by Steve Griswold | May 4, 2026 | Planning Guide, Tips & Tricks
Yes — Virgin Voyages is what most travelers would call “all-inclusive,” but with a few important asterisks. Your fare covers all dining at 20+ eateries, gratuities, basic Wi-Fi, group fitness classes, soft drinks, and most non-alcoholic specialty drinks....
by Steve Griswold | May 2, 2026 | Planning Guide, Tips & Tricks
A Virgin Voyages cruise typically costs $1,400–$3,500 per person for a 5- to 7-night sailing in 2026, with all meals, most non-alcoholic drinks, group fitness classes, gratuities, basic Wi-Fi, and entertainment included in the fare. Add roughly $200–$500 per person...
by Steve Griswold | May 1, 2026 | Planning Guide, Tips & Tricks
Quick answer (November 2026): Virgin Voyages lets you cancel for a full refund up to 120 days before sailing; inside that window you move to a sliding credit/penalty scale. Below is the full schedule, plus how a First Mate agent helps you time final payment. Check...
by Steve Griswold | Apr 30, 2026 | Planning Guide, Tips & Tricks
Quick answer: Virgin Voyages does not have a dress code. There are no formal nights, no jackets required at dinner, and no enforced rules at any restaurant onboard. You can wear whatever makes you feel like the most fun version of yourself — within a few common-sense...
by Steve Griswold | Apr 29, 2026 | News & Updates
Quick answer: Brilliant Lady’s first-ever Alaska sailing — the Seattle MerMaiden — departs May 21, 2026 for 7 nights to Inside Passage, Ketchikan, Sitka, Tracy Arm Fjord, and Prince Rupert (Canada). It’s Virgin Voyages’ first Alaska season ever,...
by Steve Griswold | Apr 27, 2026 | News & Updates
The short version: Resilient Lady kicked off her 2026 Mediterranean season on April 25, 2026 from Piraeus (Athens). She’s running 7-night Greek Isles, Adriatic, and Western Mediterranean itineraries through October 26, 2026, then transitions to the Caribbean for...
by Steve Griswold | Apr 23, 2026 | News & Updates
⛔ This sale ended April 30, 2026. Spring Savings 2026 is still running through May 28, 2026 with up to $1,000 in Instant Savings + 70% off the 2nd Sailor. The next Semi-Annual Sale window is expected in early-to-mid October 2026. See current deals → Short answer:...
by Steve Griswold | Apr 22, 2026 | News & Updates
The headline: Virgin Voyages and TikTok just pulled off the largest creator cruise activation in the industry’s history â more than 1,000 creators plus their +1s on Scarlet Lady from April 19-22, 2026, sailing Miami to Bimini and back. By the time the ship...
by Steve Griswold | Apr 20, 2026 | News & Updates
The headline: Virgin Voyages is having its loudest week of 2026 so far. A 1,000-creator TikTok takeover boards Scarlet Lady for a three-night Bimini run (April 19–22), Brilliant Lady is eight days into her first-ever West Coast season from Los Angeles, Valiant...
by Steve Griswold | Apr 20, 2026 | News & Updates, Tips & Tricks
⛔ Update (May 4, 2026): The Semi-Annual Sale ended April 30, 2026. The detail below is preserved as a reference for what was on offer. Spring Savings 2026 is still running through May 28, 2026 with up to $1,000 in Instant Savings and 70% off the 2nd Sailor —...
