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The Scarlet Lady boasts 20+ eateries, exciting live shows, fitness classes, a spa, shopping, and so much more. The other thing that sets VV apart from other cruise lines is their “come as you are” motto. The VV crew are encouraged to show off their tattoos and express their individuality. And, they have the first ever tattoo studio on a cruise ship with two resident tattoo artists, and the occasional guest artist from the World Famous Tattoo Ink Pro Team. On to my favorite part about vacations – the cuisine. As a foodie, I was excited to discover that the menus onboard were created by a Michelin-starred chef collective. Here are my dining tips. Once your cruise is booked, download the VV app and check out the list of restaurants onboard. I recommend making reservations ahead of time as the earlier time slots fill up quickly (I recommend this for the live shows too!). The Wake is their most glamourous restaurant. Decked out in a mid-twentieth century vibe, this was my favorite dining spot for its view, decor, and decadent cuisine. Their impressive menu boasts steak, lobster, seafood towers (this is an extra cost), and more. They also have a raw bar, table-side drink cart service, and Champagne poured by the glass from a magnum bottle. The oysters and chilled lobster tail were so fresh and delicious, and my lamb chops were prepared perfectly – they even had mint jelly. The Test Kitchen is a must! This notable restaurant serves sailors several small “laboratory-like” courses. The presentation, flavors, ambiance, and service were top-notch. Pink Agave serves elevated Mexican; Gunbae serves Korean BBQ on specially engineered flameless grills built into each table and has sailors participating in lively drinking games; Extra Virgin serves regionally inspired, hand-crafted pasta and Italian fare; and Razzle Dazzle offers vegetarian contemporary American fare, and meat add-ons for those feeling carnivorous. If you’re seeking a more casual dining experience, The Galley Food Hall offers a myriad of eateries, including a bakery and pastry shop, a panini shop, a burger grill, a taco shack, a sushi bar with bento boxes, a noodle bar, a soup and salad stand, and a 24-hour American diner. Simply take a seat and one of the friendly servers will take your order. I suggest ordering a couple of different dishes from each place. For example, for lunch one day, I ordered the spicy pork ramen bowl and a salmon avocado sushi roll. For pizza or ice cream, or both, head to The Pizza Place and Lick Me Till…Ice Cream (seriously, how clever and naughty are these names?) on deck 7. There are so many easy, delicious, ready-to-go options at your fingertips. My favorite casual dining spot was The Dock, a beach club-inspired outdoor restaurant that serves Mediterranean-inspired small plates, dips, and mezzes on daybeds and seating on the aft of the cruise ship. Even now I am daydreaming about their refreshing watermelon and feta salad, grilled octopus, polenta skewers, and shrimp I indulged in while lounging on a daybed overlooking the sea.