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Virgin Voyages Alaska Cruise Review | Is Brilliant Lady the Right Ship for Alaska?

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What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsFull Ship Review🥈Expert Creator
❤️ Best for CoupleAlaska · 9 nightsFrom SeattleVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I think I'm just going to say there's better cruise ships to see Alaska. If you've been to Alaska before and you just love Virgin Voyages and you want to go for the the ship, the amenities, the entertainment, the dining, whatever, fine.

I think combined, they probably have the strongest entertainment presentation of any cruise line we've sailed on.

We just didn't think the food and the dining was as good as what we remembered from Scarlet Lady.

Creator's Tips & Advice

If you want to immerse yourself in Alaska, consider Holland America or Princess instead of Virgin Voyages.
Pre-purchase a bar tab to get an extra $50 credit.
If you bring your own wine, ask the bar or your attendant for glasses as they aren't provided in the stateroom.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs Brilliant Lady the right ship for an Alaska cruise?
QWhat are the Rockstar perks on Virgin Voyages?
QHow does the dining and entertainment compare to other cruise lines?

Topics Covered

Dining Main2 Happy BaconEntertainment Shows5 Happy BaconService Crew5 Happy BaconValue Pricing3 Happy BaconShip Condition2 Happy BaconPool Deck1 Sad BaconCabin Balcony1 Happy BaconItinerary Route2 Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Hubbard Glacier
Icy Strait Point
Ketchikan
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
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YouTube Video Description

Thinking about taking a Virgin Voyages Alaska cruise aboard Brilliant Lady? Before you book, watch this detailed, independent review. After completing our 154th cruise and eighth trip to Alaska, we're sharing our honest experience sailing on Virgin Voyages' newest ship, Brilliant Lady, on a 9-night roundtrip Alaska cruise from Seattle. This cruise was 100% paid for by us, giving you an unbiased look at what Virgin Voyages gets right—and where we think other cruise lines may offer a better Alaska experience. In this review, we cover: ✅ Embarkation & Disembarkation ✅ Brilliant Lady Ship Tour & Design ✅ Sea Terrace Cabin Review ✅ Dining & Restaurants ✅ Bars & Bar Tab Explained ✅ Entertainment & Shows ✅ Crew & Service ✅ Alaska Itinerary Review ✅ Is Virgin Voyages a Good Choice for Alaska? ✅ Final Ratings & Recommendations While we continue to love many aspects of Virgin Voyages—including the outstanding entertainment, adults-only atmosphere, and excellent service—we also discuss why we believe Brilliant Lady may not be the ideal ship for first-time Alaska cruisers. Whether you're comparing Virgin Voyages, Princess Cruises, Holland America, or simply researching the best Alaska cruise experience, this review will help you decide if Brilliant Lady is the right fit for your vacation. If you've sailed Virgin Voyages or cruised Alaska, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments! 👍 If you found this review helpful, please LIKE the video, SUBSCRIBE to CruiseReport, and turn on notifications for more cruise reviews, ship tours, luxury travel, and destination guides. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:30 Embarkation & Disembarkation 04:15 Brilliant Lady Ship Review 08:40 Sea Terrace Cabin Review 11:20 Dining Review 15:30 Bars & Bar Tab Explained 18:45 Entertainment Review 22:10 Crew & Service 24:30 Alaska Itinerary Review 31:15 Final Verdict 34:00 Should You Book Virgin Voyages Alaska? ============================================ Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/cruisereport Visit our website: https://cruisereport.com Cruise Blog: https://cruisereport.com/brilliant-lady-blog ✅ BOOK A VIRGIN VOYAGES CRUISES: https://cruisereport.com/virginvoyages ✅ FOLDING COSMETIC CRATE: https://amzn.to/3QHlfKx ✅ MAGNETIC HOOKS FOR CRUISE CABIN: https://amzn.to/4tvVxpu CruiseReport.com is a consumer-oriented cruise information website and blog. CruiseReport.com is NOT A TRAVEL AGENCY, nor are we affiliated with any seller of travel. All content is copyright material of PITA, LLC dba CruiseReport.com ******************** * DISCLAIMER * ******************** As professional travel journalists, it is customary and normal for cruise lines to provide complimentary cruise accommodations. Some cruise lines offer additional travel services such as air and/or ground transportation, hotels, etc. It is NOT typical for cruise lines to pay journalists for a review or video. This would be considered a "sponsored" review or video and would be disclosed up-front in the review or video. CruiseReport.com does not give the cruise line(s) any guarantee that a review will be 100% positive. The cruise line has no input as to the editing of a review or video. If we experience a problem or negative situation during a cruise (that we feel is significant or of any consequence), we will report it in our written review or video. If you have questions or comments, please contact us at media@cruisereport.com #virginvoyages #cruisereview #brilliantlady