by Steve Griswold | Sep 22, 2026 | Planning Guide
Every bar and lounge on a Virgin Voyages ship is open to all sailors — there are no drink packages, no cover charges, and no “suite-guests-only” rope at any bar except Richard’s Rooftop. Still and sparkling water, sodas, drip coffee, tea and...
by Steve Griswold | Sep 22, 2026 | Planning Guide, Tips & Tricks
No — Virgin Voyages does not have professional photographers or sell photo packages. There are no portrait studios, no formal-night photo stations, and nothing to buy at the end of your sailing. Unlike Royal Caribbean, Carnival, or Disney Cruise Line, every...
by Steve Griswold | Sep 17, 2026 | Planning Guide, Tips & Tricks
MSC Yacht Club and Virgin Voyages’ RockStar Suites are both “ship-within-a-ship” luxury tiers, but they suit very different sailors. MSC Yacht Club is a full private enclave — a butler, a private restaurant, a private pool deck, and a drink...
by Steve Griswold | Sep 17, 2026 | Planning Guide, Tips & Tricks
Is coffee free on Virgin Voyages? Yes and no. Regular drip coffee, hot tea, and cold brew are included in your fare at The Galley, the restaurants, and in your cabin. But espresso-based specialty drinks — lattes, cappuccinos, flat whites, mochas — come...
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 | Sep 14, 2026 | Planning Guide, Tips & Tricks
Last updated: September 2026 · By the Pixie Vacations cruise team — Virgin Voyages First Mates who have sailed the Lady Ships and walked through Squid Ink firsthand. Yes, you can get a real tattoo on Virgin Voyages. Squid Ink is the cruise industry’s first-ever...
by Steve Griswold | Sep 10, 2026 | Planning Guide, Tips & Tricks
Virgin Voyages vs. MSC Cruises comes down to one question: are you traveling with kids or without them? Virgin Voyages is an adults-only (18+), boutique line of four ships with a mostly-inclusive fare. MSC Cruises is a large, family-friendly fleet with kids-sail-free...
by Steve Griswold | Sep 10, 2026 | Planning Guide, Tips & Tricks
Virgin Voyages and Princess Cruises sit at opposite ends of the cruise world. Virgin Voyages is adults-only (18+), tip-inclusive, and design-forward, with drinks bought a la carte. Princess Cruises is multigenerational and traditional, with kids’ clubs, formal...
by Steve Griswold | Sep 10, 2026 | Planning Guide, Tips & Tricks
Virgin Voyages has one small main pool (the Aquatic Club), a warm whirlpool-style Well-Being pool, and four hot tubs spread across the top decks. The pools are deliberately compact — they’re built for cooling off and socializing, not lap swimming. The best...
by Steve Griswold | Sep 10, 2026 | Planning Guide, Tips & Tricks
Virgin Voyages dining is included in your fare, but the six sit-down restaurants take reservations that fill up fast. You can pre-book one table per restaurant before you sail, and your booking window opens by fare type: 120 days out for RockStar, 60 for Premium, 45...
