I Asked Virgin Voyages The Questions We Needed Answered

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A big thank you to Shane (Associate Vice Director of Virgin Voyages) for chatting with me for this video. In this video, I ask Shane your Virgin Voyages questions including: Who are the target market for Virgin Voyages? Are family ships coming soon? Why is the pool so small and will Virgin ever consider adding drinks packages?
00:00 Introduction
00:21 Welcome Shane (Associate Vice Director of Virgin Voyages)
00:27 Was the bed set up changed as a result of feedback?
02:12 Are Virgin Voyages just for Millenials?
03:28 Why do you think Scarlet Lady received such a mixed reaction in early 2020?
04:52 Why did Virgin decide to give their crew free WiFi?
05:10 Why don't the crew on Virgin voyages have traditional uniforms?
05:55 Do Virgin Voyages have buffets?
07:17 What's included in a Virgin Voyages cruise?
07:40 Will Virgin Voyages introduce drinks packages?
08:48 Will Virgin Voyages be introducing family ships?
09:19 Why is the swimming pool so small?
11:45 Are Virgin Voyages just for first-time cruisers?
12:30 Will luxury cruisers like a Virgin Voyage?
13:05 What is Duel Reality?
To check out my full review, including what I thought of the cabin, food, entertainment and ship, check out my full review here: • I've Just Disembarked ...
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@noeldillabough 2 жыл бұрын

I really like the "bar tab" idea; a drink package ends up being too many drinks (you have to get your money's worth lol) so this prepaid discounted version sounds perfect., I also like to get coffees and milkshakes etc so win win.

@laurarichards7317 2 жыл бұрын

The bar tab was much better than a drinks package!

@JamesonThomas24 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking one for the team and asking about the small swimming pool. Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear stripes.

@EmmaCruises 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jameson!! ;)

@TimeisReel 2 жыл бұрын

😆😄😆

@pyswan 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a non-cruiser (who just happened to fall down this rabbit hole on youtube. Love the channel) but Virgin Voyages is the line I would like to take one day. The way they treat their staff and unlimited food options is what sold me.

@EmmaCruises 2 жыл бұрын

Haha! I love how KZfaq does that, thank you for ending up here. :D

@chrisonYTtour Жыл бұрын

I’m a solo cruiser in my late 40’s, decided to join friends on a virgin 3 night cruise… best cruise experience ever, but I totally get it’s not going to be for everyone, and that’s what’s so awesome about it… great interview 👍

@francesjanegretton1270 2 жыл бұрын

You are really good at asking GOOD interview questions. Much better than so called professionals.

@EmmaCruises 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Frances! I think I'm just genuinely curious about the subject, so that helps! ;)

@gr33ngirlsea Жыл бұрын

I love their commitment to reducing food waste and treating their employees well!

@whippet0 2 жыл бұрын

I much prefer the "bar tab" over a drink package. I like the idea of getting a discount on alcohol without having to spend a fortune on a drink package.

@EmmaCruises 2 жыл бұрын

Very true! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@SoopoidShmezzle 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I really like that idea, too! I occasionally travel with people that don't drink, so it's lame that everyone in the room has to get a drink package when not everyone can use it. And that feeling of "have to get my money's worth" is stressful!

@kevinoxley7488 2 жыл бұрын

I believe Shane mentioned if you spend $300 they make up to $350 - I was offered the bar tab option when booking a short cruise just a week ago and if I recall correctly the amount they make it up to started with a 4. Perhaps it varies per cruise or I have got it wrong!

@designdoctor247 2 жыл бұрын

I like it too...brillant idea

@craigweightman799 2 жыл бұрын

A drink package on that ship would turn it in to a booze cruise and problems would soon follow.

@rebekahbridges-tervydis5054 2 жыл бұрын

YES! I vote lazy river. I love lazy river! That was a FANTASTIC interview, Emma! You, my darling (and, a bit of Morgan from the very unofficial travel guide). Might get me back to cruising.

@EmmaCruises 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rebekah. YESS!! Team Emma and Morgan :D

@markoobid2005 8 ай бұрын

@@EmmaCruises if you like lazy river and pools on cruise ships, why wouldn't you give a try to AIDA Cruises? Their four biggest ships actually have lazy river onboard, and Prima and Perla are probably the only ones with the combined outdoor/indoor pool.

