Virgin Voyages, an adult-only cruise line that launched in 2021, has launched its latest ship, Sensible Woman. This ship, the fourth of their fleet, just lately visited the Flynn Cruiseport in Boston, as a part of her voyage from New York Metropolis to Canada. I had the chance to tour the ship for the day and interview Michelle Bentubo, COO of Virgin Voyages.
Whereas the 4 ships are very related, with frequent choices, there are some variations. Whether or not you’re aware of Virgin Voyages or are brand-new to the road, this information will let you realize what to anticipate when crusing on the Sensible Woman.
Disclosure: I’ve sailed on Virgin Voyages 3 instances at my very own price, however my media day go to on the Sensible Woman was complimentary. All opinions are my very own.
Observe: Virgin Voyages is an adult-only cruise line, and youngsters aren’t allowed. Whereas we usually evaluation family-friendly journey right here, we do make exceptions for nice choices for guardian getaways, ladies’ journeys, or journey with grownup youngsters. Virgin Voyages is a superb possibility for a majority of these journeys.
Information to Virgin Voyages’ Latest Ship, Sensible Woman
Virgin Voyages has reworked the cruise expertise for adults, providing premium eating, leisure, and repair at sea. Along with being adult-only, Virgin Voyages has eradicated the idea of the principle eating room and buffet. As an alternative, the à la carte eating places on Virgin Voyages are complimentary, and so they provide the Gallery, a food-hall model venue that replaces the standard buffet.
Moreover, on Virgin Voyages, gratuities and Wi-Fi are included within the fare. There are not any drink packages; as an alternative, company can add cash to a bar tab or select to pay à la carte.
Similarities Of the Sensible Woman
Like the opposite three ships, Sensible Woman can accommodate 2,770 passengers. There are 1,330 cabins and 78 RockStar Quarters.
The ship presents six sit-down restaurant venues – the Wake, Razzle Dazzle, Take a look at Kitchen, Pink Agave, Additional Virgin, and Gumbae. Distinctive to the Sensible Woman, Razzle Dazzle transforms into Rojo (a Spanish restaurant). It additionally presents the Pizza Place, the Dock, and the Galley.
Virgin Voyages locations a robust emphasis on wellness, providing quite a few health actions all through the day. Choices embody the Athletic Membership, a working/strolling monitor, B-Advanced, and the Redemption Spa. Complimentary courses are additionally supplied. If you wish to take pleasure in a while within the solar, you’ll be able to go to The Aquatic Membership pool space.
Different choices on board Virgin Voyages ships embody a procuring space, Squid Ink Tattoo and Piercing parlor, Stubble and Groom barber store, The Dry Dock hair salon, and The Tune Up nail salon.
Cabins on the Sensible Woman are just like these on the opposite ships. Eighty-six % of the staterooms provide a balcony, and ninety-three % provide a water view. Most balcony rooms have a singular hammock, good for having fun with a day at sea in your balcony. For a premium expertise, select RockStar Quarters or Mega RockStar Quarters, which include premium companies and perks.
Variations on the Sensible Woman
The Sensible Woman is nearly equivalent to the opposite three ships within the Virgin Voyages fleet, with just a few exceptions.
- The ship was made thinner by transferring the lifeboats up (to accommodate passage by way of the Panama Canal)
- The Roundabout space presents extra indoor seating areas, and the Shore Issues desk has been moved
- Within the evenings, Razzle Dazzle transforms into Rojo by Razzle Dazzle, with a singular Spanish menu, and the decor has been up to date
- The Athletic Membership (pool deck) has been redesigned
Leisure on the Sensible Woman
The Sensible Woman, like the opposite ships, presents groundbreaking leisure in a number of distinctive venues on board. These embody the Crimson Room, a theater that transforms into three completely different configurations, and the Manor, a contemporary nightclub at sea. There’s additionally the Groupie, which presents personal karaoke studios that company can e-book.
Present reveals on the Sensible Woman embody the next:
- Duel Actuality – an acrobatic, fashionable retelling of Romeo and Juliet
- Crimson Scorching – a musical revue centered on the music of the final 5 many years, celebrating Virgin’s music historical past
- With a Twist – Dinner and a present
- Homicide within the Manor – immersive present from No Ceilings, together with dancing and a homicide thriller
Like the opposite ships, Virgin’s Sensible Woman has a 12-member Happenings Solid, which replaces the standard cruise director on different traces. The Happenings Solid presents extra leisure choices, which will be discovered on the app, together with cabarets, bingo, recreation reveals, trivia, and extra.
Itineraries on the Sensible Woman
Virgin Voyages is providing all kinds of itineraries on the ship in some brand-new locations and residential ports for the cruise line. These itineraries embody:
- New England and Canada from NYC (stops together with Eastport, Maine, St. John, New Brunswick, Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Quebec Metropolis, Canada)
- The Caribbean from Miami (stops together with Philipsburg, Tortola, Bimini, Puerto Plata, San Juan, Ocho Rios, and Grand Turk)
- Bermuda from New York Metropolis
- Panama Canal (from each New York Metropolis and Los Angeles)
- Alaska from Seattle (together with stops in British Columbia, Ketchikan, Sitka, and Victoria)
- Mexican Riviera from Los Angeles (together with stops in Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan, and Puerto Vallarta)
