Lick Me Till Ice Cream

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Lick Me Till Ice Cream Review: Cheeky Name, Decent Scoops

Introduction. Lick Me Till Ice Cream is Virgin Voyages' onboard ice cream and sweets shop — a walk-up counter serving scoops, sundaes, milkshakes, and soft serve in a playfully branded package. The name is pure Virgin: cheeky, adults-only in spirit, and designed to make you smile (or roll your eyes). It is complimentary — included in the fare — which makes it a frequent stop for afternoon and post-dinner treats. Located on the pool deck area, it serves as the ship's go-to dessert destination.

Food & Drinks

The ice cream is above-average cruise ship quality — creamy, well-flavored, and served in generous scoops. The chocolate and vanilla are reliable, and the rotating seasonal flavor (salted caramel, strawberry cheesecake, or mango sorbet depending on the sailing) is usually the most interesting option. The waffle cone is made fresh and adds a satisfying crunch. The sundaes are loaded — hot fudge, whipped cream, sprinkles, the works. The milkshakes are thick and well-blended. Where it falls short: the flavors, while good, are not artisanal. This is premium commercial ice cream, not craft gelato — do not expect the depth of flavor you would find at Extra Virgin's affogato cart. The toppings are standard (sprinkles, chocolate sauce, crushed cookies) with no creative or premium options. The soft serve is the weakest offering — generic and forgettable. Also, the line gets long on hot sea days, and there is no shade over the queue.

Service

Counter service is quick and cheerful — the crew working the ice cream station are consistently friendly and will happily let you sample flavors before committing. Portions are generous. On busy days, an additional crew member manages the line, which helps. The service model is simple and efficient — order, receive, eat.

Atmosphere

The branding is fun — bright colors, the cheeky name in bold lettering, and a poolside location that makes it feel like a boardwalk ice cream stand. It is a casual, walk-up experience with no seating of its own (grab a pool chair or eat standing). Where it falls short: the pool-deck location means it is exposed to sun and wind, and ice cream melts fast in Caribbean heat. There is no covered seating nearby. The design is playful but minimal — it is a counter, not a destination.

Conclusion

Rating: 3.6/5. Lick Me Till Ice Cream delivers exactly what it promises — good, free ice cream with a fun brand wrapper. The scooped flavors are solid, the waffle cone is a nice touch, and the value (complimentary) is hard to argue with. It falls short on flavor creativity, artisanal quality, and the hot-weather logistics of eating ice cream on an exposed pool deck. Tip: skip the soft serve and order two scoops in a waffle cone — and eat it in the shade of The Dock lounge, not on the blazing pool deck.

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