Virgin Voyages Cruise Guide
Virgin Voyages is the newest name on this list, and it was built from the ground up as an adults-only, boutique-style alternative to traditional mainstream cruising. Every detail — from tattoo parlors onboard to restaurant-style dining included in the fare — signals a brand deliberately doing things differently. There are no kids clubs, no formal nights, and no nickel-and-dime pricing on the essentials; group dining and Wi-Fi come bundled into the fare, and the whole experience is designed for adults who want a stylish, low-hassle getaway.
Who is Virgin Voyages best for?
- Couples and friend groups who want an entirely adults-only ship experience
- Travelers who value modern design and a boutique-hotel feel over resort-scale ships
- Guests who prefer all-inclusive-style pricing without endless add-on fees
- First-time cruisers who have been hesitant about a "traditional" cruise experience
Popular Virgin Voyages destinations
- Caribbean sailings from Miami and Puerto Rico
- Mediterranean sailings from Barcelona and Athens
- The Virgin private beach club stop in the Dominican Republic
- Transatlantic and seasonal European repositioning sailings
Dining
Virgin Voyages includes access to more than 20 dining venues across its fleet in the base fare — there is no traditional buffet or main dining room. Instead, guests choose from a rotating list of restaurant-style venues ranging from Mediterranean small plates to a dedicated steakhouse, all with no upcharge for standard menu items.
Entertainment
Expect immersive, only-at-sea programming: a resident circus-style show, curated live music across multiple lounges, and a genuinely adult-focused nightlife scene. There is no traditional Broadway-style production theater; instead, entertainment is spread across smaller, more intimate venues throughout the ship.
Family cruising
Virgin Voyages is not a family cruise line — passengers must be 18 or older to sail, with no exceptions, which makes it structurally unsuitable for family travel with children of any age.
Adults-only spaces
Every Virgin Voyages sailing is adults-only, full stop — this is the core identity of the brand rather than a single deck or lounge. It is one of the very few major cruise lines with a fleet-wide 18-plus policy on every ship and every sailing.
Loyalty program
Sailor Loyalty Rewards
Is Virgin Voyages really adults-only?
Yes. Every Virgin Voyages ship and sailing requires guests to be 18 or older with no exceptions, making it one of the only major cruise lines with a fleet-wide adults-only policy.
Is dining included on Virgin Voyages?
Yes. Virgin Voyages includes access to more than 20 restaurant-style dining venues in the base cruise fare, with no traditional buffet and no upcharge for standard dinner menu items.
Who does Virgin Voyages suit best?
Couples, friend groups, and solo travelers who want a stylish, adults-only cruise experience with included dining and a boutique-hotel feel rather than a large family-resort atmosphere.
Can grandparents bring grandchildren on Virgin Voyages?
No. Because every sailing requires guests to be at least 18 years old, Virgin Voyages cannot accommodate travelers of any age under 18, including grandchildren traveling with grandparents.