Virgin Voyages: What to Know

Virgin Voyages is an adults-only cruise line with various destinations throughout the Caribbean, Europe, Australia and more.

Virgin Voyages says it is a luxury-inclusive experience. This means passengers won’t pay more for Wi-Fi, gratuities, soda or specialty restaurants. Here’s a look at Virgin Voyages, what the cruise line offers and other details about this newcomer.

About Virgin Voyages cruises

Here’s a quick overview of a few key features of Virgin Voyages cruises.

Cabin types: Virgin Voyages cruise ships feature up to five types of cabin: Insider rooms, Sea View rooms, Sea Terrace rooms, RockStar Quarters and Mega RockStar Quarters.
Main U.S. routes: Virgin Voyages main U.S. routes head to the Caribbean and leave from Miami.
Loyalty program: Virgin Voyages has a Sailing Club with two levels of status based on when you’ve cruised with the line.

Generally, Virgin Voyages sails throughout the Caribbean, Europe, the Mediterranean, Australia and New Zealand. Its longest trips max out at 16 nights and often include repositioning from one port to another. Its shortest journeys are a quick two nights, though you’ll also find four-night adventures.

Cabins range from 105 square feet to 2,167 square feet. The cheapest cabin is the Insider Cabin, while the Mega RockStar Quarters Cabin is the cruise line’s most luxurious option, which comes with several added perks.

Insider Cabin: Ranges from 105-177 square feet, insider cabins are the most basic rooms on the ship. There are no windows.
Sea View Cabin: Ranges from 130-190 square feet and includes either a window seat or a porthole window.
Sea Terrace Cabin: Ranges from 185-225 square feet and includes a balcony generally with a built-in terrace hammock.
RockStar Quarters Suite: Ranges from 352-857 square feet and includes a balcony with a hammock, table and loungers. This cabin also includes a curated in-room bar, priority access to bookings, and a large marble bathroom.
Mega RockStar Quarters Suite: The largest available room on the ship, these range from 570-2,167 square feet. Added amenities include bottomless in-room bar, priority access, daily spa access, premium Wi-Fi and more.

Virgin Voyages cruise prices

As with most cruise lines, the cost of a cruise depends upon when you’re traveling. You’ll find the most expensive cruises during periods of high demand such as summer and spring break.

For bookings open from March 2024 to October 2025, the five-night Dominican Daze sailing out of Miami ranges from around $1,700 to $2,500 plus taxes and fees for an interior cabin. The seven-night French Daze and Ibiza nights sailing out of Barcelona ranges from around $2,100 to $2,500 plus taxes and fees for an interior cabin.

How many ships does Virgin Voyages have?

Because Virgin Voyages is new, it has three ships in its fleet: Scarlet Lady, Valiant Lady and Resilient Lady.

The oldest ship, Scarlet Lady, started sailing in 2021. As far as the onboard experience goes, they’re pretty similar. Each ship has more than 20 eateries (reservations are required for some), provides live entertainment and has plenty of locations to grab a drink.

The newest (and fourth) Virgin Voyages ship, the Brilliant Lady, will have a home port in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Although originally expected to launch in early 2024, it was delayed with no date set for the new first voyage.

All meals, including specialty dining.
Gratuities, including service at restaurants and housekeeping.
Wi-Fi, though premium Wi-Fi is available for a fee.
Soda, juice, coffee, tea.
Live entertainment, including shows and other events.
Beach access on eligible sailings.

Virgin Voyages loyalty program: Sailing Club

The Sailing Club levels are Sea-Blazers and Sea-Rovers.

How to earn: Sea-Blazers earned status by sailing once during 2021.
Best benefits: Deep Blue Extras through 2024, extra $125 for every $300 bar tab purchased for life.

How to earn: Sea-Rovers earned status by sailing twice between Jan. 1, 2022, and Dec. 31, 2023.
Best benefits: Deep Blue Extras through 2024.

For those who missed those dates, the Virgin Voyages Sailing Club will announce new ways to join at some point in 2024.

If you’re a Sea-Blazer or a Sea-Rover, you’re entitled to perks called Deep Blue Extras. This includes expedited boarding, a $100 bar tab credit, unlimited premium Wi-Fi, dedicated sailor services, an exclusive cocktail event, laundry service and a $10 daily specialty coffee credit per cabin.

Frequently asked questions

Does Virgin Voyages have free Wi-Fi?

Virgin Voyages offers free Wi-Fi to all travelers as part of its package. However, those with elite status who qualify for Deep Blue Extras are eligible for complimentary premium Wi-Fi, as well as those staying in select suites.

Is Virgin Voyages all-inclusive?

Virgin Voyages cruises are more inclusive than those at many other cruise lines. The cruise cost includes traditional and speciality dining, juice, soda, Wi-Fi, gratuities and group fitness classes. You’ll still need to pay for alcohol that you drink.

Does Virgin Voyages have a drink package?

Virgin Voyages doesn’t offer any all-inclusive drink packages. Instead, you have the option of purchasing a bar tab up to 24 hours before sailing or paying per drink on board. If you have Sailing Club elite status, you’ll be eligible for a $100 bar tab credit. Certain promotions also offer onboard credits with the purchase of a bar tab.

Does Virgin Voyages require COVID vaccine or test?

No, Virgin Voyages doesn’t require any COVID test or vaccine to board.

Is Virgin Voyages adults only?

Unlike many other cruise lines, Virgin Voyages is available exclusively to adults. This means that those under the age of 18 aren’t able to board a Virgin Voyages ship.

Where does Virgin Voyages sail from?

Virgin Voyages has a few locations from where it sails. In the U.S., it takes off exclusively from its terminal in Miami.

For its Mediterranean cruises, departures are from Barcelona, Spain, or Athens, Greece.

Finally, for cruises in Oceania, cruises can start in Auckland, New Zealand, or Melbourne, Australia.

Note that Virgin Voyages repositions its ships each year, which means there will occasionally be some interesting itineraries as these ships cross oceans. These include sailings with stops in Dubai, Thailand, India, Singapore, Indonesia and more.