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The ship is designed for posting photos to Instagram. It isn’t designed for comfort and practicality

The cabin decor gives me student dorm vibes.

Looks like they tried to reinvent the wheel, and created a cube.

I laughed out loud when I saw the pool, what the hell were they thinking

Thank you for talking about accessibility for larger people and people with disabilities when reviewing this ship!

How flipping refreshing to watch someone not gushing about every single aspect of Scarlet Lady. Lovely & honest Emma, and that’s why you’re my preferred cruise vlogger by a long shot. Cheers Adam

Very informative video. As an experienced Cruise ship officer (25 years), I can immediately see they will have a huge challenge regarding maintenance. This is often why most ships are a bit "boring" in the cabin and eatery layouts. They need to have a good supply with spare parts and extra items, and storage for it as well. Each and every item you see, in various shapes and colors, will at one point need to be changed or repaired/maintained. Will be very interesting to follow.

Looks like a floating Ikea warehouse stuffed with unsold furniture from the 1950's

That pool alone would put me off, thanks for your honest review

I’m really shocked about the cabin design and the swimming pool. Those chairs are designed for Vogue Magazine readers not real people.

Or I could just stay home, sleep in my closet and save $2000

i would feel like am at Target with all that over kill of Red!!

Wow, Don recommended your channel and it is a delight. I’m an older person and been on about twenty cruises. This doesn’t look like it is aimed at me. Thanks!

Does the hammock on the balcony look a bit of a hazard, or is it just me? I feel like someone's innevitably going to have a few cocktails and then fall over the balcony railings while attempting to get into it

The poor design of the cabin is hard to overlook. Sorry, won't be cruising with Virgin.

Your review just confirms what I thought just by seeing early ship photos. In a attempt to appeal to the younger crowd the boat just doesn't appear comfortable. It's obvious it is going after a younger crowd because the whole boat is designed like a high end nightclub. Also the price is ridiculous. Virgin voyages probably isn't for me either. I'm looking for comfort on a cruise.

There are SO many GLARING design flaws on this ship. From the pool to the cabins, Branson made a HUGE mistake ignoring other design applications that truly enhance the cruising experience. Like storage and well thought out spacious bathrooms and bed side tables. I never in a million years would have thought they’d choose gray as a hull color. It looks like a military ship. I’ve been at sea nearly 400 days at this point and I’ve enjoyed every single CruiseLine I’ve traveled with, but at this price point and with this layout, I will never set foot on The Scarlet Lady. It is massively unappealing. Such a shame. I truly feel this is going to be a giant failure. He almost could not have designed a worse ship if he tried.

The ship reminds me of someone trying to be "hip and cool" and when you see them you think, "what are they doing...that's gotta be uncomfortable" or "they're just too old for that". It just misses the mark and while trying to be "cool", all the needed comfort is not there. On a cruise, I want comfort not cool.

It looks like an IKEA store and for me, that’s not a compliment.

After a night out with Jack Daniels, I could see myself falling into the closet looking for the light. Is it cushioned?

"Honesty is the best policy." And your report fully backs up that notion. Well worth watching for all potential VV passengers; sorry, sailors!

Anyone that is into cruising has been waiting to see about this ship,myself included. After seeing that pool I'm def not even thinking about booking with them all those passengers and that little ass pool I think they crazy. thank you for the honest review I'm glad we got to see how virgin dropped the ball hopefully on the next ship they will correct all the flaws.

Thanks for the review. We take 2 cruises a year and I was looking forward to trying Virgin Cruises. After seeing your video, I can confidently say that all the furniture looks incredibly uncomfortable. That combined with the designs of the cabin and buffet have killed my desire to even try Virgin.

The stateroom is probably one of the more important aspects of cruising. They failed massively in that regard it looks like. I want to chose to take a midday nap without having to worry about if the bed is made. For use, the couch becomes more of another surface to throw stuff and organize.

Thank you Emma for the unbiased review of this ship. Along with my wife, we too feel no need to spend our hard earned money on a ship we feel, for us at least, is a definite step down from Celebrity and Princess which are our go to cruise lines. Great videos and information from your channel, Emma! 👍👍👍

You had me at no luggage storage under the bed.

One thing about this ship you are guaranteed NOT to be a virgin leaving the ship because you are about to get screwed on price, comfort and the drinks package.

1:59: How to make the interior of a brand new ship look like a house that has been stuck on the market for a whole year. Very salient review.

