What a fabulous experience and a great video. Thank you so much for sharing it, would love to do this someday. The cocktails looked delicious and loved the theatrical way they were served 🙌
@@cruisefraterpoultons You're so sweet, thank you. 🥰 And yes, I was very lucky, I ran into someone working onboard and got a hunch...turned out it was right. 😁
It's too small for that. Very exclusive experience. Imagine the ship with so many guests wanting to get in. Even more people would be disappointed. I actually think it's better this way because now it's not about money. Comparing with Royal Caribbean charging 90 USD for Crown's edge which is ridiculous....🤦🏻♀️
I don't quite get the purpose of this bar. It's very exclusive and you get picked at random, yet you have to pay full price for some very expensive drinks (and drink packages don't work there). It would've made more sense if it felt like a reward being picked, instead you're rewarded with a big bar bill when picked. The only reasoning I can think of is that MSC knew it wouldn't be a busy bar at those prices, so they created this exclusiveness to trick people into wanting to go there. Yes, I know you don't HAVE to buy a drink, but it would feel pretty awkward getting there and just sit there without one.
I don't think they offer it to someone who isn't looking for it...and I guess it works because people like to feel exclusive, like "I get to do something that everyone can't". But I get what you mean. :-)
We never discovered the code or the _Speak Easy._ Looks like we missed out on a fun evening. That's why l hate Virgin cruises. It seems they rely on keeping their fun venues quiet which means most of the people (only 3 of you there) who paid missed out on something they might enjoy. 😑 (Old joke: man leaving luxury hotel. "You charged us for use of the Rolls and we didn't use it!." Hotel owner: "But it was there!")
Not sure I follow your here... Sorry that you didn't manage to get hold of the code. But you where on the ship? It is not Virgin Voyages (if that's the cruise line you mean) and I wouldn't say they keep fun venues quiet, at all. We were also many more than three. Maybe 20. And we didn't pay to get in, only for drinks.
@@SeaFunTV Sorry, l was unclear. I do realise the World Europa Speak Easy is _by invitation only._ Most Virgin cruises secret entertainment aside from the obvious ones are similarly by invitation only too. I know it's sour grapes but l feel left out. It seems a bit unfair to 99% of the uninvited cruisers. I personally think they shouldn't secretly invite people to venues like this, it seems selective and élitist; they should charge extra for these intimate little affairs say, £100, and publicise them well: at least l would know about them BUT I would have a choice to experience it or not but its then my choice! Being left off the invite for the Captain's Table (because you were economy class) in the last century was bad enough, but to miss out on this special experience that l _could_ have been invited to if l'd schmoozed the right people, curdles my cream rather and leaves a bad taste. As l said: its sour grapes. (And it's just my opinion!)
First time when I was on this ship (inaugural) I didn't manage...I was very disappointed. 😅 However, this time I was lucky. Yes, lucky! It wasn't arranged or anything. I kept my eyes open for opportunities. 😃Ask around is my advice, but in a polite and nice way...👌🏻
@@SeaFunTV mmm maybe. l'm just glad you experienced it and were good enough to share it with your subs. That really does makes up for it believe it or not! :)
I did respond to your comment but it wasnt accepted by the AI. Posting it here as l copied it: @SeaFunTV Sorry, l was unclear. I do realise the World Europa Speak Easy is _by invitation only._ Most Virgin cruises secret entertainment aside from the obvious ones are similarly by invitation only too. I know it's sour grapes but l feel left out. It seems a bit unfair to 99% of the uninvited cruisers. I personally think they shouldn't secretly invite people to venues like this, it seems selective and élitist; they should charge extra for these intimate little affairs say, £100, and publicise them well: at least l would know about them BUT I would have a choice to experience it or not but its then my choice! Being left off the invite for the Captain's Table (because you were economy class) in the last century was bad enough, but to miss out on this special experience that l _could_ have been invited to if l'd schmoozed the right people, curdles my cream rather and leaves a bad taste. As l said: its sour grapes. (And it's just my opinion!)
I hear you. Thanks for sharing. 🙏🏻 And for informing me of something that I didn't know, that Virgin Voyages has secret invitations... Love to hear more about that! 😊
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Thank you for your video! I finally found our passes!
@@ryanfrozeabodi5334 Thank you for your comment! 😍 Makes me happy that it was useful and that you managed to get inside too! 🔥🤩🙌🏻
What a fabulous experience and a great video. Thank you so much for sharing it, would love to do this someday. The cocktails looked delicious and loved the theatrical way they were served 🙌
@@cruisefraterpoultons Thank you! 🥰 Yes I was so happy to finally manage to enter this bar. First time onboard I didn't...😊
@@SeaFunTV it’s a challenge to get an invite, glad you made it. Have an amazing week ahead Heidi 🙏
@@cruisefraterpoultons You're so sweet, thank you. 🥰 And yes, I was very lucky, I ran into someone working onboard and got a hunch...turned out it was right. 😁
Such a cool idea.
