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...
by Steve Griswold | 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 Steve Griswold | 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...
