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The RIGHT Way to Book Virgin Voyages With the New Pricing!

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What This Creator Said
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Veteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

Do not go with the cheapest. Go with the middle ground because that's probably going to be your best deal.

If it's your first time on Virgin Voyages, please for the love of everything, don't pick the base because you're not going to be happy.

Basic Wi-Fi is basically just for you to text message everybody and you can kind of look at things on Facebook, but you cannot post pictures.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Don't book the cheapest 'Base' fare just because it's the lowest price.
Pre-purchase gratuities before boarding to save money.
Choose 'Premium' fare if you want better Wi-Fi and dining access without Rockstar prices.
Understand that 'Guarantee' (GTY) cabins mean you accept whatever room is assigned to you.
Book all amenities (Wi-Fi, cabin selection) upfront as they are harder to add later.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting the wrong cabin typeAvoid 'Lock It In' rates if you have specific cabin needs; pay for a specific category.
Poor internet connectivityUpgrade to Premium or higher fare for Wi-Fi that supports streaming and video calls.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to choose the right Virgin Voyages fare class?
QWhat are the differences between Base, Essential, Premium, and Rockstar?
QWhat are the risks of booking a 'Lock It In' rate?
QHow does Wi-Fi differ across fare tiers?

Topics Covered

Booking Process2 Sad BaconValue Pricing1½ Sad BaconWifi Connectivity2½ Sad BaconDining Specialty1 Happy BaconCabin Interior4 Sad BaconItinerary Route4½ Sad BaconCrowd Capacity2 Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

St. Lucia
Miami
Barbados
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YouTube Video Description

If you already know Virgin Voyages switched to the new Voyage Fair Choice pricing, this video is your next step. Instead of explaining what changed, we’re going through how to pick the right fare based on how you actually cruise and what to avoid so you don’t end up frustrated later! A lot of sailors are choosing the cheapest fare because it looks like the best deal… and then realizing too late that things like dining access, flexibility, Wi-Fi, and cabin selection matter more than they thought. This video walks you through: ✔ When Base makes sense ✔ When Essential is the smarter move ✔ When Premium is worth it ✔ What most people overlook ✔ And the situations where the “upgrade” saves money or stress later If you’ve been staring at Base, Essential, and Premium wondering, “Okay… which one is actually right for me?” this is going to help! Join us for Girls Gone Cruisin' 2026! Click here: https://fabulousadventurestravel.com/cruises/girls-gone-cruisin-cruise/ Shop Virgin Voyages essentials! Click here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/samantha-fabulousadventurestravel/list/161GOW8I4OLSM?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_PNWFQXHCXPJ28AYBTQMD Ready to Sail? Get a deal! 🛳️ https://www.virginvoyages.com/book/voyage-planner/find-a-voyage?agencyId=5955&agentId=13803&bookingChannel=FMLINK&cabins=1&currency=USD&currencyCode=USD&fromDate=2024-09-05&priceType=perCabin&sailors=2&sortType=date&toDate=2024-10-31 Join my Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/virginvoyagestipsanddeals Follow me on Social Media: Facebook: ⁠ https://www.facebook.com/FabulousAdventurestravelcompany Instagram: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/samanthastravels/ #virginvoyages #cruise #cruiseship #fabulousadventurestravelcompany #adultsonlyvacation #cruisetravelagent #cruiselife