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does Virgin Voyages Allow Payment Plans?

Yes they do! A promotional rate of 0% APR with $0 down is available for qualified applicants. Virgin Voyages partners with Uplift to allow you to pay for your cruise over time.

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Virgin Voyages Pay In Full Discount

9/30/2024

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Looking for a way to save a little extra on your next cruise on Virgin Voyages?

Pay In Full Discount

For a limited time when you book a 2025 or 2026 Virgin Voyage and pay in full, you will enjoy an extra discount.

That's up to an additional $500 off your cruise and this pay-in-full discount is combinable with the current of 70% off a second sailor.

Is the Save On Cruises 2025/2026 Pay In Full Offer still going on? Click here to find out!

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How to make this deal even sweeter?

Open one of our favorite travel credit cards to pay for your cruise in full.

Not only will you get the extra savings on the cruise but you'll earn a generous sign up bonus at the same time! ;)

That sign up bonus could get you free flights, hotel stays, cash back on your trip and includes great perks like built in travel protection. :)

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Save on 2025 + 2026 cruises offer

This offer is combinable with:

My Next Virgin Voyage (MNVV)
FL Resident Rate
Affinity Circles
2024 Third Quarter Exclusive Sailing Club Bar Tab Offer
Paid In Full Offer

This offer is not combinable with:

Interline Rates
Brilliant 4 U Pass
Sail & Save
Casino Bookings
Reduced rate programs

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Virgin Voyages Drink Package

9/17/2024

Virgin Voyages may have the best drink package at sea and here's why..

Virgin VOyages Drinks Package FAQS:

On The Rocks Cocktail Bar | Photo Virgin Voyages

Does virgin voyages have a drinks package?

No! Unlike the majority of mainstream cruise lines, Virgin Voyages does not have a beverage package.

Are drinks free on virgin voyages?

Virgin cruises includes 'Basic Bevvies' for all passengers as they considered these to be essential drinks.

What are 'Basic Bevvies'?

The following drinks are free on a Virgin cruise:

filtered still and sparkling water
fruit juices (non-pressed)
sodas
tea
drip coffee

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Can you bring your own alcohol on a virgin cruise?

Yes you can! A little known fact is that most cruise lines, including Virgin, allow sailors to bring two (2) 750ml bottles of wine per cabin in their carry-on bags on embarkation day.

If you would like to open your wine in the dining room there is a $25 corkage fee. You can use your Bar Tab to cover that fee.

My Tip: Open it in your room and skip the corkage fee ;)

can you get in trouble for bringing alcohol on a cruise?

Everyone wants tips for saving money on a cruise and some may think it's a good idea to bring alcohol on a cruise. Aside from the 2 bottles of wine that are permitted per the cruise line's alcohol policy, you cannot bring alcohol such as beer or liquor on a cruise. It will be confiscated.

But what if you love to visit vineyards or distilleries on a cruise and bring back a bottle? Don't worry! You can bring these bottles onboard and they will be held for you until the end of the cruise. Once you get back home you can sip and smile as you reminisce about your amazing cruise vacation!

How do they know if I am bringing alcohol onboard a cruise?

Your luggage is scanned and when you walk through the X-ray machine, you will be too - so don't try to hide any small bottles in your pockets. Just follow the rules. Take advantage of the opportunity to bring 2 free bottles of wine aboard, if you'd like and otherwise budget accordingly.

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How much are drinks on Virgin Voyages?

Drinks on virgin are priced much more reasonably than other cruise lines.

Beer costs $7-9 including tip
Basic cocktails cost $11 including tip
Wine by the glass starts under $11 including tip.

Drink Prices on Virgin Voyages

Many cruise lines charge more than these prices before tip. Pricing is dynamic depending on cruise region, however this should help you calculate how much of a Bar Tab you may wish to pre-pay to get the perks.

Is the virgin voyages bar tab worth it?

The Bar Tab on Virgin Cruises is a great concept. Rather than forcing everyone in your room to buy an expensive drinks package that they may not want or use, you can prepay a bar tab.

Unlike traditional cruise beverage packages, with your Bar Tab you can pay for not only your drinks, but you can buy a round for your friends, too!

