This episode on the Virgin Voyages Tips podcast is unlike any other episode on the channel.

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  Usually, I focus on helpful cruise tips—but this time, I’m sharing a powerful conversation that happened unexpectedly onboard. While sailing solo on Virgin Voyages, I met Mark Wiggins, a motivational speaker and the creator of Off the Bench Magazine. What started as a casual chat between two solo travelers turned into a meaningful dialogue about mindset, failure, intention, and the words we live by.

  
  

  
  

  Virgin Voyages has a way of creating space for real connection—both with yourself and with others—and this episode is proof of that. For the first time, I even open up about how one personal moment of failure became the spark behind starting my YouTube channel.

  
  

  
  

  If you’ve ever wondered what solo travel can unlock or you're craving inspiration to speak up, show up, or dream bigger, this episode is for you 🤘🏽

  
  

  
  

  🎤 Connect with Mark Wiggins

  Want more inspiration from Mark? Here's where you can find him:

  
  

  Website: ⁠https://markwigginsonline.com/⁠

  Off the Bench Magazine: ⁠https://www.offthebenchmagazine.com/⁠

  Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/otbmagazine/⁠

  Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/speakerman87⁠

  Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/speakerman87⁠

  
  

There is so much new happening on Virgin Voyages this month—updated menus, surprise sailings, app improvements, and even new Wi-Fi options. In this video, I’m breaking down everything you need to know to stay ahead, including hidden perks and major announcements. And yes… we’re talking secret giveaways, celebration voyages, and what I’m planning for my wedding at sea!This was filmed on Valiant Lady 5/29 sailing in the Mega Rockstar Massive Suite.A REMINDER: If you want OVERALL what's new on Virgin Voyages in 2025, START with this video ⬇️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIlXwmHdXfIGiveaway:https://christinelozada.com/giveaway/ ***** BOOK YOUR SAILING WITH US! *****💰Score the BEST deal and get a quote on your Virgin Voyages sailing!🤓 Even TRAVEL AGENTS book with us (we get a better deal)✅ EVEN if you’ve ALREADY BOOKED your sailing, PRICE COMPARE it with us (we can fix it!)🔗https://bookwithcl.com🔗https://bookwithcl.com🔗https://bookwithcl.comNeed a how to? Watch this 30 second tutorial…https://youtube.com/shorts/os33nG-8bmU********************************************💥💥 THINGS REFERENCED IN THIS VIDEO💥💥 Drag Stars Sailing information https://dragstars.com/Helpful Show and Entertainment Tipshttps://youtu.be/GCVjXC62qRcBrilliant Lady NYChttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lm5IXnuJfg0Getting Married on Virgin Voyages https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dR_SL_PP2zIEat and drink festival videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWGVXoc_n_QUnlimited drinks was tested in April and May on Valiant Lady, but we haven't heard anything new yet about what's happening in the future.See the review after we tried it: https://youtu.be/P_uYSw0WoK0Celebration Voyage recap:https://youtu.be/zVimVDa-NasIcon of the seas review: https://youtu.be/clwbyR2OdbkWhat to know about Wifihttps://whereintheworldiscl.com/virgin-voyages-wifi/Virgin Hotel NYC https://youtu.be/XmCHvASH2PkVirgin Hotel New Orleans https://youtu.be/BBtGLzPq4FkVirgin Voyages Tips Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzT02c_yTYsWF5AUgcKPjP2FQU8VVq7kv TOWELS: You now get 2 towels in your room that you take with you to port (including Bimini) and MUST RETURN to your return (otherwise you get charged - like other cruise lines)🎥 Romantic ideas video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teqxoTJRAFA🎥 Podcast about Unlimited Drinks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nPtf8_jOLY🎥 Scarlet Night Inspo video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FitsEsTXoq4🤮 Royal Caribbean Drinks Package and my food poisoning story...https://www.instagram.com/p/DJFTDxhvL9J/?img_index=4https://www.instagram.com/p/DJK31OUPF4O/?img_index=1🛍️ Shop Amazon items I recommend for your Virgin Voyages Cruise: https://www.amazon.com/shop/whereintheworldiscl/list/JIWQXUV5AZRL📝 MUST KNOW TIPS in a printable POCKET GUIDE for your sailing!https://christinelozada.com/courses/virgin-voyages-pocket-guide/ 📖 Read helpful blog postshttps://whereintheworldiscl.com/tag/virgin-voyages/ ——————————————————🛳️ Let’s CONNECT!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/virginvoyagestipsFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/virginvoyagescruisetipsTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@virginvoyagestips🙋🏻‍♀️Let’s CONNECT!Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/christinelozadaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/christinelozadaTwitter: http://twitter.com/christinelozadaPinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/christinelozadaTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heychristinelozada ——————————————————⏰ WHAT’S IN THIS VIDEO0:00 What’s in this video0:16 New menu items at Extra Virgin1:18 Intro1:45 June Pride Month2:46 Celebration Voyage3:29 Virgin Red Points4:01 New Virgin Miami Hotel4:48 New food5:27 Brilliant Lady6:56 Virgin Voyages Rockstar video7:27 More content8:42 The app and wifi9:21 Sailors getting sick on Resilient Lady10:30 Behind the scenes update

In this video, we’re reviewing the Unlimited Drinks Package currently being tested on Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady. After sailing with the package ourselves, we’re sharing exactly how it works, what surprised us, and whether we’d do it again. We also talk about how it impacted the party vibe, the experience for RockStars, and how it compares to the classic Bar Tab.

Read the blog version! https://whereintheworldiscl.com/virgin-voyages-offers-unlimited-drinks-package/See the previous video!https://youtu.be/6nPtf8_jOLY

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🤓 I’m Christine and I keep it REAL💯 and REAL FUN. I do A LOT of research before I travel and I take EVERYTHING I learned and EVERYTHING I experienced and I make the travel videos I WISH I GOT TO SEE. That’s what you’re seeing in this video and I hope it helps! I am NOT a Youtuber that just walks around with a camera showing you “random things and me living my best life”. These videos are created to HELP you KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT, plan the BEST trip possible, and take the trip! We ALL need to travel more. Made with tons of love. xoxo

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⏰ WHAT’S IN THIS VIDEO

0:00 What’s in this video

0:44 Intro

1:04 How the Unlimited Drinks Package TEST works

2:46 Why we love it

6:28 Observations about the vibe and party environment

9:27 Sort of complicated if you have bar tab with sailing club

10:45 Was it more wild

11:58 Would we do the Unlimited Drinks Package again

13:15 If you’re NEW understanding the Virgin Voyages vibe