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We Finally Sailed Celebrity Cruises Here’s, How It Really Compares to Virgin Voyages

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👁️ 2K views📅 3 months ago⏱️ 48:00
What This Creator Said
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👦 Best for Family (Teens)Caribbean · Winter · 4 nightsFrom Fort LauderdaleVeteran 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 Celebrity. I had a really, really good time.

Concier was not worth it.

The food was phenomenal. The drinks were amazing.

Celebrity is a really good option.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Try La Petite Chef if available on the ship.
Go to the martini bar early to get a good view.
Consider a regular balcony instead of concierge class.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Fewer children on board compared to Royal CaribbeanKnow that the kid factor is there but not the same as on Royal Caribbean.
Additional costs for drinks, Wi-Fi, and specialty diningBudget for extra expenses; consider drink packages and specialty dining.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow does Celebrity Cruises compare to Virgin Voyages?
QWhat is the experience like on a Celebrity sailing?
QIs concierge class worth the extra cost?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Bimini2½ Sad Bacon
Top: Bimini beach visit ($50 per person)
Key West2½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

We finally sailed Celebrity Cruises, and since this podcast is usually very Virgin Voyages focused, it felt like the right time to sit down and really compare the two! In this episode, we’re talking through our Celebrity sailing and how it really stacked up against Virgin. What we loved, what felt different, and the things that surprised us way more than we expected! If you’re usually a Virgin Voyages person but have been side eyeing Celebrity, or you’ve been stuck trying to decide between the two, this episode is for you! Join us for Girls Gone Cruisin' 2026! Click here: https://fabulousadventurestravel.com/cruises/girls-gone-cruisin-cruise/ Shop Virgin Voyages essentials! Click here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/samantha-fabulousadventurestravel/list/161GOW8I4OLSM?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_PNWFQXHCXPJ28AYBTQMD Ready to Sail? Get a deal! 🛳️ https://www.virginvoyages.com/book/voyage-planner/find-a-voyage?agencyId=5955&agentId=13803&bookingChannel=FMLINK&cabins=1&currency=USD&currencyCode=USD&fromDate=2024-09-05&priceType=perCabin&sailors=2&sortType=date&toDate=2024-10-31 Join my Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/virginvoyagestipsanddeals Follow me on Social Media: Facebook: ⁠ https://www.facebook.com/FabulousAdventurestravelcompany Instagram: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/samanthastravels/ #virginvoyages #cruise #cruiseship #fabulousadventurestravelcompany #adultsonlyvacation #cruisetravelagent #cruiselife