Watch BEFORE You BOOK a CRUISE on BRILLIANT LADY to ALASKA: Not Your Typical Virgin Voyages
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We were on the third paid sailing of this ship, which made his maiden voyage from New York before repositioning to Miami, Los Angeles, and eventually Seattle for Alaska sailings in 2026.
The vying party vibe that you'll see in many of the YouTube videos is still available for those who seek it, but that's not really the centerpiece here.
The Spanish inspired dishes were vibrant, authentic, and bursting with flavor.
Murder in the Matter easily stands out as one of Virgin's best productions in the space.
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We just wrapped up our 8-day cruise aboard Virgin Voyages’ Brilliant Lady — the fourth and newest ship in the fleet! Join us as we explore how this vessel refines the Virgin experience with longer itineraries, relaxed vibes, and all-new dining like Roho. From New York sailaway to the charm of Halifax, here’s a full look at what makes Brilliant Lady shine and why she’s perfect for Alaska sailings. 🚢✨ 👉 Watch for insider tips on dining, shows, cabins, and what’s changed from her sister ships. 💬 Comment if you’ve sailed Virgin Voyages or plan to cruise Brilliant Lady soon! 🔔 Subscribe for more cruise reviews and ship tours. 🚢 Book Virgin Voyages directly with me: https://www.virginvoyages.com/book/voyage-planner/find-a-voyage?cabins=1¤cyCode=USD&agentId=170988&agencyId=7394&bookingChannel=FMLINK 🚢Join us on Norwegian Esacape in 2025 out of New Orleans:https://www.nolavipcruises.com/ 🚢Join us in Alaska on Norwegian Encore in 2026: https://twr.tampacruiseplanners.com/GroupRegistrations/view/124458 📧 Email me to book your next cruise: Ricky.Oneill@CruisePlanners.com 👨Follow me on socials: 🔹Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadwarriorrickig/ 🔹FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/RickyCruisePlanners 🔹TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadwarriorrick?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc 🧳 Level 8 Luggage: https://www.level8cases.com Code:RICK10 00:00 Introduction 00:41 Embarkation 02:02 How this sailing was different 03:59 Changes on Brilliant Lady for Alaska 06:48 Cabins and Balconies 08:44 Our Favorite Spot to book a cabin! 09:25 Dining Onboard 15:58 Biggest Misconception of Virgin 18:17 Entertainment 21:31 Sea Day Activities and Relaxationg 24:37 Port Tendering 25:14 Easport, Maine 26:09 St. Johns, New Brunswick 27:23 Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada 29:30 Scarlet Night 32:08 Final Thoughts on Brilliant Lady 33:35 Scarlet Night Theme Song