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,...
by Steve Griswold | May 25, 2026 | Planning Guide, Tips & Tricks
Yes — for the right traveler, Virgin Voyages is absolutely worth it. It’s one of the best-value premium cruise lines for adults who want Wi-Fi, gratuities, almost all dining, and basic drinks bundled into the fare, on a stylish, kid-free ship with no...
by Steve Griswold | May 22, 2026 | Planning Guide, Ship Reviews, Tips & Tricks
Here’s the honest travel-agent answer most blogs won’t give you: there is no single “best” Virgin Voyages ship — because all four ships (Scarlet Lady, Valiant Lady, Resilient Lady, and Brilliant Lady) are built on the exact same design. Same...
by Steve Griswold | May 20, 2026 | Planning Guide, Tips & Tricks
The short answer: For most adult cruisers, the Sea Terrace cabin is the sweet spot on every Virgin Voyages ship — you get a private balcony with the signature red hammock, a smartly designed room, and a price that’s usually only a couple hundred bucks more than...
