VoyageFair Choices - New Virgin Voyages Cruise Fare Options for 2025

Virgin Voyages introduces VoyageFair Choices: transparent cruise fares, flexible booking options & Always Included Luxury from Oct 7, 2025

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Aerial view of a Virgin Voyages Lady ship. Image credit: Virgin Voyages.

A New Way to Book Virgin Voyages

Virgin Voyages is rewriting the rules of cruising once again. The world’s No. 1 cruise line has unveiled VoyageFair Choices, a bold new fare model that makes booking your next voyage clearer, simpler, and more flexible than ever - all while keeping Virgin’s signature Always Included Luxury at the heart of every journey.

What is VoyageFair Choices? Virgin Voyages New Cruise Fare Model Explained

Fresh off the launch of its fourth ship, Brilliant Lady, Virgin Voyages has solidified its reputation as the go-to brand for adult-only travel. With sold-out voyages and record growth, the brand continues to attract new-to-cruise Sailors seeking sophisticated holidays without the kids.

Launching October 7, 2025, VoyageFair Choices was created in response to Sailor and First Mate feedback, focusing on four key goals:

  1. Clearer price transparency

  2. Easier fare comparison across the industry

  3. More flexible options for different budgets

  4. Greater choice for Sailors

“Travellers expect clarity and choice from airlines and hotels, and Virgin Voyages is the first to bring that same simplicity to cruising,” says Nirmal Saverimuttu, CEO of Virgin Voyages.

Virgin Voyages New Fare Options: Base, Essential and Premium Explained

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Virgin Voyages VoyageFair Choices Comparison Table. Credit: Virgin Voyages

Virgin Voyages is introducing three distinct fare tiers for Sea Terrace cabins and below:

  • Base Fare – The value-driven option. Non-refundable with Basic WiFi for one device, 15-day dining reservation access, and ideal for Sailors with firm plans who want simple savings.

  • Essential Fare – The familiar favourite. Includes Classic WiFi for one device, a 45-day dining reservation window, and flexibility to adjust voyage dates with a Future Voyage Credit. Name changes allowed for Sailors Two through Four.

  • Premium Fare – The ultimate in flexibility and perks. Includes Premium WiFi for two devices, included Bar Tab drinks credit, a 60-day dining reservation window, and priority support for pre-voyage booking.

Rockstar Quarters: More Dining Flexibility for Suite Sailors

Image of living room of Virgin Voyages MegaRockstar Massive suite. Featuring purple voile curtains at full length windows behind a navy/purple velvet circular sofa and a selection of electric guitars hanging on wall in background.

For RockStar and Mega RockStar Quarters, dining reservations now open 120 days prior to sailing, while other exclusive perks remain unchanged, ensuring the ultimate Virgin luxury experience.

Virgin Voyages Gratuities: Clear Prices with no Surprises

Virgin Voyages is also separating service gratuities from the fare, so Sailors can see exactly what they’re paying. Prepay at $20 per Sailor per night or settle onboard at $22 – no hidden charges, no surprises, no tipping required.

Always Included Luxury: What Every Virgin Voyages Fare Covers

Red/Purple table comparing Virgin Voyages Wi-fi Tiers under VoyageFair Choices

Table showing Virgin Voyages WiFi tiers. Credit: Virgin Voyages

What hasn’t changed is the signature Virgin experience. Every fare includes over $1,000 USD in value: world-class dining, unlimited group fitness, unlimited WiFi, soda, still and sparkling water, and boundary-pushing entertainment. Every voyage can be curated by Sailors to create their own adventure.

Why VoyageFair Choices is a Game-Changer in the Cruise Industry

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Gunbae - just one of Virgin Voyages 20+ included speciality restaurants

Virgin Voyages has already disrupted traditional cruising by removing buffets, introducing over 20+ speciality restaurants included in the fare, creating adults-only ships, and including extras like WiFi and group fitness. Now, with VoyageFair Choices, the brand is reinventing how cruises are priced and booked.

Traditional cruise lines often advertise a low upfront price but then add layers of charges: automatic gratuities, extra WiFi fees, speciality dining surcharges, and strict change policies. This can make comparing cruises difficult and leave travellers facing hidden costs.

