I spend a lot of too much time on Reddit, and one of the most common points of stress I see on there and in my inbox is from Sailors panicking because they’ve logged into the Virgin Voyages app and found that every single dinner reservation for their cruise is "Sold Out." I’m here to help you navigate this, but first, take a deep breath, as I promise you’ll not go hungry on Virgin.

I book a lot of cruises, but there is a method to what I pick.  Whether I am cruising for a quick getaway, a special trip to see new places with my spouse, a fun time away with friends, or any other reason, there are a few things, beyond the more obvious criteria, that I check on and consider almost every time, and you might want to as well.