by claude publisher | May 16, 2026 | Beach Club, Destinations, Planning Guide, Tips & Tricks
The Beach Club at Bimini is Virgin Voyages’ private beach destination in the Bahamas, included free with every sailing that stops there. It’s a 2-acre stretch of white-sand beach about 50 miles east of Miami, designed exclusively for Virgin Voyages...
by Steve Griswold | May 14, 2026 | Planning Guide, Tips & Tricks
The short answer: Virgin Voyages is a joint venture between two owners — Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group and the private investment firm Bain Capital. Bain Capital is the majority financial backer and largest stakeholder, while Virgin Group holds a...
by Steve Griswold | May 13, 2026 | Planning Guide, Tips & Tricks
The short answer: Virgin Voyages is for adults who want a stylish, design-forward, no-kids cruise where the included fare covers WiFi, gratuities, group fitness, and most dining — at a slightly higher per-night price. Royal Caribbean is for families and large groups...
by Steve Griswold | May 13, 2026 | Destinations, Planning Guide, Tips & Tricks
Virgin Voyages excursions — branded as “Shore Things” — are à la carte tours you book separately for each port, with prices typically running from about $40 for a simple beach transfer up to $300+ for premium experiences like helicopter glacier landings or...
by Steve Griswold | May 11, 2026 | Destinations, Planning Guide
The short answer: Virgin Voyages sails from PortMiami’s Terminal V, a dedicated terminal Virgin built specifically for its fleet. It’s at 718 N Cruise Boulevard on the south side of PortMiami. The terminal handles Scarlet Lady and Resilient Lady Caribbean...