Is Virgin Voyages all-inclusive?
Short answer: no, but more is included than on most big-ship cruise lines. Food, basic drinks, Wi-Fi and entertainment are in the fare. Cocktails, tours and, on newer bookings, gratuities are not.
The short answer
- Included: every restaurant, essential drinks like soda and drip coffee, basic Wi-Fi, group fitness classes, entertainment and ShipEats food.
- Extra: cocktails, beer and wine, Shore Things, the spa, Wi-Fi upgrades and Treat Yourself items.
- Gratuities are extra on bookings made on or after October 7, 2025: $22 per sailor per night, or $20 if prepaid.
- Check my budget planner for your real number.
What your fare includes
From Virgin’s What is Included page:
- Food at all 20+ eateries, including the six signature restaurants.
- Essential drinks: water, soda, drip coffee, non-pressed juice and tea.
- Basic Wi-Fi. Higher fares include better Wi-Fi.
- Group fitness classes.
- Entertainment, including the shows (Another Rose is extra).
- ShipEats food, with a $10 delivery fee unless you order $10 or more.
What’s extra
| Extra | What to know |
|---|---|
| Gratuities | For bookings made on or after October 7, 2025: $22 per sailor, per night, or $20 if prepaid. Older bookings still include them. Check yours with my gratuity checker. |
| Alcohol and specialty coffee | Pay as you go, or prepay a Bar Tab, which can come with a bonus. See my Sailor Loot and Bar Tab guide. |
| Shore Things | Virgin’s tours, charged to your account. |
| Spa and salon | Extra. |
| Wi-Fi upgrades | Depends on your fare. |
| Treat Yourself items and dinner shows | A few premium dishes and shows like Another Rose are extra. |
| Corkage | $25 if you open your own wine in a restaurant or bar. |
Your fare changes what is included
Since October 2025, Virgin sells Base, Essential and Premium fares (plus Lock It In). They differ in Wi-Fi, dining windows, flexibility and cancellation terms.
Sea Terrace and below, bookings made on or after October 7, 2025, from Virgin’s pre-voyage policies and dining FAQ. Taxes and fees are always refunded.
| Base / Lock It In | Essential | Premium | RockStar suites | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dining reservations open | 15 days out | 45 days out | 60 days out | 120 days out |
| Wi-Fi included | Basic, 1 device | Classic, 1 device | Premium, 2 devices | Varies by suite fare; I confirm it when we book |
| Cancel 120+ days out | Non-refundable (taxes and fees back) | Full refund within 7 days of deposit, then deposit becomes Future Voyage Credit | Same as Essential | Same as Premium |
| Cancel 119 to 45 days out | Non-refundable | Future Voyage Credit | FVC, a date change or name changes | Same as Premium |
| Cancel 44 days or less | Non-refundable | Non-refundable | Non-refundable, but any sailor can be swapped up to 48 hours out | Same as Premium |
| Change cabin or dates | No (Lock It In cannot be upgraded to another fare) | Yes, up to 45 days out | Yes, up to 45 days out | Yes |
| Cabin choice | Assigned by Virgin, no changes. Lock It In: location assigned closer to sailing | Virgin assigns online. I can request a specific cabin, and changes if available | Same as Essential | Assigned, changes if available (Lock It In suites: assigned later) |
Is it worth it?
For most of my clients, yes. You are not paying for specialty dining, which can add a lot on other lines. But I am candid that Virgin is not all-inclusive. If you drink a lot and want everything prepaid, I will show you the math, and sometimes a different line or a RockStar suite is the better value.
Quick answers
Is Virgin Voyages all-inclusive?
No. Food, essential drinks, basic Wi-Fi, fitness classes and entertainment are included. Alcohol, tours, the spa and, on newer bookings, gratuities are extra.
Are drinks included on Virgin Voyages?
Essential drinks like water, soda, drip coffee, non-pressed juice and tea are. Alcohol is not, except some RockStar suite perks.
Are gratuities included on Virgin Voyages?
Not on bookings made on or after October 7, 2025: $22 per sailor per night, or $20 prepaid. Older bookings still include them.
Is Wi-Fi free on Virgin Voyages?
Basic Wi-Fi is included. Higher fares include faster Wi-Fi and more devices.
Sources I checked
Policies change. I checked these on October 20, 2026, and you should confirm anything time-sensitive with me before you rely on it.
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I'm a Top 100 Virgin Voyages First Mate (2024 and 2025). Virgin sets the fare, so the same cabin, fare type and promotion is the same fare with me as on virginvoyages.com, and I charge no planning fee. What you get is a person: I hand-pick your cabin where your fare allows, book dining and Shore Things the day your windows open, watch for upgrades and fare changes, and answer your texts before and during the trip. I also arrange hotels before and after the cruise, private excursions and group plans, and I deal with Virgin for you when a booking or benefit needs sorting out. I take the stress. You take the photos.
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