Trip Bacon β€” The secret ingredient to the perfect getaway logo

We Tried Virgin Voyages For The Very First Time! (Worth It?)

Travel Spree
Travel Spree
πŸ₯ˆExpert
πŸ‘οΈ 315K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 1:27:03

Key Moments

Editorial Summary

The creators document their first experience sailing with Virgin Voyages, an adult-only cruise line. They begin by exploring the ship's unique atmosphere, noting the adult-oriented themes and the lack of traditional buffets in favor of a more sit-down dining experience at the Galley. The vlog covers various aspects of the voyage, including a tour of their balcony room, which they describe as modern and minimal, and their visit to the Bimini beach club. They highlight the high quality of the onboard dining, specifically praising the Italian restaurant, Extra Virgin, and the Korean barbecue at Gunbae. The creators also participate in themed events such as a pajama party, an 80s workout class, and a secret show. While they express high satisfaction with the food and social atmosphere, they note some challenges, including difficulty with the ship's app, the need to pre-book many activities to avoid being fully booked, and occasional issues with air conditioning and temperature in certain areas. They conclude that the cruise offers a unique, high-energy social environment that differs significantly from traditional family-oriented cruise lines.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Virgin Voyages
Bacon Bliss
All-time creator consensus for Virgin Voyages
A Nibble

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

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsFull Ship ReviewπŸ₯ˆExpert CreatorSponsored
❀️ Best for CoupleCaribbeanFrom MiamiFirst-Time Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

We learned on Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady, all the food and tips are included in your fare.

I would definitely recommend doing that because yeah I wouldn't do it any other way again I would stand at the very front again.

Virgin hands down has the best cruise food and the whole cruising industry best food at Sea.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Reserve spots for activities and shows early as they book up quickly.
βœ“Arrive 15 minutes early for shows to get seating.
βœ“Use the app at home but expect it may be buggy on the ship.
βœ“Wear shoes at the beach club as the ground gets very hot.
βœ“Go to the less crowded side of the bar at the beach club for faster service.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing when adult-themed activities start β€” Check the Cruise Compass schedule and ask about timing for events.
Storage space in the room is minimal β€” Be aware that luggage may not fit under the bed and will take up space.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs Virgin Voyages worth it for a first-time cruiser?
QWhat is the food like on Virgin Voyages?
QWhat are the unique features of an adults-only cruise?
QHow does the experience compare to other cruise lines?

Topics Covered

Dining Specialty4Β½ Happy BaconDining Bars Drinks3Β½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows4Β½ Happy BaconEntertainment Nightlife4 Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconValue Pricing4Β½ Happy BaconKids Family4Β½ Happy BaconCabin Balcony3Β½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Bimini3Β½ Happy Bacon
Key West4 Happy Bacon
Top: Key West Pub Crawl
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
Happy Bacon β€” creators loved this aspect
Sad Bacon β€” creators took issue with this
Meh β€” no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = β€œmeh”, 5 = β€œbacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

About our Bacon Score methodology

Video content sourced from the creator's original upload. Watch on YouTube