@EmmaCruises 8 ай бұрын

@@markoobid2005 I speak no German for a start! Maybe one day 😀

@markoobid2005 8 ай бұрын

@@EmmaCruises but you also tried Costa which is the most Italian possible cruise line, and I doubt there are problems with language on AIDA and TUI as well. German is closer to British than Italian 😀

@ghosthin3012 2 жыл бұрын

With the explanation from Virgin, everything make sense. From the size of the "swimming" pool to not offer a drink package. It all tied into offering a different kind of upscale cruising and it's brilliantly executed from what I can tell. Can't wait to see Virgin's take of a family cruise against one of the best family cruise in business, Disney. In the end, even if you don't like the way Virgin cruises, you still gain by having more different options and competitions in the market where they sure would push the bar higher for all the other cruise lines.

@travisdlucas 2 жыл бұрын

I love the lazy river idea. That would be fun and different. I will say I think virgin has a point about the pools. I often see the large pools with one or two kids in them while everyone else crowed into the hot tubs.

@0tispunkm3y3r 2 жыл бұрын

Even the bigger pools are not actually big enough to be that useful in honesty. They're not lap pools. So I think they made a good decision here to really just make it like a cooling off area.

@CritterKeeper01 2 жыл бұрын

With their emphasis on fitness, I think if they actually had a pool you could swim in, it would be very popular! The pools you see a couple of kids in are the micro-pools like this one where you can't actually swim. The trouble is, water is very heavy, so putting a large amount of it at the top of the ship would make the ship far too top-heavy, especially in bad weather. People who think of "going to the pool" as sitting around the pool to sun-bathe want a pool that's out in the sun. However, people who swim for exercise are usually used to swimming indoors. They could put a lap pool on a *lower* deck, at or below the water line, and it would act as ballast and *improve* the balance of the ship!

@CritterKeeper01 2 жыл бұрын

I would strongly encourage Virgin to add an indoor lap pool, down on a lower deck where it's practical to place it on a ship. With such a strong focus on fitness, neglecting people who swim just doesn't make sense! It would also open up opportunity to have water aerobics classes, something my mother and her friends are very much fans of. Mom does water aerobics three days a week, and I know she makes use of the hotel pool whenever we travel (so do I, although I do laps more than water aerobics). I know water is heavy, so putting a pool at the top of the ship really messes up the balance, but I'm used to swimming indoors eight or nine months of the year anyway, so a lower level pool, as long as it's well-lit during the day, would be no problem at all!

@alanjenko555 3 ай бұрын

No cruise line has a lap pool, pools on ships cannot be over a certain size due to weight distribution

@CritterKeeper01 3 ай бұрын

@alanjenko555 Which is why I suggested it be on a lower deck. Put it down low enough and it will help with balance instead of hinder it.

@webstermitchell2335 2 жыл бұрын

Really like the "bar tab plan", great idea, it is true that once you buy a drink package it prompts you to drink way too much...to get your money's worth 😁🤣🍸

@zenkakuji3776 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks to both of you for sharing some insight into the Virgin cruise experience perspective. The Lazy River concept for a cruise ship is brilliant! Looking forward to it! 😃

@EmmaCruises 2 жыл бұрын

Ha ha!! Remember me when it becomes a feature ;)

@zenkakuji3776 2 жыл бұрын

@@EmmaCruises Since I saw it on Emma's Channel, I think the meandering waterway should be called just that on Virgin Atlantic cruise ships! Then, how could you ever forget where the idea came from!!! 😆

@vinceb5345 2 жыл бұрын

Nicely done interview. I always enjoy Emma's winning way of communicating and I learned a few things too. Yes, we heard the 'PR' response to some of the sticky questions but you have to read between the lines sometimes. Most remarkable thing is that I believe that they actually listened to Emma's first critiques of Scarlet Lady! Because of all of Emma's insights, I would cruise with Virgin if the price was right. It's probably not my first choice though. Thanks Emma!

