XL Sea Terrace
A distinct room category on this line, ask us exactly what it includes.
Home › Cruise lines › Virgin Voyages
Adults onlyVirgin Voyages
Adults-only ships with the tips, the wifi and the restaurants in the fare.
☎Call now · +1-833-684-4250Compare lines
Compare Virgin Voyages with any other cruise line, and see who wins on what matters.
No more hopping between pages. Line them up on the money-and-complexity facts, gratuities, what's included, drink rules, cancellation, then one call gets you today's fare for your dates. can offer.
Call now · +1-833-684-4250
vs
Verified from official sources· checked Oct 20, 2026 124/156 facts verified from official sources
These differences add up. Call and we'll sort them for your trip.
☎Get your options, call nowVirgin Voyages is best described as adults only. Adults-only ships with the tips, the wifi and the restaurants in the fare. Below is an independent, source-checked look at what actually matters before you book, and the money-and-complexity details worth a phone call.
Adults only
The facts that cost money
These are the details that quietly change your final bill and vary by fare, cabin and sailing. We verify each from its source and re-check every 30 days. Where we have not verified something we say so and put you through to an advisor, rather than guess at it.
| Daily gratuitiesA published service charge added to your onboard account each day | None to pay. The line states all gratuities are covered in the voyage fare. |
|---|---|
| What's included vs. extraDining and entertainment vs. specialty dining, drinks, wifi, excursions | Dining at more than 20 eateries with no specialty cover charge, all gratuities, wifi, essential drinks (soft drinks, water and drip coffee) and unlimited group fitness classes. Alcoholic and specialty drinks, shore excursions and the spa are extra. |
| Drink package ruleWhether all adults in the cabin must buy it | Ask an advisor |
| Wi-FiIncluded, or tiered packages at extra cost | Included in the voyage fare. The line's own pages describe it in places as basic wifi, so the speed or data tier is not something we can state. |
| Deposit & final paymentWhen the balance is due before sailing | Ask an advisor |
| Cancellation & refundsPenalty schedule as the sailing gets closer | Ask an advisor |
| Refundable vs non-refundableFare/deposit types and what you forfeit | Most lines sell both a refundable-deposit fare and a lower non-refundable-deposit fare. On a non-refundable fare the full deposit is held in penalty if you cancel, although payments beyond the deposit are refunded, and change fees apply to the booking. (General, fare types and penalties vary by line and sailing.) |
| Solo traveller supplementSingle supplement and whether solo cabins exist | Solo Insider cabins are designed and sold for one traveller, so a single guest is not automatically paying for a two-person cabin. Availability is limited per ship. |
| Kids, minimum age & clubsMinimum age to sail and kids-club age bands | Children cannot sail. The line states the minimum age to book and sail is 18 years old, so there is no kids club, nursery or teen programme on board. |
| Onboard credit termsRefundable vs non-refundable onboard credit | Onboard credit comes from a promotion or your loyalty status, not the base fare, and it comes in two kinds. Complimentary credit is non-refundable and has no cash value, so it has to be spent on board. Purchased credit is refundable to you before you leave the ship. Where you hold both, the non-refundable credit is normally spent first, and anything left at the end of the last evening is forfeited. (General, terms vary by line and offer.) |
| Loyalty programmeProgramme name and how tiers work | Ask an advisor |
| Travel documentsPassport vs birth certificate on closed-loop sailings | Ask an advisor |
These are exactly the details that surprise people at the pier and on the final bill. Call and we'll confirm every one for your ship, cabin and dates, with today's fare.
Call now · +1-833-684-4250At a glance
FoundedAsk an advisor
HeadquartersAsk an advisor
Parent companyAsk an advisor
Ships in fleet4
Loyalty programmeAsk an advisor
StyleAdults Only
Is this the right line for you?
✓ A strong fit for
- Adults who want a sailing with no children on board
- Couples and friend groups
- Solo travellers, who have cabins built and priced for one
- Anyone who would rather the tips and the wifi were already paid
✕ Probably not for
- Anyone travelling with children, who cannot sail at all
- Guests who want a traditional formal night
- Travellers who want a large choice of ships and itineraries, since the fleet is four
The fleet, class by class
Lady class
Scarlet Lady
2020 · 2,770 guests
View ship →Valiant Lady
2022 · 2,770 guests
View ship →Resilient Lady
2023 · 2,770 guests
View ship →Brilliant Lady
2025 · 2,770 guests
View ship →Not sure which Virgin Voyages ship fits your trip? A specialist knows which ships sail where, and when.
Call now · +1-833-684-4250What's included, and what isn't
Included in your fare
- Dining at more than 20 eateries, no specialty-restaurant cover charge
- All gratuities, covered in the voyage fare
- Wifi
- Essential drinks, soft drinks, water and drip coffee
- Unlimited group fitness classes
Costs extra
- Alcoholic and specialty drinks
- Shore excursions
- Spa treatments
Choosing a cabin
Sea Terrace
A distinct room category on this line, ask us exactly what it includes.
Sea View
A distinct room category on this line, ask us exactly what it includes.
