by admin | Mar 29, 2026 | Destinations, Planning Guide
Virgin Voyages is heading to Alaska for the very first time in 2026, and it might be the most exciting cruise launch of the year. Brilliant Lady — the newest ship in the fleet — will sail 17 voyages from Seattle and Vancouver between May and September, bringing the...
by Steve Griswold | Mar 28, 2026 | Tips & Tricks
✅ Current Active Offer — Updated November 2026 Black Friday Sale: 80% Off Your 2nd Sailor + Up to $600 Free Bar Tab Virgin Voyages’ Black Friday Sale is the headline deal right now. Book by 11:59 PM ET on November 19, 2026 and get 80% off your 2nd Sailor (40% off...
by Steve Griswold | Mar 28, 2026 | Planning Guide
Your Complete Guide to Sailing Virgin Voyages for the First Time Last updated: April 27, 2026 — verified current for the latest VoyageFair pricing, promotions, and onboard experience. If you are planning your first Virgin Voyages cruise, congratulations — you are in...
by Steve Griswold | Mar 27, 2026 | Ship Reviews, Tips & Tricks
The RockStar experience is the premium tier on Virgin Voyages and it is the closest thing to a luxury cruise within a contemporary cruise line. I have stayed in RockStar suites and standard cabins across multiple ships, so I can give you an honest breakdown of whether...
by Steve Griswold | Mar 27, 2026 | Planning Guide
When you book a Virgin Voyages cruise, one of the first decisions you will face is choosing your VoyageFair fare type: Base, Essential, or Premium. Each tier adds more inclusions and flexibility to your booking. After helping hundreds of clients navigate this...
by Steve Griswold | Mar 27, 2026 | Dining Guide
The best restaurants on Virgin Voyages are The Wake (steakhouse), Gunbae (Korean BBQ), and Pink Agave (Mexican) — and every one of the 20+ eateries is included in your fare. There’s no buffet line and no specialty-dining surcharge, so you can eat at a different...
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...
