by Steve Griswold | Mar 27, 2026 | Ship Reviews, Tips & Tricks
The RockStar experience is the premium tier on Virgin Voyages and it is the closest thing to a luxury cruise within a contemporary cruise line. I have stayed in RockStar suites and standard cabins across multiple ships, so I can give you an honest breakdown of whether...
by Steve Griswold | Mar 27, 2026 | Planning Guide
When you book a Virgin Voyages cruise, one of the first decisions you will face is choosing your VoyageFair fare type: Base, Essential, or Premium. Each tier adds more inclusions and flexibility to your booking. After helping hundreds of clients navigate this...
by Steve Griswold | Mar 27, 2026 | Dining Guide
2026 Dining Updates: Virgin Voyages continues to expand its restaurant lineup. Ariya by Razzle Dazzle — a modern Indian restaurant created with celebrity chef Maneet Chauhan — debuts on Valiant Lady in May 2026. Scarlet Lady added Lucky Lotus (Asian-fusion) in late...
by Steve Griswold | Mar 27, 2026 | Planning Guide
Last updated: April 27, 2026 — procedures and tips verified for 2026 sailings. Your first hours on a Virgin Voyages ship set the tone for the entire cruise. After sailing multiple times on every ship in the fleet, I have embarkation day dialed in. Here is exactly what...
by Steve Griswold | Mar 27, 2026 | Planning Guide, Tips & Tricks
If you spend any time browsing cruise forums or Reddit threads about Virgin Voyages, the same questions come up again and again. Is the bar tab worth it? What should I pack? What is actually included in my fare? We have sailed Virgin Voyages multiple times and...