We thought so too. :-)
They should charge and give people an option to as it looks fun and rotten to miss out on.
It's too small for that. Very exclusive experience. Imagine the ship with so many guests wanting to get in. Even more people would be disappointed. I actually think it's better this way because now it's not about money. Comparing with Royal Caribbean charging 90 USD for Crown's edge which is ridiculous....🤦🏻♀️
@@SeaFunTV I accept what you say. Thx for responding to my commentary.
@@SeaFunTVFor what it's worth - the price of Crown's Edge on the Icon has come down dramatically... We only paid $23 and you get to go twice!
I don't quite get the purpose of this bar. It's very exclusive and you get picked at random, yet you have to pay full price for some very expensive drinks (and drink packages don't work there). It would've made more sense if it felt like a reward being picked, instead you're rewarded with a big bar bill when picked. The only reasoning I can think of is that MSC knew it wouldn't be a busy bar at those prices, so they created this exclusiveness to trick people into wanting to go there. Yes, I know you don't HAVE to buy a drink, but it would feel pretty awkward getting there and just sit there without one.
I don't think they offer it to someone who isn't looking for it...and I guess it works because people like to feel exclusive, like "I get to do something that everyone can't". But I get what you mean. :-)
We never discovered the code or the _Speak Easy._ Looks like we missed out on a fun evening.
That's why l hate Virgin cruises. It seems they rely on keeping their fun venues quiet which means most of the people (only 3 of you there) who paid missed out on something they might enjoy.
😑
(Old joke: man leaving luxury hotel. "You charged us for use of the Rolls and we didn't use it!."
Hotel owner: "But it was there!")
Not sure I follow your here... Sorry that you didn't manage to get hold of the code. But you where on the ship? It is not Virgin Voyages (if that's the cruise line you mean) and I wouldn't say they keep fun venues quiet, at all.
We were also many more than three. Maybe 20. And we didn't pay to get in, only for drinks.
@@SeaFunTV Sorry, l was unclear. I do realise the World Europa Speak Easy is _by invitation only._ Most Virgin cruises secret entertainment aside from the obvious ones are similarly by invitation only too.
I know it's sour grapes but l feel left out. It seems a bit unfair to 99% of the uninvited cruisers.
I personally think they shouldn't secretly invite people to venues like this, it seems selective and élitist; they should charge extra for these intimate little affairs say, £100, and publicise them well: at least l would know about them BUT I would have a choice to experience it or not but its then my choice!
Being left off the invite for the Captain's Table (because you were economy class) in the last century was bad enough, but to miss out on this special experience that l _could_ have been invited to if l'd schmoozed the right people, curdles my cream rather and leaves a bad taste. As l said: its sour grapes. (And it's just my opinion!)
We have found the key to enter!
Oh you managed too?! 🥳Congrats, that's great! Have fun!
How!! I’m on the ship now and trying to figure it out
That's the thing. You have to keep the secret. 😏 Try but not to hard. Get a bit lucky. Stay smart...
Only cool if you experience it if you don't its a bit like a sour lemon experience
First time when I was on this ship (inaugural) I didn't manage...I was very disappointed. 😅 However, this time I was lucky. Yes, lucky! It wasn't arranged or anything. I kept my eyes open for opportunities. 😃Ask around is my advice, but in a polite and nice way...👌🏻
@@SeaFunTV mmm maybe. l'm just glad you experienced it and were good enough to share it with your subs. That really does makes up for it believe it or not! :)
I did respond to your comment but it wasnt accepted by the AI.
Posting it here as l copied it:
@SeaFunTV Sorry, l was unclear. I do realise the World Europa Speak Easy is _by invitation only._ Most Virgin cruises secret entertainment aside from the obvious ones are similarly by invitation only too.
I know it's sour grapes but l feel left out. It seems a bit unfair to 99% of the uninvited cruisers.
I personally think they shouldn't secretly invite people to venues like this, it seems selective and élitist; they should charge extra for these intimate little affairs say, £100, and publicise them well: at least l would know about them BUT I would have a choice to experience it or not but its then my choice!
Being left off the invite for the Captain's Table (because you were economy class) in the last century was bad enough, but to miss out on this special experience that l _could_ have been invited to if l'd schmoozed the right people, curdles my cream rather and leaves a bad taste. As l said: its sour grapes. (And it's just my opinion!)
I hear you. Thanks for sharing. 🙏🏻 And for informing me of something that I didn't know, that Virgin Voyages has secret invitations... Love to hear more about that! 😊