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Travels with David and Mark
Travels with David and Mark
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👁️ 24K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 15:11
What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleTransatlantic · Spring · 8 nightsFrom MiamiOccasional Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

we already knew that we loved SE days on Virgin voyages we love spending time on the ship so much so that on previous voyages we've tended sometimes to not get off the ship on Port days

as for entertainment and shows we really need need have worried there were plenty of shows on the program

how could anyone get bored of this food it is delicious

in a word yes yes we really do think they're good value for money

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book into all the specialty restaurants on longer voyages to try new food places
Use access to Richard's rooftop for quiet time and priority show entrance
Be prepared for time changes losing an hour every other day on eastbound transatlantic

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting bored during 8 days at seaThere are tons of activities; you won't be bored
Seasickness in the middle of the AtlanticIt was smooth sailing; sensitive people were fine with slight nausea
Ship being too busy on longer voyagesWeather dependent; pool area didn't get too busy on nice days

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs 8 days at sea too much on a transatlantic cruise?
QAre transatlantic voyages good value for money?
QWhat entertainment and activities are available on Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady?

Topics Covered

Dining Specialty4½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows4 Happy BaconValue Pricing4 Happy BaconService Crew3½ Happy BaconPool Deck3 Happy BaconCrowd Capacity2½ Happy BaconShip Condition3½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Funchal Madeira4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Little Excursion
Miami2½ 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

Ahoy! Join us, onboard Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady as we share our experience of our first ever Transatlantic cruise, from Miami to Funchal Madeira! Did we think 8 days at sea was too much? Watch to find out! In this video, we're spilling all the beans about our pre cruise concerns, experiences onboard, and thoughts on this fantastic trip. Was it good value for money? Watch along so you'll be well prepared if you decide to take one of these cruises in the future! Don't forget to hit the like button, subscribe, and ring the bell for more travel tips and adventures with us. #ScarletLady #VirginVoyages #TransatlanticCruise #TravelVlog #CruiseLife Why not check out our Instagram to see more of what we get up to in life: https://www.instagram.com/travelswithdavidandmark/ 00:00 - Intro 00:26 - Pre cruise concerns 01:48 - Entertainment, activities and thing to do 05:22 - Day 5 feelings 06:42 - Food 09:00 - How busy was the ship? 10:14 - Sea sickness? 11:19 - Was the trip good value for money? 12:10 - Final thoughts