by Steve Griswold | Jul 29, 2026 | Planning Guide, Tips & Tricks
Last updated: September 2026 Yes, Virgin Voyages sails from New York — but as of 2026 the ship leaves from the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal in Red Hook, not Manhattan. Valiant Lady is the adults-only ship based in New York, running mostly round-trip Bermuda voyages plus a...
by Steve Griswold | Jul 27, 2026 | Planning Guide, Tips & Tricks
Virgin Voyages check-in is done entirely in the free Sailor App, and it’s best completed at least two weeks before you sail. You’ll upload your ID and a security photo, add a payment card, answer a short health check, and pick a Terminal Arrival Time. That...
by Steve Griswold | Jul 25, 2026 | Planning Guide, Tips & Tricks
Do you need a passport for Virgin Voyages? For most sailings, yes — Virgin Voyages requires a valid passport that stays valid for at least six months past your voyage end date. The one exception: U.S. citizens on eligible closed-loop cruises from Miami, Los...
by Steve Griswold | Jul 25, 2026 | Planning Guide, Tips & Tricks
Virgin Voyages tags your bags at the terminal using your cabin number, so you don’t need to bring anything — but the line now emails a print-at-home luggage tag PDF about 72 hours before you sail. You’re allowed roughly two bags per Sailor, and porters...
by Steve Griswold | Jul 22, 2026 | Planning Guide, Tips & Tricks
By the Pixie Vacations advisor team — Virgin Voyages First Mate travel agents who have sailed Scarlet Lady and Valiant Lady and book Virgin cruises from every U.S. and European homeport. Last updated: September 2026. Virgin Voyages sails from eight main homeports:...
by Steve Griswold | Jul 20, 2026 | Planning Guide, Tips & Tricks
Last updated: September 2026 Virgin Voyages is an adults-only (18+) line with four ships where every restaurant, basic WiFi, group fitness, and soda are included in the fare. Norwegian Cruise Line is a family-friendly line with roughly 21 ships, far more itineraries...
by Steve Griswold | Jul 18, 2026 | Planning Guide, Tips & Tricks
By the Pixie Vacations cruise team — Virgin Voyages First Mates who book Virgin sailings at no added cost. Last updated: September 2026. Yes — every Virgin Voyages ship has a casino. It’s called simply The Casino, it sits on Deck 6 between The Red Room theater...
by Steve Griswold | Jul 16, 2026 | Planning Guide, Tips & Tricks
Last updated: September 2026 · By the Pixie Vacations advisor team — Certified Virgin Voyages First Mates who have sailed Scarlet Lady, Valiant Lady, and Resilient Lady, including a full Atlantic crossing. 1,195+ verified client reviews averaging 5.0 stars. A Virgin...
by Steve Griswold | Jul 15, 2026 | Planning Guide, Tips & Tricks
Yes — you can bring alcohol on Virgin Voyages, but only wine and Champagne. Each cabin may carry on up to two sealed 750 mL bottles of wine, sparkling wine, or Champagne on embarkation day. No hard liquor or beer is allowed in your bags, and there is no corkage fee to...
by Steve Griswold | Jul 13, 2026 | Planning Guide, Tips & Tricks
Virgin Voyages’ friendliest deal of the year is the free balcony upgrade paired with 70% off your second Sailor. Book an eligible Sea Terrace (balcony) cabin at Sea View pricing, and each Sailor in the cabin saves on the base fare. Virgin runs this promotion in...
