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What It's REALLY Like On The WILD Virgin Voyages LA to Vancouver Trip

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โค๏ธ Best for CoupleOther ยท Fall ยท 8 nightsFrom Los AngelesVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I will say when we were sitting in the back, there is this lovely ambient and calming music that's playing.

The Wake is the upmarket themed steakhouse on board and I will say it's one of my personal favorites.

It honestly was a really special moment.

I'm so glad that I left dinner temporarily to experience the moment, albeit I didn't actually capture it.

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“Book an early dinner reservation during Scarlet Night to enjoy the party when it kicks off.
โœ“If you have plans that intersect with dinner, ask your server to accommodate you.
โœ“If you're in an area that has Whimo, give it a try for a fun port experience.
โœ“Pace yourself through the day before heading to Up with a Twist show due to the strong cocktails.

๐Ÿ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting wet on whale watching excursion โ€” Wear overalls as you might get a little bit wet, but it's part of the fun.
Navigating port excursions and timing โ€” Ask your server to speed up dinner if you have plans, and they'll try to accommodate you.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like on the second half of the Virgin Voyages LA to Vancouver trip?
QWhat are the highlights of the Brilliant Lady Pacific Coastal voyage?
QHow does Scarlet Night differ on a colder weather cruise?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Victoria4ยฝ Happy Bacon
Top: Whale watching rib boat ride
Astoria2ยฝ Happy Bacon
San Francisco3ยฝ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Descriptionโ†“

Join us for the second half of our Brilliant Lady Pacific Coastal voyage ๐Ÿšข This time we pick up in San Francisco and continue north to Vancouver, with port calls in Astoria and Victoria along the way. In this video, David shares what the second half of the sailing was really like โ€” from Waymo robotaxis in San Francisco and dinner at The Wake to Scarlet Night indoors, a standout Up With a Twist show, and one of the wildest whale watching excursions we have ever done. This works as a standalone watch, but it also follows on from part one if you want the full story of this Los Angeles to Vancouver repositioning sailing. ๐Ÿ”— Book your next Virgin Voyages sailing with VV Insider https://vvinsider.com/book/ โœจ Why book with us โ€ข Helpful planning support from real Virgin Voyages specialists โ€ข Extra perks on eligible sailings โ€ข Trusted advice based on real voyages and ship experience โ€ข Helps support VV Insider at no extra cost to you ๐Ÿ“Œ What we cover โ€ข The second half of our Brilliant Lady sailing from San Francisco to Vancouver โ€ข Trying Waymo driverless taxis in San Francisco โ€ข Dinner at The Wake and our missed Golden Gate Bridge filming moment โ€ข What Bingo Blitz After Dark is actually like โ€ข Live music on board, including Larger Than Lions and a special duet at On the Rocks โ€ข Why Up With a Twist is still one of Brilliant Ladyโ€™s best paid experiences โ€ข Astoria port tips, including the walk into town โ€ข How Scarlet Night works when the party has to move indoors โ€ข A useful Galley seating tip using Gunbae overflow seating โ€ข Alaska-focused shopping now appearing on board โ€ข A relaxed final sea day with Opa Hour and Extra Virgin โ€ข Victoria whale watching by rib boat, including a very rough return trip โ€ข Final night Circus Disco on Brilliant Lady โ€ข A few post-cruise highlights from Vancouver โ€ข Approximate costs for this repositioning sailing ๐Ÿ“š Links & resources Watch part one ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvH6kJeoQqc Brilliant Lady ship guide ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://vvinsider.com/ship/brilliant-lady/ Brilliant Lady arrives in Los Angeles / LA MerMaiden context ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://vvinsider.com/brilliant-lady-arrives-in-los-angeles-la-mermaiden-departs-today/ Future Pacific Coastal sailing: LA to Vancouver 2027 ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://vvinsider.com/voyage/coastal-pacific-from-la-to-vancouver-2-may-2027-on-brilliant-lady/ Future Pacific Coastal sailing: Vancouver Down the Cali Coast 2026 ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://vvinsider.com/voyage/vancouver-down-the-cali-coast-11-september-2026-on-brilliant-lady/ Future Pacific Coastal sailing: Vancouver Down the Cali Coast 2027 ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://vvinsider.com/voyage/vancouver-down-the-cali-coast-10-september-2027-on-brilliant-lady/ Brilliant Lady Alaska shore things and experiences ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://vvinsider.com/virgin-voyages-previews-alaska-shore-things-and-experiences/ Brilliant Lady Alaska 2027 itineraries guide ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://vvinsider.com/virgin-voyages-alaska-2027-brilliant-lady-itineraries-guide/ Alaska itineraries and pricing details ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://vvinsider.com/alaska-itineraries-and-pricing-detailed/ Plan and book with VV Insider ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://vvinsider.com/book/ โฑ๏ธ Chapters 00:00 Second Half of the Voyage Begins 01:08 San Francisco, Waymo, and The Wake 05:00 Bingo Blitz and Late Night Music 08:31 Up With a Twist Dinner Show 11:14 Astoria Port Day and Scarlet Night Indoors 16:39 Final Sea Day Tips, Shopping, and Dining 20:15 Victoria Whale Watching Chaos 23:35 Final Night Circus Disco 24:52 Vancouver Highlights After the Cruise 27:12 Trip Cost, Value, and Final Thoughts โš“ Subscribe for more Virgin Voyages news, ship updates, guides, and real sailing reports from VV Insider. ๐Ÿ’ฌ Community Would you choose this Pacific Coastal route over a more traditional warm-weather itinerary? And if you have done Astoria, Victoria, Scarlet Night indoors, or whale watching from Victoria, share your experience in the comments. #VirginVoyages #BrilliantLady #VancouverCruise #PacificCoastalCruise #VVInsider