by Steve Griswold | Jun 15, 2026 | Planning Guide, Tips & Tricks
Virgin Voyages does not require travel insurance to sail, but it strongly recommends coverage — and it sells two of its own plans through Aon Affinity (underwritten by Arch Insurance Company): Voyage Protection, the fuller plan that covers both pre-trip cancellation...
by Steve Griswold | Jun 4, 2026 | Planning Guide, Tips & Tricks
Celebrity Cruises and Virgin Voyages are both premium, adult-leaning cruise lines — but they’re built for two very different travelers. Celebrity is a refined, multi-generational ocean line with all-included drinks and Wi-Fi on most fares, traditional main...
by Steve Griswold | Jun 4, 2026 | Planning Guide, Tips & Tricks
Virgin Voyages does not have self-service laundry rooms on any of its ships. Instead, every ship offers full-service laundry that’s washed, folded, and delivered to your cabin. You can send out a whole bag ($55 for regular next-day service or $75 for same-day...
by Steve Griswold | Jun 3, 2026 | Planning Guide, Tips & Tricks
Brilliant Lady is Virgin Voyages’ newest ship — her maiden voyage left New York City on September 5, 2025 — and she carries the same 17-deck Lady-class plan as her three sisters: 1,330 cabins, 78 suites, and up to 2,770 adults (18+). The deck plan is...
by Steve Griswold | Jun 3, 2026 | Planning Guide, Tips & Tricks
Test Kitchen is Virgin Voyages’ experimental restaurant — a lab-inspired tasting concept where the menu reads like a list of ingredients rather than dishes — and it’s included in your fare with no cover charge. Located on Deck 6, it’s the...
