DIAMOND PRINCESS 2: Days 14 and 15

 We're at sea.  Lunch on Day 14.  Looks almost the same as ever.

Went walking my mile on the 15th floor at sunset.

Went to Club Fusion for pre-dinner drinks of MaCallan 12.  Couples ballroom dancing were showing off their years of lessons,

Dinner in a new restaurant for us, Vivaldi.  The menu looks the same.

Finished off Escargot Bourgogne and Caesar salad, with a glass of Buckhorn Chardonnay.

Dinner was the seared duck, with a glass of Silverado Cabernet Sauvignon.

Desserts.

As final stop, Crooners Bar.

Walked 4091 steps.

Arrival in Port of Phu My.  We were also here of cruise 1,

Lunch of ramen, veggies, salmon and Asahi Dry Beer.

Went to the Good Spirits at Sea Bar to read.  Ordered a cappuccino and gin/tonic,

Baltic Strings began to perform.

Dinner tonight in The Pacific Rim.

It was Italian Night,

Started with a salad and Minestrone Soup. Seghesio Zinfandel and Duckhorn Chardonnay.

It was Italian night, so the prime pasta was made in the room.

Dessert began to switch nationalities, for the Gianduja Soufflé was a French-Italian hybrid, and coffee was Mexican, with Kahlua.

Then on to the Princess Theater for Che Orton as Elvis.  Ordered a Mexican Margarita.

Ended the evening at Crooners Bar.  True Colors Duo playing in the Grand Plaza.

Ordered Cheesy Fries with our Martini and Milky Way,

The Christmas decorations are growing.

Here is some relaxing Christmas music.  Walked 5407 steps.

To close, Cruise Currents last month ranked cruise lines from the worst to the best.   The bottom line was still that any one of them can provide the qualities you want, and even the best lacks in some ways.  For example, the top ones are smallish, perhaps only a few hundred, compared to the giants with as many as 7600.  The worst was MSC and best, Virgin. 

However, I asked Google AI about what was not good about Virgin Voyages:

Vibe & Experience

• Non-Traditional: Lacks formal nights, large main dining rooms, and traditional cruise structure, which can feel strange for new cruisers.
• Adults-Only Focus: Great for adults, but a major con for families with children.
• Party Atmosphere: Can get very energetic and party-focused, which isn't for everyone seeking quiet relaxation. 

Ship Design & Amenities

• Crowded Spaces: Small pool area gets packed; some find the ship layout confusing ("mouse maze") and elevators slow/crowded.
• Impractical Seating: Low, hard-to-get-out-of chairs in venues and small balcony tables are common complaints.
• No Traditional Extras: Lacks things like water slides or ropes courses found on other lines. 

Food & Drink

• Inconsistent Food: While many included restaurants exist, quality varies; some find the Galley (buffet) subpar or menus repetitive.
• Alcohol Costs: Alcohol isn't included (only wine/water/soda), and there's no drink package, leading to surprise costs or reluctance to try drinks.
• Limited Room Service: Very few options for in-room dining. 

Technology & Planning

• Heavy App Reliance: Requires using their app for everything, from reservations to ordering.
• Limited Itineraries: Smaller fleet means fewer destinations compared to legacy lines. 

Comfort

• Uncomfortable Beds: Some guests find the beds surprisingly hard and uncomfortable, exacerbating back issues.
• Small Bathrooms: Can be tight, especially for couples getting ready. 

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