Virgin Voyages
Also called: VV
Parent company: Virgin Voyages (backed by Virgin Group and Bain Capital)
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What to say on a call
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- 1Adults-only (18+) fleet - no kids, no traditional cruise ship gimmicks like formal night or midnight buffets
- 2Every fare includes group fitness classes, all 20+ eateries (no specialty dining upcharge), WiFi, soda and water; service gratuities are a separate line item for every fare ($20 per Sailor per night prepaid or $22 onboard), with no further tipping on board.
- 3RockStar Suites: the line's top suite category with butler-style RockStar Agent service, priority everything and access to an exclusive sundeck
Payments & cancellations
Final payment
Per cruise lineFinal payment due 120 days prior to voyage start date, or at time of booking if booked within 120 days of sailing.
Deposit
Per cruise line20% of voyage fare (ticket price only, excludes taxes/fees) due at booking; full fare due immediately if booked within 120 days of sailing.
Cancellation penalties
Per cruise lineBookings made on or after Oct 7, 2025: Lock It In and Base fares are 100% non-refundable (excluding taxes and fees). Essential, Premium and RockStar/Mega RockStar (non-Lock It In): 120+ days out, full refund within 7 days of deposit, after that the deposit converts to Future Voyage Credit and other payments are refunded; 119-45 days, fare payments non-refundable but converted to Future Voyage Credit; 44 days or less, fare payments non-refundable.
Bookings made on or after Oct 7, 2025 depend on the fare. Lock It In and Base: 100% non-refundable (excluding taxes and fees), no grace period, no date or name changes, no Future Voyage Credit. Essential, Premium and RockStar/Mega RockStar suites (non-Lock It In): 120+ days before sailing, full refund within 7 days of deposit; after that the deposit converts to Future Voyage Credit and other payments are refunded. 119-45 days: voyage fare non-refundable but moved to Future Voyage Credit. 44 days or less: voyage fare non-refundable; Essential may change secondary Sailors only, Premium and suites may change any Sailor. Taxes and fees are always refunded.
Applies to bookings made on or after Oct 7, 2025. Earlier bookings: 120+ days, 7-day grace period for a full refund, then payments refunded except the deposit (held as Future Voyage Credit); 119-45 days, all funds to Future Voyage Credit; 44 days or less, all funds final (booking transferable to another person up to 48 hours before departure).
Onboard extras & packages
Prices are approximate, per person per day unless noted. Always confirm the current price with the cruise line.
- Gratuities (standard rooms)
- $20 pp/night prepaid or $22 pp/night if paid onboardPer cruise line
- Gratuities (suites)
- $20 pp/night prepaid or $22 pp/night if paid onboard (no suite exemption stated)Per cruise line
- Drink package
- Not offered (no drink packages; pay per drink, e.g. beer $7-9, basic cocktail $11, tip included; optional prepaid Bar Tab)Per cruise line
- Premium drink package
- Not offered (no drink packages; pay per drink or use a prepaid Bar Tab)Per cruise line
- Soda package
- IncludedPer cruise line
- Non-alcoholic package
- Not offered (no drink packages; essential drinks included, specialty coffees, pressed juices and mocktails are paid or charged to a prepaid Bar Tab)Per cruise line
- Wi-Fi (basic)
- Included (tier varies by fare: Basic WiFi on Base, Classic WiFi on Essential, Premium WiFi for 2 devices on Premium)Per cruise line
- Wi-Fi (premium)
- Premium WiFi (included in Premium fare); upgrade price not published
- Specialty dining package
- Included (all 20+ eateries; Treat Yourself menu items and some dinner shows cost extra)Per cruise line
- Specialty dining (avg per meal)
- IncludedPer cruise line
- Fitness classes
- Included (unlimited group fitness classes)Per cruise line
- Spa / thermal pass
- Thermal Suite Day Pass; price not published
- Air program
- Flight and hotel quotes from Sailor Services once the cruise is bookedPer cruise line
- Other fees & perks
- ShipEats (in-cabin delivery): $10 delivery charge, waived on orders of $10+ or for RockStar QuartersPer cruise line
Bundles & fare packages
VoyageFair Choices (Base / Essential / Premium fares)
Per cruise lineVaries by sailing; Premium fare adds a complimentary bar tab, 2-device streaming Wi-Fi and 60-day dining reservation window
- Wi-Fi (tier varies: Basic/Classic/Premium)
- Dining reservation window (15/45/60 days out)
- Bar tab credit (Premium fare only)
- Flexibility to change names/dates (Essential & Premium only)
Accessibility & special needs
- How to tell the cruise line
- Fill in the Accessibility and Medical Request Form or contact Sailor Services; Virgin asks guests to do this at least 45 days before the voyage. Per cruise line
