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We Set Sail on Virgin Voyages’ BRAND NEW Brilliant Lady – BEFORE Anyone Else!

Travels with David and Mark
Travels with David and Mark
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👁️ 14K views📅 8 months ago⏱️ 45:36
What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleTransatlantic · Summer · 13 nightsFrom PortsmouthVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We are about to board Virgin Voyages brand new ship. Brilliant lady.

We are technically sailing on this before anyone else.

It's a shakedown cruise where they can test everything, but we've paid the same as everyone else.

The space feels much less crowded and more social.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Ask your room host for extra hangers if needed.
Use the QR code at the entrance to book tickets for Hercules Tower in advance.
Try the Basque cheesecake at Rojo.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Seasickness during Atlantic crossingTake seasickness medication as a precaution.
Finding extra hangers in the cabinAsk your room host for extra hangers; they will provide them.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is new on Virgin Voyages' Brilliant Lady?
QHow does the boarding process work for a friends and family sailing?
QWhat changes have been made to the ship's design and amenities?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Azores2½ Happy Bacon
Halifax2½ Happy Bacon
Lacarunia4 Happy Bacon
Top: Hercules Tower
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YouTube Video Description

Join us as we set sail on Virgin Voyages’ BRAND NEW Brilliant Lady on her very first voyage! From embarkation day in Portsmouth, UK, we’re sailing across the Atlantic to New York City for her MerMaiden season — and we were lucky enough to be onboard before anyone else! Come along with us as we show you what it’s really like to board Virgin Voyages’ newest ship, and because we're nice, we'll give you a quick ship tour of whats new. From that first step onboard Brilliant Lady to sailing out of Portsmouth, we’ll give you a sailor’s-eye view of this exclusive cruise. In this video we’ll show you: ✨ The brand new restaurant Rojo by Razzle Dazzle – a Spanish-inspired twist with elevated tapas and shared plates ✨ The redesigned Roundabout atrium and refreshed Draught Haus ✨ The stunning panoramic glass viewing area at the Athletic Club ✨ The pool changes that completely shocked us! This itinerary sails from Portsmouth, UK, with stops in La Coruña (Spain), Ponta Delgada (Azores), and Halifax, Nova Scotia, before arriving in New York City. If you’re curious about Virgin Voyages embarkation, the changes on Brilliant Lady, or just love following along on a cruise adventure, this video is packed with first looks, surprises, and the excitement of sailing Virgin’s newest ship! HUGE thank you to @cruisingwiththe4bs for the drone footage! 🚢 Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 04:42 - Boarding 09:29 -Instagram spot ‘The Corridor’ 09:51 - New Dock Seating 10:27 - Repositioned Lifeboats 10:47 - Slightly Smaller Balcony Sea Terrace 12:36 - Athletic Club Changes 13:08 - Spa 13:45 - The Galley 14:17 - Galley Grounds Club Too 14:53 - Pool Changes 16:00 - Sailaway 20:55 - Love Love Love with the Hostess 24:50 - PJ Party 30:58 - Roundabout Redesign 33:18 - Rojo By Razzle Dazzle 38:37 - Bingo Blitz #VirginVoyages #BrilliantLady #CruiseVlog #VirginVoyagesBrilliantLady #CruiseEmbarkation #VirginVoyagesFirstSailing #TransatlanticCruise #CruiseShipTour 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more travel and cruise vlogs. Thanks for joining us! 👉 Subscribe for more travel adventures: https://youtube.com/@travelswithdavidandmark?si=-ccD87wc6VEsf2ES 👉Why not check out our Instagram to see more of what we get up to in life: https://www.instagram.com/travelswithdavidandmark/ 👉Send your appreciation: https://buymeacoffee.com/travelswithdavidandmark 👉Music from: https://www.epidemicsound.com/