The Quick Version Virgin Voyages just rolled out a Texas Resident Rate offer (effective September 14, 2026): Texas residents can save 5%, 10%, or 15% off the retail voyage fare on select sailings across all four Lady Ships. The catch — it's not automatic, and the discount level varies by sailing, so it pays to have someone double-check it's applied correctly. Photo Credit: @travelmorewithkristin (Kristin Hughes) Who Qualifies You must be a legal resident of Texas Proof of res

Ocho Rios Cruise Port Basics Ocho Rios has two working piers: Turtle Bay Pier (the main terminal, less than half a mile from downtown Ocho Rios) and the historic Reynolds Pier (also known as the James Bond Pier), each with a single berth, so only one ship docks at a time. The Turtle Bay terminal puts you close to the Ocho Rios Craft Market, Island Village shopping, and Margaritaville Ocho Rios. We headed straight into our excursion through Virgin's Shore Thing program, so sav

Photo cred: @VirginVoyages If you've been sitting on the fence about booking a Virgin Voyages cruise, this is your sign. Virgin Voyages just dropped their Semi-Annual Sale, and it's one of the best windows all year to lock in a great rate on an adults-only, no-kids, no-buffet-line, all-inclusive-style voyage. But here's the catch — this sale is short. Like, blink-and-you'll-miss-it short. You've only got until September 7th to book. Virgin Voyages' Semi-Annual Sale: Details V

Planning a Cartagena, Colombia cruise port stop? Explore the bird sanctuary, walled city, local food, Getsemani, and DIY port day tips from our Virgin Voyages visit.

If your cruise stops in Bonaire and you’re wondering what to do—plan something in the water. This island is known as one of the top diving and snorkeling destinations in the world, and after visiting, I get why. We visited Bonaire on Virgin Voyages’ Brilliant Lady—and it was actually their first stop on the island, which made it feel even more special. And partially why the one and only, Richard Branson, was also on our Voyage! We had originally planned to do a 2-tank dive wi

If you’ve dreamed of a Flying Dress Photoshoot in Santorini but only have a cruise stop to do it, this guide walks you through exactly how I pulled it off with Virgin Voyages—plus timing tips, photoshoot hacks, and local insights!

Virgin Voyages has introduced a new 3-tier pricing model as of October 7, 2025. Learn how Base, Essential, and Premium Fares work, what perks are included, and which option is best for you.

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