With four stunning lady ships sailing the world’s most gorgeous regions, Virgin Voyages offer a cruise holiday experience like no other. From their approach of ‘no nickel and diming’ to their think outside the box entertainment and the exceptional service you experience on board, you will be wowed from the moment you are greeted onboard with the Virgin welcome ‘Ahoy Sailor!’. Curious to learn more? Here are 5 reasons you need to cruise with Virgin Voyages.
Adult only cruising
Virgin Voyages are an adult only cruise line and not only does set them apart in theory, but their adult only concept also transforms their take on cruise ship entertainment, their guests’ experiences and dining on board too. With no need to fill their decks with kids’ clubs and family amenities, Virgin’s ships feel very spacious. Everything they offer across their fleet of lady ships is designed just for adult sailors and as they say, those on board love it! Many of our team have now sailed with Virgin Voyages and everyone loved the adult only concept too.
Always included luxury
When you book a Virgin Voyages cruise, you get to enjoy their always included luxury on board. This is value like no other. Included in the cost of your cruise holiday is all your dining (more on that later!), your entertainment, your essential drinks which includes water, tea, coffee and sodas. You also get to enjoy free Wi-Fi for the duration of your cruise, free tips and gratuities and free fitness classes including yoga, meditation, cycling and more.
Having so much included in the cost of your holiday gives you less to think or worry about on board and makes your cruise holiday much more relaxing.
Exceptional dining experiences
Virgin Voyages are a premium cruise line, and their dining experience and food onboard is of an incredibly high standard. The most notable change when it comes to dining on a Virgin Voyages cruise, versus another cruise line is they don’t have any main dining halls or buffets. Instead, you get to dine in a huge array of eateries and restaurants, On another cruise line, what you get as ‘standard’ with Virgin Voyages would be considered speciality dining, but on Virgin, it’s just dining and choice.
And the best thing about these restaurants is that each and every meal will absolutely blow you away. For casual dining experiences, check out The Galley which is home to a number of food stations, not unlike food truck type stations offering everything from sushi and tacos to bagels and Raman noodles. The Galley is also a fantastic spot for breakfast and it’s all day diner serves up classics all cruise long.
Restaurant wise, there are six main restaurants on board. The Wake is the steakhouse of dreams. Pink Agave is a Mexican restaurant like no other. Test Kitchen is an experiential dining experience that will captivate you and tickle your tastebuds. You’ll be dazzled in Virgin’s take on the American diner in Razzle Dazzle. Extra Virgin will ignite all your Italian foodie dreams and finally, Gunbae is a Korean BBQ experience that will leave a lasting memory on your tastebuds and your holiday.
Outside of these fantastic restaurants, you will also find plenty of casual dining opportunities including a pizza place, the Social Club, an ice cream bar and so much more. And the best part? It’s all included in the cost of your holiday and we can promise you, each meal will be the best meal of your life!
Stunning ships
Virgin Voyages four ships are all midsize cruise ships carrying approximately 2,700 passengers and they are inspired by super yachts. They’re understated luxury at its best but what makes them so interesting is their playful personality which peaks through in the best ways possible across each deck.
There are plenty of places to relax and unwind both inside and out on deck and if you prefer to be active, Virgin Voyages have some of the most impressive fitness facilities at sea with gyms framing the whirlpool deck, outdoor equipment, dedicated outdoor and indoor dance and fitness class spaces and so much more.
Being adult only, the ship also has a complimentary arcade for the young at heart, board game zones, coffee docks, a spa, tattoo shop, MAC makeup and so much more.
Unique entertainment
Virgin’s approach to entertainment is definitely unique and the type of shows you get to experience onboard are different to what you would get with other cruise lines. There are no Broadway style shows onboard or cabaret style shows. Instead, you get to enjoy an shows that really immerse the audience into the performance. The onboard theatre known fondly as the Red Rooms change their layout for each show, so you never really know what you are going to see when you walk into the theatre each evening. The singers and performers on board are also fantastic and you can enjoy everything from acoustic guitar singers to drag performances. Not to be missed onboard is Virgin Voyages infamous Pyjama Party and their exciting Scarlet Night.
Exciting ports and shore excursions
Virgin Voyages, like all the best cruise lines sail to stunning destinations around the world. From the idyllic Caribbean to the wonders of the Mediterranean, their four ships offer a collection of stunning itineraries that will blow you away. What makes Virgin Voyages more unique when it comes to its destinations is firstly that on some itineraries they offer overnight stays in port. An example of one popular overnight port is Ibiza where you can watch the sunset over the stunning Old Town with a glass of vino in hand before exploring the island the next day. These extended stays and longer time in ports given you a chance to have an even deeper immersion in the destinations you are visiting.
When it comes to shore excursions, Virgin Voyages Shore Things are great value, and they offer an amazing selection of activities in each port of call with something for all types of cruiser and all types of fitness level. Sail into the harbour of the breath-taking Portofino, explore the ancient hilltop town of Tarquinia from Civitavecchia, an amazing alternative to Rome, or why not hike or cycle through vineyards and valleys. It’s all possible on a Virgin Voyages cruise.
Have we tempted you to learn more about Virgin Voyages for your next cruise holiday? You can learn more about Virgin Voyages and browse our best cruise deals here. Alternatively, why not call 01-6995250 and speak to our cruise experts who are on hand seven days a week to help you plan a cruise holiday like no other. So sailors, what are you waiting for!?
Been on few cruises but last year Kathleen posted videos from virgin voyage cruise so we went on scarlet lady in September and it amazing absolutely fabulous restaurants and galley area for food! Great entertainment & cabins. Don’t know if will ever go with another cruise line again.
Debbie, thank you so much for taking the time to comment and give that feedback. I’m thrilled you enjoyed my videos last year and that you had a wonderful sailing with Virgin Voyages, they are incredible! Here’s to many more gorgeous cruise holidays. :) Kathleen
I love the idea of ‘always included luxury’—no surprise charges for Wi-Fi, gratuities, or even drinks makes a huge difference in the overall experience. It’s great to see a cruise line making things more transparent and stress-free for travelers!