A Virgin Voyages fare includes a lot more than most cruise lines. Every fare covers dining at all 20+ restaurants (including the six sit-down spots other lines charge $35–$60 for), WiFi, group fitness classes, all onboard entertainment, and essential drinks — soda, tea, drip coffee, and still or sparkling water. Alcohol, specialty coffee, the spa, shore excursions, the casino, and gratuities cost extra.
Last updated: November 2026. Written by the Pixie Vacations team — Virgin Voyages First Mate (certified) advisors with 1,195+ verified client reviews averaging 5.0 stars, based in Canton, GA. We book Virgin Voyages at no added fee.
What’s included in a Virgin Voyages fare?
Here’s the full breakdown of what your fare covers and what sits outside it, so nothing surprises you onboard:
| What you get | In your fare? |
|---|---|
| All 20+ restaurants & eateries (incl. 6 sit-down) | Included |
| WiFi (Basic on every fare) | Included |
| Group fitness classes & the gym | Included |
| Onboard entertainment, shows & parties | Included |
| Soda, tea, drip coffee, still & sparkling water | Included |
| Gratuities | Extra ~$20–22/day |
| Alcohol & premium drinks (Bar Tab) | Extra |
| Specialty coffee drinks | Extra |
| Spa treatments | Extra |
| Shore excursions (Shore Things) | Extra |
| Casino & shopping | Extra |
| ShipEats room-service delivery | $10 (waived over $10) |
Dining: all 20+ restaurants, no surcharge
This is the headline. Virgin Voyages has no buffet and no single main dining room — instead, more than 20 made-to-order eateries, including six full-service sit-down restaurants (The Wake, Razzle Dazzle, Pink Agave, Gunbae, Extra Virgin, and Test Kitchen). On almost every other cruise line those would carry a $35–$60 per-person surcharge. Here they’re all included. See our Virgin Voyages food guide and restaurants ranked.
WiFi, fitness and entertainment
Basic WiFi is included on every fare (faster tiers are available on Essential and Premium). Group fitness classes at the gym are included — no per-class fee — as is all the onboard entertainment, from Scarlet Night to the shows and parties. Essentially, the daily ship experience is covered.
What costs extra on Virgin Voyages
A few things sit outside the fare, and they’re clearly marked so you’ll never be surprised:
- Gratuities. According to Virgin Voyages, since the VoyageFair Choices change on October 7, 2025, gratuities are a separate line item — about $20 per Sailor per day pre-paid (saving ~10%) or $22 per day onboard.
- Alcohol & premium drinks. You load a Bar Tab (up to $250 per cabin when pre-purchased) or pay as you go.
- Specialty coffee, the spa, shore excursions, the casino, and shopping are all à la carte.
- ShipEats room-service delivery is a $10 charge, waived when your paid items total $10 or more (and free in RockStar suites).
How the Base, Essential and Premium fares differ
Since October 2025, you choose a VoyageFair tier. All three include dining, WiFi, fitness and entertainment; they differ on flexibility and extras. Base is cheapest but non-refundable with no date changes. Essential (the one we recommend most) adds faster WiFi, an earlier dining-reservation window, and cancellation flexibility. Premium stacks the most perks. Full detail in our VoyageFair Choices guide.
Is Virgin Voyages all-inclusive?
Not technically — alcohol and gratuities aren’t bundled — but it’s far closer than most mainstream lines because the dining, WiFi, fitness and entertainment that others charge for are included. We cover the nuance in is Virgin Voyages all-inclusive?.
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Frequently asked questions
Is WiFi included on Virgin Voyages?
Yes — Basic WiFi is included on every fare. Faster “Classic” WiFi comes with the Essential and Premium tiers, and higher-speed or multi-device options can be added for a fee.
Are drinks included on Virgin Voyages?
Non-alcoholic essentials are included — soda, tea, drip coffee, and still or sparkling water. Alcohol, cocktails and specialty coffee are extra; most Sailors pre-load a Bar Tab.
Are gratuities included on Virgin Voyages?
Not automatically since October 7, 2025. Gratuities are now a separate line item — roughly $20 per Sailor per day pre-paid or $22 per day onboard.
Is food included on Virgin Voyages?
Yes — all 20+ eateries and the six sit-down restaurants are included in your fare, with no specialty-dining surcharge. Only a handful of premium “Treat Yourself” menu items cost extra.
Does Virgin Voyages have a drink package?
Not a traditional unlimited package — instead you pre-load a Bar Tab and get bonus value at certain thresholds. See our drink package explainer.
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