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And now that we’ve become the first brand to sweep the entire large ship category for the 2023 Cruise Critic Cruisers’ Choice Awards — winning Best Dining, Best Service, Best Cabins, Best Value-for-Money and Best Overall Cruise Line — as well as take home Condé Nast Traveler’s Best New Cruises in the World, Travel + Leisure’s #1 Best Mega Ship — we’re more overjoyed than ever to exemplify the modern luxury and romance of sailing.

Leave pre-set dining times and lacklustre buffets to other cruise lines. At Virgin, our made-to-order food from 20+ unique eateries guarantee our Sailors delicious flavours and a remarkable culinary experience.

They’ll dine on hanger steak and lemon cheesecake at The Wake, mezze-style bites and glasses of rosé in the open air of The Dock, or get their crew together for a lively Korean BBQ free-for-all at Gunbae — all with views of the waves.

 

Resilient Lady

No stuffiness, just brilliant service and endless options.

Our elevated and epic itineraries are curated with adults in mind and create a place where the only youthful energy comes from the Sailor’s inner-child running free.

All the while, they can expect boutique glamour; our ships combine the luxury of a yacht with the diverse options of a larger ship, with spaces that inspire personal and experiential connection while keeping the sea front and centre.

And while a lot of travel companies like to trick you with (extra) low prices in their headlines — nickel and diming Sailors later — every voyage provides more than $US1,000 (approx. $AU1,500) of value which includes access to all the premium dining at our 20+ eateries with menus curated by Michelin star chefs, group fitness classes, Wi-Fi, gratuities, award-winning entertainment and a soda and drinks package.

First Mates enjoy our Brilliant For You benefits, including 16% commission on voyage fares, bookables, Bar Tabs and no NCFs.

We’re proud to have earned a 95% satisfaction score with a 40% on board rebooking rate.

Our award-winning support teams are on deck to provide exceptional service to Sailors and First Mates throughout their sailing experience.

Stay in the loop by joining The Bridge, our AUS/NZ First Mate exclusive Facebook page, for the inside intel, latest news and all things Virgin Voyages. We’re committed to raising both sails and sales.

 

Vibrant, sun-drenched days, sunset-filled late stays and starry overnights in captivating destinations like Ibiza & Mykonos and beyond give you the opportunity to get to know the real people and real experiences that make each destination so special.

We’ve got more than 40 itineraries from two- to 16-nights, visiting 100+ ports across the globe.

Plus, this March is all about the Mediterranean. When the best travel stories feature a dynamic duo and a striking Mediterranean landscape, start your Sailors’ with up to 60% off their 2nd Sailor + up to $US400 (approx. $AU600) in free drinks.

From gorgeous Greek and Adriatic Isles to the idyllic shores of Ibiza, Cannes, and Rome — each destination offers immersive adventures, while award-winning dining, entertainment and service on every adults-only voyage provides the perfect backdrop when they sail to each one.

And when they sail on a back-to-back voyage — double their savings, drinks and destinations while you double your earnings all from a single holiday.

With the pre-Med season starting on March 1, secure our best savings and free premium drinks while they’re here — because they’re sailing away (for good) on March 27.

So, where will we sea you next?

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