by claude publisher | May 18, 2026 | Planning Guide, Ship Reviews, Tips & Tricks
The Valiant Lady deck plan covers 17 decks and roughly 1,400 cabins, but only nine of those decks have staterooms — decks 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, and 15. Decks 10, 11, and 12 are the sweet spot for a standard Sea Terrace balcony cabin (quiet, mid-ship, fast elevator...
by claude publisher | May 16, 2026 | Beach Club, Destinations, Planning Guide, Tips & Tricks
The Beach Club at Bimini is Virgin Voyages’ private beach destination in the Bahamas, included free with every sailing that stops there. It’s a 2-acre stretch of white-sand beach about 50 miles east of Miami, designed exclusively for Virgin Voyages...
by Steve Griswold | May 14, 2026 | Planning Guide, Tips & Tricks
The short answer: Virgin Voyages is a joint venture between two owners — Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group and the private investment firm Bain Capital. Bain Capital is the majority financial backer and largest stakeholder, while Virgin Group holds a...
by Steve Griswold | May 13, 2026 | Planning Guide, Tips & Tricks
The short answer: Virgin Voyages is for adults who want a stylish, design-forward, no-kids cruise where the included fare covers WiFi, gratuities, group fitness, and most dining — at a slightly higher per-night price. Royal Caribbean is for families and large groups...
by Steve Griswold | May 13, 2026 | Destinations, Planning Guide, Tips & Tricks
Virgin Voyages excursions — branded as “Shore Things” — are à la carte tours you book separately for each port, with prices typically running from about $40 for a simple beach transfer up to $300+ for premium experiences like helicopter glacier landings or...
by Steve Griswold | May 11, 2026 | Destinations, Planning Guide
The short answer: Virgin Voyages sails from PortMiami’s Terminal V, a dedicated terminal Virgin built specifically for its fleet. It’s at 718 N Cruise Boulevard on the south side of PortMiami. The terminal handles Scarlet Lady and Resilient Lady Caribbean...
by Steve Griswold | May 11, 2026 | Planning Guide, Tips & Tricks
The short answer: Virgin Voyages WiFi is included free with every fare on every ship — no separate package required. It’s fast enough for messaging, social media, email, web browsing, and most video calls. Streaming HD video (Netflix, Disney+, YouTube) works on...
by Steve Griswold | May 11, 2026 | Planning Guide, Tips & Tricks
The short answer: The Virgin Voyages Sailor App is the on-board hub for everything you do during a cruise — dining reservations, daily schedule, account folio, drink and excursion ordering, and even unlocking your cabin door. It’s free, available on iOS and...
by Steve Griswold | May 11, 2026 | Tips & Tricks
Last Updated: May 11, 2026 Quick Answer: The Most Important First-Time Virgin Voyages Tips If you’re sailing Virgin Voyages for the first time, these are the tips that matter most: (1) Book during Spring Savings or Wave Season for the best fares and bonus...
by Steve Griswold | May 11, 2026 | News & Updates
You’ve got five days. Virgin Voyages’ Wave 2026 promotion — the biggest booking incentive of the year — wraps up at 11:59 PM ET on March 31, 2026. If you’ve been circling a Caribbean sailing on your calendar, this is the moment to stop browsing and...
