Questions sailors actually ask.

Yes. All four Lady-class ships are 18+ only. Everyone in your cabin must be 18 or over on the day of sailing. There are no kids' menus, no kids' clubs, no kids' anything, and that's the point. The atmosphere onboard is unmistakably adult: late-night dining, drag brunch, Scarlet Night, no announcements over the PA at 7am.

The big ones: all 20+ restaurants (no buffet, no main dining room, no specialty upcharges), basic Wi-Fi, group fitness classes, still water, drip coffee and tea, soft drinks and juices, all entertainment, and access to all public spaces including the saunas and mud lounge.

What's not included: alcohol, premium coffee, the spa, Shore Things (excursions), and as of October 7, 2025, gratuities are no longer bundled, they're $20 per Sailor per day if you prepay, $22 onboard.

Insider, interior cabin, no window. The cheapest way on the ship, still a real bed and a proper bathroom.

Sea View, porthole or fixed window, no balcony. Surprisingly bright.

Sea Terrace, the standard balcony cabin. Hammock on the balcony. Most popular pick.

Cheeky Corner, aft-facing wraparound balcony. The cult favorite. Books out first.

RockStar / Mega RockStar, suites. Bigger, better-located, and includes a long list of perks including priority embarkation, daily restaurant reservations, free spa visit, and an in-suite refilled bar tab. There are six RockStar tiers from "Sweet Aft" to "Massive Suite."

You book restaurant reservations through the VV app before your sailing, they open 45 days out for Sailors and earlier for RockStars. The Test Kitchen, Razzle Dazzle (or Ariya on Valiant from May 2026, Rojo on Brilliant, Lucky Lotus on Scarlet), Pink Agave, Extra Virgin, Gunbae, and The Wake all book up. The Galley is the casual all-day food hall and never needs a reservation. Plan two dinners ahead, leave the rest to walk-ins or in-app last-minute openings.

There are no formal nights. Daywear is whatever's comfortable on a ship, swimsuit and coverup by the pool, anything casual in the afternoons. Most restaurants are smart-casual; The Wake (steakhouse) leans a little dressier. Scarlet Night is the one theme night, wear red. Drag brunch encourages costume but doesn't require it.

It works well. VV doesn't punish solos as hard as most cruise lines, solo supplements are lower, and the ship is built for socializing (long communal tables at The Galley, group fitness classes, mid-day deck parties). You'll find the solo community on the Sailor app's Sailor Chat channels and at the Sailor Mixer on day one.

As of October 7, 2025, VV unbundled gratuities. You'll either prepay $20 per Sailor per day or be charged $22 per Sailor per day onboard. Bar tabs and spa services have an automatic 18% gratuity added.

Basic Wi-Fi (browsing, messaging, email) is included for every Sailor. If you want to stream video or take Zoom calls, you'll upgrade to the premium tier onboard, usually $5–10/day. Most sailings get fine speeds in port and slower speeds mid-Atlantic, exactly as you'd expect.

When a ship moves between regions (Caribbean to Med in spring, Med to Caribbean in fall, Miami to LA via the Panama Canal), it does the move as a regular voyage at a discount. More sea days, fewer ports, often half the price per night. Good for people who want the ship more than the destinations. Brilliant Lady has a 16-night Panama Canal repositioning between LA and Miami in October–November 2026.

VV's standard cancellation schedule applies (full refund 120+ days out, declining percentage closer in). Voyage Protection is available for an additional fee at booking and we recommend it for any voyage more than 90 days out.