Virgin Voyages Adds Base Economy Fares ad Removes Gratuities | Big Changes Coming October 7
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They introduced a brand new schedule of fairs. You have three different levels.
The cruise line is introducing airline-style fare types - including a new Base Fare (their version of Basic Economy)
Virgin Voyages is also stripping gratuities out of their “everything”
I say bull hockey on that because a $5,000 Virgin fair, that $140 line item for gratuities isn't suddenly going to make you go, 'Oh, look at this. My carnival fair is so much more in line.'
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Virgin Voyages just made a HUGE announcement that completely changes how you’ll book a cruise starting October 7, 2025. The cruise line is introducing airline-style fare types - including a new Base Fare (their version of Basic Economy) - along with Essential and Premium options. Flexibility, WiFi, and even restaurant booking windows will all depend on the fare you choose and how much you're willing to pay. And that’s not all… Virgin Voyages is also stripping gratuities out of their “everything included” model. While the line says it’s about pricing transparency, we think it’s really about accounting and taxes, and we break down why. In this video, we cover: ⚓ Virgin’s new Base, Essential & Premium fare types ⚓ What you lose if you book the cheapest fare ⚓ Major changes to flexibility and WiFi packages ⚓ The controversial removal of included gratuities ⚓ Our honest reaction to what this means for cruisers Do you think Virgin Voyages made the right move with these airline-style changes, or is this a step backward for the brand? Do you expect to see changes to the Sailing Club to match these new fare types? Let us know in the comments! #virginvoyages #cruisenews #cruise