Plan your voyage, without the guesswork.
The questions sailors ask me most, answered with tools that work out the answer for your sailing. Start with the big one: when can you book restaurants?
When can I book restaurants?
It depends on your fare and when you booked. Here's the quick answer, then enter your sailing and I'll give you the exact night to set your alarm.
Bookings made on or after October 7, 2025
| Base or Lock It In | 15 days before sailing |
| Essential | 45 days before |
| Premium | 60 days before |
| RockStar & Mega RockStar suites | 120 days before |
Windows open around midnight Eastern (Miami) time. Booked before October 7, 2025? Pick "Before" below and I'll walk you through it.
The day you board.
Book smart, and what to do if it's all gone
Only part of the dining inventory opens before you sail, so "sold out" in the app rarely means sold out onboard.
Book the small rooms first
Pink Agave and Gunbae have the fewest seats. Razzle Dazzle, The Test Kitchen, The Wake and Extra Virgin have more tables, so grab the small ones the moment you're in.
Know your limit
You can book one dinner per restaurant on 1–5 night sailings, two on 6–8 nights and three on 9+ nights. Repeat visits beyond that are walk-up.
Link your crew first
Traveling with friends in other cabins? Connect as contacts in the Virgin app (Messenger > Contacts) before your window opens so you can book everyone together. The app tops out at 12 sailors per table.
Keep checking
Cancellations happen all the time. Check the app the day before and the day of. Sailors often land the exact times they wanted that way.
Ask onboard
On embarkation day, look for the dining help desk (often at Razzle Dazzle in the afternoon). After that, Sailor Services or the restaurant itself can add you to the waitlist. Check your Event Line-up for times.
No reservation needed
Still nothing? These are always walk-in:
Sources, checked October 2026: Virgin Voyages My Account FAQ · Virgin Voyages Dining FAQ · VoyageFair Choices announcement. Virgin can change these rules, and your app always shows your exact date.