I could hear the disappointment in your voice as soon as the video started. Great review as always.

After watching this, I feel even fatter. :-(. I was so excited about this new ship, but I am not going on a ship where this little woman is having difficulty fitting into spaces.

It looks like something designed by adolescent boys who are trying to look adult. Thank you so much for providing this for us-it saved me and I’m sure others, some head scratching, some discomfort and some wasted money.

We were thinking of booking a cruise on this ship as it had a massive PR campaign a few months ago. Thanks for your excellent, honest, review Emma. The battleship grey paint looks so depressing. Why is the only swimming pool on a ship that will accommodation 2770 passengers so small? With it being so tiny can anybody “swim” in the pool? Likewise the bedrooms look so uncomfortable, have so little storage space and not enough charging points. Many people would feel claustrophobic in the shower cubicle. The whole ship looks clinical, uncomfortable and more like a works canteen. Richard needs a new design team ASAP ~ he can email me if he wants my wife and I to give advice and volunteer to become ‘secret shoppers’ on the first cruise! 🤭

If I wanted to cruise on a gray ship, I would go back into the Navy, LOL!

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One thing I love about NCL cruises is the carpet in the cabin halls have fish that swim towards the front of the ship...once you know this, it makes it so easy to go in the right direction...

Honesty is always the best policy, no drawers? No end tables? Hiding the light switch? Tiny pool for over 4000 passengers? Uncomfortable furniture? Head to head, toes to toes beds? Sound HORRIBLE, designers are so much into the aesthetics of things and forgetting about practicality, I thinks they screwed up big time.

It was as though the designers heard Branson reiterate how different he wants this cruise line to be from other companies and they threw common sense and convention out of the window. Traditional cruisers aren't going to be impressed, whoever this is being marketed to won't be impressed either. Proves the old adage, 'just because you can, doesnt mean that you should'. A major redesign and refit is in order to salvage the brand. If you and the others that just spent a night or 2 on board in Dover can come to this conclusion, imagine what the paying public will have to say in April. Virgin has a PR nightmare brewing.

I'm really surprised the pool is so tiny, I can see 25 people getting in the pool at same time and posting the comical result on social media.

Thank you for your honesty and excellent preview. It helped me make my decision that this is not for me. I can see the IG "influencers" crowd loving this though (as long as they could afford it).

I’d love to say that your review was unique but from what I’ve seen and heard so far your review is bang on the money. So much potential and yet all potentially missed. As you replied to another viewer “time will tell” keep up your excellent reviews Emma, always honest, informative and positive where ever you can be 😊😉

Glad to see an honest review here. No doubt there will be other reviews coming soon but they’ll be gushing saying it’s the best ship ever which is clearly not true. Admire your integrity.

Hi Emma, Great review, as fellow frequent cruiser I found your honesty refreshing and I thought you were fair when needed and critical when necessary. Much appreciated!!

I loved your vlog on the scarlet lady. Having watched other vlogs on this new ship, I find yours is more honest than other vloggers. I do not think this line is for me.

I was really excited to hear about an adult only cruise line. But the split bed couch thing, lack of storage make this a solid no. I understand the idea is simple clean lines but that looks like what I imagine a college dorm life would be like. I’m not the key demographic at 43, but I have the ability to spend money for a cruise in that price range, but I expect more for my money. I was so hoping to see something great hit the market. To set the industry on its head. But this clearly isn’t what i was hoping for.

The first thought that can to mind when looking at that cabin; it looked like a guest room in someone's basement that was put together with a $500 IKEA gift card. That is perfectly fine if you're staying at someone's house. It is not even remotely acceptable if you are expecting people to pay actual money to stay in it.

Emma Thank you for being so honest with this video. Also congratulations on getting such a big boost to your channel from this video. You deserve it and more! :D

A completely honest and objective review, unlike all the other reviews on here that are just adverts. Explains why you have a lot more views than them! Keep it up.

Well it looks hideous from the outside for a start.

I have done over 24 cruises on different lines and your review is spot on. I wanted to fall in love with an all adult cruise ship. I see some of the practical things I like are missing. Thanks for your honesty.

Thanks for the honest review. This ship is trying so hard to be different, that it actually drops the ball. Not a ship I will be climbing on in a hurry unfortunatley.

I'm shocked! I really thought Scarlet Lady was going to be pleasantly different. From what I've seen and heard, I'll never put money down on this ship. Its mind-blowing that anyone could have viewed this ship's designs previous to condtruction, and red flags didn't smack them across their face.

