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Brilliant Lady First Impressions 👀 | Virgin Voyages’ Shiny New Cruise Ship

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👁️ 40K views📅 10 months ago⏱️ 33:36

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Editorial Summary

Travelers Jason and Alisa document their initial experiences aboard the Brilliant Lady, a new Virgin Voyages ship, during a New York City to Quebec City itinerary. The creators explore various ship amenities, including the open deck spaces, the outdoor jogging track, and the social club which features board games and an arcade with classic titles. They provide a detailed look at their cabin, highlighting the functional storage, the balcony with a hammock, and the unique tablet-controlled mood lighting settings such as Zen and Hangover. The video covers multiple dining experiences, ranging from Spanish tapas at Rojo by Razledazzle to the experimental molecular gastronomy at the Test Kitchen. They also describe the sailaway process from New York City, noting the spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline and the Statue of Liberty. The creators conclude by showcasing the ship's nightlife, the various beverage stations, and the overall adult-oriented atmosphere of the cruise line.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Brilliant Lady
Bacon Bliss
All-time creator consensus for Brilliant Lady
Solid Strip

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

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCabin / Ship Tour🥈Expert Creator
❤️ Best for CoupleOther · FallFrom New York CityVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

There's no better sail away spectacle than sailing away from New York City.

I love Virgin's food. To me, it's the best.

This is a fantastic itinerary that we have here.

The tablet will control the mood lighting. It will open and close your curtains on your balcony, and it will control the TV.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Get on a high deck when going under the Verzano Bridge for an amazing view.
Use the tablet in your cabin to control mood lighting, curtains, and TV.
Try the churros and cheesecake at Rojo by Razledazzle.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing what to expect on a new shipExplore the ship freely and take in the views, especially during sail away from New York.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the first impression of Virgin Voyages' new Brilliant Lady ship?
QWhat are the dining options and food quality on board?
QWhat are the cabin features and storage options?

Topics Covered

Dining Specialty4½ Happy BaconService Crew4½ Happy BaconShip Condition4 Happy BaconCabin Balcony4 Happy BaconEntertainment Nightlife4 Happy BaconItinerary Route4 Happy BaconPool Deck4 Happy BaconEntertainment Activities4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Boston4 Happy Bacon
Eastport3½ Happy Bacon
New York City4½ Happy Bacon
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