Their drinks start at a more affordable price point and when you load a Bar Tab before your cruise you get free money to top off your tab making it an even better value.

Is it cheaper to buy a drinks package on board?

The Deckhouse on Virgin Cruises

Buying a drinks package before your cruise is a top tip to save money on alcohol and other specialty beverages.

While Virgin doesn't technically have a "drinks package", their Bar Tab is Sailor Loot (onboard credit) specifically for beverages. You can only pre-purchase it and when you do you're going to get a top off which means free drinks!

For example, if you set up a $300 Bar Tab for you and your friends, you'll get a total of $350 to spend! (Thats $50 free!)

Traveling with a group and want to compound the savings? A $1000 Bar Tab will get you $250 in free drinks for a total of $1250 in drinks to share! Just be sure the person who has the bar tab is going to be willing and available to do all the ordering.

Your virgin voyages travel agent will ensure you get the best Bar Tab Bonus Available!

How much is a bottle of moet on virgin voyages?

Moet Chandon is the featured Champagne house onboard, but you can order champagne at all budgets. From a $9 glass to a $1,000 vintage bottle.

how much is the shake for champagne?

Have something to celebrate?!

If you'd like the novel experience of shaking for champagne on the virgin voyages app, you can have a bottle of Moët Chandon Impérial delivered to you wherever you are on the ship for around $95.

You can use your Bar Tab to pay for "Shake for Champagne".

Shake For Champagne on Virgin

Does everyone in a room on a cruise have to buy a drink package?

Not on Virgin! Since they do not have a typical beverage package, everyone in your cabin is not stuck paying for an alcohol package if they don't drink. Many sailors will have no extra costs associated with beverages on this line as they even include sodas with their cruise fare!

Anyone who does opt to pre-load a Bar Tab can use it to buy drinks for anyone on the ship unlike other premium drink packages.

Do you tip bartenders on cruise with drink package?

Tipping is not necessary. Drinks packages on cruise lines generally include the tip already and in the case of a Virgin cruise - their drink prices all include gratuity regardless of if you have a Bar Tab or not. Extra tipping is at your discretion.

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I really love the idea behind Virgin Voyage's drink package alternative. On so many cruise lines the beverage packages are so costly per day that cruisers are trying to "make it worth it" and as a result they over consume and the consequential behavior can negatively impact the cruise for other passengers.

Sure, we can all do the math on how much we paid for the package and how many drinks we need to drink to "break even", but is that a healthy way to operate? At what point are we no longer consuming for enjoyment but only to "get our moneys worth"? *shrug* Just saying...

Virgin Voyage's solution seems elegant. Offer more reasonable pricing, allow people to pre-pay to get added value yet still have the feeling of being able to order what they want onboard without getting a bill.

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Where Is Scarlet Lady Now?

9/5/2024

Current Scarlet Lady Deals

Wondering where Scarlet Lady cruise ship is right now or where she will be sailing in 2025 and 2026?

See current and future Scarlet Lady itineraries below!

Post by: Virgin Voyages Travel Agent Marissa Books Travel

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Scarlet Lady Itinerary May - October 2024

From May to October 2024, Scarlet Lady is sailing Mediterranean itineraries including:

7-night sailings from Barcelona
10-night sailing from Barcelona to Athens
11-night sailing from Athens to Barcelona

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Scarlet Lady itinerary November 2024 - April 2025

From November 2024 - April 2025 Scarlet Lady is sailing Europe, Transatlantic, and Caribbean itineraries including:

Europe - 11-night Barcelona to Rome
Transatlantic - 16-night sailing from Rome to Miami
Caribbean - 6 & 8-night sailings from Miami

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SCARLET LADY ITINERARY May - October 2025

From May - October 2025 Scarlet Lady is sailing Transatlantic, Mediterranean, UK & Europe Itineraries including:

Transatlantic

15-night Miami to Barcelona
15-night Barcelona to Miami

Mediterranean

7 to 14-night sailings from Barcelona

UK & Europe

6 to 13-night sailings from Portsmouth
11-night sailing from Reykjavik

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Scarlet Lady Itinerary November 2025 - April 2026

From November 2025 - April 2026, Scarlet Lady is sailing Caribbean itineraries including:

7-night sailing from Miami
4 & 5-night sailings from Miami

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Virgin Voyages Labor Day Sale 2024

8/30/2024

Summer is a state of mind that should go way past Labor Day and the Virgin Voyages Labor Day Sale is making that possible for you, my friend!

