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  • pbcold 347 posts

    I depart on Sunday and this was exactly what I was wondering – I tend to enjoy exploring on my own; is this possible at most of the ports or should I be booking something that is more structured? Thanks for wonderful insights so far.

    stevenhp1987 330 posts

    I depart on Sunday and this was exactly what I was wondering – I tend to enjoy exploring on my own; is this possible at most of the ports or should I be booking something that is more structured? Thanks for wonderful insights so far.

    This Sunday is the Spanish Obsession cruise. I was on the Irresistible Med one so a different itinerary. I booked zero excursions and viewed every town myself. In Ibiza the port was slightly far away so Virgin provided free buses to/from town.

    I would expect this cruise to be similar.

    pbcold 347 posts

    That is extremely helpful, thank you.

    pbcold 347 posts

    Would someone who has been on one of these trips be kind enough to advise the best way of travelling from airport to the port please?

    Roberto 281 posts

    Cab will run you about €40 and takes 20 minutes or so..

    There is a specialist bus service to the airport literally outside the ship that was advertised on disembarkation so that must be an option.

    To note the port area is quite big to say the least. The ship generally docks in the same place which is by the Eurostars Marina Hotel , that might be a better address to give to the taxi driver.

    pbcold 347 posts

    Absolutely brilliant. All of your posts have been so helpful @Roberto, thank you.

    duke 41 posts

    Ahoy Sailor! Sailor Loot

    Duration:
    French Daze & Ibiza Nights
    Aug 2022 Sun 14 to Sun 21

    onboard: https://virg.in/oQFc

    Howard0181 33 posts

    Thanks for the advice all. Any view on choice of three speciality restaurants.

    Howard

    dmm27 55 posts

    Thanks everyone for all the tips etc. Really useful and has answered a lot of question that I had.

    Jumping on the referral bandwagon (TFIC), if anyone is doing 2nd Oct Irresistable Med then we both get $50 sailor loot if you use this link 🙂

    https://virg.in/o5Ms

    TIA

    mkyni 9 posts

    The Irresistible Med, 02-09 Oct 2022

    As others have said, if you’re booking this cruise feel free to use my referral link below to earn both of us $50 in onboard spending 🙂

    https://virg.in/owBa

    Thanks in advance!

    Michael

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    TravellingJake 4 posts

    Was about to book but £600 for flights from anywhere in the north is a real dampener.

    Paul B 224 posts

    Here is my Sailor Loot link if anyone fancies this particular sailing, I used a previous referral (Simons) from here.

    Ahoy Sailor! Sailor Loot

    Duration:
    Irresistible Med
    Oct 2022 Sun 02 to Sun 09

    https://virg.in/oxis

    • This reply was modified 54 years, 4 months ago by .
    eda 2 posts

    Below is my referral if anyone fancies $50 each.

    Thanks!

    Irresistible Med
    4-11 September
    https://virg.in/oQpg

    magicmat 12 posts

    Lets spread the love! Let me know if you click and I’ll buy you a beer!

    Ahoy Sailor! Sailor Loot

    Duration: 7 Days
    French Daze & Ibiza Nights
    October 9th to 16th 2022

    https://virg.in/o8hN

    petebash 4 posts

    Ahoy Sailor! Sailor Loot

    Duration:
    French Daze & Ibiza Nights
    Aug 2022 Sun 14 to Sun 21

    onboard: https://virg.in/oQFc

    Hi Duke

    I’m on the same cruise. If you reach out to my gmail at petebash84 we can try to link up my booking ref 331534

    pbcold 347 posts

    A tv series about VV if of interest https://www.channel5.com/show/the-cruise/season-1

    Keensta 7 posts

    Loot share!

    Irresistible Med
    Oct 2022 Sun 2nd Oct

    https://virg.in/oBxP

    Cheers!

    Paul B 224 posts

    If not yet booked, albeit at this point I’m guessing most of us are (and looking forward to it)

    Ahoy Sailor! Sailor Loot ($50)

    Duration:
    Irresistible Med
    Oct 2022 Sun 02 to Sun 09

    https://virg.in/oxis

    billyrayvalentine 25 posts

    Ahoy Sailor! Virgin Voyages is full steam ahead on the Spanish Obsession itinerary, a hypnotic sailing from the beautiful Barcelona to incredible spots in the Mediterranean — all on board an epic ship playground. Check out more about these amazing ports on the Spanish Obsession itinerary, along with all the wildly cool stuff onboard: https://virg.in/o2EK

    Spanish obsession 28/08/2022 – 04/09/2022

    Paul B 224 posts

    Would someone who has been on one of these trips be kind enough to advise the best way of travelling from airport to the port please?

    Taxi or a dedicated transfer. You could always travel in to arcelona o

    Cab will run you about €40 and takes 20 minutes or so..

    There is a specialist bus service to the airport literally outside the ship that was advertised on disembarkation so that must be an option.

    To note the port area is quite big to say the least. The ship generally docks in the same place which is by the Eurostars Marina Hotel , that might be a better address to give to the taxi driver.

    Does anyone know if it is still docking here? I know it matters little as you will need transport to the port anyway, and the ship(s) are hard to miss,

    harg 8 posts

    Hi Howard any interest in linking up our bookings for $50 Sailor Loot as we are sailing on 4th Sept as well – just need to exchange email addresses?

    Also tip for HfPers if you are outside the ship waiting to board and keen to book shows\events etc I hear you should be able to connect to the ship’s WiFi whilst waiting\queuing to board which will allow you to secure any of your MUST DO events that are bookable only when on ship. Not sure if its something to really worry about with the ships under capacity but thought it was something worth knowing.

    stevenhp1987 330 posts

    @harg, it wouldn’t let me connect to WiFi until after I checked in (received my band) last time.

    Paul B 224 posts

    Hi Howard any interest in linking up our bookings for $50 Sailor Loot as we are sailing on 4th Sept as well – just need to exchange email addresses?

    Also tip for HfPers if you are outside the ship waiting to board and keen to book shows\events etc I hear you should be able to connect to the ship’s WiFi whilst waiting\queuing to board which will allow you to secure any of your MUST DO events that are bookable only when on ship. Not sure if its something to really worry about with the ships under capacity but thought it was something worth knowing.

    Ah ok, so beforehand you can prebook restaurants and trips only, however shows/events you need to be on the ship? Any recommendations for either?

    Howard0181 33 posts

    Howard0181@aol.com for sailor loot 4th September.

    Howard0181 33 posts

    We stayed at Eurostar Grand Marina last night it’s about 75 yards to Virgin Voyage check in. They already have our luggage

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