@lesare8454 2 жыл бұрын

New American viewer... I have never cruised & now disabled, probably will not but my daughter is searching & I will tell her about this ship because it looks like just her style. She is a very into fun fitness, rafting, kayaks, hiking late 30s woman & would love the fun fitness class! She does not like to be around small children when doing things so just the ship for her! I like the no alcohol drink package, the food services are great & having a rich aunt that had "cruise clothes" & only use to go on cruises that had dress up, older crowds, my daughter is looking for the opposite! I do also agree the pool area to be larger & more room storage but I love the concept of the convertible bed to couch. Thank you Emma for your review & interview today! 🤗💗 ( Im watching some of your other cruise reviews & tips!)

@EmmaCruises 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Lesa! Thanks so much for watching. That sounds good. 😊

@pinerocarlos2011 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate your questions! Honestly, the idea of this line in regards to fitness and the activities has always been exciting for me, but I think they drop the ball with the whole idea of a small pool in a cruise in which fitness is so important

@redtankgirl5 2 жыл бұрын

I have to agree with you on that one. Maybe not everyone but some people like to swim laps or even do aquatic exercise classes if on offer. That pool doesn’t seem to be set up to accommodate any fitness activities. The deeper section of the pool doesn’t look large enough to do anything more than tred water lol.

@kamelhaj6850 2 жыл бұрын

Nice to actually have a high ranking member of a cruise line answering the hard questions, and doing so in such a pleasant manner! Not sure if I would ever try a Virgin cruise, but I believe that some of their ideas will influence the other cruise lines, and that's what innovation is all about.

@SunnyTravels 2 жыл бұрын

FINALLY got a chance to watch this - great job!

@laurarichards7317 2 жыл бұрын

I love that you asked about the target demo. I was so worried I wouldn’t fit in, and I absolutely loved it and I’ll be back!

@nygrasshole 2 жыл бұрын

Great interview having many of our questions answered, Emma!

@JC-bl9bo 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent interview, well done. This is definitely not the cruise line for me, but it's interesting what they are doing. I LOVE that they do not have a alcoholic drink package. I think it turns cruise ships into slop fests.

@EmmaCruises 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! :-)

@JC-bl9bo 2 жыл бұрын

@@EmmaCruises You're welcome.

@redwolfexr 2 жыл бұрын

I have never cruised (I know, odd that I hang out here) - but I was in Ensenada once when the weekend Carnival cruise came to town. I don't think anyone who came off the boat was sober and they pretty much went straight to the bars... So yeah, the idea is definitely a winner to me. Its very likely Virgin will be the first line I ever cruise with.

@CritterKeeper01 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely approve of not including drinks! When I go somewhere with drinks included, I feel like I'm being forced to subsidize other people getting smashed and becoming obnoxious. Even if there's a "drinks package" most of the time specials and discounts end up being "drinks included" instead of giving a discount that *everyone* can benefit from. People spend mind-boggling amounts of money on alcohol, and those of us who don't like it or can't indulge for other reasons shouldn't have to pay the same price.

@evelynhillier2877 2 жыл бұрын

Emma, well done on your interviewing technique! It certainly accentuated the positives of Virgin's offering. I think most people will still find it strange that the pool is so small. But the freshly prepared food and reduced waste sounds excellent. Thanks for doing this.

@spacepawdyssey4288 2 жыл бұрын

That's amazing that they were willing to sit down with you!

@chrism4432 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent work - Thank you!

@allyl.2693 Жыл бұрын

Excellent interview! You asked relevant and tough questions, and then gave your guest time to respond. And kudos to him for actually addressing things! I have my first Virgin cruise coming up and I can't wait.

@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын

☺️💕

@cardinal_thrill5 2 жыл бұрын

That answer was such a spiel. Surely a lap pool for the sake of fitness given the ships emphasis on health and active life style. Classiiiic

@andrewmallek 2 жыл бұрын

You probably get this a lot but your smile melts me ☺ Love these videos!

@traceymorris7300 2 жыл бұрын

Nice to see Shane on your channel. You should have asked him about the "adult" items in the cabins😂😂

@EmmaCruises 2 жыл бұрын

I'll save that convo for another day... ha ha. :-)

@kamelhaj6850 2 жыл бұрын

@@cruisecrazy7066 Are they AC/DC compliant?

@kamelhaj6850 2 жыл бұрын

@@cruisecrazy7066 XD XD XD

@zork999 5 ай бұрын

Those have been removed, although they can be bought in the shop (assuming you can find them).

@DDTC73 2 жыл бұрын

I loved the 3 night trip on Scarlet Lady and would definitely go on it again, but would i would like to see is more daytimes activities or events that were not fitness based.

