Sarah Bretz, ContributorLike many cruise lines, Virgin Voyages has a loyalty program that rewards repeat guests with a variety a benefits. Unlike most cruise lines, the Virgin Voyages loyalty program is quite simple with only three tiers. In our guide to the Virgin Voyages Sailing Club, we’re going over how to reach each level, the benefits you’ll receive, and more.
Our Guide to the Virgin Voyages Loyalty Program
How do you sign up for the Virgin Voyages Sailing Club?
There’s no signing up necessary! Once you’ve completed your first Virgin Voyages cruise, you’re automatically enrolled in the Sailing Club.
How many levels are in the Virgin Voyages loyalty program?
The Virgin Voyages Sailing Club loyalty program has three tiers. Tiers are based on the number of Virgin Voyages cruises you have taken. This differs from many other lines, which award points based on the number of nights sailed.
Once you’ve taken your first cruise, you’re automatically enrolled into the first Sailing Club tier. You move into the second tier, which is called Blue Extras, once you’ve completed your second cruise. You have access to the perks on your third sailing. The top tier, Deep Blue Extras, is reached by completing your fourth Virgin Voyages cruise, with perks to be enjoyed on your fifth.
Voyages that count towards the Sailing Club program are full-fare cruises that haven’t used a discounted access key or other low-fare pricing method (such as gifted cruises, comped casino cruises, or sailings bought with airline points). Reduced rate voyages and some other booking types aren’t eligible to earn or receive perks.
What benefits do you receive in each Virgin Voyages Sailing Club tier?
Sailing Club
You will have base membership in the Sailing Club once you’ve completed your first cruise. Since everyone who has completed one cruise with Virgin Voyages is automatically in this tier, it doesn’t have any tangible perks. Instead, perks come in the form of deals and digital media. They are access to exclusive cruise offers, notification of promotions before the general public, and a members quarterly newsletter.
Blue Extras
Once you’ve taken your second cruise, there are more substantial perks to enjoy during your third sailing. In addition to the perks included in the base tier, Blue Extras guests receive one complimentary specialty coffee per day on board. They also receive an invitation to an exclusive Sailing Club cocktail event, as well as one free bag of laundry and access to a dedicated Sailor Services support line.
Deep Blue Extras
Deep Blue Extras is the highest tier in the Sailing Club, which you unlock once you’ve completed your fourth cruise. In addition to the things mentioned above, Deep Blue Extras includes two free specialty coffees per day instead of one, priority boarding at embarkation, and two pressed items plus one specialty cleaned item of clothing on top of the free bag of laundry.
Deep Blue Extras also includes unlimited premium wifi, which adds more capability (streaming and basic video calling) on top of the classic wifi which is included for all guests (messaging, wifi calling, web browsing, and basic social media). Guests in this tier receive a $100 Bar Tab Credit — which is onboard credit that can be used towards beverages — as well.
Virgin Voyages Loyalty Program FAQs
Can my cabinmate enjoy my perks even if they don’t have status?
The cabinmate of an eligible Sailing Club member will be permitted to board the ship early and go through a dedicated queue on embarkation day if both people arrive together. Cabinmates are also able to join the Sailing Club cocktail reception if sailing with an eligible member.
What specialty coffees are eligible for the free coffee perk?
Passengers can use their specialty coffee perk at the ship’s bars or restaurants, including the dedicated coffee shop Grounds Club and its sister location Grounds Club Too. Coffee ordered through Ship Eats (room service) is not eligible. Alcoholic coffee cocktails are not included.
Which tier am I in if I’m a Sea Blazer or Sea Rover?
Sea Blazers are those who sailed with Virgin during its first year in service. Sea Rovers are those who sailed at least twice with the line from 2022 through 2023. They essentially were levels in Virgin Voyages’ previous loyalty program. If you are a current Sea Blazer or Sea Rover, you are able to enjoy the Deep Blue Extras perks on any eligible voyage you take through the end of 2025.
Sea Blazers’ $125 Bar Tab bonus for life will continue to be honored on purchases of $300 Bar Tab by the eligible guest. Sea Rovers’ $100 Bar Tab bonus remains unchanged and will continue to be honored on purchases of $300 Bar Tab by the eligible guest, as well.
Does Virgin Voyages do status matching?
Yes! Those who hold loyalty status with other select brands can apply for the Sailing Club Status Match program. The line offers immediate Sailing Club membership and Blue Extras perks to those who are approved and have a confirmed eligible booking with Virgin Voyages. Guests who join the Sailing Club via status match will receive Blue Extras on their first cruise, and continue to receive Blue Extras until they unlock Deep Blue Extras on their fifth cruise, in line with the standard Sailing Club program requirements.
Here are the accepted brands and minimum tiers required to join the Virgin Voyages loyalty program via status match:
- Azamara Circle: Explorer tier and above
- Carnival VIFP Club: Platinum tier and above
- Celebrity Cruises Captain’s Club: Elite tier and above
- Disney’s Castaway Club: Silver tier and above
- Holland America Mariner Society: 3-Star tier and above
- Norwegian Cruise Line Latitudes Rewards: Platinum tier and above
- Oceania Club: Gold tier and above
- P&O Peninsular Club: Mediterranean tier and above
- Princess Captain’s Circle: Platinum tier and above
- Royal Caribbean Crown & Anchor Society: Diamond tier and above
- Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: Gold tier
- Virgin Australia Velocity Frequent Flyer: Gold tier and above
- Windstar Yacht Club: One Star tier and above
Virgin Voyages is accepting applications for Sailing Club Status Match through October 31, 2025. Here’s the form to apply.
Are Virgin Voyages’ Sailing Club perks ending in 2025?
While the Sailing Club matching promotion ends on October 31, 2025, Sailng Club perks will remain available for all 2025 sailings. There have been no official announcements from Virgin Voyages just yet, but there’s speculation that the loyalty program and associated benefits may be changing in 2026. Stay tuned for updates.
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