Virgin Voyages Explained
Virgin Voyages is the cruise for people who normally say they do not like cruises.
Most people arrive here with the same questions:
- What’s really included?
- Why does it feel different to everything else at sea?
- And am I missing something important before I book?
This page exists to answer those questions properly.
Not with hype.
Not with sales language.
Just a clear explanation of how Virgin Voyages works, who it’s right for, and where people tend to overthink it.
If you’re new to Virgin Voyages, start here.
If you’ve already looked at a sailing and feel like there are too many moving parts, you’re also in the right place.
So... what is Virgin Voyages?
Virgin Voyages in one sentence
Virgin Voyages is an adults-only cruise line designed for people who want the ease of a cruise without the parts that usually put them off.
No kids.
No formal nights.
No dining rooms with fixed times.
No constant upselling once you’re onboard.
It still has ships, itineraries, cabins and ports.
It just removes the friction that makes cruising feel rigid.
✅ What's actually included
Included as standard:
All Dining and Soft Drinks
- 20+ Eateries from the Test Kitchen and lively Korean BBQ, to the red hot Mexican and incredible food market - all eateries are included.
- Menus by Michelin-starred chefs
- No buffets or big dining halls
- Late-night bites
- Soft drinks included still and sparkling water, soda, standard tea and coffee.
WiFi
- Wi-Fi included for all sailors, not just loyalty tiers
- Good enough for browsing, messaging and emails
- Works throughout the ship, including cabins
- Upgrades are available if you need faster speeds
Entertainment and Fitness Classes
- Shows, live music and pop-up performances throughout the ship
- Group fitness classes included, from yoga to high-energy sessions
- A modern gym open daily, no extra charges
- Join in as much or as little as you like
Why it feels different onboard
Most cruise lines are built around schedules and systems.
Virgin Voyages is built around flow.
You eat when you want.
You dress how you want.
You dip in and out of activities instead of being herded into them.
For a lot of first-time sailors, this is the moment it clicks.
Who Virgin Voyages is right for
Is Virgin Voyages right for you?
This isn’t about better or worse.
It’s about fit.
Good fit if you:
- Want adults-only without formality
- Like good food without dress codes
- Prefer flexibility over schedules
- Want things to feel relaxed, not regimented
Not the best fit if you:
- Want children onboard
- Love formal nights and strict traditions
- Prefer big buffet-led cruising
The bits people usually overthink
- Cabins (simpler than they look)
- Fare types (important, but manageable)
- Dining reservations (less stressful than people expect)
- Deals and pricing (not always what they seem)
Final Word - Sail Smarter with Red Wave Travel
If Virgin Voyages sounds like your kind of holiday, the next step isn’t to rush a booking.
It’s to make sure you’re booking the right sailing, the right fare, and the right cabin for how you actually travel.
That’s where we come in.