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Emma Cruises
Emma Cruises
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👁️ 63K views📅 11 months ago⏱️ 2:54

Key Moments

Editorial Summary

The creator provides a first-hand account of a one-day press cruise aboard the Virgin Voyages ship, Brilliant Lady, departing from Portsmouth. The experience begins with a tour of the cabin, which features a convertible bed and a wristband entry system. The creator highlights the large size of the bathroom toilet and notes the presence of an octopus in the room. During the scheduled press events, the creator attends a talk in the Red Room where Virgin Voyages discusses initial launch mistakes and future plans for the vessel. The itinerary includes an immersive event at the Manor nightclub, which the creator describes as enjoyable despite a personal fear of audience participation. Dining experiences are a significant focus, with the creator noting that soft drinks, Wi-Fi, and dinner at Rojo are included in the fare. The creator specifically praises the quality of the cookies and the inclusive nature of the dining, noting the absence of extra-cost specialty restaurants. The day concludes with a ship tour involving a high net, a visit to the seesaw, and participation in Scarlet Night. Ultimately, the creator concludes that they would enjoy a Virgin Voyages cruise and expresses a desire to sail with the line again.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Virgin Voyages
Seriously Tasty
All-time creator consensus for Virgin Voyages
A Nibble

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCruise Vlog🏅Authority CreatorSponsored
OtherFrom PortsmouthVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

The bathroom is pretty small, but the toilet is the most amazing cruise ship toilet that I've ever had the pleasure of using.

All of the soft drinks are included on Virgin, as is Wi-Fi, which is amazing.

The food was brilliant. We had a great time and I had churros for dessert which I always love.

I'm happy to say though I do think I would enjoy a Virgin Voyages cruise and I am hoping that I'll get on board sometime soon.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Use the wristband to get into your room.
Try the net nine decks above the deck below if you're brave.
Enjoy the included soft drinks and Wi-Fi.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

audience participationReserved seats on a press trip made it less scary.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to stay in a cabin on Virgin Voyages' Brilliant Lady?
QWhat activities are available on a Virgin Voyages cruise?
QIs Virgin Voyages good for adults?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Portsmouth4 Happy Bacon
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