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THIS IS THE NEWEST ADULTS-ONLY CRUISE SHIP

LeeWrgt
LeeWrgt
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👁️ 75K views📅 3 months ago⏱️ 32:34
What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsFull Ship ReviewCasual Creator
❤️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · 12 nightsFrom MiamiVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

I absolutely love the salad and soup station.

The service was outstanding.

The free Wi-Fi is absolutely useless. It's just not usable at all.

That was pretty good value.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Bid for a cabin upgrade to get a balcony, but be aware of the location.
Use Deep Blue Extras for free laundry and premium Wi-Fi to save money.
Book excursions through Virgin Voyages for peace of mind, even if it costs more.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Claustrophobia on submarine excursionConsider if you are claustrophobic before booking.

Questions This Creator Answers

QDoes the adults-only, all-inclusive experience live up to the hype?
QWhat are the differences between Brilliant Lady and other Virgin Voyages ships?
QIs the upgrade to a balcony worth the cost?

Topics Covered

Value Pricing3 Happy BaconWifi Connectivity4 Sad BaconService Crew3½ Happy BaconLoyalty Program3 Happy BaconShip Condition2 Happy BaconPool Deck2½ Happy BaconCrowd Capacity1 Happy BaconEmbarkation2 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Aruba2 Happy Bacon
Top: Submarine excursion ($125 each)
Cartagena, Colombia1½ Happy Bacon
Curacao2½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

In this video, I take you onboard Virgin Voyages’ Brilliant Lady for a 12-night Caribbean cruise to see whether this adults-only, “all-inclusive” experience really lives up to the hype. I start by paying for a cabin upgrade and breaking down exactly what you get for the money. I also travel with Deep Blue Extras, which unlocks a surprising amount of free perks, priority access, drinks, laundry, and more—and I’ll show you what’s actually included and what still costs extra. You’ll get a complete ship tour of Brilliant Lady, where I look closely at the design, layout, entertainment, pools, and public spaces. Throughout the video, I compare Brilliant Lady to other Virgin Voyages ships, pointing out anything that feels new, improved, or noticeably different. At the end, I total up the real cost of the cruise, including upgrades and onboard spending, and give you my honest conclusion: 👉 Is Brilliant Lady good value? 👉 What hings that have changed? 👉 How “all-inclusive” is it really? 👉 And would I sail with Virgin Voyages again? If you’re considering a Virgin Voyages cruise—or you’re curious whether Brilliant Lady stands out from the rest—this video will give you a clear, honest answer.