@EmmaCruises 2 жыл бұрын

Quite a few people have said that, hopefully they'll listen :D Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@Clarinetboy82 2 жыл бұрын

I take nothing seriously... I'd be a worst nightmare at the fitness stuff as I would most likely be goofing off more than actually participating. I don't know, maybe not... I might not goof off as I may end of feeling like I'm just wasting the crew's time, and looking like a jerk. Hard to say until I'm actually there.

@davidcoker7989 2 жыл бұрын

I love every thing about this new cruise line and I can't wait to sail on the Scarlet Lady. I have not taken a cruise in years because they have gotten so tacky and cliche but this is exactly what I have been looking for!

@designdoctor247 2 жыл бұрын

Awwww i love how u mentioned Lucy! Because of her and u my daughter and i r counting our days to cruise. 💫💫💫💫💫

@dogcrazy25 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the interview. I think id like most things about this cruise, if if it fit my budget.

@aureliacornelia79adgracchu29 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic as always, Emma! Whatever the size of the pool, it would never be big enough to share with 2000 people! I ''ll wait for a beach! I generally sail with very small capacity cruise lines, but my partner and I just LOVE the 60s vibe on Scarlet Lady and want to go for it! Rock Star suites of course!

@debbieserwe2242 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the interview. Have a good day.

@jimross7648 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a very interesting interview. You got answers to questions I would have asked and some it would have never occurred to me to ask. Now Virgin is in the mix as a cruise line I would consider.

@EmmaCruises 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Jim! :)

@danielintheantipodes6741 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video.

@Astracruiserhenry 2 жыл бұрын

Love this video!

@wendykoek6757 2 жыл бұрын

Good video as always and very interesting 🤔 too

@jodura3363 2 жыл бұрын

Good interview. Like the drinks package. Not because I drink its worth. Never did. It is the freedom already planned. In addition I do not worry about trying something new. The main thing though is that we do not have to worry. Will try VV once the itinerary and duration is what I want. I must try. Scarlett Lady itinerary and duration does not strike my fancy. But will see. Thanks Emma

@CruiseMonkeys 2 жыл бұрын

Great interview Emma! That’s for asking about the drinks 🍹

@EmmaCruises 2 жыл бұрын

Ha ha, always welcome! ;)

@TimeisReel 2 жыл бұрын

I think the Real Answer for the Pool is..."We F'd up" (New Line Growing Pains Maybe) . For such a Active Ship not to have a least one large Pool is a Rookie Mistake. As Emma said a nice indoor pool would be Great. Let's see what they do in the future...

@morgee1040 2 жыл бұрын

Great interview Emma, just brilliant 👏 . I will definitely add Virgin Voyages on my list. I intend to try all the cruise lines once I get my Carnival Platinum status

@kathleentrindade9193 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing interview

@bertdavis9320 2 жыл бұрын

Great interview.

@crystalconnor4516 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Emma I was wondering about the pool :)

@TheCurlyclub 2 ай бұрын

Loved virgin, happy crew well treated crew, beautiful food. I’ll definitely be going again.

@seanjoyce2853 2 жыл бұрын

Great pod! Would love to have heard his thoughts on the lack of drawer space in the cabins.

@carolwalker5912 Ай бұрын

There are shelves and wicker baskets, you could use as a floating moving draw, 😂

@stevehenson3325 2 жыл бұрын

Very good interview. Keep asking those hard questions 👍

@EmmaCruises 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve! I asked what people asked me to ask... ha ha. ;)

@bobkrakovich1851 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Emma, very informative video on Virgin Voyages. In listening to other cruise vloggers, those covered pretty much all of my questions. Good information for those new to cruising. Hi from Bob and Jill in Connecticut, go Chelsea Blues 💙

@EmmaCruises 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Bob and Jill!! Go Blues! :)

@markt.3454 2 жыл бұрын

Well done, Emma!!

@joshl9328 2 жыл бұрын

New to cruising. Did our first ever cruise on the Britannia last month and loved it so booked Anthem of the seas for October. Then going on Iona in February. Didnt really know Virgin had a cruise line (i know, shame) but Interested in having a look at future cruises. Pool size doesnt bother me as we wouldnt use it anyway. X

@NoName-zb1gm 2 жыл бұрын

He makes a good point that people don't go in the pool to swim but to cool off. That's my experience. I'm an adult I'm not in the pool to splash around and have fun. It's a place to relax. But it does seem small. You have hundreds of people sitting by the pool and the pool looks like it could fit 50 people comfortably.

