7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Cruising Virgin Voyages Solo
Taking a solo cruise on Virgin Voyages? Here are seven things I wish I knew—from choosing my cabin to dining alone and booking the meals I didn't want to miss. 🚢 See our Virgin Voyages planning guide: https://www.addyandterry.com/virgin-voyages?utm_id=yt-20260828-virgin-solo-tips&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=organic-video&utm_campaign=virgin-voyages-planning&utm_content=description-top Want personal help comparing the options? https://www.addyandterry.com/cruise-planning?utm_id=yt-20260828-virgin-solo-tips&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=organic-video&utm_campaign=cruise-planning-always-on&utm_content=description-secondary I'm Addy, a chef and travel advisor. I filmed this aboard Resilient Lady during my April 2025 transatlantic sailing from San Juan to Barcelona. I'm sharing what was working for me, what caught me out, and why you don't have to fill every day with plans just because you're traveling alone. We get into the balcony hammock, the app, eating by yourself, meeting other sailors, restaurant reservations, making your cabin comfortable, and leaving room for something unexpected. FILMING & UPDATE NOTE The voyage footage was recorded in April 2025. On-screen notes flag dining and packing updates checked in August 2026. Dining arrangements, booking rules and opening hours can change; check the current details for your own sailing before you pack or make plans. Current Virgin Voyages dining information: https://www.virginvoyages.com/faq/the-days-at-sea/dining Current Virgin Voyages prohibited-items list: https://www.virginvoyages.com/safety-security/prohibited-items CHAPTERS 00:00 What to know before sailing solo 02:10 Pick the right cabin 03:43 Download the app 04:47 Embrace dining solo 06:03 Join events early 07:18 Book your must-try restaurants early 08:45 Make your cabin work for you 10:36 Say yes to the unexpected 13:04 Dining with other solo sailors 14:14 Addy's solo-cruise verdict What would you want more of on a solo cruise: new company, time to yourself, or a little of both? #VirginVoyages #SoloCruise #CruiseTips