Thank you for being honest. Unfortunately there are some who do these kind of videos and sugar coat the truth. I’m guessing it is because they get great discounts if not free cruises.

i GUESS THIS IS WHAT YOU GET WHEN YOU DESIGN A CRUISE SHIP WITHOUT ANY EXPRIENCE IN THE INDUSTRY!

I've seen a simularly small bathroom on a cruise ship, but it was a SECONDARY bathroom for a suite cabin, and it still may have been a touch larger

I myself have been on 20 cruises and I agree with everything you said about this ship. I thought it would be a lot more than it is.

Thank you for your unbiased review. So far still loyal to Royal. 😂😎

Very disappointing, I had high hopes for this ship but looks like it was furnished from Ikea, dorm-like and cheap looking.

Very interesting video! I’m 35 years old and have been on over 40 cruises, and this is definitely one ship which won’t be on my future cruise list! Being fairly young still I appreciate some of the design and modern touches, but for me they’ve got it totally wrong. That main deck pool is truly ridiculous, it simply won’t work where it’s based down in Miami and cruising to the Caribbean. I’ve done the Caribbean over and over again and even on the enormous ships such as the Allure all pools are rammed on sea days! Good luck Virgin but you’ve dropped the ball massively here 😬😬

To me it looks like a place for party loving college kids to go on spring or summer break. The pool is small so no one drowns cause everyone is drunk.

Brilliant overview, applaud you for your honesty 👍😘

It gives the impression that it was a navy vessel converted into a cruise ship.

I definitely would not be happy in that cabin. I will stick with Princess.

Really enjoyed hearing your take on the Scarlet Lady, very valid points. Thank you for giving a great first look at a very interesting ship

Hi Emma.. I viewed another KZfaqrs review before yours and that one was really positive during the walkthrough of the Scarlet Lady. Then I watched yours and I said OMG! Emma is saying all the things I was thinking while seeing and hearing the other review. Way to go Emma! :) I saw some aesthetically pleasing details that lacked functionality. Definitely not for me either. :)

There is a major refit in this ships not too far off future. It has met my lowest expectations having seen the early renderings. This is definitely not one of Mr Branson's best ideas.

Great review! My fiancé and I were very excited to try this ship out, it looked great online. Now we will definitely have to reconsider.

wow im gonna have to say i can't believe how bad this ship is i thought it was gonna be pretty amazing... but its deft not the case. thanks for the honest review

Emma your videos have improved so much over time. This is one of the best reviews I’ve seen in a long time. Thanks so much for the information and pics.

I'm a new subscriber to your channel and after binge watching your past vlogs and comparing them with my own experiences I must say your reviews are spot on. Super detailed and very informative.

Great tour. As an ex employee on cruise ships, some of what they have done just makes me want to bang my head against the wall crying "WHY!!!".... Regarding crew attitude - it is easy to have happy crew on a brand new ship, all at the start of a brand new contract - or at least brand new to serving customers on the ship. It would be worth checking back in 3-4 months. I joined the Independence of the Seas just after takeout (over 10 years ago!). The takeout crew on board had been on there about 2 months getting it ready, but generally the crew were on a high throughout because these were the first paying passenger voyages. A new, clean ship is an amazing place to work. Things just work. Everything feels new, and there is a real sense of pride and ownership. Contrast that to the Freedom (which is where I transferred from) - it was 2 or 3 years old at the time... Everything is harder, as things have started to break, there is that "Well, this is how we have always done it, don't rock the boat" kind of attitude that permiates. Everything gets that little bit harder - especially as you are still being held to "new ship" standards. There are also a higher percentage of crew who are tired and just want to go home. And crew rotate through these ships fast! These are the most desired contracts "on the big ships" with all of the fun toys. Contrast that to an older ship - at the time, I did a short fill on Legend of the Seas (would have been about 12 years old when I joined) - tiny ship, but had an awesome itinerary. Things are still breaking - but generally more spread out (as all these things are not reaching breaking age simultaneously) - and there is kind of an acceptance that things may be a bit tired and worn - but as long as it does not effect the guest experience, that's okay. Life on board is a physically little bit more crappy than the newer ships - the crew bar smells like stale smoke (because they used to be able to smoke inside when the ship was first put into service, and that smoke has now formed part of the walls and ceiling), the mess is small and limited, the cabins are small and there are none of the fun amenities... but the crew are family - some having been on that ship for over 5 years. The itineraries are exciting - because the cruise line uses the older ships to take risks when expanding their routes. I guess what I am trying to get at - throughout the life of a ship, the mood of the crew on board will change - in fact it almost mirrors real life - there is the baby stage - where everything is new and exciting, the moody teenage stage, and the adult stage.

