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👁️ 108K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 47:25

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides a comprehensive review of a seven-day Greek itinerary aboard the Virgin Voyages ship, Resilient Lady. The video begins with logistical advice, emphasizing the importance of connecting to the ship's Wi-Fi immediately upon embarkation to secure dining and entertainment reservations. The reviewer explores the ship's unique design, noting the battleship gray color and the lack of a traditional main dining room or buffet. He evaluates various onboard amenities, including the small primary pool, the bar tab system for drinks, and the lack of comfortable lounging seating on certain decks. A significant portion of the review is dedicated to a detailed culinary assessment, where the creator rates numerous specialty restaurants such as Pink Agave, The Wake, and the Test Kitchen. He also tours a central sea terrace cabin, discussing the functionality of the room and the small size of the bathroom. The review concludes with an evaluation of the entertainment, specifically the immersive theater experiences at the Manor. Ultimately, the creator praises the inclusive, adult-oriented atmosphere and the high quality of the food and service, suggesting that the cruise line successfully appeals to a diverse adult demographic.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Virgin Voyages
Bacon Bliss
All-time creator consensus for Virgin Voyages
A Nibble

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

What This Creator Said
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🧍 Best for SoloMediterranean · Summer · 7 nightsFrom PiraeusVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

this cruise definitely ranks higher I don't want to get ahead of myself though we have a lot to get through

this video was self-funded and virgin had no prior knowledge that I'd be on board this is simply my honest opinion

that was easily the best pizza that I've ever had on a cruise ship everything is made to order all personal siiz pizzas and they're phenomenal

this virgin cruise is the first time that I truly ever loved all of the other things associated with cruising from the food to the entertainment the crew and most importantly the come one come all Vibe

Creator's Tips & Advice

Connect to the ship's Wi-Fi immediately upon boarding to book entertainment
Book dining reservations exactly 45 days out (or 60 days for Rockstar suites)
Use the bar tab system for savings rather than individual drink purchases
Book the 'Another Rose' dinner show for a unique experience

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

No buffet might mean less food optionsThe galley has 7 food venues and is actually better than a buffet
Drink packages are expensiveNo drink packages needed; bar tab system is smart and reasonably priced
Entertainment booking seems complicatedConnect to Wi-Fi immediately and book everything on day one

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs Virgin Voyages good for solo cruisers?
QHow does the no-buffet concept work?
QWhat is the dress code like?
QHow does the booking system for dining and entertainment work?
QIs Virgin Voyages worth the price?

Topics Covered

Dining Main4½ Happy BaconDining Specialty4½ Happy BaconDining Buffet4 Happy BaconDining Bars Drinks4 Happy BaconCabin Balcony3½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows4½ Happy BaconEntertainment Nightlife4 Happy BaconPool Deck2½ Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Bodrum3½ Happy Bacon
Mykonos4½ Happy Bacon
Piraeus3½ Happy Bacon
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