- Wheelchairs & scooters
- Guests can bring their own wheelchair or scooter (non-folding ones need a Fully Accessible Cabin for storage) or rent from Scootaround or Special Needs at Sea, the only vendors whose deliveries the terminals accept. Motorized chairs and scooters usually can't go on tenders, and there's no refund if a guest can't go ashore. Per cruise line
- Blind / low vision, deaf / hard of hearing
- Blind and low-vision guests get braille/tactile signs and a ship orientation tour on request. Deaf and hard-of-hearing guests can get a visual-tactile alert kit, captioned safety videos, assistive listening devices and, on US voyages, an ASL interpreter if requested 45 days ahead. Per cruise line
- Service animals
- Only trained service dogs are allowed; emotional support dogs are not. The guest must send in the import permits each country requires at least 14 days before sailing, and there's a relief area forward on Deck 7. Per cruise line
- Medical equipment & pregnancy
- Guests may carry on 2 oxygen cylinders per cabin (no liquid oxygen, and nothing larger than E size or 680 liters) and bring their own CPAP. The ship can't do hemodialysis, but peritoneal dialysis guests can bring their own equipment; guests must be under 24 weeks pregnant by the end of the voyage. Per cruise line
Not on the line's site (or not confirmed yet): guests of size. Ask the cruise line's accessibility team.
Never promise an accommodation. Send the request to the line and let them confirm. How to handle these calls → Premium
Loyalty program
Sailing ClubPer cruise line
- 1Sailing Club Membership — Complete 1 eligible paid voyage (auto-enrolled)
- 2Blue Extras — Complete 2 voyages total (benefits active on 3rd/4th voyage)
- 3Deep Blue Extras — Complete 4 eligible voyages (perks from the 5th voyage)
Guests may say
“Sailing Club”, “Virgin loyalty”, “Sailor Loot (this is the onboard-credit perk, not the tier program)”
Military & veterans
Active duty, veterans, spouses and surviving spouses from US and Canadian forces (including National Guard, Coast Guard, Space Force, NOAA Corps and USPHS), plus first responders, get 5-15% off depending on the voyage. Enter Access Key SERVICERATE at checkout (it is not applied automatically) and show a valid military or first responder ID at terminal check-in.
US and Canada only. Stacks with some public promos but not with group or tour operator rates. The page body says the discount is 'automatically applied', but the offer terms (2.3) require the access key.
How military rates work → PremiumAirport transfers
Virgin Voyages' FAQ only describes ground transportation for Mega RockStar sailors on UK sailings, with extended service to Central London and nearby airports for an extra charge, arranged via Sailor Services (954-488-2955). It does not describe airport transfers for other homeports.
Which ports: UK sailings only; see page.
What's offered changes by port and sailing. Check before you quote a price.
Cruise family
Virgin Voyages (backed by Virgin Group and Bain Capital)
No sister cruise lines on this site.
Loyalty between brands: Standalone: Sailing Club only.
No official shared program found. Check with the cruise line before promising anything.
See the whole family →Good to know
Adults only: minimum age 18
Per cruise lineEvery sailing is adults-only; the minimum age to book and sail is 18.
Drinking age 21 in US waters and on Alaska sailings
Per cruise lineSailors 18-20 may drink in international waters, but the US legal age of 21 applies in US ports, and all Alaska itineraries require 21+ to buy or drink alcohol.
Wine carry-on allowance
Per cruise lineTwo 750 mL bottles of wine per cabin may be carried on at embarkation; no liquor or beer. Alcohol in checked bags is held until the end of the voyage.
Lock It In rates are guarantee cabins
Per cruise lineLock It In is a non-refundable guarantee rate: the category is guaranteed but the exact sub-category and location are assigned later, and no booking changes are allowed.
Dining reservation windows by fare
Per cruise linePre-voyage dining reservations open 15 days before sailing for Lock It In and Base, 45 days for Essential, 60 days for Premium and 120 days for RockStar and Mega RockStar Quarters.
InVoyage Care after final payment
Per cruise lineMissed Voyage Protection? InVoyage Care (onboard-only cover) is a flat $49 (up to 6 days), $59 (7-11 days) or $69 (12+ days), bought from 14 days before embarkation. It cannot be combined with Voyage Protection.
Fleet
- Ships
- 4Per cruise line
- Newest ship
- Brilliant LadyPer cruise line
- Ship classes
- Lady Ships
Where they sail
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Last full review: 28 Sep 2026·Last updated: 26 Oct 2026
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