Latest reel · October 24, 2026
Fresh from Sailor Mark
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Dates show when a story was added here. Voyage and performance memories may be from earlier sailings. Newest additions appear first.
Open the casino hub →Casino · Added October 21, 2026
A Little Action with Sailor Mark.
Blackjack practice, good table company, and a little preparation before you buy in.
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People & Shows
Same birthday. Different talents.
Selkii and Juan make the music. I bring the applause. Three friends from Virgin Voyages, all born October 23.
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Secrets Aboard · Added October 21, 2026
They made ship happen. Remember their names.
A phone note, the right spelling and a quick photo can help you give great crew the credit they deserve.
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The Logbook · Added October 21, 2026
Some Friendships Come With a Return Voyage
Sailor Steve, Nauti Nathalie, an Atlanta visit in my Virgin-branded Tesla, and a very good excuse to return to France.
Read & watch the reel ↗Ship Happens · Your take welcome
You booked a cabin. The hallway is shared.
Hallway blockades, staircase photo shoots, elevator rushers and queue drama. Am I being unreasonable?
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Open story →The Logbook
Giant’s Causeway, with Carly and Tyrone.
Carly, Tyrone and me, making memories among the rocks at Giant’s Causeway. Plus new Dublin photos.
Open story →People & Shows · Added October 18
Valentina: still cheering her on.
A Lucky Lotus memory, a friend I miss aboard, and plenty of happiness for her success beyond Virgin.
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Open guide →Secrets Aboard · Added October 18
Don’t leave your benefits on the tableship.
The post-voyage email you might overlook, the points you need to claim, and the card perk you still need to apply.
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Open story →The Logbook · Added October 18
They invited us to dinner. Nobody said we had to behave.
Sam and Kristin, a wonderful dinner in Hamilton, and a kiddie carousel with a different account of our behavior.
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People & Shows · Added October 18
Tyrone. Silks. Black Velvet.
Grace, strength and an ovation. Tyrone takes the spotlight in my Black Velvet silks reel.
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The Logbook · Added October 18
Dublin, new friends and very questionable weather advice.
A Dublin reflection on adventure, connection and finding the good, even when my snow-shoveling joke misses.
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Secrets Aboard · Added October 18
At Pink Agave, ask about the specials.
Pumpkin soup, rice pudding and an anniversary dinner with Carly, Tyrone and Shelby. My tip: ask what’s special tonight.
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Secrets Aboard · Added October 18
Extra Virgin: ask what’s different on Valiant.
A small ordering tip from my reel: don’t assume Extra Virgin’s menu is identical across every Lady Ship.
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People & Shows · Added October 18
Start Scarlet Night with a little Miss Behave.
Updated with my Scarlet Night warm-up reel: Carly as Kandy, Tyrone as Cherry, and glorious mischief.
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Squid Ink · Added October 18
From meeting Sir Richard to wearing the story.
A meeting with Richard Branson, then a pirate-inspired tribute by Debora Fernandez at Squid Ink.
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The Logbook · Added October 18
A peek inside the Massive Suite.
My Celebration Voyage memory aboard Scarlet Lady, filmed through Meta glasses with an anime filter.
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The Logbook · Added October 18
The Grinch found the ship’s horn.
A Grinch costume, a Resilient Lady bridge tour and a very memorable holiday moment.
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People & Shows · Added October 18
Lyndon and Rachel: one reel is never enough.
An alternative live cut of Duel Reality aboard Valiant Lady, featuring Lyndon and Rachel.
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Added October 18 · Voyage #54 · August 8, 2026
A most delightful port day in Glasgow.
Kelvingrove Museum, a little Barbie fun, and lunch at Ox and Finch. Photos and my Instagram reel.
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Added October 18 · Voyage #54 · August 15, 2026
Reykjavík, one stop at a time.
Coffee, food and a little Lebowski. Eight photos and four short videos from a day ashore.
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Cruise #57 · September 6–19, 2026
Northern lights. Lasting memories.
Iceland & Greenland to NYC: icebergs, friends, tattoos and an early morning New York arrival.
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The Logbook · Bermuda · October 2–7, 2026
Stuff at Sea: memories that stay.
Friends, a quiet morning over the water, sparkling seahorses and laughter around the table.
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The Logbook · Bermuda memories
Good people. Great nights. Permanent souvenirs.
Scarlet Night with Sophy, Daisy’s red feathers, and new ear piercings with Carly and Tyrone.
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People & Shows
It’s a Ship Show: this cast brought the energy.
Brittany Gee Moore, Darren Tait, Nicolai Chistol and Mr & Mrs Smith Duo light up a Valiant Lady memory.
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People & Shows
Why I’ll see the same show. Again. And again.
Persephone, a shifting point of view and the performers who make every viewing worth my attention.
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People & Shows
Nicky Redd: my boy band audition
The Spark, The Manor and my attempt at “Bye Bye Bye.” Am I making the band?
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People & Shows
Sophy Castro: from The Unicorn to The Hostess
We bonded as she sang. Now she owns Scarlet Night, and I’m already asking for Broadway backstage passes.
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People & Shows
Rachael Nix: a coffee queue, a lasting friendship
A Grounds Club standoff became a friendship. Meet the dancer who also inspired some ink.
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Secrets Aboard
My affogato has a little extra
Brown-butter ice cream, a cookie, espresso and my Grand Marnier finish.
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Secrets Aboard
Some secrets are worth lining up for
My nudge to look for Off the Record on Valiant Lady, with the surprises left intact.
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Secrets Aboard
My Minuty sanctuary
Salad, shrimp and a glass of Minuty. Three favorite finds make one very good afternoon.
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Traveling solo? Start with hello.
Find the first-day meetup and dinner, and start turning strangers into familiar faces.
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Squid Ink
Batman comes aboard: tattoo 50
My 50th Squid Ink tattoo, by Ilarya, with a Superman connection.
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Squid Ink
Pig. Rooster. Sailor.
Tattoos 47 and 48: a sailor pig and rooster with a Virgin twist.
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Squid Ink
A little mushroom mischief.
Tattoo 45: Tom, a mushroom and Octogoddess tentacles.
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The Logbook
The countdown is on.
Nine voyages, 63 nights, and room for the unplanned moments.
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