Virgin Voyages, an adult-only cruise line that launched in 2021, has launched its latest ship, Good Woman. This ship, the fourth of their fleet, 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 widespread choices, there are some variations. Whether or not you might be aware of Virgin Voyages or are brand-new to the road, this information will let you already know what to anticipate when crusing on the Good Woman.
Disclosure: I’ve sailed on Virgin Voyages 3 instances at my very own value, however my media day go to on the Good Woman was complimentary. All opinions are my very own.
Notice: Virgin Voyages is an adult-only cruise line, and youngsters aren’t allowed. Whereas we usually assessment family-friendly journey right here, we do make exceptions for nice choices for mum or dad getaways, women’ journeys, or journey with grownup youngsters. Virgin Voyages is a good possibility for these kinds of journeys.
Information to Virgin Voyages’ Latest Ship, Good Woman
Virgin Voyages has remodeled 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 primary eating room and buffet. As an alternative, the à la carte eating places on Virgin Voyages are complimentary, they usually supply the Gallery, a food-hall fashion venue that replaces the normal buffet.
Moreover, on Virgin Voyages, gratuities and Wi-Fi are included within the fare. There are not any drink packages; as a substitute, friends can add cash to a bar tab or select to pay à la carte.
Similarities Of the Good Woman
Like the opposite three ships, Good Woman can accommodate 2,770 passengers. There are 1,330 cabins and 78 RockStar Quarters.
The ship gives six sit-down restaurant venues – the Wake, Razzle Dazzle, Check Kitchen, Pink Agave, Additional Virgin, and Gumbae. Distinctive to the Good Woman, Razzle Dazzle transforms into Rojo (a Spanish restaurant). It additionally gives 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 operating/strolling monitor, B-Complicated, and the Redemption Spa. Complimentary lessons are additionally provided. If you wish to get pleasure from a while within the solar, you may 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 Good Woman are just like these on the opposite ships. Eighty-six % of the staterooms supply a balcony, and ninety-three % supply a water view. Most balcony rooms have a singular hammock, excellent 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 Good Woman
The Good Woman is nearly similar to the opposite three ships within the Virgin Voyages fleet, with a number of exceptions.
- The ship was made thinner by transferring the lifeboats up (to accommodate passage by the Panama Canal)
- The Roundabout space gives 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 Good Woman
The Good Woman, like the opposite ships, gives groundbreaking leisure in a number of distinctive venues on board. These embody the Pink Room, a theater that transforms into three completely different configurations, and the Manor, a contemporary nightclub at sea. There’s additionally the Groupie, which gives non-public karaoke studios that friends can e-book.
Present exhibits on the Good Woman embody the next:
- Duel Actuality – an acrobatic, trendy retelling of Romeo and Juliet
- Pink Sizzling – a musical revue targeted on the music of the final 5 a long time, 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 Good Woman has a 12-member Happenings Solid, which replaces the normal cruise director on different strains. The Happenings Solid gives extra leisure choices, which might be discovered on the app, together with cabarets, bingo, sport exhibits, trivia, and extra.
Itineraries on the Good 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)
