So glad I found your vlog. My husband passed in January after a 2 year struggle with Cancer. Right now I can’t seen to get myself out of bed so I’m living vicariously thru you as your doing so many of the adventures we had planned to do in the last chapter of our lives.My husband handled most all the new Cruising technology so moving forward without him is overwhelming for numerous reasons. Watching your vlogs, curled up with a cup of tea gets me through another day as I you always give me a little tickle and makes my heart smile. Thank you both so very much as I feel like I’m turning into family Thank you both so very much for that.❤️😘
I so look forward to your uploads on Sunday. I'm terminally ill and your videos make me so happy. Thanks for the laughs. I've been watching all your other videos, they're like sunshine in my cloudy days.
I have been watching the two of you for a while. I am a big fan. You always bring a smile to my face. You are both adorable together. Don't change that. I have been hesitating about going on Virgin because Dan and I are older and didn't know our reception. Thanks for making things easier.
Listen, I am 68 till January and I am sailing on one of those next week. I cannot wait. Please, go!! Book one and go!! Don't let your age stop you. Try it and see everything with your own eyes. I cannot wait to be there and go to the PJ party, Scarlet night, and more. Go @Jodster223!!!
David and Ben, you both make me laugh! Ben, your expressions are hysterical! "Glaze my face & call me a cinnamon bun" literally made me laugh out loud! I'm new to your channel and will be watching you both for years to come. Thank you both for all you do!! 😊❤😊
There must be a lot of work that goes on behind the scenes to produce such great content but we never see this and it’s always fun, positive and exciting inputs from both Ben and David, well done guys your doing a brilliant job ❤
Virgin seems interesting and different than other cruise lines. Even though it’s probably not for me, I nonetheless am glad they exist, to give us more choices. Great and honest review/vlog, guys! Much appreciated. You guys do fantastic work! 😊
Nor for me, but competition is always great, and Virgin is giving something for the market: Informality will bring universality. The most I like all those "old time" cruise traditions, I must admit, they're not for everyone as well, then bring along a ship where you are on a cruise like if you were on a big urban party. If well succeeded and it seems Virgin is being sort of well succeeded, then at least some parts of the experience will to land out elsewhere from the true luxury market (New Crystal and Explora Journeys are the best examples) to the mainline cruising (MSC World class and RCI Icon class are the best example). Times are changing.
The afternoon tea is an amazing price! I’m autistic and I’ve been watching your content for a while now & think I might book a cruise because it seems so much less stressful than a traditional holiday ❤
Glad to hear what you had to say about the continued quality of Virgin. We’re sailing on Valiant Lady for our second time this March - can’t wait! We love all of the food options! Now I want to take the cruise to Croatia!❤ We didn’t think we’d enjoy Virgin as much as we do! Love you two!
I have a close friend who is very particular and can do well with a Texas barbeque or a private dinner at a place. He loved Virgin on a recent trip. Remarkable.
This is why my group of queer and trans people went together for the first time earlier this year. Not just for the passengers, but for all the crew as well. A utopia I wish existed everywhere. 💜
@DaniBelleEau is it that amazing? we are going as 2 non-binary people on Royal Caribbean in a few weeks, but we shall have to check out virgin I reckon. (Depending on if we like our first ever cruise)
The reliance on the app makes this sound like my nightmare. I don't want to be glued to my phone waiting for it to ping to tell me to get off the ship in port. I miss the days where I locked it into the safe and never looked at it once on a cruise.
I can see you both as altar boys. You are both sweet men who bring joy to those of us who are unable to travel due to being immuno compromised. And Ben, God is surely smiling down on both of you. Thanks for the wonderful videos. Kathleen.
Totally agree with you guys, Virgin is our number 1 cruise line too. The food is tge best we have ever had on any cruise and we love that it is all included with no speciality "to pay extra" restaurants. We have 3 booked for next year. Love all your vlogs, thanks for all your hard work. ❤xx
I am so excited after watching this. We had a 10th anniversary cruise ( our first) planned next year on Virgin, but we were affected with all the cancellations and at first I was devastated ,BUT we were able to replace our 6 day cruise in the Caribbean to a dream cruise of 12 days to new Zealand and Australia for the same price!! What an upgrade ! We had to push it a year, but I am thrilled. We can't wait!! Thank you for this review. ❤
When the Virgin voyage first came out , I never thought we would like it at all ! As we’re middle aged boring couple who just like to relax and have great food . I now think that the cruise has something for everyone , looks like you can be very busy with all the daily entertainment etc . Also it looks like there’s plenty of places just to chill out with lovely surroundings. The adult only is a big thing for us , our kids are grown up so we don’t want other peoples kids running around lol 😜 been there done that . I think we really should give it a try .