@johnnagustafson9996 2 жыл бұрын

A lasy river on a cruise ship would be awesome!

@tamiam484 2 жыл бұрын

I’m looking into Virgin cruise lines thanks to Emma and her great coverage of the line.

@jmm2527 2 жыл бұрын

I looked at them after I saw your review. I had a difficult time navigating their website.I also didn't care for their US cruises. They were short. If it isn't at least 7 nights, it isn't worth it for me. I did like the explanation about the "bar tab". That makes sense to me, and I loved the hammock chair.

@lorraineyoung5909 2 жыл бұрын

Love the lazy river idea.

@EmmaCruises 2 жыл бұрын

Ha ha!! Remember you heard it here first ;)

@carolwalker5912 Ай бұрын

I was going to book this cruise Tommorow 😮 tho after watching both of your vids on scarlet lady, i think the cruises with an indoor sollarium are my fave, 😅 warm relaxing and swimable, especially in europe, its a party boat, that does small circle trips, are they any quiet drink areas alcahol on this ship, included in the basic fare? 😀 great interview Emma, love your honesty, thanks

@Clarinetboy82 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not one for tech heavy things, and I'm not exactly a modernist either, however I honestly can say when I can afford it, I'd like to give Virgin a try. It's opposite of everything I like and do, but yet I feel excited enough to want to cruise with them. Never in a million years would I give a cruise like this a try, but I have this deep down feeling that I'd thoroughly enjoy myself. Does that come off as sounding strange?

@DylanHammitt Жыл бұрын

Not the slightest! You should trust yor gut and try it :)

@stevenbennett3922 2 жыл бұрын

That was excellent. We are on Enchanted Lady next year and we have enjoyed cruise holidays for 20 years. We chose Virgin as a new experience and thank you for your reels; really looking forward to our break. to be fair to Virgin all the cruise lines have the 'beautiful' people in their advertising.

@EmmaCruises 2 жыл бұрын

That's very true!!! :') Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@Remie1529 2 жыл бұрын

I have never been on a cruise but I love you video's

@fp30e 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Emma, I'm no expert. But regarding the swimming pool, water weighs a lot. You will find on other cruise ships, that if the is a pool on the port side, there will be something similar on the starboard side just to balance the ship. Maybe in this ship's build, the design they were given may have impeded on a large pool area being created. Their ship does look very top heavy. This pool looks to be in the center of the vessel. It's all to do with the balance of the ship. I'm guessing this is the main reason, and not some PR Blurb. Great video (love your videos). Really enjoyed it. Take care

@EmmaCruises 2 жыл бұрын

Hey hey! Very true. Lots of ships have 4/5 pools though, so definitely possible. Usually in the middle though you're right :D

@adamwentz8518 2 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to going on a virgin cruise ship some time in the future

@davidbartl681 2 жыл бұрын

Great episode Emma, love your cruise episodes and explore what they offer , I do sail on Gay cruises which you can call adult cruises for a week. So like some of the ideas which Virgin put forward , like inclusive gym classes or all restaurants. But the other things I quiet like you can disconnect from world of internet and no soft drinks on other cruises. And the pool, yea it is so small and I’m sure they know they made a mistake with it. Plus was watching few KZfaq videos with the pool parties and they need to learn from gay cruises that it’s quiet dangerous don’t cover the pools or let people jumping in drunk. Looking forward to watch more of your videos and thank you for all your advice x

@EmmaCruises 2 жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks David ❤️

@beatrice3506 2 жыл бұрын

I was just waiting for the pool question to be asked .. I hope they have a bigger pool on their other ships are maybe a water slide

@vontravel 2 жыл бұрын

Well done Emma: great interview; but am surprised you didn’t ask about the lack of storage in the cabins...

@AngelWingzzz Жыл бұрын

It's obvious. Less storage space - more rooms.

