If you’re curious about Virgin Voyages—or even cruising in general—there may be no better introduction than a week aboard the Resilient Lady. My husband and I recently sailed with a mixed group of Virgin veterans and first time cruisers, and every single one of us walked away completely impressed.

After five days crossing the Pacific, we were delighted to see land again, and particularly land as beautiful as this. Our itinerary called at four Hawaiian isles: Oahu, Kauai, Maui and the Big Island of Hawaii.

“It is one of my favorite parts of a world cruise,” a fellow frequent world cruise passenger once told me of the Pacific Crossing, adding that, “the weather is typically good and everyone is happy to relax for a few days after intensive sightseeing.” It is also a big favorite of my husband Humberto and me.