Virgin Voyages is turning this model upside down by offering:

  • Transparent cruise fares that show gratuities clearly at booking

  • Straightforward comparisons between Base, Essential and Premium fares

  • Flexibility for different travel styles - from value-driven travellers who want simple savings to premium guests who want more perks like WiFi upgrades and a Bar Tab

  • Booking confidence - Sailors know exactly what’s included, and once onboard, there are no surprise tips or hidden charges

This approach makes Virgin Voyages stand out as the most modern, customer-first cruise line, appealing not just to cruise regulars but to a whole new audience of travellers who expect clarity, choice, and value from their holiday providers.

In short, VoyageFair Choices is more than a fare model — it’s a shift towards honesty, simplicity, and flexibility that the cruise industry has long been missing.

Virgin Voyages VoyageFair Choices FAQ

  • A: VoyageFair Choices is Virgin Voyages’ new cruise fare model launching on October 7, 2025. It includes three fare options: Base, Essential, and Premium, providing Sailors with more flexibility, transparent pricing, and choice while keeping Always Included Luxury onboard. Learn more on the official Virgin Voyages website.

  • A: The Base Fare includes Basic WiFi for one device, access to make dining reservations 15 days before sailing, and all Always Included Luxury benefits such as dining at 20+ eateries, unlimited group fitness, soft drinks, and entertainment. It is non-refundable and changes to names, dates, or cabins are not allowed. For more on dining options, see our Comprehensive Virgin Voyages Dining guide.

  • A: The Essential Fare includes Classic WiFi for one device, a 45-day dining reservation window, and the ability to change voyage dates with a Future Voyage Credit. Name changes are allowed for Sailors Two through Four, offering a balance of flexibility and value. This is the most popular Virgin Voyages fare for Sailors seeking a familiar experience with extra freedom.

  • A: The Premium Fare provides Premium WiFi for two devices, an included Bar Tab drinks credit, priority support, and a 60-day dining reservation window. It is ideal for Sailors who want maximum convenience, extra perks, and flexible booking options.

  • A: Yes. Service gratuities are now shown as a separate line item at booking. Sailors can prepay at $20 per person per night or pay onboard at $22 per person per night. Once covered, no tipping is required onboard — no hidden fees or surprises. This makes Virgin Voyages’ gratuities policy transparent and easy to understand.

  • A: Absolutely. Every fare includes over $1,000 in value, including 20+ dining options, unlimited group fitness, WiFi, soft drinks and water, and world-class entertainment, all part of Virgin Voyages’ Always Included Luxury.

  • A: VoyageFair Choices will be available for all new Virgin Voyages bookings starting October 7, 2025. Sailors can book directly through the Virgin Voyages website, via the app, or through a First Mate travel advisor. For industry updates and news, see Cruise Critic.

How to Book Virgin Voyages Cruises With VoyageFair Choices

Booking your Virgin Voyages holiday under the new VoyageFair Choices system is simple and intuitive. From October 7, 2025, when you visit the Virgin Voyages website or book through your First Mate (travel advisor), you’ll be able to:

Interior of a Virgin Voyages Sea Terrace cabin with navy blue L-shaped sofa bed with balcony doors behind covered in ombré (pink graduated to navy) voile curtains. There is a wall mounted flat tv and a dressing table in foreground.

The Sea Terrace on Virgin Voyages. Credit: Virgin Voyages

  1. Choose your fare level - Base, Essential, or Premium - based on your budget and the perks you want.

    • Want the lowest price and know your dates? Book Base Fare.

    • Want the familiar Virgin Voyages inclusions with some flexibility? Pick Essential Fare.

    • Want more perks like Premium WiFi, a Bar Tab, and priority support? Go for Premium Fare.

  2. See gratuities clearly displayed – with the option to prepay at $20 per person per night or pay onboard at $22.

  3. Select your cabin - from Inside and Sea View staterooms to the popular Sea Terraces with hammocks, or splash out on a RockStar Suite.

  4. Book with confidence – knowing that once onboard, everything you love about Virgin Voyages’ Always Included Luxury is part of the price: dining, WiFi, group fitness, entertainment, and drinks like sodas and water.

  5. Customise your voyage – with early access to dining reservations, add-ons like Shore Things (excursions), or upgrades to RockStar perks.

Whether booking online or through a trusted First Mate travel advisor, Sailors will find the process clearer and easier to navigate. By offering transparent, flexible cruise fares, Virgin Voyages is making sure travellers can book their dream holiday with complete confidence.

Learn more and book your Virgin Voyages cruise with VoyageFair Choices starting Oct 7, 2025: www.virginvoyages.com/voyagefairchoices

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