More transparen-sea.
More choices.
More ways to get on board.
We’re creating more ways to get on board with more choice, transparency, and flexibility — yet unmistakably elevated and luxurious.
Whether you want the epic Virgin Voyages experience you’ve had before ("Essential"), you’re ready to level up with more perks ("Premium"), or you don’t mind a little less flexibility ("Base") — we’re giving you the power to curate the perfect voyage for you. It’s all about what level of flexibility you want when you travel — so we’ve brought the evolution of pricing structures, the way fares are broken out in airlines and hotels, to our award-winning, kid-free cruises.
VoyageFair Choices details
Starting October 7th, we’ll offer three new options for our Sea Terrace or below categories: Base, Essential, and Premium. See below for everything you need to know to select the perfect fare option for you.
Base (Best deal!)
Essential (Most popular!)
Premium (Extra perks!)
WIFI & CONNECTIVITY
Basic WiFi
Messaging, social, browsing — 1 device
Classic WiFi
Messaging, social, faster browsing, WiFi audio calls — 1 device
Premium WiFi
Messaging, social, faster browsing, WiFi video calls, streaming — 2 devices
PRE-BOOK YOUR DINING
15 days before sail date
45 days before sail date
60 days before sail date
FLEXIBILITY & POLICIES
Non‑refundable
No date changes. No name changes.
Eligible for Future Voyage Credit
Date changes allowed. Only Sailors 2–4 can change names.
Eligible for Future Voyage Credit
Date changes allowed. All Sailors can change names.
PREMIUM DRINKS INCLUDED
X
X
$15 per Sailor per night
+ Additional available for purchase.
PRIORITY SUPPORT
X
X
Dedicated phone line
A SWEET UPDATE
A note about Mega RockStar and RockStar Suites
VoyageFair Choices are only applicable to Sea Terrace and below categories. That being said, starting on October 7th, there is a new benefit for anyone who books a suite — we’ve increased the pre-voyage dining booking window to 120 days prior to your voyage start so you can lock in your fave eateries, try something new, and get the very best times to work around your daily schedule.
What never changes...
Every fare gets the Virgin Voyages magic: 20+ restaurants, award-winning entertainment, WiFi (that actually works), unlimited fitness classes, soda & water (including sparkling water!), and our brilliant service. The only thing that changes? The level of flexibility you’d like to have.
No matter which fare you choose, you’ll enjoy the same award-winning, kid-free experiences, innovative design, and attention to detail and service that makes Virgin Voyages so special. Our promise to you remains unchanged; that your time off is valuable, and it's our job to make it as incredible as possible. We’ve simply created more ways to experience it, that cater to your particular needs and desire for flexibility.
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20+ incredible eateries
From no buffets or up-selling fine dining, to our fresh, made-to-order food crafted by world-class chefs — all our eateries are included. -
Award-winning entertainment
Our jaw-dropping entertainment, immersive experiences, and shows so good they made the jump to land (Duel Reality!), you have a ticket to it all.
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Staying connected with WiFi
Check in with your loved ones. Make new connections aboard. Or post that ice cream selfie before it melts — just know that WiFi is always on us. -
An (unlimited) commitment to wellness
From sunrise yoga and outdoor boxing to a cycling studio and bungee workouts — you have unlimited access to classes and our state-of-the-art gyms. -
Soda & water (& more!)
Start mornings with coffee or tea, hydrate after workouts with still or sparkling water, or sip juice and soda poolside — and it’s all included.
How we care for our Crew (and you)
The two biggest reasons Sailors love us? No kids and our incredible Crew. And you’ve been asking for transparency, so we’re delivering. Here’s a quick update on how we take care of our Crew — because they’re the ones who take such great care of you.
Starting on October 7th, any new voyage booking will show service gratuities as a separate line item in your voyage fare breakdown. But don’t worry, nothing about your fare has changed — all onboard purchases have never, and will never, require added tips. Because unlike other cruise lines, we’ll never nickel-and-dime, meaning you’ll never see surprise charges for things you thought were already included, and that experience you’ve come to know and love will remain completely unchanged. Our award-winning, onboard experience will stay just as it was designed — brilliant, seamless, and transparent — because true luxury means everything is already taken care of before you step on board.
Same price. Clearer breakdown.
For voyages booked on or after October 7th, 2025, service gratuities will appear as a separate line item in your voyage fare breakdown.
Same appreciation. No new fee.
100% of the service gratuities still go to our Crew. This is not a new fee, or less money for them. It’s simply a new way to deliver transparency around the breakdown of your total cost.
