Scarlet Lady

1. The "Pre-Boarding" Wi-Fi Hack

Don't wait until you are in your cabin to book your shows and fitness classes. Often, you can connect to the Scarlet Lady's Wi-Fi while you are still waiting in the terminal at PortMiami. The second you connect, open the Virgin Voyages app and start booking your high-demand reservations (like the Bungee class or the Duel Reality show) before anyone else even steps foot on the ship.

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2. How to Waive the Room Service Fee

Virgin Voyages offers incredible room service (called "Ship Eats"), but there is a flat $7 delivery fee. The Hack: Order any paid item with your food—like a $5 premium coffee, a Red Bull, or a beer. If you order a paid drink, the $7 delivery fee is completely waived!

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3. Secret Menus and Half-Portions

The dining on board is unlimited, and you should take full advantage of it:

• Extra Virgin (Italian): You don't have to choose just one pasta dish. Ask your server for "half portions" so you can sample the entire pasta menu without getting uncomfortably full.

• Test Kitchen: If you are on a longer sailing or just want to eat here twice, ask for the "Second Menu." They have a completely different, unadvertised experimental menu for repeat guests.

• The Dock: Look out for the hidden dessert cart inside The Dock House; they have amazing shortbread cookies and lemon curd that aren't listed on the standard menus.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

4. The Hidden Magic Show

Not all shows are listed in the main schedule. Keep an eye out for a smaller, afternoon magic or mentalist show hosted by a Happenings Cast member known as "The Charmer." If you attend and interact, you might be handed a physical card inviting you to a top-secret, invite-only magic show held later that night deep in the belly of the ship.

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5. The Aft Hot Tubs on Deck 16

The main pool area on Deck 15 can get loud and crowded, especially on sea days. Instead, head up to Deck 16 Aft (near the Athletic Club). The hot tubs tucked away back here are almost always empty, they have great jets, and they tend to be kept a bit hotter than the ones by the main pool.

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6. Balcony Hammock Storage Trick

The red hammocks on the Sea Terrace balconies are iconic, but they take up a lot of space if you just want to stand at the railing. You don't have to call your room steward to take it down—you can easily unclip one end of the hammock and hook it to the other side to instantly open up your entire balcony.

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7. Bring Your Own Wine

Virgin Voyages allows you to bring up to two 750ml bottles of wine or champagne per cabin in your carry-on luggage. You can open it in your room for free, or pay a small $25 corkage fee to drink it at a restaurant (which can be paid using your pre-purchased Bar Tab).