Great video Emma! I was curious about her and you answered pretty much all of the questions I had. Great job! Thanks!

I love that you think about larger passengers. Great review.

I wish someone would design a modern retro cruise ship with cosy cabins and portholes. That would be a massive hit for sure.

Everything just looks so cheap

Thanks. I am shocked over a lack of drawers. I am also shocked that there is no storage in the bathroom. That size pool for 4,000 people is beyond ridiculous.

Thank you for your honesty, it was much appreciated...when and if I ever decide to take a cruise I want it to be a memorable one and not a disappointment. Keep giving us the honest scoop on all your cruise ships...best regards

I just saw your video on JimZim’s channel. As I told him, THANK YOU! You just saved me Thousands of dollars! Me and my sisters take a cruise for our big birthdays and rent out a suite, we go all out. Thankfully, I saw this video.

The shower door opened in 😂😂

Thanks so much for your honesty. I was originally excited about the idea of a Virgin cruise, but the website photos and info left much to be desired. I too am an avid cruiser and like you’ve indicated, nothing I saw on the website justified the price point. Seeing your video has confirmed my opinion. Thank you for taking the time to provide this video.

Don't think even the young are dum enough to go on a thing like that.

Thank you for your amazing review it totally answered all of our questions. The video tour was also spot on and also answered many of our questions and concerns just with your video. Sincerely, Adventures of David and Aaron.⚓⚓⚓

Emma, thanks for your honest and candid review. I just can't fathom how this ship would be appealing for any cruiser of any age.

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I am very grateful for your honest review as my husband and I were considering a Virgin cruise! I will be looking around at other options now! I do like the option of having the bed pushed back into a lounge, because extra room during the day is so nice. However, not having any drawers or shelves, and the tiny bathroom were all deal breakers! Thank you again!

Okay....we’re booked on the New Years Cruise 2020 and I’ve been waiting to see what the cruise community thinks of this ship before I payed anymore money toward the trip. If you, at 25, aren’t happy with this ship, I can’t imagine that we in our 50’s would be either😑 I just don’t think they’ll have time to reconfigure/modify/refit all that needs to be done before the end of the year.

The swimming pool look like my sink. Lolll. Why is the corridor red? Its prettyy disconcerting.

Emma, excellent and honest review! Thank you for this.

Thank you Emma for your honest appraisal of the Scarlett Lady. I am a veteran cruiser and will definitely avoid this butt ugly, poorly designed ship.

0:40: Cruising on a container ship - in one of the containers.

The prices had me scared off and after this review no thank you Virgin.

I rather like your style of reviews ! - Thank you for making xx

I was not expecting a wigwam comparison on a cruise review . . but that certainly gave me a chuckle . . I really appreciate your honest review without any candy-coating and the fact that you backed up all your statements with factual comparisons .

Excellent and honest review Emma. All my doubts that I had at build stage have been confirmed. This is a positive day for the NCL Epic cabin designers, as they are now not the worst cabins at sea.

Such helpful information.....being in the Travel Business this was invaluable to hear & see. Thank you.

Thanks Emma. Very honest review and very refreshing. Most of us find these channels by searching for “Reviews”. What we usually get are infomercials. It is also good if the reviewer states if they were given the cruise for free or at a substantially discounted rate. I’m sure a free cruise has the ability to slightly skew ones perspective.

I agree with you. When I saw the layout of the ship a month ago I knew it wasn't going to be for me. This cruise line is going after a different crowd.

When I compare prices, it seemed high, but I thought the experience might justify the premium, it is obvious from your perspective it doesn't, and where we have cruised the same ships and lines, we have agreed on most factors. Nice review

Clearly style over substance and practicality. Thanks for the honest review.

Definitely a lot of useless and even annoying features and furnitures, while the necessary things are not there. I won't be cruising with this one either.

I really appreciate your honesty! I have seen several videos about the scarlet lady and they all seemed to skip over the blatant poor choices Virgin made in the design and functionality of this cruise ship. Thanks again I hope someone at Virgin sees this! Bravo to you. Cheers👍🏻