We Tried Virgin Voyages Again in 2025
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100 cruises. This might be one of the best.
That was absolutely blooming. Fantastic.
It's still got its sparkle. It's still shining brightly and we would still highly recommend it.
The food has been fantastic. Yes, you always get hits and misses on every single cruise line, but the level of food is still at specialty restaurant quality or better.
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We’re sailing on the maiden voyage from New York City aboard Virgin Voyages’ newest cruise ship, Brilliant Lady, and things are very different. Head to https://squarespace.com/benanddavid to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code benanddavid With a brand-new restaurant, redesigned venues, and unexpected changes from Scarlet Lady, Valiant and Resilient, this cruise could be Virgin’s boldest move yet… or a misstep. Join us as we experience a jaw-dropping sail away past the Manhattan skyline and Statue of Liberty, explore every new space on Brilliant Lady, and put the cruise food, entertainment, cabins, and nightlife to the test. Is Virgin Voyages still the ultimate adults-only cruise experience, or has something changed? This video is sponsored by Squarespace. ---- 00:00 – Sailing Virgin Voyages from New York City: First Look at Brilliant Lady 02:10 – Boarding Process & Check-In Experience 03:45 – Pizza Place & First Included Meal Onboard 05:20 – Cruise Info: Itinerary & What We Paid 09:15 – Athletic Club Tour & New Outdoor Layout 12:40 – Exploring the Roundabout & Draft House Updates 14:10 – App Issues & Dining Reservation Challenges 17:40 – Fitness Centre & Gym Facilities Onboard 18:01 – Roundabout Changes & Booking Entertainment 21:30 – What’s Included (and Not) on Virgin Voyages 23:35 – Fun in the Gym 25:25 – Sail Away Party from New York City 27:50 – Rojo by Razzle Dazzle: First Impressions of the New Menu 29:20 – Rojo by Razzle Dazzle: Desserts & Final Thoughts 32:48 – Deep Blue Extras Explained 34:55 – Razzle Dazzle Brunch (Day 2) 38:30 – Bingo with The Diva & Onboard Entertainment 41:40 – Has the Sparkle Worn Off Virgin Voyages? 42:50 – Up With a Twist Dinner Show Experience 46:43 – Final Thoughts ------------ ⭐ By joining our Patreon, you’re not just helping us… you’re becoming part of this journey. In return, you’ll get full bonus videos made just for you, early access, ad-free viewing, behind-the-scenes content, a monthly live video call, a postcard, your name in our credits, and so much more. Join now: https://www.patreon.com/benanddavid 📹 Get a personalised video message from us on Cameo: https://www.cameo.com/cruisewith 🌴 Book your next shore excursion with a return to ship guarantee and save up to 40% compared to ship booked excursions: https://shoreexcursionsgroup.com/?id=1587043 🛒 Visit our Amazon shop for cruise must-haves (Affiliate link): https://www.amazon.com/shop/cruisewithbendavid ▶️ Check out our Cruise Tips and News Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@InsideCruise 📧 Join our FREE email newsletter: http://bit.ly/3XuZdsy ✉️ Contact us: ahoy@cruisewith.co.uk 📮 Want to send us mail? Our address: Hewitt-McDonald Media, Colonial House, Swinemoor Lane, Beverley, HU17 0LS, United Kingdom