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One big advantage of a travel advisor: if VV drops the price after you book, a good advisor will catch it and get you the lower price or added perks. When booking direct, you have to monitor prices yourself and call to request adjustments. An advisor does that work for you automatically.
I follow several VV content creators on YouTube and TikTok for my fix between sailings. Also been binging travel documentaries on Netflix. And honestly, this forum is becoming my daily check-in for VV news and community!
If you love NCL’s Freestyle cruising, you’ll LOVE VV. It takes the casual, no-schedule concept and turns it up to 11. Better dining (all included!), better entertainment, more stylish design. The main thing you’ll miss from NCL is the ship size — NCL has bigger ships with more onboard activities. But VV compensates with quality over quantity. For an adults-only trip, VV is a significant step up from NCL in my experience.
The Dock House bar at The Dock restaurant is my hidden gem. Sits right by the pool area with a laid-back Mediterranean vibe. Their cocktails are excellent and it never feels as crowded as the main pool bar.
Basic Wi-Fi handles messaging apps (WhatsApp, iMessage), social media browsing, and email just fine. Streaming video or video calls — not so much. If you need to take a work call, the premium upgrade is necessary. I’d say basic is perfectly fine for 90% of vacation use.
Edge class ships are gorgeous but I keep coming back to VV for the included dining and the vibe. On Celebrity you’ll be paying $40-60 per person for specialty restaurants that on VV are free. That said, if you’re traveling with family, Celebrity is the better choice since VV is adults-only.
Great questions! The ports were beautiful — stops along the coast included some stunning beach towns and the ship overnighted in one port which was amazing. The ship is physically identical to Scarlet Lady. The vibe was slightly different — Aussies bring incredible energy and the nightlife was maybe even better than Caribbean sailings. The crew adjusts activities and dining hours for the Australian crowd. Highly recommend!
The best perk at higher tiers is early access to new itinerary bookings — you can grab the best cabins and dates before general availability. VV seems to keep improving the program too, so the benefits are getting better over time.
The 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua is a MUST. It’s one of the best excursion experiences I’ve ever had in any port. You hike up through the jungle and then slide/jump down natural waterfall pools. It’s adventurous and absolutely beautiful. Book through VV for peace of mind — if the excursion runs late, the ship waits for official excursions.
The ship’s energy completely transforms on Scarlet Night. Everyone is dressed up in red, the crew goes all out, and there’s this incredible build-up throughout the evening. Without spoiling too much, the pool deck spectacle around 10-11 PM is jaw-dropping. I’ve done it three times and it still gives me chills.
I’ve stayed in both and honestly prefer mid-ship. Less motion during rough seas makes a real difference, especially if you’re sensitive to movement. The views from a mid-ship Sea Terrace are still gorgeous — you’ll see the ocean perfectly from your hammock.
I did my first solo VV cruise last year and it was incredible. The vibe on VV ships makes it really easy to meet people. Gunbae (Korean BBQ) has communal seating so you naturally end up chatting with other sailors. The Manor nightclub is also great for mingling. I made friends on night one that I hung out with the whole voyage.
