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TOP EXPERIENCES ON RESILIENT LADY
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TOP EXPERIENCES ON RESILIENT LADY

1Enjoy long port times Virgin Voyages encourages its Sailors — which is how the passengers are described — to really explore and get a feel for a place , valuing quality over quantity . Therefore , minimum time in port is usually eight hours , sometimes even overnight , giving guests the opportunity to explore during the day and experience the local nightlife at any late-night stop .

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Go behind the scenes
Ever wondered how a ship is kept running so smoothly ? Find out on a ‘ Behind the Scenes ’ tour of the inner workings of the vessel . You ’ ll get to go backstage and visit the costume / dressing area , the galleys of all restaurants , the often overlooked but fascinating engine room and the pièce de résistance , the bridge , to speak with senior crew and see the navigation instruments . The tour costs $ 275 , but is worth it to gain a different perspective of life at sea . Book early as tickets for the tour sell out quickly .
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