by Steve Griswold | Aug 28, 2026 | Planning Guide, Tips & Tricks
Last updated: September 2026 · By Steve Griswold, Pixie Vacations — Virgin Voyages First Mate & cruise specialist On Virgin Voyages, disembarkation day is refreshingly relaxed. Most Sailors use Self-Assist — you keep your bags in your cabin and roll them off...
by Steve Griswold | Aug 25, 2026 | Planning Guide, Tips & Tricks
The best time to book a Virgin Voyages cruise is 6 to 18 months before you sail, and ideally during a promotion window like Wave season (January to March) or the twice-yearly Semi-Annual Sale. Booking early locks the lowest fare and the widest cabin choice, and...
by Steve Griswold | Aug 6, 2026 | Planning Guide, Tips & Tricks
Yes, Virgin Voyages sails Europe. From roughly April through November, its adults-only “Lady” ships cruise three European regions: the western Mediterranean from Barcelona, the Greek Isles and Adriatic from Athens (Piraeus), and the British Isles, Iceland...
by Steve Griswold | Aug 5, 2026 | Destinations, Planning Guide, Tips & Tricks
Last updated: September 2026 · By Steve Griswold — Pixie Vacations founder, Virgin Voyages First Mate travel advisor, and host of the 15-year Mouse Chat travel podcast. Virgin Voyages sails from Athens out of the Port of Piraeus, about 50 km (31 miles) from Athens...
by Steve Griswold | Aug 1, 2026 | Planning Guide, Tips & Tricks
By Steve Griswold, Pixie Vacations — Virgin Voyages Top 100 First Mate (2024), sailed multiple Lady ships · Last updated September 2026 Virgin Voyages group booking starts at 8 cabins, held with zero deposit and a locked-in fare while your crew makes up...
by Steve Griswold | Jul 30, 2026 | Planning Guide, Tips & Tricks
By the Pixie Vacations Virgin Voyages team — First Mate travel advisors who have sailed Resilient Lady, Valiant Lady and Scarlet Lady, backed by Pixie Vacations’ 1,195+ verified client reviews averaging 5.0 stars. Last updated: September 2026. Yes, Virgin...
