https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/virgin voyages/ Virgin Voyages News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:16:46+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-voyages-doubles-first-mate-loot-and-offers-sailors-up-to-550-in-free/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-voyages-doubles-first-mate-loot-and-offers-sailors-up-to-550-in-free/ Virgin Voyages has announced a new trade incentive, offering £10 per booking on select European sailings. From now through to May 28, First Mates (agents) will earn £10 per booking, double the standard £5 reward ‘Loot’. The incentive applies to 12 Virgin Voyages cruises onboard Scarlet Lady and Valliant Lady, departing in May and June, 2026. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:17:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-voyages-launches-spring-campaign-with-750-instant-savings/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-voyages-launches-spring-campaign-with-750-instant-savings/ Virgin Voyages has unveiled a new sales campaign, offering up to £750 in instant savings and 70% off a second Sailor (guest). Running from April 1 to May 28, 2026, the promotion is available across Virgin Voyages’ full programme of kid-free sailings, including the Caribbean, Mediterranean and North America. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 06:39:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-voyages-unveils-upcoming-winter-2027-2028-programmes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-voyages-unveils-upcoming-winter-2027-2028-programmes/ Following the recent itinerary release for Virgin Voyages’ flagship vessel, Scarlet Lady, Virgin Voyages is unveiling its winter 2027/2028 kid-free sailings, operating on Brilliant Lady, Resilient Lady and Valiant Lady. Running from late 2027 to spring 2028, destinations include: * Caribbean * Mexican Riviera * Pacific Coastal * Panama Canal Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:21:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-voyages-partners-with-google-cloud-to-launch-a-fleet-of-50-ai-agents/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-voyages-partners-with-google-cloud-to-launch-a-fleet-of-50-ai-agents/ Virgin Voyages and Google Cloud have announced a strategic partnership to embed generative AI across the cruise line’s business, with more than 50 specialized AI agents on Gemini Enterprise now deployed company-wide. “Email Ellie,” the first agent from this collaboration, has already driven significant business impact, contributing to a record-breaking sales month and validating the company’s ambitious AI strategy. Sun, 12 Oct 2025 05:22:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ideas-and-virgin-voyages-announce-partnership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ideas-and-virgin-voyages-announce-partnership/ IDeaS Revenue Solutions, the world’s leading provider of advanced revenue management software (RMS) and services, announced that it is expanding its industry-leading suite of revenue management solutions to the cruise industry through a partnership with Virgin Voyages. Under the partnership, IDeaS is working with Virgin Voyages to develop a first-of-its-kind, innovative RMS solution for the cruise industry. Fri, 13 Sep 2024 05:48:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-voyages-announces-550-million-in-funding-led-by-ares-management-to-f/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-voyages-announces-550-million-in-funding-led-by-ares-management-to-f/ Founding CEO Tom McAlpin to retire as CEO and transition to Chairman of the Board of Directors. President and CXO Nirmal Saverimuttu named CEO. Sat, 09 Sep 2023 06:12:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-voyages-takes-future-sailors-on-musically-guided-cinematic-journey-a/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-voyages-takes-future-sailors-on-musically-guided-cinematic-journey-a/ Virgin Voyages, Richard Branson’s award-winning and 5- star rated cruise and travel brand, celebrates the start of an epic 2023 with the launch of a video inspired by a music video. Sat, 07 Jan 2023 09:12:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-voyages-has-new-loyalty-program/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-voyages-has-new-loyalty-program/ Virgin Voyages has plans to launch its loyalty program: The Sailing Club. The line has also unveiled a perks program for the remainder of 2022. Guests who avail of these perks can achieve elite status when the loyalty program launches in 2023. Thu, 01 Sep 2022 05:23:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-voyages-reveals-name-of-fleets-stunning-fourth-ship/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-voyages-reveals-name-of-fleets-stunning-fourth-ship/ Virgin Voyages welcomes the fourth Lady Ship to its fleet: Brilliant Lady. The vessel joins Scarlet Lady, Valiant Lady and Resilient Lady in the growing fleet. Wed, 27 Apr 2022 07:08:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-voyages-reports-boom-in-bookings-as-valiant-lady-arrives-in-uk/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-voyages-reports-boom-in-bookings-as-valiant-lady-arrives-in-uk/ From May, Valiant Lady will operate from her new homeport in Barcelona offering late night and overnight stays in the likes of Málaga, Palma de Mallorca, Lisbon, Belgium and Ibiza. Fri, 11 Mar 2022 11:49:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jennifer-lopez-signs-virgin-voyages-partnership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jennifer-lopez-signs-virgin-voyages-partnership/ Virgin Voyages, the new line founded by Richard Branson, has revealed a fleet-wide partnership with international film and music superstar Jennifer Lopez. Thu, 10 Mar 2022 07:50:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-voyages-welcomes-new-home-at-portmiami/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-voyages-welcomes-new-home-at-portmiami/ Richard Branson, joined by Miami-Dade county mayor Daniella Levine Cava and Virgin Voyages chief executive Tom McAlpin, made a splash with a memorable ribbon cutting. Tue, 15 Feb 2022 