Virgin Voyages recently started a refer a friend program. The idea is that people that have sailed with Virgin Voyages in the past can refer their friends that are brand new to Virgin Voyages. Both the friend and the referrer earn $150 of free drinks in the form of a … Read more
Today Virgin Voyages sent out a teaser email for their new ship, the Brilliant Lady. In the email was the animation above along with the following text: We’ve been keeping a secret, and it’s almost time to let you in on it. Something Brilliant is coming — trust us, you’ll … Read more
My top posts of 2023 were dominated by Virgin Voyages — apparently a lot of people want to know what it is like to sail the newest cruise line. Vegas was, once again, well represented in my annual list. Below are the top 10 most viewed posts written in 2023. … Read more
This summer I took three cruises. Each was the same length (7 days) and each was on a different cruise line in a different part of the world. Each cruise had four ports and two sea days. On each ship I booked a balcony stateroom. Three Cruises The first cruise … Read more
New to Virgin Voyages? Get a free $150 Bar Tab (beverage credit) for your first cruise when you sign up with this link: https://share.virginvoyages.com/alanwaite In April, I sailed Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady and reviewed the fantastic entertainment aboard that ship. With the launch of Virgin’s third ship, Resilient Lady, a whole new … Read more
I am currently on my second cruise with Virgin Voyages as a single sailor. Are you thinking of taking a Virgin Voyage as a party of one? Here are my thoughts and tips for you to consider. New to Virgin Voyages? Get a free $150 Bar Tab (beverage credit) for your … Read more
Athens is the third home port for Virgin Voyages, with the Resilient Lady sailing out of Piraeus starting with her maiden voyage in April 2023. I sailed on the Greek Glow itinerary in August 2023. Below is my experience with embarkation. New to Virgin Voyages? Get a free $150 Bar Tab … Read more
Virgin Voyages Beach Club at Bimini The one port that every Virgin Voyage itinerary that leaves from Miami makes is Bimini in The Bahamas. Virgin Voyages’ ships are registered in The Bahamas so I believe every itinerary will make a stop at Bimini. Virgin Voyages does not have a private … Read more
Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady Ship Review While I have written other posts about the restaurants, entertainment, and cabin on the Scarlet Lady, I thought I would post about some of the other public areas of the ship not already covered. New to Virgin Voyages? Get a free $150 Bar Tab (beverage … Read more
Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady Entertainment Review There are a ton of entertainment options on Virgin Voyages. The two main venues for shows are The Red Room and The Manor. Additionally there are other smaller areas in bars and on various decks that are used for smaller entertainment events including some … Read more
Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady Dining Review Virgin Voyages currently has two identical ships with the same dining options, so while this post is based on my time on the Scarlet Lady, I would assume that those traveling on Valiant Lady would have similar experience. When one pictures cruises, the food … Read more
Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady Sea Terrace Review The Sea Terrace cabin on both the Scarlet Lady and Valiant Lady (and I can assume on the upcoming new ships as well) is the most common cabin type even though it is an upgrade. Nearly 90% of cabins on Virgin Voyages first … Read more
My 5 Night Cruise on Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady I have only cruised twice in my life before setting sail on the Scarlet Lady, Virgin Voyages’ first ship. The first was a Carnival Cruise’s Sensation in 2001, followed by a three night sailing on Royal Caribbean’s Enchantment of the Seas … Read more
Booking Virgin Voyages with Points I’ve recently become interested in cruising. I’ve only done two in my life; the most recent a free Royal Caribbean cruise through my status with MGM Resorts. But I’ve always wanted to do an Alaska cruise so started some research that led me down many … Read more