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We Regret Booking This Virgin Voyages Rockstar Suite

Cruise With Ben and David
Cruise With Ben and David
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πŸ‘οΈ 203K viewsπŸ“… 9 months ago⏱️ 56:29

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Editorial Summary

The creators document a five-night voyage aboard the Brilliant Lady, focusing on their experience in a Rockstar suite. While they praise the modern design, comfortable beds, and high-quality entertainment, they ultimately conclude that the suite does not justify its high cost. They highlight several systemic issues caused by the ship being over capacity, including extreme crowds, long lines for food and entertainment, and difficulty securing dining reservations despite their premium status. The creators also note challenges with service, such as limited contact with their Rockstar agent and chaotic buffet environments. During a stop in Bermuda, they explore the island via a small electric car but encounter sudden storms. Despite the logistical frustrations and the high price tag of eight thousand dollars, they express enjoyment of the onboard activities and the quality of the food, noting that the entertainment is a significant highlight of the cruise experience.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Brilliant Lady
Mild Gripe
All-time creator consensus for Brilliant Lady
Solid Strip

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

What This Creator Said
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❀️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · Fall · 5 nightsFrom New YorkVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

Do we think that this suite is worth it? Absolutely not.

Is it more roady than Rockstar? And find out the obscene amount of money we paid for this severely lacking experience.

The food has been very hit and miss on this one, which is very unusual for Virgin Voyages.

We paid $8,000 for this suite, which is a good 50% more expensive than we usually pay for a suite.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Book everything as soon as you can, as reservations open 60 days before boarding.
βœ“If you suffer from motion sickness, book a cabin in the middle of the ship.
βœ“Come to Gung Bay for breakfast and lunch because it's open for seating when the buffet is busy.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting dining reservations β€” Book everything as soon as you can, as reservations open 60 days before boarding.
Motion sickness β€” Book a cabin in the middle of the ship, as it's the most stable part.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs the Rockstar Suite on Virgin Voyages worth the high price?
QWhat are the pros and cons of the Virgin Voyages Brilliant Lady inaugural cruise?
QHow does the experience compare to the promised VIP treatment?

Topics Covered

Crowd Capacity4 Sad BaconShip Condition2Β½ Happy BaconPort Destination3 Happy BaconEmbarkation2Β½ Happy BaconDining Room Service3 Happy BaconCabin Suite1 Sad BaconEntertainment Shows3Β½ Happy BaconService Crew2 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Bermuda3 Happy Bacon
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