Excellent review! Stunning videos! I’m booked for May and I cannot wait! This would be my 2nd Virgin Voyages cruise. Thank you! Oh by the way, you two are adorable and funny. 😂😂
I already adored you, but when you rub the word moist in people's face that claim to hate it, is the BEST!!!! The kind of person who says this is the kind of person who doesn't read, and isn't curious of the world, they have nothing to talk about, so they say this kind of thing they heard once on a sitcom and pitch it as their own original thought!!
The XL Sea Terrace is my favourite because of the larger bathroom. A separate toilet, a bigger shower, and 2 sinks. I see they now have a blue octopus in the room! I need one of them to go with my red one! The hammock. It's so funny that when they launched everyone thought they were a gimmick, but I have never seen anyone who didn't love it. Its the perfect place to do some reading when relaxing before dinner.
This is a great review, this has made us so excited for our Resilient Lady cruise next summer! Lovely to see Dubrovnik from a different angle too, we had a fab visit there a few years back! 🛳️
Great review boys! We are avid Celebrity Cruisers but since the new President took over it has really gone down hill. Enjoyed this review of Virgin because it is coming up a lot on all the Celebrity Boards and we were considering trying it out. We miss our old Celebrity but are looking forward to trying a Cruise Line that actually listens to their guests and delivers a great experience. Keep up the great work! Cheers Chad
The more i see of virgin the more i know its not for us. We like more traditional cruise lines. Thats the good thing about cruises, there is something for everybody. Love watching your vlogs.
Say moist as much as you like. I love a moist cake or donut. LOL! Based on the breakfast/brunch, I understand why they have that staircase. You need to walk up the stairs to burn off the food.
First time watching one of your videos and I absolutely love you two! A cruise is something I have never done and probably won’t, but I feel very inspired for the first time watching because well the food of course, but also the location and your excellent coverage of what it actually looks like on the ground instead of a travel video. But I’ll tell you, the thing that really got me was the relaxed policy where the people working for the cruise line can actually be themselves. What are different that makes when people can express who they are. Love that.
Absolutely love you two ❤ I just returned from Bath, England and I did high tea while I was there. To settle the dispute of whether you put on the cream first and then the jam, or the jam first and then the cream, I split my scone in half and tried it both ways 😂 Both were absolutely delicious!
Thank you Ben and David! Love love you guys and really appreciate how you can be informative and so entertaining at the same time. Had me laughing out loud with your banter and descriptions! Can’t wait for our Virgin cruise in 2024!!
I enjoy your adventures so much. I cruise through you. I’m phobic of the open sea, so could never cruise unless drugged out 😅 But to see these beautiful places through your trips is delightful! Thanks you! QUESTION GUYS? Why is it so very expensive???? Paris is not that expensive. Is it just a tourist trap. $17 Euros for soup and fries?? Exorbitant in my book! There are so many beautiful places that don’t rob you blind. I’ll go there by plane 😅😅😅😅 Must agree with Afternoon Tea! That is the tiniest bit of Clotted Cream I have EVER SEEN, that will never do! Don’t think the Pastries look inviting either! Sigh……
Thanks guys for a fantastic vlog on Virgin, we have just been on Virgin Valiant lady and have now booked on Scarlett Lady in 2024, would have to agree with you making them number 1 cruise ship, keep up the great work, looking forward to your next adventure
Thanks for sharing this guys! This came at the perfect time for use we are boarding the Resilient Lady for 14 nights this month! The food, crew, entertainment, rooms, everything looks just awesome! ...I especially love that the fitness classes are included - yay! ;)
Yaaayy for Ben starting off with taking us around! I love your videos, it’s like I have a personal bestie taking me on cruises with them 🥹🫶 thank you for making these videos!! Have you been to Stockholm Sweden? Sailing through the archipelago is STUNNING highly recommend!!