@ajaddams7277 2 жыл бұрын

That was adorable, Emma

@jamessmith1652 2 жыл бұрын

Unlike a hot tub or jacuzzi which will have a fast water replacement rate (no need for chlorine), that pool with the shallows either side and a center plunge section (which I actually like the idea) I fear must be filthy if it's treated the same as a regular swimming pool.

@raymullen3583 2 жыл бұрын

My Wife just Booked us on VIRGIN going out of FLA in Nov. IT did take a little talking but looking at the Price along with what is included it was a NO BRAINER... And after 6 Cruises Canceled in the pass year plus .... It didn;t affect Alaska and Bermuda next all is WELL...

@EmmaCruises 2 жыл бұрын

Yesss! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@carolinehughes3819 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I love your review but was wondering if you could do a review for the disabled traveler on the various ships. Thank you also when you introduced your cat my cats ears pricked up. Lol

@EmmaCruises 2 жыл бұрын

Ha ha!! 🤣❤️

@XabiExplores 2 жыл бұрын

Great video

@EmmaCruises 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@04taylorj 2 жыл бұрын

Great Interview! With respect to Shane I still think the pool is a disappointment. I don't both ends needed to be 'beach areas' and as much as its not advertised as a pool...people expect a pool 🤣but this isn't Shanes fault and I still think this cruise is great value especially the food 😀

@vortexlisa 2 жыл бұрын

Sofa mode was useful for me and someone else because we didn't want to share the bed so we had them make them up as single beds. Maybe if we'd asked nice enough he could have got his own cabin because the cruise wasn't packed. But it was fine.

@kevinoxley7488 2 жыл бұрын

We enjoyed our first sailing on Scarlet Lady after Emma gave it a try and we have now booked a second short cruise on Valiant Lady next year - if it wasn’t for Emma we wouldn’t have tried it.

@dylanseaman5163 2 жыл бұрын

Great Chat Emma.

@EmmaCruises 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dylan! :-)

@seanstephenvlogs7469 2 жыл бұрын

The #zesty bit almost killed me 😂😂😂😂

@TheRiverPirate13 2 жыл бұрын

Well that solves the mystery of the small pool size! Thank you Emma! All the cruise ships I've been on the pool on the Lido is the most popular location.

@EmmaCruises 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@B737900ER 2 жыл бұрын

Small pool makes the ship less top heavy. That is the reason. Not all the bla bla he said…

@JaniceCrowell 2 жыл бұрын

I would love to see a lazy river go around the entire ship.

@shazzye5920 2 жыл бұрын

My husband LOVES cruises and I’m just not a huge fan…done 2 to Hawaii and one to Mexico (we were supposed to go to Alaska last year) all on Princess. Princess is absolutely amazing, from service/accommodations etc. I’m just an outside the box kinda person, and I’m dying to book a cruise on this ship.

@EmmaCruises 2 жыл бұрын

Ooooo yes absolutely, do it. Why not ;D

@UCCANCER Жыл бұрын

OMG. I don't ever really post a comment but lazy river on cruise! I can absolutely not say words. That would be amazing! Please tell me when this happens!!!

@EmmaCruises Жыл бұрын

Hahah, I hope so!! :)

@Awol991 2 жыл бұрын

Given that Virgin has all the exercise equipment, could they not have a dedicated "endless" swimming pool. It is about 3m long with a jet that makes it so you can swim constantly against the jet and stay in place. I could see an equipment manufacturer actually sponsoring it to get people to try it out. You would book it for 15 minute or 20 minute swimming sessions.

@AA-db9cb 2 жыл бұрын

I want them to do well. They're going after the younger crowd. Problem is the cost at this point.

@penelopepitstop762 2 жыл бұрын

My young 20-somethings probably would enjoy it, but they don’t have the money to splurge on a cruise themselves. Instead, they come with dear old mom and dad. :)

@elizabeth-dx8km 2 жыл бұрын

As a person who has never been on a cruise (other than when I was 7 and hardly remember!), I can't WAIT to cruise on Virgin! I had never been interested in going on a cruise until VV came into the market. I love how funky it is and I *especially* love the no kids haha. Hope to book soon!