Insider
The most affordable rooms, no window, but the same comfy beds, bathroom and service. Perfect if you plan to be out exploring.
Social Insider
The most affordable rooms, no window, but the same comfy beds, bathroom and service. Perfect if you plan to be out exploring.
Solo Insider
The most affordable rooms, no window, but the same comfy beds, bathroom and service. Perfect if you plan to be out exploring.
RockStar Quarters
A distinct room category on this line, ask us exactly what it includes.
The right cabin, and the numbers to avoid on each ship, is exactly what an advisor knows.
Call now · +1-833-684-4250Cruising with children
Kids clubNone. The ships take no guests under 18, so there is no children's programming on board
Minimum sailing age18. The line states the minimum age to book and sail is 18 years old
Travelling with kids? An advisor books connecting cabins, dining times and the right club, and finds the family deals.
Call now · +1-833-684-4250Accessibility
Some ports are reached by tender, a small boat that ferries guests ashore from a ship at anchor. Tendering can be difficult or impossible with a wheelchair or scooter, and the captain can cancel a tender call for weather on the day. If a specific port matters to your trip, confirm before booking whether it is a dock or a tender call.
Where and when it sails
RegionsCaribbean, Mexico, Bahamas, Mediterranean, Greek Isles and Adriatic, Northern Europe, Bermuda and Canada, Alaska, Panama Canal
Typical lengths4 night, 5 night, 16 night (Panama Canal)
Home ports:
Miami, Florida
New York, New YorkWhat actually drives the cost
What is already in the fareTips, wifi, the restaurants and the fitness classes are included, so compare this line against another by total trip cost rather than by fare alone.
Cabin categoryThe gap between an Insider with no window and a Sea Terrace with a balcony is the single biggest decision on these ships, since 86 per cent of cabins have a terrace and the few that do not sell differently.
Sailing from Miami or New YorkOnly two of the four ships are in US waters at any one time, so the date you want may only exist from one coast.
Prices move daily by ship, date and cabin. One call gets you the real number for your trip.
Call now · +1-833-684-4250Updates
Latest Virgin Voyages updates
No updates right now. Call and we'll confirm the latest policy from the source.
Questions people actually ask
Can children sail?
No. The line states the minimum age to book and sail is 18 years old, and describes the ships as exclusively adult. There is no children's programming on board.
Are tips really included?
The line's own media fact sheet says all gratuities are covered in the voyage fare, along with dining at more than 20 eateries, wifi, essential drinks and unlimited group fitness classes. Alcohol, specialty drinks, shore excursions and the spa cost extra.
Is there a cabin for one person?
Yes. Solo Insider cabins are designed and priced for a single traveller, which is unusual and worth asking about, because the alternative on most lines is paying a supplement for a double cabin.
Which ships sail from the US?
The fact sheet has Valiant Lady from PortMiami on four- and five-night Caribbean and Mexico itineraries, and Brilliant Lady debuting from New York. Scarlet Lady and Resilient Lady spend part of the year in Europe and return to Miami for the winter. Call and we will confirm which ship is where for your dates.
Helpful guides
Free, factual reading to help you decide, then one call books it.
Choosing a cabinInterior to suite, what you get, what to watch for, and the cabins to avoid.Read guide →
What's includedThe gap between the fare and your final bill, explained plainly.Read guide →
Cruise gratuities explainedThe daily service charge, how it works, who it goes to, and how to plan for it.Read guide →
Find an affordable cruiseThe real levers that move the price, without the fake-deal gimmicks.Read guide →
Deposits, payment & cancellationThe booking timeline that keeps you in control of your money.Read guide →
Are drink packages worth it?How to tell, plus the whole-cabin rule that catches people out.Read guide →
Cruise Wi-Fi explainedPackages, tiers and what to realistically expect at sea.Read guide →
Refundable vs non-refundableWhich fare type fits your plans, and where insurance helps.Read guide →
Hidden cruise costsThe extras first-timers forget to budget for, in one checklist.Read guide →
How cruise pricing worksWhy fares vary, how lines price a sailing, and how to time it right.Read guide →
Onboard credit, explainedWhere it comes from, refundable vs not, and how to spend it well.Read guide →
Contemporary vs premium vs luxury linesWhat the three tiers really describe, and which one fits your trip.Read guide →
Big ship vs small shipFloating resort or intimate vessel? How to pick the size that fits.Read guide →
How to choose a cruise lineMatch the line to how you travel, in three quick steps.Read guide →
Solo cruisingThe single supplement, solo cabins, and how to travel alone well.Read guide →
Groups & familiesConnecting cabins, kids' clubs, group dining and split payments, sorted.Read guide →
Accessible cruisingAccessible cabins, tendering, and what to confirm before you book.Read guide →Talk to a cruise specialist
Free, no obligation, and we never take payment for travel.
We are an independent referral service. We are not affiliated with, sponsored by, endorsed by, authorised by, or an agent of Virgin Voyages. Virgin Voyages and its ship names and logos are trademarks of their owner, used here descriptively only.
