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...
by Steve Griswold | Jun 3, 2026 | Planning Guide, Tips & Tricks
Resilient Lady is Virgin Voyages’ third ship (2023) and uses the same 17-deck Lady-class plan as the rest of the fleet: 1,330 cabins, 78 suites, and a 2,770-guest maximum (adults 18+). Her deck plan is identical to her sisters, so what makes her worth choosing...
by claude publisher | Jun 3, 2026 | Dining Guide, Planning Guide, Tips & Tricks
Short answer: Virgin Voyages doesn’t sell drink packages. Instead, every Sailor loads a refundable Bar Tab before sailing (or buys one onboard) and pays per drink at à la carte prices — typically $10–$14 for cocktails, $7–$9 for beer, $11–$14 for wine by the...
by Steve Griswold | Jun 3, 2026 | Planning Guide, Tips & Tricks
Yes, Virgin Voyages room service—called Ship Eats—is available 24/7 and is included in your cruise fare, with one catch: regular Sailors pay a flat $10 delivery fee per order. The good news is you can waive that fee entirely by adding at least $10 of paid...
by Steve Griswold | Jun 1, 2026 | Planning Guide, Tips & Tricks
Yes, you can get married on Virgin Voyages. The adults-only line launched onboard wedding packages in 2025, with three tiers that start around $4,000 for an intimate elopement and run up to roughly $8,000 for a celebration of up to 50 guests. Onboard ceremonies are...
by Steve Griswold | Jun 1, 2026 | Planning Guide
Virgin Voyages is heading north for the very first time. In summer 2026, the brand-new Brilliant Lady — the newest ship in the fleet — sails her debut Alaska season roundtrip from Seattle, bringing Virgin’s adults-only, all-inclusive style to the Inside Passage....
by Steve Griswold | May 27, 2026 | Planning Guide, Tips & Tricks
Virgin Voyages’ main phone number is +1 (954) 488-2955 — that reaches Sailor Services, the line for bookings, questions, and changes. It’s staffed Monday–Friday 8 AM–9 PM ET and weekends 9 AM–6 PM ET. You can also email sailorservices@virginvoyages.com,...