@EmmaCruises 2 жыл бұрын

Yesss!!! I love the no kids thing too, Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@EmmaCruises 2 жыл бұрын

(If you do happen to be in the UK, you can book through me, always happy to help! emmacruises.com/book-a-cruise/) 💕😀

@richardnone5644 2 жыл бұрын

tiny pools are a big issues in the Caribbean especially in the summer

@adrianholgeth3208 2 жыл бұрын

Emma, do you know who the guy in the suit is at 6:32? I think he helped us on Scarlet Night to find somewhere slightly quieter to have a drink, and id like to say thanks

@wondrafuladventures 2 жыл бұрын

Great interview, not my style, but hey to each their own.

@EmmaCruises 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching (and thanks for all your questions). To check out my full review, including what I thought of the cabin, food, entertainment and ship, check out my full review here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ett-jMiHz9nZm6s.html

@Danno1983 2 жыл бұрын

@Emma Scarlett Lady gone bak 2 New York 🚢🚢🚢🚤🚤⚓⚓⚓

@melissataylor6833 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic discussion! Love your videos and classy approach. I was a little surprised you didn’t cover the lack of storage in the room and the problems finding things. Hope to hear about those if you have a chance to chat again!

@joshforrester4643 2 жыл бұрын

I've been on lots of cruises don't think I'll be taking this one

@Holabella Жыл бұрын

yaaas I didn't know the crew received free wifi. Amazing, thanks Virgin for treating your employees as human first.

@ImogenC-rt3fm 3 ай бұрын

New title suggestion to optimize x-market penetration: "Stalked By Hammocks: Emma's Story"

@andreagriffiths3512 2 жыл бұрын

Well that was interesting. I’d go with them but right now that’s not going to happen. Melbourne, Aust, isn’t going to be cruising any time soon. P&O have basically cancelled the entire summer schedule, my cruise included. I know I was expecting it but when they changed itinerary to NZ I was hopeful. Now I’m left wondering why I even bothered with the vaccine which I’m allergic to. I’m beyond gutted. How long can a company keep going? It’ll be like heading towards 3 years? Is cruising dead for us Aussies? Cunard isn’t coming, P&O isn’t either. Has the tunnel collapsed on us or is there any hope at all that it won’t all have been for nothing?

@arianejoordens3146 2 жыл бұрын

So interesting but if Virgin will have a family cruise ship, Virgin might really want to think of putting in a lazy river/bigger pool!

@Clarinetboy82 2 жыл бұрын

I'd never want to get out of the lazy river... especially if I could have food brought to me...

@stevec9669 2 жыл бұрын

Never saw Emma touched her hair so many times during an interview! What happened?

@cindylewis3325 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video but the swimming pool is a problem. I love to swim laps, especially on at sea days….it seems it’s more like a wading pool.

@elizabethgrogan8553 2 жыл бұрын

I have to say that my idea of hell would be a cruise holiday. I never even go to all inclusive resorts. I've travelled the world and always create my own travel plan with a friend or 2 and then decide how to make sure I can mix with locals wherever I go. I've gone overland through Africa, Asia, visited the Middle East and all parts of Europe. I enjoyed Australia & New Zealand. Freedom means everything.

@AngelWingzzz Жыл бұрын

Not much space for clothes means being creative with your baggage. Use it as additional space for non hanging items.

@oliverstemp9132 2 жыл бұрын

So basically the swimming pool is not actually designed to be used

@PaulCashman 2 жыл бұрын

The polite term is "plunge pool," apparently. Get your feet wet, take a plunge....and you're done. I prefer pools where I can (attempt to) swim a few (very short) laps, and I'm going on a ship soon with 4 of them, but I can understand where Virgin's thinking was.

@oliverstemp9132 2 жыл бұрын

@@PaulCashman they are probably correct in saying people just want to sit next to a swimming pool rather than swim, but I think it's still very silly having such a tiny pool, it's pointless

@GotKimchi 2 жыл бұрын

You know, after the first Emma video, I kinda was turned off by the line. But after the last video, this video, and some other videos from other CruiseTubers, I think I can see myself enjoying the line, so I definitely will be trying a cruise with them. Virgin/Shane should thank Emma for somewhat converting someone to them

@aviationgaming1564 2 жыл бұрын

18 days till cruise day

@maryjanekolesar8325 2 жыл бұрын

I hope the line does well but I do think it caters to a younger crowd that goes for gimmicks. About the only thing I would enjoy is the hammock and I'm in my 60's. I'd like to know how they handle special diets? I have to eat in a main dining room and work out my menu on a daily basis.