Eat & Drink Festival Returns for 2026 on Virgin Voyages

Virgin Voyages has officially revealed the return of its popular Eat & Drink Festival for 2026, running for siblings departing on 27 August to 27 September. This month-long celebration will once again bring elevated culinary experiences to life across the fleet, with exclusive tasting events, themed pop-ups, and interactive classes led by expert mixologists and chefs.

As we reported early this year, the Eat & Drink Festival 2025 introduced exciting fleet‑wide additions such as the brand-new Passport to Flavors collectible guide, immersive Spirit Master Classes, hidden Speakeasies, and the acclaimed Spirited Dinner Series in The Wake. Sailors also sampled fresh dishes at Gunbae with the new Korean BBQ‑inspired menu, and enjoyed food‑hall style pop‑ups in The Galley.

Whether you’re sipping cocktails under the stars or learning the art of pasta-making from a culinary pro, this is a must-sail season for anyone who loves food, drink, and immersive experiences at sea. As always, the festival events are included in your voyage fare, and available alongside the standard menus and dining offerings Virgin Voyages is known for.

2026 Voyage Dates

The Eat & Drink Festival is happening on select voyages. To see eligible sailings and secure a cabin, visit the official page here:

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Scarlet Lady Itineraries

• 31 August 2026 – Rome, Florence, Mykonos & More (10 nights)
• 10 September 2026 – Starry Nights in Greece & Croatia (10 nights)
• 20 September 2026 – Greek Island Glow (7 nights)
• 27 September 2026 – Greek Island Glow (7 nights)

Valiant Lady Itineraries

• 27 August 2026 – English Elegance to Idyllic Iceland (10 nights)
• 6 September 2026 – Iceland, Greenland, Canada & NYC (13 nights)
• 19 September 2026 – Fall Foliage in Canada & New England (8 nights)
• 27 September 2026 – The Big Apple to Bermuda (5 nights)

Brilliant Lady Itineraries

• 27 August 2026 – Alaskan Glacier Blues & Coastal Views (7 nights)
• 3 September 2026 – Seattle to Alaska & British Columbia (8 nights)
• 11 September 2026 – Vancouver Down the Cali Coast (8 nights)
• 19 September 2026 – Hollywood Sunsets & Mexican Horizons (7 nights)
• 26 September 2026 – Hollywood Sunsets & Mexican Horizons (7 nights)

Resilient Lady Itineraries

• 27 August 2026 – Fire & Sunset Soirées (4 nights)
• 31 August 2026 – Dominican Daze (5 nights)
• 5 September 2026 – Miami, Grand Turk (& back) (5 nights)
• 14 September 2026 – Dominican Daze (5 nights)
• 19 September 2026 – Miami, Grand Turk (& back) (5 nights)
• 24 September 2026 – Fire & Sunset Soirées (4 nights)

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Keep an eye out as we reveal more delicious details in the lead-up to this exciting culinary season. With Virgin Voyages’ commitment to flavour, fun, and flair, Eat & Drink Festival 2026 is shaping up to be a feast to remember.