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Brilliant Lady Friends & Family Cruise with Richard Branson - What Really Happened!

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👁️ 119 views📅 6 months ago⏱️ 46:18
What This Creator Said
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👫 Best for GroupTransatlantic · Fall · 13 nightsFrom PortsmouthVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

We got invited to a brunch and Richard Branson was pouring our alcohols.

We got to be some of the first people to experience some of the new things they have on board.

It was probably one of my favorite Virgin cruises honestly because of how where we first of all we stayed in Omega.

Creator's Tips & Advice

If you're on deck 15, you'll have a great dream team.
For a transatlantic crossing, be prepared for possible bad weather.
Join the pub choir rehearsal to participate in the sail into New York City.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Transatlantic crossing might be roughIt can be bumpy, but it's a unique experience; be prepared for possible bad weather.
Not knowing what to expect on a long cruiseYou get to know the crew and fellow passengers well, creating a family-like atmosphere.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat was it like sailing into NYC on the Brilliant Lady?
QWhat surprises happened on the friends and family cruise?
QWhy was this experience one of the coolest with Virgin Voyages?

Topics Covered

Cabin Suite4½ Happy BaconShip Condition3½ Happy BaconCrowd Capacity4 Happy BaconPool Deck3 Happy BaconService Crew4½ Happy BaconEntertainment Activities4 Happy BaconPort Destination3½ Happy BaconItinerary Route3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Azores1½ Happy Bacon
La Coruña4 Happy Bacon
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New York City4½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

We’re finally spilling all the details from Virgin Voyages’ Brilliant Lady Friends & Family cruise into New York City! This was such a special sailing, from seeing Richard Branson onboard to champagne being poured, pool jumps, and getting to try everything on the ship before anyone else! In this episode, we talk about what it was like sailing into NYC, the surprises along the way, and why this experience was one of the coolest we’ve ever had with Virgin Voyages. If you’ve been curious what really happens on a Friends & Family cruise, this one’s for you! Join us for Girls Gone Cruisin' 2026! Click here: https://fabulousadventurestravel.com/cruises/girls-gone-cruisin-cruise/ Shop Virgin Voyages essentials! Click here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/samantha-fabulousadventurestravel/list/161GOW8I4OLSM?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_PNWFQXHCXPJ28AYBTQMD Ready to Sail? Get a deal! 🛳️ https://www.virginvoyages.com/book/voyage-planner/find-a-voyage?agencyId=5955&agentId=13803&bookingChannel=FMLINK&cabins=1&currency=USD&currencyCode=USD&fromDate=2024-09-05&priceType=perCabin&sailors=2&sortType=date&toDate=2024-10-31 Join my Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/virginvoyagestipsanddeals Follow me on Social Media: Facebook: ⁠ https://www.facebook.com/FabulousAdventurestravelcompany Instagram: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/samanthastravels/ Follow Kelly: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/kellyfabulousadventurestravel⁠ #virginvoyages #cruise #cruiseship #fabulousadventurestravelcompany #adultsonlyvacation #cruisetravelagent #cruiselife