One of my favorite places in the world. Spent time there in 1968 (yup), Tito was still in power. Stayed in old town and met the most incredible people who took care of us. Soooo many very happy memories. Always enjoy U2 so very much. Carry on!
I so enjoy and appreciate your genuine, informative, great views, photos, and best of all your narratives. Always makes me smile. GREAT job. Keep traveling, and thank you.
Hi, Been and David!! I love how you have ratings on different categories for this ship (rooms, food, entertainment). Could you think about doing this for each ship or cruise line? This could be such a great tool. There's so many of us trying to make decisions. Just an idea, albeit a big ask. This was such a great review!! You're fabulous and we love you 😍. Can't wait for the next video.
I agree. We are an older couple getting ready to retire and would love to know which cruise line would be best for first time cruisers. Love your channel, love you both❤❤
Was not interested in Virgin but after seeing your video, we are definitely thinking about it! (Long time cruisers!) Thank you for the fabulous video!! You are the best!!!😊
New to your channel, I have laughed out loud at your funny scenes and takes on the "review ". Especially on the "English Tea" segment. You have convinced me, as an English speaking person, to try this experience for myself, God willing. Although I am biased towards the Irish argument- I have to say I love your videos, so keep up the good work and push forward thru the drudgery of going on these cruises for our benefit ! Hope to meet up on a cruise to nowhere sometime in the future, living the good life.
I feel like I don’t stay in my room enough to need a couch😅. Even when I was in a room with a couch, I sat on it like once. I feel like it’d be something I’d want if I went on with a group of friends and wanted to share a bottle of champagne in my room or something.
"Glaze my face" hahah - that was so wrong! You guys might convince me to go on a Virgin Cruise. I was not into the circus with Royal Carribean - I just felt like a number being shuttled around. Thanks for what you do and be safe out there!
Haha, glad you enjoyed that moment! Virgin Cruises do have a unique vibe, and we hope you get a chance to experience it. Thanks for your support and kind words. Stay safe and happy cruising!
Great tour of Virgin. Your insights are spot on and delivered with humor and style. Love you two. Those sandwiches would have horrified my Cornish grandma. And, the Devon cream needed a boost. Thanks for your entertaining and informative videos.
I really enjoyed the afternoon tea . I loved all the little sandwiches, the pear and brie was yummy. We also did the shake for champagne at tea. I joined 2 British gentleman .
I just love you both!!!!!! OMG I so enjoy your videos! Not to mention you two are so cute together!! Best smiles!Thank you for your great videos and just being awesome! Kisses! ❤️❤️❤️
😂 "Glaze my face and call me a cinnamon bun!" 🤣 I gave out a huge laugh when I heard that! You crack me up! I've been watching you guys for a while and you're fantastic. Keep the honest opinions coming.❤ By the way Ben, that was a macaron which is a sandwich like cookie filled with jam, ganache or buttercream. Macaroon is a drop cookie usually using shredded coconut. I love them both! However, I do agree with you that the food selection was not at all what you should be getting for a high tea setting.
As someone from Kansas, I have to throw in that while yes, we do grow corn, we're mostly known for wheat. I think Oklahoma is too. Corn is mostly known for being grown in Nebraska and Iowa
Benjamin has anyone ever told you that you sound like the famous lifestyles rich famous narrator Robin Lynch 😂😂😂 he was from the 80,s look him up if you don't know who he is
I love watching both you guys. Only problem is watching you eat, makes Hungary. The food looks so good. You make me laugh with the description. Take care. All my best in your adventures.....Fran in maryland...😅
Hey guys! Love this video. It's so helpful. I would love to know your travel dates on this cruise. Knowing when you're traveling (month/season) on each video would be very helpful for those of us trying to evaluate things like weather, etc. as we plan our own trips that are inspired by your own!
I am loving you guys more and more everyday. Wow to be brutally honest virgin is probably not my cup of tea, your reviews and your videos are fascinating
This cruise looked like fun . The food fantastic and loved you get water to your room every day free . It's the little touches. Also the huge shower would be great just to spread out
Hello Ben. Hello David. We've been to Dubrovnik and surrounding areas. WE LOVED OUR TIME THERE. We've not been on Virgin but after watching your vlogs, we are planning to book soon. We're so glad to hear everyone is welcomed, especially gay couples.