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Book through a Virgin Voyages travel agent, read the Virgin Voyages Lock It In rate guide before choosing the cheapest fare, and use VVSDB to find sailing-specific Facebook groups before you confirm your voyage.
Brilliant Lady Alaska dates, Inside Passage routes, and Facebook groups.
Caribbean sailingsBimini, Grand Turk, Key West, San Juan, and Miami roll calls by date.
Mediterranean sailingsBarcelona, Athens, Rome, Ibiza, Greece, Italy, and Croatia groups.
Transatlantic sailingsLong repositioning routes and sea-day-heavy sailing communities.
This week's Sail & Save refresh includes Miami, Los Angeles, New York, San Juan, Vancouver, and Barcelona departures, with fares from $89 per sailor per night.
The strongest value is a 12-night New York to San Juan sailing from $89/ppn, with transatlantic, Panama Canal, Pacific Coastal, Mexican Riviera, and Caribbean options close behind.
Virgin Voyages is running 70% off the 2nd Sailor through April 30, and this week's standout fares include Caribbean, Alaska, Panama Canal, transatlantic, and Mediterranean sailings starting at $89 per person, per night.
One important detail before you chase the cheapest fare: most of the lowest prices in this roundup are Lock It In rates. That's where the best pricing usually lives, but it comes with tradeoffs, so it's worth understanding before you book.
Brilliant Lady gives Alaska a different feel, with Inside Passage scenery, Hubbard Glacier, and Virgin Voyages' adults-only onboard style in one sharper, more modern package.
Read the Alaska guide →Virgin Voyages is going all-in on AI with a fleet-wide Google Cloud partnership, deploying over 50 AI agents across booking, onboard service, dining, and crew operations.
Having sailed Virgin multiple times, we can say this isn't a surprise — they already run the most tech-forward ships we've been on. Here's what this partnership means for your next sailing.
Read the full article →Virgin Voyages will host the inaugural Stuff at Sea cruise — a sailing built around the Stuff You Should Know podcast, departing from New York City to Bermuda in October 2026. It's one of the most unusual specialty sailings the line has announced.
If you're a fan of Josh and Chuck, this is exactly the kind of trip you'd never expect to exist — and exactly the kind only Virgin Voyages would create.
Read the full article →Virgin Voyages will launch Ariya, a modern Indian dining concept, on Valiant Lady in May 2026. The addition expands VV's already impressive restaurant lineup — and adds a cuisine category that's been notably absent from the fleet.
No buffets, no cover charges — just another sit-down restaurant joining one of the most unique dining experiences at sea. Here's what we know about Ariya.
Read the full article →Brilliant Lady completed its first transit of the Panama Canal on March 26, 2026 — a milestone for Virgin Voyages as the ship repositions ahead of its inaugural Los Angeles season. The Canal crossing marked a first for the fleet.
The Brilliant Lady is now homeporting in LA, opening up Mexican Riviera and Pacific itineraries that no other Virgin Voyages ship has sailed.
Read the full article →Virgin Voyages has never done this before: all four Lady Ships — Scarlet, Valiant, Resilient, and Brilliant — converging at sea on the same day. Richard Branson will be on board every ship. This is the bucket-list sailing the VV community will talk about for years.
Four sailings, 5 to 10 nights, every itinerary leading to the same historic Rendezvous Day at sea. Here's what each sailing looks like — and why these cabins won't last.
Read the full article →9 brand-new itineraries across two homeports. Panama Canal crossings that sell out every year. The only adults-only Mexican Riviera sailings in the market. And Caribbean options from short escapes to full 10-night immersions.
Plus: Sailing Club members get $100 in Bar Tab credit on qualifying bookings — but only until April 2. Here's what's worth booking first, and why the Canal crossings can't wait.
Read the full article →If you have flexibility on dates and itinerary, VV's weekly sale is one of the best deals in luxury cruising. Near-term Lock It In fares can hit 30–40% off standard rates — and the 80% off 2nd Sailor promo often stacks on top.
Here's how the last-minute math works, which cabin types to look at, and what to watch for when you're browsing upcoming sailings.
Read the full guide →Every Wednesday, Virgin Voyages drops discounted fares on select upcoming sailings — real reductions with real deadlines. Miss the Sunday expiry and the rate is gone, usually for good.
Find out which cabin types qualify, what stacks (80% off 2nd Sailor does!), what doesn't (Bar Tab, MNVV), and exactly how to move fast and book smart.
Read the full guide →Lock It In is usually one of Virgin Voyages' cheapest fare types, but it is a guarantee fare: you pick the minimum category, Virgin assigns the exact cabin later, and cancellation flexibility is limited.
Read this before grabbing the lowest fare. It explains Lock It In vs standard fares, the 15-day dining window, cabin assignment tradeoffs, who should book it, and who should avoid it.
Read the Virgin Voyages Lock It In rate guide ->Every VV fare includes 20+ specialty restaurants, Wi-Fi, group fitness, and all entertainment — no cover charges, no daily add-ons, no loyalty tier to unlock. VV calls it "Always Included."
We break down everything that IS included, what ISN'T (gratuities, alcohol, spa), and how the real all-in cost compares to traditional cruise lines — with an honest take on when VV's model wins.
Read the full guide →Two exclusive sailings. Two iconic departure ports. One unforgettable year for Virgin Voyages' most loyal sailors. The Red Hot Sailing Club Voyages are back for 2027 — and they're going bigger.
Red Hot Sailing Club Voyages are exclusive to Virgin Voyages Sailing Club members — the VV loyalty program for repeat sailors. If you haven't sailed with Virgin Voyages yet, your first voyage earns you entry into the Sailing Club. These voyages are designed to reward their most loyal sailors with an experience money can't simply buy.
Not a Sailing Club member yet? Book your first Virgin Voyage here → and you'll qualify for future Red Hot sailings.
The 2027 Red Hot sailings are shaping up to be the standout events of VV's year. The July 4 Athens departure on Scarlet Lady is particularly compelling — sailing the Mediterranean on Independence Day with exclusive events onboard? That's a trip worth planning 16 months in advance. The November Miami sailing on Valiant Lady is the one to watch for fall travelers. We'll post pricing and booking details as soon as they're confirmed. Join the Fruglars Cruise Club on Facebook to get the update the moment it drops.
The new Sail & Save window is live with long-haul Caribbean, transatlantic, Alaska, Mediterranean, and West Coast picks. Lock It In rates now start at $89/ppn, with several Europe sailings and select transatlantics also showing old-price markdowns or onboard credit on top.