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Christine Lozada
Christine Lozada
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πŸ‘οΈ 105K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 18:11

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Editorial Summary

The creator shares various lessons learned from her multiple experiences sailing with Virgin Voyages to help new travelers avoid common pitfalls. She emphasizes the importance of booking entertainment, fitness classes, and dinner reservations as soon as possible, noting that some activities have very limited capacity. The video highlights several overlooked amenities, such as free arcade games, private karaoke rooms, and specific brunch options at Razzled Dazzle and The Wake. The creator also advises against over-scheduling activities to ensure time for relaxation in the ship's many quiet spaces. Financial tips include the benefits of using travel agents for better deals and understanding the distinction between Bar Tab and Sailor Loot. Additionally, she suggests packing specific items like red clothing for Scarlet Night and personal necessities like razors to avoid high on-board costs. Finally, she provides logistical advice regarding timing visits to the beach club and managing food expectations, such as not waiting inside the pizza parlor for orders.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

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Seriously Tasty
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A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

on my first sailing with Virgin voyages all I could think of was Wo this is really different than other cruise lines and it's awesome

I have been on virgent voyages over half a dozen times and I don't want you to make the mistakes that I did so learn from them

travel agents they are not irrelevant I thought they were to check out the person that I work with

I made the mistake of thinking that I would feel really old um I thought a lot of people think that this is a boat full of 20year olds and it's just not

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Book ticketed events and fitness classes as soon as you get on board
βœ“Book dinner reservations 45 days before sailing
βœ“Don't overbook your schedule to avoid needing a vacation after your vacation
βœ“Use a travel agent for better deals and Sailor Loot
βœ“Ask about secret menus at Razzled Dazzle and Test Kitchen

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Feeling old on a ship perceived as for younger people β€” Virgin Voyages is inclusive and has a diverse age range; age is just a number
Forgetting to pack for special events like Scarlet Night or pajama parties β€” Use the provided packing list and remember essentials like red clothing and pajamas

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are common mistakes to avoid when sailing with Virgin Voyages?
QHow can I make the most of my first Virgin Voyages cruise?
QWhat should I know about booking events and dining on Virgin Voyages?

Topics Covered

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