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Our ACTION PACKED EMBARKATION on VIRGIN VOYAGES. Day 1 Vlog: Razzle Dazzle, Grog Walk & Pyjama Party

Tom and Dom Travel
Tom and Dom Travel
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👁️ 5K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 19:39
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❤️ Best for CoupleNorthern_europe · 4 nightsFrom PortsmouthFirst-Time Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we are both incredibly excited now we did the long drive down to Portsmouth and stayed in the Travel Lodge overnight

it was a fantastic process before getting to Portsmouth we didn't even think about the fact that we hadn't got any luggage tags but here with Virgin voyages you don't need to

the Grog walk is basically a pub call and you attend four different venues within the ship in each of the venues you are then given a cocktail

we would highly recommend anybody to go on the Grog walk especially if you're new to Virgin voyages because you just had a great little tour around some fantastic bars

Creator's Tips & Advice

Have your cabin number ready for baggage drop
Watch the muster drill video for the show element and safety information
Book the Grog walk to meet new people and explore bars

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Embarkation delayStay updated via the app and be prepared for changes
Navigating the terminalFollow staff directions and join the correct cues

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the embarkation process like on Virgin Voyages?
QWhat activities are available on the first day?
QHow does the Grog walk work?

Topics Covered

Embarkation3½ Happy BaconDining Specialty4½ Happy BaconEntertainment Nightlife4½ Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconShip Condition4 Happy BaconCrowd Capacity3 Happy BaconItinerary Route4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Amsterdam4 Happy Bacon
Portsmouth3 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

We start on day 1 of our Virgin Voyages Resilient Lady Amsterdam cruise in Portsmouth, United Kingdom where we embarked the ship. We stayed overnight in Portsmouth and woke up to the news that our embarkation had been delayed due to bad weather. We arrived at a very busy and chaotic Portsmouth International Cruise port and after much confusion we managed to get onboard Resilient Lady. We spent the first few hours onboard exploring and trying to book our dining reservations for the duration of the cruise. We dined in Razzle Dazzle and had incredible food and service. We had booked onto Virgin Voyages Grog Walk and the experience was one to remember. We visited a number of bars with Happenings Cast and ended up with exclusive access to the pyjama party in the Manor. After dancing the night away we enjoyed a light night all day breakfast from the galley. What We Wish We Knew BEFORE Our FIRST Virgin Cruise! - https://youtu.be/jlkmVS5nWBk Virgin Voyages Resilient Lady Sea View Cabin 5170 Z Tour and Review! - https://youtu.be/H9dwop5bJd4 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