shower water gets EXTREMELY hot, and EXTREMELY cold. 6. The staff wasn't overly knowledgeable. Deck 15 was chaos. We wanted a quiet bar (Deck 6), but the bar staff on 15 gave zero recommendations we found it on our own. 7. Our boarding time was moved up 2.5 hours, with only 30 minutes notice. Luckily we were at Bayside, but something to be aware of. Only notified us via the app. 1. Good vibes confirmed!! 2. The good food! The food insane! 3. The hammock is amazing, and supports even big dudes! 4. Free water, especially for us Northeners who aren't accustomed to that hot weather, was priceless! 5. Its awesome the entertainment for those of us who sleep early. 6. No kids was very nice
@DrBridgitteMonique
2 ай бұрын
@@Lettoes1 thank you for sharing your experience! I definitely agree with you, that I think our experience at Bimini was due to the time of year. And that app… oy 🤦🏾♀️I really hope our feedback reaches the developers / IT team
@virtuousrn
Ай бұрын
Just came back from Mexico and Bimini!! Virgin is a vibe! No judgment zone for sure. I was up late night and there were no “risqué things”, maybe there should have been 😉
@DrBridgitteMonique
Ай бұрын
Hahaha yes. I’m glad you had a good time! It’s definitely a whole vibe 💛
@desireeworthy677
2 ай бұрын
I will be sailing with Virgin Voyage this October.. Thanks for the info.
@DrBridgitteMonique
2 ай бұрын
@@desireeworthy677 aww nice. I’m sure you’ll have a great time! And thank you for watching!
@mermaidmaca
Ай бұрын
Can you please share the details on where you found the hammock? 😅
Nice review I think I'm going to try a Virgin Cruise. There is turquoise water in Turks and Caicos so beautiful.
@DrBridgitteMonique
29 күн бұрын
@@MzCharzlifestyle thank you! I’ll definitely be going on another Virgin cruise 💛 yess Turks & Caicos has beautiful turquoise water as well.
@faleciahenry9646
Ай бұрын
Although, Virgin advertizes they have a pool, they really don't, lol! I thought food was delicious, esp breakfast (loved the "overnight oats")! I loved the trio band ( they played R&B, Reagge, and other genres). Bimini Beach was awesome, but they don't have enough chairs for everyone. My cabin attendants were awesome - very friendly and didn't mind my questions, at least, they didn't seem like they did :)! I thought the cabaret show and the one you mentioned was a bit cheezie. What I also loved was the track, gym areas, and jacuzzi❤! That's my two cents :)!
@DrBridgitteMonique
Ай бұрын
@@faleciahenry9646 haha thank you for sharing. I’m so sad about the pool 😩 and I forgot about the room attendants. They were seriously the best. Honestly, all the crew.
@Randilynn66
Ай бұрын
My wife and I will be taking our first virgin cruise on oct 2nd. We are the rare lesbian couple who do not drink any alcohol and we go to bed.Early and get up early so this will be an interesting cruise for us. The number one reason I booked was for no kids and the food. We also have a $300 bar tab.That was a perk when I booked not sure what I'm gonna do with that.Hopefully I can use it for coffee
@DrBridgitteMonique
Ай бұрын
@@Randilynn66 I think you two will have a great time still. VV has a lot of early morning wellness classes and being early risers means you’ll probably avoid the crowds at breakfast 💛 if you booked for the food, you definitely won’t be disappointed. Come back and let me know what you thought of the cruise once you get back!
@freejyou
Ай бұрын
@Randilynn66 Coffe, and pressed juices. Also try a few cocktails. Make friends and buy a few rounds for friends. Have fun!
@DrBridgitteMonique
Ай бұрын
@@freejyou I don't think they drink alcohol. But there are a few good mocktail options --- I found their non-alcoholic mojito to be one of the better options. As well as free pop/soda.
@LaVee28
27 күн бұрын
I believe they sell the hammocks on the ship.
@DrBridgitteMonique
27 күн бұрын
@@LaVee28 they didn’t have any available when I was on. And they were marked up a bit
@LaVee28
27 күн бұрын
@@DrBridgitteMonique oh noo!
@the4thhorseman840
Ай бұрын
I've seen a lot more positive opinions about VV than negative ones. I think I'll take my chances with VV then any other cruise line.
@DrBridgitteMonique
Ай бұрын
@@the4thhorseman840 agreed! I had a great time on Virgin Voyages 💛 there’s honestly no cruise line I’ve had a bad time on yet. Thanks for watching! (Although based off your comment, I’m not sure that you did 😂)
@the4thhorseman840
Ай бұрын
@@DrBridgitteMonique I've actually never been on a cruise before. I'm researching now. Thanks for the good tips.
