Virgin Voyages 2026 Updates: New Perks, Pricing Changes, and Fleet Upgrades Explained
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Virgin Voyages 2026 Updates: New Perks, Pricing Changes, and Fleet Upgrades Explained
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Virgin Groups Virgin Voyages has been buzzing with cruise line tweaks this week as February 2026 kicks off. VV Insider reports the retirement of the popular Sip and Savor drink pairings across the fleet, leaving only The Test Kitchen option, sparking some sailor grumbles over losing that curated dining perk. They also axed Resilient Ladys Halloween sailing on October 26, shifting bookings to Scarlet Lady with compensation, while updating select five-night itineraries to include Grand Turk stops.
On the upbeat side, VV Insider highlights new official LGBTQ meetups rolling out fleetwide, plus a preview of Scarlet Ladys Winter 2027-2028 Southern Caribbean voyages from San Juan, hitting shelves February 19. Brilliant Lady welcomes its second Happenings Cast starting February 12, a fresh crew of 12 performers for shows and events, as the inaugural group bows out. Sail and Save deals run through February 10 at $99 per person per night for Panama and Alaska trips, and the Wave 2026 promo dangles 80 percent off second sailors, up to $350 bar tabs, and $300 Sailor Loot.
Christine Lozada on YouTube dishes the tea on broader 2026 shifts, like controversial airline-style pricing tiers breaking out gratuities as optional line items, ships hitting capacity and feeling busier, plus Valiant Lady heading to drydock for upgrades akin to Scarlet Ladys recent Lucky Lotus revamp. Entertainment expands with Screw It Lets Do It Productions licensing shows to land theaters, and loyalty perks unify Virgin Red points across cruises, hotels, and airlines. Super Bowl streamed onboard in The Red Room with meatball slider specials, drawing sports fans.
No fresh Virgin Group headlines beyond Voyages, but Insider Travel Report notes their push for First Mates, investing in advisor support amid a 27 percent booking surge from travel agents. Richard Branson stays mum, letting the ladies steal the spotlight amid these operational glow-ups poised to shape Virgin's cruise legacy.
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