by Steve Griswold | Sep 15, 2026 | Planning Guide
Virgin Voyages runs a Sailing Club Status Match that lets members of eligible airline, hotel, and cruise loyalty programs unlock Blue Extras perks on one voyage without first completing the usual two sailings. It is free, it is a one-time taste rather than permanent...
by Steve Griswold | Jun 20, 2026 | Planning Guide, Tips & Tricks
Short answer: Virgin Voyages is one of the best cruise lines in the world for solo travelers. The line offers Solo Insider Sea View cabins designed for one person at no — or low — single supplement, hosts daily Solo Sailor meetups, and treats adults-only sailing as a...
by Steve Griswold | Jun 3, 2026 | Dining Guide, Planning Guide, Tips & Tricks
Short answer: Virgin Voyages doesn’t sell drink packages. Instead, every Sailor loads a refundable Bar Tab before sailing (or buys one onboard) and pays per drink at à la carte prices — typically $10–$14 for cocktails, $7–$9 for beer, $11–$14 for wine by the...
by Steve Griswold | May 18, 2026 | Planning Guide, Ship Reviews, Tips & Tricks
The Valiant Lady deck plan covers 17 decks and roughly 1,400 cabins, but only nine of those decks have staterooms — decks 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, and 15. Decks 10, 11, and 12 are the sweet spot for a standard Sea Terrace balcony cabin (quiet, mid-ship, fast elevator...
by Steve Griswold | 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...