07:02:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/valiant-lady-to-set-sail-for-virgin-voyages/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/valiant-lady-to-set-sail-for-virgin-voyages/ This March, Valiant Lady will travel around the UK, gracing the ports of London International Cruise Terminal (Tilbury) and Liverpool ahead of her limited bookable maiden voyage from Portsmouth. Fri, 04 Feb 2022 16:34:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scarlet-lady-sails-for-new-york-following-portsmouth-season/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scarlet-lady-sails-for-new-york-following-portsmouth-season/ Portsmouth waved goodbye to Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady in spectacular fashion, lighting the Spinnaker Tower red as she headed across the Atlantic to New York. Tue, 07 Sep 2021 08:51:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-tom-mcalpin-chief-executive-virgin-voyages/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-tom-mcalpin-chief-executive-virgin-voyages/ After a nearly a year-and-a-half at anchor following a delayed launch, Virgin Voyages is finally setting sail on its inaugural cruise this month. Here Breaking Travel News chats with chief executive, Tom McAlpin to find out what the future holds for the brand Tue, 03 Aug 2021 13:45:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-voyages-to-sail-three-uk-trips-next-spring/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-voyages-to-sail-three-uk-trips-next-spring/ Virgin Voyages has revealed plans for three pre-summer trips from Portsmouth next summer. Guests will be welcomed onboard new ship, Valiant Lady. Thu, 08 Jul 2021 05:32:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-voyages-headed-to-portsmouth-this-summer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-voyages-headed-to-portsmouth-this-summer/ As cruises in the US remain uncertain, before heading home to PortMiami, Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady is taking this opportunity to do a homecoming tour, heading back to where the Virgin brand began. Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:30:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-voyages-delays-launch-for-second-time/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-voyages-delays-launch-for-second-time/ Virgin Voyages has announced it is pushing back its launch until October 16th. Passengers booked on affected voyages aboard Scarlet Lady have the option to request a 100 per cent refund. Thu, 21 May 2020 10:07:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/redundancies-at-virgin-voyages-following-launch-delay/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/redundancies-at-virgin-voyages-following-launch-delay/ A statement from the line explained: “When Virgin Voyages was founded nearly seven years ago, we never dreamed the world and our industry would be facing the type of challenges we all are today.” Thu, 26 Mar 2020 06:49:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/branson-invests-us250m-to-sustain-virgin-group/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/branson-invests-us250m-to-sustain-virgin-group/ Entrepreneur Richard Branson is set to invest US$250 million into the Virgin Group as the company battles the fallout from the coronavirus outbreak. “This is the most significant crisis the world has experienced in my lifetime,” said Branson. Mon, 23 Mar 2020 10:01:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scarlet-lady-ready-for-virgin-voyages-debut-in-miami/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scarlet-lady-ready-for-virgin-voyages-debut-in-miami/ Construction on Scarlet Lady, the first vessel from Virgin Voyages, has officially been completed. Nearly three years in the making, the line formally welcomed Scarlet Lady to its fleet after departing the shipyard in Genoa, Italy. Mon, 17 Feb 2020 10:01:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-voyages-to-sail-to-cuba-from-2020/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-voyages-to-sail-to-cuba-from-2020/ The deal was formalised by Virgin Voyages president, Tom McAlpin, and Diana Block-Garcia, vice president of destination, itinerary and revenue at the cruise line, following a meeting with La Habana Cruise Port officials. Thu, 04 Apr 2019 06:21:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-voyages-opens-scarlet-lady-to-bookings1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-voyages-opens-scarlet-lady-to-bookings1/ Virgin Group founder Richard Branson and Virgin Voyages president Tom McAlpin announced today that the line is officially open for business, with the company’s first ship, Scarlet Lady, now open for bookings. Thu, 14 Feb 2019 16:42:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-voyages-headed-for-cuba-in-augural-season/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-voyages-headed-for-cuba-in-augural-season/ Virgin Voyages’ first ship, Scarlet Lady, will feature Cuba as one of her voyage destinations during her inaugural season in 2020. The decision to sail to Cuba was influenced by customer and travel partner research it conducted in North America and the United Kingdom. Thu, 01 Nov 2018 11:08:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scarlet-lady-to-set-sail-for-virgin-voyages-in-2020/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/scarlet-lady-to-set-sail-for-virgin-voyages-in-2020/ The first Virgin Voyages vessel will be named Scarlet Lady. The news was revealed by Virgin Group founder Richard Branson during a ceremony at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa earlier. Fri, 20 Jul 2018 11:36:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/branson-reveals-virgin-voyages-cruise-line/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/branson-reveals-virgin-voyages-cruise-line/ Richard Branson was in earlier to reveal Virgin Voyages as the new identity for Virgin’s cruise line. Joined by the company’s president and chief executive Tom McAlpin, they announced the name and shared that Virgin Voyages has officially signed a ship building contract for three vessels with Italian master shipbuilder Fincantieri. The company will become the first cruise line to adopt the clean energy system, Climeon Ocean. Wed, 19 Oct 2016 11:37:12 +0000