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Sailing Brilliant Lady into New York! FINAL Chapter of Our Virgin Voyages Adventure!

Travels with David and Mark
Travels with David and Mark
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👁️ 3K views📅 7 months ago⏱️ 38:41
What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCruise Vlog🥉Knowledgeable Creator
❤️ Best for CoupleTransatlanticFrom PortsmouthVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

It was the people. It was the crew members who were every bit as thrilled and in the moment as the sailors.

It was the symbolism of a huge company sailing their brand new high-profile ship into a world that feels increasingly less tolerant with a drag queen at the helm.

If you've never done an itinerary where the ship sails into a brand new destination, we can't recommend it enough.

It's a bold statement that inclusivity, visibility, and love will always matter.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book brunch at the wake for larger tables and privacy.
Use the app to shake for champagne delivery anywhere on the ship.
Take the subway from Times Square to JFK for a cheap airport transfer.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

How to participate in group activities like choir practiceJoin the pub choir sessions; they split you into vocal ranges and create a harmony.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to sail into New York City on Virgin Voyages Brilliant Lady?
QWhat activities are available on the last sea day?
QHow do you get from the ship to JFK airport efficiently?

Topics Covered

Service Crew4½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows4 Happy BaconDining Bars Drinks4 Happy BaconPort Destination4½ Happy BaconShip Condition3½ Happy BaconItinerary Route4½ Happy BaconEntertainment Activities4 Happy BaconDisembarkation4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

New York City4½ Happy Bacon
Portsmouth2½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

✨ Our transatlantic adventure on Virgin Voyages Brilliant Lady comes to a close! In this finale, during our Transatlantic crossing from Portsmouth, UK to New York City on Brilliant Lady’s first-ever voyage, we enjoy one last sea day onboard before experiencing something truly special — the first-ever sail into New York City on Virgin Voyages Brilliant Lady! From passing the Statue of Liberty to watching the Manhattan skyline appear — all while joining our fellow sailors in song thanks to the Pub Choir — it was an unforgettable arrival and the perfect way to wrap up our journey. We’ll take you on a quick tour of New York, share our thoughts on Death Becomes Her on Broadway, and bring you along for disembarkation as we say goodbye to the ship that carried us across the Atlantic. Then it’s off to JFK, where we’ll show you around Virgin Atlantic’s iconic Clubhouse lounge. ✈️ Virgin Atlantic kindly provided us with complimentary access to their Clubhouse at JFK. We weren’t paid or told what to say — all opinions here are our own. If you’ve been following this series, thank you so much for joining us every step of the way. And if you’re just finding us now — welcome to our channel! We're Travels with David and Mark, and we bring you weekly cruise, and travel videos. ✨ Want to support the channel? Join our membership supporter tier and become a Wanderer: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ2ZYUqkbD4z516ytWUdtKw/join Don’t miss the rest of our Brilliant Lady series—watch the full playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKJ8xOS4Ah4ZJmjFRvsTe2c1oLa58NyrU #VirginVoyages #BrilliantLady #CruiseVlog #TransatlanticCruise #CruiseLife #SailIntoNewYork #StatueOfLiberty #ManhattanViews #CruiseTravel #TravelVlog 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more travel and cruise vlogs. Thanks for joining us! 👉 Subscribe for more travel adventures: https://youtube.com/@travelswithdavidandmark?si=-ccD87wc6VEsf2ES 👉 Want to support the channel? Join our membership supporter tier and become a Wanderer: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ2ZYUqkbD4z516ytWUdtKw/join 👉Why not check out our Instagram to see more of what we get up to in life: https://www.instagram.com/travelswithdavidandmark/ 👉Send your appreciation: https://buymeacoffee.com/travelswithdavidandmark 👉Music from: https://www.epidemicsound.com/