What is the new Virgin Voyages pricing model?

Virgin Voyages now offers three pricing tiers—Base Fare, Essential Fare, and Premium Fare—designed to give Sailors more flexibility in how they book. This change took effect October 7, 2025.

What is included in each Virgin Voyages fare level?

Base includes your cabin and basic fare only. Essential includes taxes, tips, WiFi, and flexibility for changing Sailors 2–4. Premium offers full flexibility, upgrades, and perks like additional WiFi and changes to Sailor 1.

Is Virgin Voyages now priced like traditional cruise lines?

Yes, the new structure aligns pricing more closely with traditional cruise lines like Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises, separating taxes and fees to improve comparison shopping.

Can I still get a deal with Virgin Voyages?

Yes! You can still take advantage of major promos like Wave Season (January–March) or year-end holiday sales. Booking early or during a promo is the best way to lock in a great fare.

Do all cabins follow this new pricing model?

As of October 7, 2025, Sea Terrace and below cabin categories follow this new three-tier VoyageFair pricing. Suites are still priced separately with all perks included.

Virgin Voyages Pricing Changes 2025: What You Need to Know

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Grid of VoyageFair Choices on Virgin Voyages with new pricing change in October 2025 — VoyageFair Choices on Virgin Voyages Explained

What Changed on October 7, 2025?

Virgin Voyages officially launched a new three-tier pricing model on October 7, 2025, for all Sea Terrace cabins and below. This new system is called Voyage Fair Choices and is designed to give Sailors more control, clarity, and flexibility when booking their cruise.

Gone are the days of a single price that bundled everything. Instead, Virgin is now presenting pricing more like traditional cruise lines, where you can choose your perks or opt-out for a better rate.

Key takeaway: Taxes, tips, and WiFi are no longer automatically included in all pricing levels. But you can still opt into those perks by selecting a higher fare tier.

Virgin Voyages Pricing Changes 2025: Fare Options Explained

1. Base Fare

Virgin's most budget-friendly rate
No changes allowed once booked
WiFi, tips, and taxes/fees are NOT included upfront (added later in checkout)
Ideal for: confident planners, lowest-price seekers

2. Essential Fare (Most similar to past pricing)

Includes WiFi, tips, and taxes
Slight flexibility: Can change Sailors 2–4 (but not the lead guest)
One device WiFi per Sailor included (Classic tier)
Ideal for: most cruisers who want the same experience as before

3. Premium Fare

Includes all Essential perks, plus full flexibility
You can change the lead Sailor and dates
Premium WiFi tier included (up to 2 devices per Sailor)
Ideal for: those who want full control, cancellations, and top perks

Pro tip: You’ll still see the full total during checkout—but now you can understand exactly what’s included.

WiFi Changes: New Tiers

Grid of VoyageFair Choices on Virgin Voyages with new wifi pricing change in October 2025 — VoyageFair Wi-fi choices on Virgin Voyages

Virgin has also introduced WiFi tiers, so Sailors can choose what fits their online needs. Here's a quick breakdown:

Tier	Included With	Great For	Devices
Basic	Base Fare	Messaging, browsing	1 per Sailor
Classic	Essential Fare	Social media, audio calls	1 per Sailor
Premium	Premium Fare	Streaming, Zoom, video calls	2 per Sailor
Work From Sea	Mega RockStar Quarters	Fastest connection, VPN	2 per Sailor

You can always upgrade your WiFi level onboard or pre-voyage.

Why Virgin Made This Change

Virgin Voyages Pricing Changes 2025 came with purpose:

Compete with other cruise lines on price visibility
Let Sailors compare apples to apples when browsing cruise deals
Provide more options for both budget-conscious travelers and those seeking premium flexibility

My Take as a Travel Advisor and Gold-Tier First Mate

Couple in front of Virgin Voyages boat in San Juan Port with girl in heart shaped red sunglasses

Honestly? I think this move is smart.

For the first time, Virgin’s pricing looks competitive against big names like Royal Caribbean or Celebrity when people browse online. The flexibility lets you control what matters most—whether that’s saving money or maximizing your experience.

You can still get an amazing deal if you book early or wait for big promos (like year-end sales or Wave Season in January).

Tip: I'm seeing many clients opt for Essential Fare, which mimics the older model most are used to.

Booking Recommendations

Traveler Type	Suggested Fare
Budget traveler	Base Fare
Traditional Sailor	Essential Fare
Flexibility Seeker	Premium Fare
Digital Nomad	Premium or Work From Sea