@faleciahenry9646
Ай бұрын
Oh, I didn't realize this until after my cruise that Virgin didn't have any scheduled events during the day.
@DrBridgitteMonique
Ай бұрын
@@faleciahenry9646 they kind of did but it was more like classes… like one of the scheduled events was a 90s boy band workout.. but not like “bingo” or other typical events
@freejyou
Ай бұрын
@@DrBridgitteMoniqueThere is Bingo on my cruise 2 days as I see it listed. Hope it's there.
@DrBridgitteMonique
Ай бұрын
@@freejyou it differs on each sailing but if it’s listed on your itinerary calendar, you should be good 👍🏽
@esmurphy9405
Ай бұрын
As of Sept 2024, Virgin has scheduled events throughout the day. You could do them back to back all day if you wanted. Fitness classes, trivia, nutrition/face/shipping lectures. Afternoon tea is $19 or $35 with champagne. Afternoon tea food was typical British & tea themed food --cucumber brie type finger tea sandwiches, scones, etc. since Virgin is a British line. There are two swimming pools on board one fills up most of the pool deck.
@DrBridgitteMonique
Ай бұрын
@@esmurphy9405 Hi Yes that is correct. I love afternoon teas --- it was actually the theme of my bridal shower 6 years ago. I've been blessed to have traveled to London and other places with a traditional British afternoon/high tea. Virgin's missed the mark (in my opinion) --- especially since they are a British cruise line. And both pools are teeny tiny
@DrBridgitteMonique
3 ай бұрын
If you found this video helpful, share it with a friend and subscribe for similar content 😊 Thanks so much for watching!
@tinacarter4275
2 ай бұрын
So good to hear tge perspective of another non drinker, non-smoker, Christian, married woman 😊. Our first VV cruise August 25th.
@DrBridgitteMonique
2 ай бұрын
Haha yes thank you 😊 sometimes I feel like we’re a rare entity 😂 you’re going to have a great time! Thank you so much for watching!
@DrBridgitteMonique
Ай бұрын
How was your cruise??
@daniellehart487
2 ай бұрын
Can you share the hammock website please?
@DrBridgitteMonique
2 ай бұрын
Sure! It’s www.yellowleafhammocks.com 😊
@daniellehart487
2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I really appreciate you taking the time to reply. I enjoyed your video!
@DrBridgitteMonique
2 ай бұрын
@@daniellehart487 Of course! I love helping in any way I can. And thank you so much! :)
@pearlivory3483
2 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing. I’m probably considered a “prude” lol and I was hoping to go somewhere for a good time with my husband. I did notice Virgin seems to have drag shows and stuff which I probably won’t go to but as long as everyone is respectful I’m good.
@DrBridgitteMonique
2 ай бұрын
Haha welcome to the “prude” club. I think you would still enjoy yourself. Honestly, I think the passengers on this cruise line were the least judgmental and very respectful, compared to some others I won’t mention lol everyone was there to have a good time (and with no drama / fights / etc). Thanks so much for watching! I hope my review was helpful🥰
@tracywalker244
3 ай бұрын
Did you book your Key West tour with VV or on your own, if so what was the name of the tour? Great video thanks for sharing!😊
@DrBridgitteMonique
3 ай бұрын
@@tracywalker244 hey! 👋🏽 I booked it on my own through Viator. This one is seafood focused but they have others as well. Here’s the link to the one I booked: www.viator.com/tours/Key-West/Seafood-Lovers-Food-Tasting-and-Cultural-Walking-Tour/d661-44502P2?pid=P00002881&uid=U00395645&mcid=58086¤cy=USD
@DrBridgitteMonique
3 ай бұрын
@@tracywalker244 and thank you! ☺️
@cheeki43
2 ай бұрын
Love love love this review thank you for taking time to record this. Appreciate it! My husband and I going on our first VV on scarlet lady out of Spain
@DrBridgitteMonique
2 ай бұрын
@@cheeki43 aww thank you so much! 💛I hope it was helpful. I’ve been wanting to go on one of Virgin’s Mediterranean cruises but it looks like our little 2 yr old tagalong will be with us 😆 so we’ll probably end up on Celebrity or Royal. I know you’re going to have a great time! Thanks again for watching! It really means a lot 🥰
@Tbaby9361
2 ай бұрын
You kind of look like Beyoncé little sister Solange
@DrBridgitteMonique
2 ай бұрын
Oh wow, such a compliment! you just made my day, thank you 😊
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