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We Tried Virgin Voyages Again in 2025

Cruise With Ben and David
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👁️ 135K views📅 6 months ago⏱️ 47:35
What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · Fall · 5 nightsFrom New York CityVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

100 cruises. This might be one of the best.

That was absolutely blooming. Fantastic.

It's still got its sparkle. It's still shining brightly and we would still highly recommend it.

The food has been fantastic. Yes, you always get hits and misses on every single cruise line, but the level of food is still at specialty restaurant quality or better.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book dining reservations as soon as you book the cruise, as popular restaurants fill up quickly.
Use the app to book everything in advance, but be prepared for potential app issues.
If you have a Rockstar suite, you may get preferential treatment for bookings and lines.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing what to expect on a Virgin VoyageVirgin Voyages breaks traditional cruise rules but in the best ways, with a diverse crowd and lots of inclusions.
Getting dining reservationsBook as soon as you can via the app, and if you can't, try to get reservations once on board, especially if you have a Rockstar suite.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHas the sparkle worn off with Virgin Voyages?
QWhat is new on the Brilliant Lady ship?
QIs the food still high quality?
QWhat is included in the cruise fare?

Topics Covered

Ship Condition3½ Happy BaconPool Deck4 Happy BaconEntertainment Activities3 Happy BaconDining Specialty4 Happy BaconService Crew3½ Happy BaconValue Pricing3 Happy BaconCrowd Capacity1½ Sad BaconEntertainment Shows2½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Bermuda3½ Happy Bacon
New York City4 Happy Bacon
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
Happy Bacon — creators loved this aspect
Sad Bacon — creators took issue with this
Meh — no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

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YouTube Video Description

We’re sailing on the maiden voyage from New York City aboard Virgin Voyages’ newest cruise ship, Brilliant Lady, and things are very different. Head to https://squarespace.com/benanddavid to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code benanddavid With a brand-new restaurant, redesigned venues, and unexpected changes from Scarlet Lady, Valiant and Resilient, this cruise could be Virgin’s boldest move yet… or a misstep. Join us as we experience a jaw-dropping sail away past the Manhattan skyline and Statue of Liberty, explore every new space on Brilliant Lady, and put the cruise food, entertainment, cabins, and nightlife to the test. Is Virgin Voyages still the ultimate adults-only cruise experience, or has something changed? This video is sponsored by Squarespace. ---- 00:00 – Sailing Virgin Voyages from New York City: First Look at Brilliant Lady 02:10 – Boarding Process & Check-In Experience 03:45 – Pizza Place & First Included Meal Onboard 05:20 – Cruise Info: Itinerary & What We Paid 09:15 – Athletic Club Tour & New Outdoor Layout 12:40 – Exploring the Roundabout & Draft House Updates 14:10 – App Issues & Dining Reservation Challenges 17:40 – Fitness Centre & Gym Facilities Onboard 18:01 – Roundabout Changes & Booking Entertainment 21:30 – What’s Included (and Not) on Virgin Voyages 23:35 – Fun in the Gym 25:25 – Sail Away Party from New York City 27:50 – Rojo by Razzle Dazzle: First Impressions of the New Menu 29:20 – Rojo by Razzle Dazzle: Desserts & Final Thoughts 32:48 – Deep Blue Extras Explained 34:55 – Razzle Dazzle Brunch (Day 2) 38:30 – Bingo with The Diva & Onboard Entertainment 41:40 – Has the Sparkle Worn Off Virgin Voyages? 42:50 – Up With a Twist Dinner Show Experience 46:43 – Final Thoughts ------------ ⭐ By joining our Patreon, you’re not just helping us… you’re becoming part of this journey. In return, you’ll get full bonus videos made just for you, early access, ad-free viewing, behind-the-scenes content, a monthly live video call, a postcard, your name in our credits, and so much more. Join now: https://www.patreon.com/benanddavid 📹 Get a personalised video message from us on Cameo: https://www.cameo.com/cruisewith 🌴 Book your next shore excursion with a return to ship guarantee and save up to 40% compared to ship booked excursions: https://shoreexcursionsgroup.com/?id=1587043 🛒 Visit our Amazon shop for cruise must-haves (Affiliate link): https://www.amazon.com/shop/cruisewithbendavid ▶️ Check out our Cruise Tips and News Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@InsideCruise 📧 Join our FREE email newsletter: http://bit.ly/3XuZdsy ✉️ Contact us: ahoy@cruisewith.co.uk 📮 Want to send us mail? Our address: Hewitt-McDonald Media, Colonial House, Swinemoor Lane, Beverley, HU17 0LS, United Kingdom​