Pre-pay and save.
Prepaying before your voyage keeps service gratuities at the lower rate and included in your total. You can choose not to prepay, but service gratuities cost more once you’re on board.
Virgin Voyages vs the rest
While other cruise lines nickel-and-dime you with surprise changes once you step on board, and even charge extra for specialty dining, entertainment, WiFi, fitness classes, and soda or sparkling water — we include them all. The only choice left is how much flexibility you’d like. But it’s always helpful to see it broken down in a side by side, isn’t it?
"I boarded knowing what I paid — and left the ship with a $0 bill. Just amazing memories."
-Dan T.
Atlanta, Georgia
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The FAQs (and the answers for you!)
Got questions? We’ve got answers (and probably a few you didn’t know you needed). Browse below, and if you don’t spot what you’re looking for, our Crew is always here to chat through anything.
A few things to know:
- Earning & Qualification: Every full fare voyage counts toward your number of sailings in the Sailing Club.
- Perks on Any Fare: You’ll continue to receive your Blue Extras or Deep Blue Extras benefits on any full fare option, as well as on Lock-It-Rate bookings.
The Essential fare is our sweet spot and most closely matches what you’ve experienced before. It offers the same flexibility, 45-day dining booking window, and Classic Wi-Fi you already know and love — making it the natural choice if you want today’s experience to continue.
For Sailors looking for even more flexibility and priority perks, you can always level up to Premium. Base, meanwhile, is simply a more accessible way to come aboard, with fewer booking perks but the same
Much of what’s new is being introduced in our Base and Premium fares regarding flexibility, WiFi tiers, and access to pre-voyage dining booking windows — while our Essential fare retains what Sailors know and love today.
Our Base fare is a new non-refundable fare that includes our new Basic WiFi tier — offering social media, messaging, and limited browsing. Base fares also receive a dining booking window closer to the voyage date, 15 days before sailing. These fares do not allow for changes to names, cabin or dates, making it an option for those Sailors seeking more value.
Our Premium fare, along with retaining everything from the Essential fare, levels Sailors up and introduces a new 60-day dining booking window for Sea Terrace categories and below. In addition, we’ve created a priority support phone line for pre-voyage support. The Premium fare also includes Premium WiFi for 2 devices and a daily drinks credit. This is the go-to option for those who want extra perks!
The Essential fare retains all the benefits of what our Sailors love about Virgin Voyages – Classic WiFi and a 45-day dining booking window. We had made a minor update to flexibility, allowing for name changes for Sailors 2 to 4 (removing the ability to change Sailor 1). Sailors in this fare can change their cabin and voyage date, or cancel for Future Voyage Credit if plans change.
Finally, as part of this change, we’re rewarding Sailors who have made a booking prior to October 7 (the date we introduce VoyageFair choices) — honoring our new Premium and Suite dining booking windows. For these existing bookings, Sea Terrace categories and below will benefit from a 60-day dining booking window (previously only reserved for our suites). As for existing bookings in suites, we’ve increased the dining booking window to 120 days before the voyage.
Our new Basic WiFi offering is a brand new entry-level option offered with our Base fare, offering social media, messaging and limited browsing.
Additionally, Premium WiFi and Work From Sea are still available today for those looking for faster browsing, enhanced calling capabilities and more.
If locking in a specific restaurant at a specific time matters most to you, you might want to sail with Essential or Premium, which offer earlier dining booking windows.
Note: Lock-It-In Rates are non-refundable and do not allow for booking changes.
Prefer to take care of it in advance? Pre-pay before the voyage begins and pay just $20 USD per night.
No need to tip on board — ever.
Unlike other cruise lines, we don’t add extra gratuities to drinks, spa services, or dining experiences during your voyage. That daily service gratuity is all you’ll ever be asked to contribute — and it supports the entire Crew who bring the Virgin Voyages magic to life.
If you have any questions about service gratuities during your voyage, our Sailor Services Crew is always happy to help — just swing by anytime before disembarkation.
We keep things refreshingly simple: there’s no need to tip for drinks, dining, or spa treatments during your voyage. Your service gratuity supports the entire Crew, so you can focus on enjoying every moment — without reaching for your wallet after every order.
It’s all part of our promise to make your holiday feel effortlessly inclusive.
It’s a great value option for Sailors who are flexible — though it does mean your cabin could be in any location within the category, including spots that may be less central or near busy areas. Either way, you’ll enjoy the same stylish Virgin Voyages experience, no matter where you land.
Setting Sail The Virgin Way
Elevated experiences. Epic destinations. Exclusively adult.
