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❤️ Best for CoupleNorthern_europe · Summer · 4 nightsFrom PortsmouthFirst-Time Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

This was our first ever Virgin Voyages cruise and we spent 4 nights on Resilient Lady and we sailed from Portsmouth, UK to Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

We're reviewing our first ever Virgin Voyages cruise on Resilient Lady. This was not your typical cruise.

The food was top quality. The service was exceptional. The whole vibe on board Virgin Voyages was that of entering a top restaurant in any city around the world.

The entertainment on board Virgin Voyages was both varied, engaging, and just so much fun.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Use the Virgin Voyages app as soon as possible to secure early boarding times and dining reservations.
Book the Grog Walk on day one to get to know the ship and enjoy included cocktails.
Check the app for Scarlet Night timings and get to the Glam Station early.
Consider booking excursions yourself for better value, as cruise line excursions can be expensive.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Pre-boarding information and app usageAll pre-boarding info must be submitted via the app; download it early to choose embarkation time and make reservations.
Dining reservationsReservations open 45 days before sailing for normal sailors; if spots are full, book once on board via the app or by walking up to the restaurant.
Luggage tagsVirgin does not provide luggage tax; bags are dropped at the cruiseport and tagged there.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat do you wish you knew before boarding a Virgin Voyages cruise?
QWould we sail with Virgin Voyages again?
QWhat can you expect on a Virgin Voyages cruise?

Topics Covered

Dining Specialty4½ Happy BaconEntertainment Nightlife4 Happy BaconEmbarkation1½ Happy BaconService Crew3½ Happy BaconValue Pricing3 Happy BaconShip Condition4 Happy BaconPool Deck3 Happy BaconCrowd Capacity2½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Amsterdam4 Happy Bacon
Top: Canal cruise with cheese and wine
Portsmouth1½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

What we wish we knew before boarding Virgin Voyages Resilient Lady! This is our Virgin Voyages Resilient Lady Review, Would we sail with Virgin Again? This was our first ever Virgin Voyages Cruise and we spent 4 nights on Resilient Lady and we sailed from Portsmouth, UK to Amsterdam, The Netherlands. We have put together this review in the hopes of it being useful and we hope it gives you a clear indication of what you can expect on a Virgin Cruise. This video would not have been possible without using the best Resilient Lady Ship Tour footage available on Youtube. Thank you @sistersontheseas Virgin Voyages - Resilient Lady Full Ship Tour - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkzwRT9ZQRY Our ACTION PACKED EMBARKATION - https://youtu.be/cgFyWfBX61E Virgin Voyages Resilient Lady Sea View Cabin 5170 Z Tour and Review! - https://youtu.be/H9dwop5bJd4 Amsterdam Canal Tour with Cheese and Wine - https://www.viator.com/en-GB/tours/Amsterdam/Amsterdam-Canal-Cruise-with-Cheese-and-Wine/d525-351530P2?pid=P00211093&mcid=42383&medium=link&campaign=cheeseandwine Image Thumbnail from the Government of Saint Lucia Facebook Page Music: Flight by Lichu is licensed under a Creative Commons License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/3p9ObJO Virgin Voyages is a premium, adults-only cruise line that redefines modern sea travel with a fresh, vibrant approach. Launched by Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group, the brand brings a unique blend of luxury, sustainability, and entertainment to the high seas. With a focus on relaxed luxury, Virgin Voyages offers an all-inclusive experience featuring world-class dining, immersive entertainment, and wellness-focused activities. Virgin Voyages' Resilient Lady is the third ship in the brand’s fleet, offering a bold, adults-only cruising experience with a focus on luxury, sustainability, and entertainment. Launched in 2023, this 110,000-ton vessel features stylish accommodations, diverse dining options with over 20 eateries, and immersive entertainment, all with Virgin’s signature modern twist. Sailing in the Mediterranean and Australia, Resilient Lady boasts state-of-the-art wellness facilities, a rooftop lounge, and a lively social atmosphere. With its commitment to eco-friendly cruising and exceptional service, Resilient Lady redefines sea travel, offering a unique, fun, and sophisticated adventure for modern travellers. We are Tom and Dom and we experienced our first cruise on the MSC Virtuosa during her UK staycation cruises in 2021.Our mission is provide a fair and balanced review of our travels. We look at the types of food that is available onboard, from main dining rooms, room service, buffets and pool side snacks. We include menus for each of cruises so that we can share the selection of drinks and meals that are available. Entertainment onboard a cruise ship is important to us and we enjoy theatre production shows, live music, quizzes and game shows. We love to explore different ports and destinations and enjoy sharing tips and tricks so that you can make the most of each port. We often explore ports independently but also book excursions that are interesting to us. Join our CRUISE CHAT Facebook group 👉 https://m.facebook.com/groups/728759168363809/?ref=share Support us and receive exclusive benefits! 👉 https://www.patreon.com/tomanddomtravel/membership We have created a list of our cruise essentials. These are items we take with us when we travel, and we hope they may be useful to you. We have also added a Wine list which contains some of the wines we have tried whilst cruising. Check out our Amazon Store to find out more 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/tomanddomtravel So far we have sailed on the following cruise ships: MSC Virtuosa, Marella Explorer, Marella Explorer 2, Queen Mary 2, Sky Princess, Enchanted Princess, MSC Preziosa, P&O Arvia, Ambassador Ambience, P&O Azura, Ambassador Ambition, Island Princess, P&O Aurora, Costa Diadema, P&O Iona, MS Jane Austen, Marella Voyager, MS Geoffrey Chaucer and VV Resilient Lady! Playlists Island Princess Iceland and Greenland August 2023. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIWn2FRb_yWyQaMpv1ZHBPsnTp-qY65Gp P&O Aurora New Year's Eve December 2023 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIWn2FRb_yWwC7NGiyHgs2INuxcjDkLzG Marella Voyager France, Italy and Spain May 2024 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIWn2FRb_yWy7J3yEqO83h2oBxn6JN52n Riviera Travel MS Geoffrey Chaucer Switzerland, France and Germany Gastronomy Cruise August 2024 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIWn2FRb_yWw48HOCziX-3G-GPIyqGtri Please like, subscribe and comment, it really does make a difference and allows our channel to grow. Thank you! You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter! You can find our Socials on https://linktr.ee/tomanddomtravel #virignvoyages #resilientlady #cruiselife #TomandDomTravel #Cruise #cruiseship #cruiseship #youtube #subscribe #cruisevlogger