Your Grown-Up Playground Awaits: 10 Reasons Virgin Voyages Needs to Be Your Next Escape

Let's be real - when was the last time you had actual fun on vacation? Not "standing in line with whining kids" fun or "arguing over where to eat for dinner" fun, but laughing-so-hard-you-snort, dancing-like-no-one's-watching, eat-dessert-first kind of fun?

That's exactly what Virgin Voyages delivers. This isn't some stuffy luxury cruise - it's like your favorite boutique hotel, a food festival, and an adults-only resort had a baby at sea. And the best part? You absolutely belong here.

Let’s dive into 10 reasons Virgin Voyages needs to be your next escape, and why you’ll want to book it yesterday.

1. It's Like Summer Camp for Grown-Ups

• Arcade with Space Invaders and air hockey (because you're never too old)

• Pickleball courts that turn friendly games into intense rivalries

• Shows that make you go, "Wait… what?!" (Think immersive theater where you might become part of the plot.)

• Karaoke rooms for belting out Livin’ on a Prayer without judgment.

• Speed puzzle competitions where the prize is bragging rights (and there is stiff competition! I was so sure our team would win…we definitely didn’t.)

• A vinyl shop with listening stations

• A bookshelf full of board games

Pro Tip: The shows onboard are not-to-be-missed! Arrive early to claim a seat.

2. Adults-Only Magic (No Kiddos, No Problem)

Parenting is heroic aaaaand exhausting. It’s tough to be responsible for tiny humans! I think we are all better parents (and humans) when we take a break. Virgin Voyages is exclusively 18+, meaning every pool, restaurant, and show is blissfully free of diaper bags, meltdowns, and chicken nugget menus. This is where you rediscover the joy of playing hooky as a grown-up.

This isn’t just about no kids—it’s about *yes to:

• Pools without cannonball contests (just floating with a spritz in hand)

• Dinner conversations that don’t involve negotiating how many more bites someone needs to eat

• Late-night parties with no regrets because you'll be able to sleep in the next day

• Spontaneous naps whenever you darn well please

*Warning: May cause flashbacks to your pre-parenting life—when ‘exhaustion’ meant dancing till 2AM, not refereeing your kids’ thousandth argument of the day.

3. Food That Makes You Feel Fancy (Without the Fuss)

Virgin banned buffets (praise be). Instead, imagine made-to-order goodness at 20+ spots:

• Lick Me Til... Ice Cream: Unlimited scoops with cheeky flavors

• The Pizza Place: Open late because bedtime pizza just hits different

• The Social Club: Fairground staples like pretzels and hotdogs, milkshakes and floats

• The Dock: Chic Mediterranean mezze flame-grilled skewers

• Grounds Club: For your morning latte and yummy pastry

These dinner venues are included; you simply need a reservation. Virgin brings Michelin-starred chefs to sea with:

• The Wake: A steakhouse with floor-to-ceiling ocean views and old-school New York glamor.

• Pink Agave: Elevated Mexican where I ate the best steak of my life (yes, even better than the steakhouse! I’m still dreaming about it.)

• Extra Virgin: Handmade pasta so good you'll want to hug the chef

• The Test Kitchen: part dinner, part science experiment (be adventurous, and then go get a pizza afterwards)

• Gunbae: Korean BBQ where they make you drink shots after dinner (I'll never forget the look on my husband's face when I won the drinking game at Gunbae. That shot did not taste good, but I earned bragging rights!)

• Razzle Dazzle: a mix between vegan and vegetarian dishes and truly gluttonous treats

4. No Nickel-and-Diming (Seriously!)

This might be my favorite part. The price you pay for your cruise includes over $1,000 in value:

• All 20+ eateries (even the fancy ones—no "premium upcharge" nonsense).

• Fitness classes (from sunrise yoga to 90’s Boy Band Dance classes—so fun!)

• Tips (no math required - Virgin takes care of its crew!)

• Essential Drinks (like soda, tea, drip coffee & more)

• Wherever & Whenever Wifi (stay connected, or not, up to you!)

• Flexible Booking (you can change your voyage dates up to 45 days before sailing)

• No-Fuss Name Changes (if you can’t make it, or want to swap out the person traveling with you, we can change the name on your reservation, up to 48 hours before you sail.)

Fun Fact: On other cruise lines, all of these “extras” cost about $1,000+ extra per couple. Here? Zilch.

Let’s break it down:

5. Cabins That Feel Like a Boutique Hotel

• No fluorescent lighting or cramped quarters here. Your room includes:

  • A hammock on the balcony (for ocean-view naps)

  • Mood lighting (set it to "romantic" or "I need coffee")

  • A tablet to control everything (even your curtains—fancy)

• And upgrading to Rock Star Quarters gets you a 24/7 Suite attendant & a record player with curated vinyl selection

6. Zero Dress Code Stress

• Pajamas at breakfast? Encouraged.

• Swimsuit cover-up at lunch? Perfectly acceptable.

• That "I'm on vacation" outfit you'd never wear at home? Absolutely welcomed.

• No stuffy formal nights - just wear what makes you feel awesome

7. Where wellness means “whatever makes you feel amazing.”

• The Redemption Spa: Where Stress Goes to Die

• Squid Ink Tattoo Parlor: The Ultimate Souvenir (Yes, real tattoos, done by pros in a sterile studio at sea)

• Dry Dock Salon & Barbershop: Glow-Ups at Sea

• Nail Studio: Mani-Pedis With Ocean Views

Pro Tip: As a #adult, you don’t have to do everything your group does. On my first Virgin Voyages cruise, I got a massage at the spa while my friends went on an adventurous shore excursion. Then we met up for dinner. It was a #WinWin.

8. Live Music Curated Like a Luxury Festival

• Every space has its own soundtrack:

  • Sultry jazz in the Dock House at sunset

  • Acoustic sets in the Social Club as you sip craft cocktails

  • Pulsing DJ beats at the poolside dayclub

  • Surprise pop-up performances that turn lounges into intimate concert venues

9. Destinations That Make Your Friends Jealous

Virgin sails to all the good spots:

• Bimini's private beach club

• Puerto Plata's waterfalls you can swim under

• Riviera Maya's secret cenotes

• Gems of Northern Europe, Iceland, and beyond

• Mediterranean hotspots where the yacht crowd hangs

• Greek Isles that look just like the postcards

• Alaskan glacier blues and coastal views

• And unique voyages like the first-ever True Crime voyage or a Haunted Halloween Soirée

10. Virgin Voyages is All About Sustainability

• No single-use plastics anywhere on board

• Tours with operators that meet sustainable tourism standards

• Shore Powered Ships when in port

• Energy-efficient tech that automatically adjusts when you leave your room

• Committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050

Life’s too short for "meh" vacations. Virgin Voyages is fresh, bold, and unapologetically fun.

I highly recommend going with friends, taking time to relax, trying something new, and most importantly: remembering to PLAY!

So… ready to book your no-kids, no-rules, all-yours escape?

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