10 Mistakes We Made on Virgin Voyages (Don’t Book Until You Watch 2026)

Want smoother family trips? Grab our free Family Travel Checklist: The 10 things that make traveling with kids easier, happier, and way less stressful. Download it here 👉🏼 https://travelguide.alapointelife.com/ Virgin Voyages is an adults only cruise, and while we had an amazing time, there are 10 things we genuinely wish we knew before booking. From restaurant reservations and brunch strategy to Bimini beach mistakes and booking the wrong month, these lessons would have made our trip even smoother. If you’re planning a Virgin Voyages cruise, this video will help you avoid the small mistakes that can impact your experience. Topics Covered Virgin Voyages booking window strategy How to secure the restaurants you actually want Brunch reservations on Virgin Voyages What to really expect from the dress code Bringing alcohol onboard Reusable bottle tip for excursions Bimini beach strategy Best month to cruise the Bahamas Snack and dessert expectations Scarlet Night and pajama party reality Avoiding FOMO on adult cruises Timestamps 00:00 – 10 Virgin Voyages mistakes to avoid before booking 01:05 – Don’t miss your booking window | Restaurant reservation strategy 03:20 – Book brunch daily | Why it matters on Virgin 05:05 – What to wear on Virgin Voyages | Dress code expectations 06:45 – Bringing your own champagne | Cruise alcohol rules 08:05 – Reusable water bottles | Smart cruise packing 09:15 – Bimini mistake | Why rushing off the ship was unnecessary 11:40 – Best time of year to cruise | December weather reality 13:20 – Bring your own snacks | Dessert expectations onboard 14:40 – Pink Agave salsa night | Reservation timing 15:50 – Avoid FOMO on Virgin Voyages | Make it your cruise If you’re planning an adults only cruise on Virgin Voyages, send this to the person you’re traveling with and save it for later. And if you appreciate honest cruise breakdowns that help you travel smarter, subscribe to A Lapointe Life for more real experiences and practical travel advice. - Gear List 💼 📷 🎥Want to know what I use to film these videos? Check my full gear list below! *These links are associated with our Amazon Associate account. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.* My Gear List: Gimbal: Ronin RS2: https://amzn.to/4cH71P2 Cameras: BlackMagic Pocket 6k: https://amzn.to/4br1Mlx Canon R5: https://amzn.to/4bAi9fO Canon R6: https://amzn.to/41yqM7p Canon R: https://amzn.to/4cLtE4K Lenses: Canon 24-70mm: https://amzn.to/3DnGPwW Canon 24-105mm: https://amzn.to/4iAl8sb Canon 16 - 35mm: https://amzn.to/4kyZYfR Video Recorders Atomos Ninja: https://amzn.to/4meMdnL Vlogging Gear: Osmo Pocket Mobile 3 Creator Edition: https://amzn.to/4cofqap Microphones: Rode Pod Mic: https://amzn.to/3XLP2m8 Shure SM7B: https://amzn.to/4i8Oeza DJI Mic 2: https://amzn.to/4kBbgQK Sound Mixer: RodeCaster Duo: https://amzn.to/3VPe3KB Lighting: https://amzn.to/40p9OJY Tripods: https://amzn.to/40u6wER Upgraded Tripod Head: https://amzn.to/3E1tZUM Lightstands: https://amzn.to/40dmnGg Standing Desk: https://amzn.to/3C9OLRq Explore more about our visual branding and content creation services by visiting our family business' website at https://www.jaugustmedia.com. Subscribe to our YouTube channel at @jaugustmedia to see behind-the-scenes work, client success stories, and tips on building a consistent visual presence across your brand. Disclaimer: The Copyright Laws of the United States recognizes a “fair use” of copyrighted content. Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act states: “Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 106 and 106A, the fair use of a copyrighted work, including such use by reproduction in copies or phono records or by any other means specified by that section, for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching (including multiple copies for classroom use), scholarship, or research, is not an infringement of copyright.