Virgin Voyages Barcelona… Then Disaster 😳
Barcelona PortFrance CountryItaly CountrySpain CountryVirgin Voyages Cruise LineCivitavecchia PortIbiza PortScarlet Lady Cruise Ship
Flying from Manchester to Barcelona for a Virgin Voyages cruise — and staying overnight before embarkation on Scarlet Lady. In this first vlog of our Virgin Voyages Irresistible Med & Rome cruise, we travel from Manchester to Barcelona, stay at Hotel Occidental Barcelona 1929, and prepare for embarkation day on Scarlet Lady. If you're planning a Virgin Voyages cruise from Barcelona, this shows what pre-cruise travel day really looks like — flights, luggage issues, hotel location, and tips to make embarkation smoother. ✈️ Manchester to Barcelona (Vueling Airlines) • Flying from Manchester Terminal 3 • 23kg hold luggage + 10kg hand luggage • Flight delay experience • Food onboard • Luggage damage at arrival We share honest first impressions of flying Vueling and what happened with my damaged suitcase. 🏨 Hotel Occidental Barcelona 1929 Review • Taxi from airport (~€35) • Location near Barcelona cruise port • Rooftop pool & Stage Sky Bar • Is breakfast worth it? • Using Nectar points to reduce cost We also explore: • Arenas de Barcelona shopping centre • Magic Fountain of Montjuïc • National Art Museum of Catalonia • Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium Perfect ideas if you're arriving a day early before your cruise. 🚢 Virgin Voyages Romance Package We upgraded to the Romance Package for early embarkation (around 11:30am) — full details coming in Vlog 2. 🚢 Cruise Details Ship: Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady Itinerary: Irresistible Med & Rome Embarkation Port: Barcelona Cruise Dates: 6–13 October 2024 If you're searching for: Virgin Voyages Barcelona cruise Pre cruise hotel Barcelona Hotel near Barcelona cruise port Manchester to Barcelona flight review Virgin Voyages Romance Package — this vlog should help you plan better. 📍 Full Cruise Itinerary Pre-cruise: Hotel Occidental Barcelona – 1 night Day 1 (Sun 6 Oct): Barcelona – Embarkation Day 2: Toulon, France (09:30–17:30) Day 3: Marina di Carrara (Florence), Italy (08:30–18:30) Day 4: Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy (08:30–18:30) Day 5: Sea Day Day 6: Ibiza, Spain (Arrive 19:00) Day 7: Ibiza, Spain Day 8 (Sun 13 Oct): Barcelona – Debarkation Post-cruise: H10 Racó del Pi – 2 nights If you enjoy real, honest cruise and travel reviews — including cruises, city breaks, hotels and airport lounges — consider subscribing for more travel content across Europe and beyond." _____________________________________ ☕️ Support the Channel If my videos have helped you plan a cruise or holiday and you’d like to say thank you, you can buy me a coffee here: 👉 https://ko-fi.com/cruisetravelaandexplore There’s absolutely no pressure — your likes, comments and support mean just as much. But any contribution helps towards filming, editing and keeping the channel going ❤️ ______________________________________ #VirginVoyages #ScarletLady #BarcelonaCruise #CruiseVlog #PreCruise