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THIS IS THE COST OF AN ADULTS ONLY CRUISE

Lee
Lee
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👁️ 76K views📅 5 months ago⏱️ 32:34
What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · 12 nightsFrom MiamiVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

We're sailing from Miami down to Aruba, then the short hop over to Curissau, then west to Colombia for a couple of days, then up to Grand Turk and down to Porter Plater and back to Miami, making this a 12- night cruise.

The free Wi-Fi is absolutely useless. It's just not usable at all.

And the service was outstanding.

I absolutely love the salad and soup station.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Bid for cabin upgrades to get a balcony at minimum cost.
Use Deep Blue Extras for free premium Wi-Fi and laundry to save money.
Book excursions through the cruise line for peace of mind, even if it costs more.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Claustrophobia on submarine excursionConsider if you are comfortable with confined spaces before booking.
Wi-Fi reliabilityDon't rely on free Wi-Fi; premium Wi-Fi is essential for app use.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs the adults-only Virgin Voyages experience worth the money?
QWhat are the differences between Brilliant Lady and other Virgin ships?
QHow does Deep Blue Extras benefit cruisers?

Topics Covered

Value Pricing2 Happy BaconWifi Connectivity4 Sad BaconLoyalty Program3½ Happy BaconService Crew3 Happy BaconShip Condition1 Happy BaconPool Deck½ Happy BaconCrowd Capacity1 Sad BaconCabin Balcony½ Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Aruba1½ Happy Bacon
Top: Submarine excursion ($125 each)
Cartagena, Colombia½ Happy Bacon
Curacao1 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

In this video, I take you onboard Virgin Voyages’ Brilliant Lady for a 12-night Caribbean cruise to see whether this adults-only, “all-inclusive” experience really lives up to the hype. I start by paying for a cabin upgrade and breaking down exactly what you get for the money. I also travel with Deep Blue Extras, which unlocks a surprising amount of free perks, priority access, drinks, laundry, and more—and I’ll show you what’s actually included and what still costs extra. You’ll get a complete ship tour of Brilliant Lady, where I look closely at the design, layout, entertainment, pools, and public spaces. Throughout the video, I compare Brilliant Lady to other Virgin Voyages ships, pointing out anything that feels new, improved, or noticeably different. At the end, I total up the real cost of the cruise, including upgrades and onboard spending, and give you my honest conclusion: 👉 Is Brilliant Lady good value? 👉 What hings that have changed? 👉 How “all-inclusive” is it really? 👉 And would I sail with Virgin Voyages again? If you’re considering a Virgin Voyages cruise—or you’re curious whether Brilliant Lady stands out from the rest—this video will give you a clear, honest answer.