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...
by Steve Griswold | Mar 25, 2026 | Tips & Tricks
If you’re getting ready for your first Virgin Voyages sailing, the Bar Tab is probably one of the things you’re Googling right now. “Should I buy one? How much do I need? Is it worth it?” We hear these questions constantly, and the answer is...
by Steve Griswold | Mar 24, 2026 | Beach Club
The Beach Club at Bimini is often cited as the single best part of any Virgin Voyages Caribbean sailing. This exclusive beach club on the island of Bimini in the Bahamas is reserved for VV sailors, but the experience varies depending on whether you upgrade to a cabana...