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...
by Steve Griswold | May 11, 2026 | Planning Guide, Tips & Tricks
The short answer: Virgin Voyages WiFi is included free with every fare on every ship — no separate package required. It’s fast enough for messaging, social media, email, web browsing, and most video calls. Streaming HD video (Netflix, Disney+, YouTube) works on...
by Steve Griswold | May 11, 2026 | Planning Guide, Tips & Tricks
The short answer: The Virgin Voyages Sailor App is the on-board hub for everything you do during a cruise — dining reservations, daily schedule, account folio, drink and excursion ordering, and even unlocking your cabin door. It’s free, available on iOS and...
by Steve Griswold | May 11, 2026 | Tips & Tricks
Last Updated: May 11, 2026 Quick Answer: The Most Important First-Time Virgin Voyages Tips If you’re sailing Virgin Voyages for the first time, these are the tips that matter most: (1) Book during Spring Savings or Wave Season for the best fares and bonus...
by Steve Griswold | May 11, 2026 | News & Updates
You’ve got five days. Virgin Voyages’ Wave 2026 promotion — the biggest booking incentive of the year — wraps up at 11:59 PM ET on March 31, 2026. If you’ve been circling a Caribbean sailing on your calendar, this is the moment to stop browsing and...
by Steve Griswold | May 11, 2026 | Tips & Tricks
✅ Current Stack — Updated June 22, 2026 The Best Virgin Voyages Stack Right Now The live base offer is 70% off your 2nd Sailor (35% off each Sailor) plus a FREE balcony upgrade — book by July 31, 2026. Stack it with the Pay In Full discount, Resident Rates, Military...
by Steve Griswold | May 8, 2026 | Planning Guide, Tips & Tricks
Short answer: Virgin Voyages does not add a daily auto-gratuity to your folio the way most other cruise lines do. Under the 2025 VoyageFair Choices fare structure, you pick one of three fares — Base, Essential, or Premium — and your service gratuities are pre-paid for...
by Steve Griswold | May 6, 2026 | Planning Guide, Tips & Tricks
Yes — Virgin Voyages is an adults-only cruise line. Every Sailor on every voyage must be 18 or older, no exceptions, no kids’ clubs, no waterslides, no family pool deck. It’s the only major cruise line in the U.S. market built exclusively for grown-ups,...
