Virgin Voyages Tips Every NEW SAILOR Must Know in 2026!
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If you are a newbie to Virgin Voyages, a virgin to Virgin Voyages, this is the video you have to watch.
Getting lost is normal. If you're a newbie, if you're a virgin version, you're gonna get lost. It's just part of it.
Virgin Voyages is no kids all the time. It's always adults only, and that means 18 plus.
There are no specialty restaurants, so you're not paying additional for dining. Instead, all dining is included.
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If you’re brand new to Virgin Voyages, this is the video you need to watch before you sail. I’m breaking down the most common mistakes first-timers make and I admit, I made these mistakes, too. We’ll cover why getting lost is normal, how to actually open your cabin door, and what Virgin does very differently from other cruise lines. From adults-only vibes to no specialty dining fees, there are a lot of surprises people don’t expect. I’ll also explain why the ship you choose matters less than the length and timing of your sailing. Consider this your shortcut to a smoother, less frustrating first voyage. ***** BOOK YOUR SAILING WITH US! ***** 💰Score the BEST deal and get a quote on your Virgin Voyages sailing! 🤓 Even TRAVEL AGENTS book with us (we get a better deal) 🔗https://bookwithcl.com 🔗https://bookwithcl.com 🔗https://bookwithcl.com Need a how to? Watch this 30 second tutorial… https://youtube.com/shorts/os33nG-8bmU ******************************************** 🛍️ Shop Amazon items I recommend for your Virgin Voyages Cruise: https://www.amazon.com/shop/whereintheworldiscl/list/JIWQXUV5AZRL 📝 MUST KNOW TIPS in a printable POCKET GUIDE for your sailing! https://christinelozada.com/courses/virgin-voyages-pocket-guide/ 🎥 SEE THE ENTIRE Virgin Voyages PLAYLIST: https://bit.ly/VirginVoyageCruise ☑️ Get a FREE Virgin Voyages packing list: https://christinelozada.kit.com/183f30a09b 🎉 Join the COMMUNITY! Ask questions, get helpful tips in the Virgin Voyages Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/virginvoyagescruisetips/ 📖 Read helpful blog posts https://whereintheworldiscl.com/tag/virgin-voyages/ 🎙️ LISTEN to the Virgin Voyages Tips Podcast! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzT02c_yTYsWF5AUgcKPjP2FQU8VVq7kv —————————————————— 🛳️ Let’s CONNECT! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/virginvoyagestips Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/virginvoyagescruisetips Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@virginvoyagestips 🙋🏻♀️Let’s CONNECT! Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/christinelozada Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christinelozada Twitter: http://twitter.com/christinelozada Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/christinelozada Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heychristinelozada —————————————————— 🤓 I’m Christine and I keep it REAL💯 and REAL FUN. I do A LOT of research before I travel and I take EVERYTHING I learned and EVERYTHING I experienced and I make the travel videos I WISH I GOT TO SEE. That’s what you’re seeing in this video and I hope it helps! I am NOT a Youtuber that just walks around with a camera showing you “random things and me living my best life”. These videos are created to HELP you KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT, plan the BEST trip possible, and take the trip! We ALL need to travel more. Made with tons of love. Xoxo 📱I created the first 100 YouTube videos of this channel using just my iPhone. I’ve (kinda) updated a few things since then… 🎒 MY VLOGGING GEAR: https://kit.co/christinelozada/vlog-like-me-me-meee Read through our YouTube disclaimer policy here: https://www.christinelozada.com/disclaimer —————————————————— ⏰ WHAT’S IN THIS VIDEO 0:00 What’s in this video 0:20 Sailor loot showing up in your account 0:47 Intro 1:04 Get into your stateroom with your band 1:24 Go to mid when lost 2:23 How Virgin Voyages cruises differently 4:14 Picking the right Virgin Voyages ship for you 5:29 Entertainment is unique by ship 6:27 Understanding rockstar 7:05 How bar tab works 8:24 Before you get on board the ship 9:19 When you board the ship 10:56 Which entertainment to book vs. first come first serve 12:05 Your room and luggage 12:50 Muster safety video 13:15 Meet your cabin attendant 14:09 Splitting the bed into two beds 15:13 You don’t have to book dining in advance 15:43 Portion sizes on Virgin Voyages 16:08 The Galley 16:39 Understanding the restaurants 18:45 Variety of food around the ship 20:51 Understanding drinks on Virgin Voyages 24:15 Entertainment and parties 23:33 The app and wifi 31:35 It doesn’t have to be a party cruise 33:30 Considerations about booking Rockstar 35:50 Take time to relax and ACTUALLY vacation 37:38 Live tips #virginvoyages #virginvoyagescruise