Now through September 3, 2024 take advantage of an end of season offer to sail as low as $149 per sailor per night on 6-11 night Long Caribbean Escapes & more.

I'm spotlighting a few sailings and providing a full list of discounted virgin cruises below, no coupon code needed! ;)

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2025 Virgin Voyages Deals - western caribbean charm

Start 2025 off right by sailing on Scarlet Lady for 6 nights on the Western Caribbean Charm cruise from Miami stopping in Roatan, Costa Maya, and Beach Club at Bimini from $169. I'm happy to help or if you prefer you can book it yourself!

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Virgin Voyages Last Minute Deals - eastern caribbean antilles

Looking for a last minute deal on a virgin cruise for 2024?

How about the Eastern Caribbean Antilles Itinerary heading to Puerto Plata, San Juan, Frederiksted, St. Croix, and Beach Club at Bimini?

This last minute deal for a luxurious 8 night cruise in December 2024 would make a perfect winter getaway and is also on sale for dates in early 2025 if you prefer!

Your Virgin Voyages Travel Advisor can answer any questions you have. If you're a pro you can book this itinerary here!

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Valiant Caribbean Holiday

Do you have extra time off work or uni in December? Here's a rare opportunity to sail from $169 on Valiant Lady for 6 nights from December 20 - 26, 2024. You'll soak up the sun in Nassau, Puerto Plata, and Beach Club at Bimini before returning to Miami.

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Full List of discounted virgin voyages cruises included in the labor day sale:

Rates start from $169 per Sailor per night for Insider cabins — Sea Terrace upgrades start at $208 per Sailor per night:

English Sights & European Delights • Sep 8 - Sep 14, 2024 • 6 nights from Portsmouth
Mayan Sol • Sep 8 - 13, 2024 • 5 nights from Miami
Mayan Sol • Oct 6 - 11, 2024 • 5 nights from Miami
Dominican Daze • Oct 11 - 16, 2024 • 5 nights from Miami
Riviera Maya • Oct 20 - 25, 2024 • 5 nights from Miami
Dominican Daze • Oct 25 - 30, 2024 • 5 nights from Miami
Riviera Maya • Nov 17 - 22, 2024 • 5 nights from Miami
Eastern Caribbean Antilles • Dec 14 - 22, 2024 • 8 nights from Miami
Valiant Caribbean Holiday • Dec 20 - 26, 2024 • 6 nights from Miami
Resilient Caribbean Holidays • Dec 21 - 28, 2024 • 7 nights from Miami
Eastern Caribbean Antilles • Jan 25 - Feb 2, 2025 • 8 nights from Miami
Western Caribbean Charm • Feb 2 - 8, 2025 • 6 nights from Miami

Rates start from $149 per Sailor per night for Insider cabins — Sea Terrace upgrades start at $203 per Sailor per night:

A Scarlet Fright Voyage • Oct 24 - Nov 3, 2024 • 10 nights from Athens
Barcelona to Civitavecchia • Nov 3 - 14, 2024 • 11 nights from Barcelona
Idyllic Isles of the Caribbean & Colombia • Jan 21 - Feb 3, 2025 • 11 nights from San Juan

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Since Virgin Voyages is a newer cruise line, we have a lot to dive into and share with you soon, including:

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Virgin Voyages 2025 Cruises
Virgin Voyages 2026 Cruises
Virgin Voyages Caribbean Cruises
Virgin Voyages Transatlantic Cruises
Virgin Voyages Europe Cruises
Virgin Voyages North American Cruises
Virgin Voyages Eclipse Voyages
Virgin Voyages Spa Prices
Virgin Voyages Sailor Loot
Virgin Voyages Status Match
Virgin Voyages Sea Terrace
Virgin Voyages Shore Things
Virgin Voyages Drink Prices
Virgin Voyages Excursion Prices
Virgin Voyages Laundry Prices
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Everything You Need To Know About Virgin Voyages Cruises
Is Virgin Voyages Worth The Money?
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