Virgin Voyages includes a great deal in the voyage fare, but some optional extras may not offer the best value for every sailor. In this video, we share five add-ons we would usually skip, along with practical alternatives and situations where they may still make sense.

What We Cover

• Shore Things
  • Why independently booked tours can sometimes offer better value
  • When booking through Virgin Voyages may still be the more sensible choice
  • Guide to booking shore excursions
  • Explore Virgin Voyages Shore Things
• Redemption Spa thermal suite passes
  • Why single-entry thermal suite access may be difficult to justify
  • How the Splash of Romance package can change the value equation
  • Redemption Spa guide
• “Treat Yourself” menu items
  • Premium dining upgrades versus the included restaurant menus
  • When a special-occasion meal may still be worth considering
  • Extra Virgin restaurant guide
  • Razzle Dazzle restaurant guide
• Private cabanas
  • Cabana pricing, location, and included Bar Tab
  • Whether they make more sense for groups or port days
  • Virgin Voyages cabanas guide
• Shake for Champagne
  • Why ordering champagne directly from a bar can offer more choice
  • Bringing permitted wine or Champagne onboard in carry-on luggage
  • How Bar Tab or Splash of Romance may affect the value
  • Shake for Champagne guide
• Making the most of onboard credit
  • Using Sailor Loot toward extras you do choose to book
  • Learn about the Sail Forward Sailor Loot bonus

Links And Resources

• What is included on Virgin Voyages?
• Guide to booking shore excursions
• Virgin Voyages Shore Things
• Redemption Spa guide
• Virgin Voyages packages guide
• Splash of Romance package guide
• Extra Virgin restaurant guide
• Extra Virgin menus by ship
• Razzle Dazzle restaurant guide
• Virgin Voyages cabanas guide
• Shake for Champagne guide
• Bringing alcohol and soft drinks onboard
• Types of Virgin Voyages onboard credit
• Guide to spending onboard
• Sail Forward bonus: up to $200 Sailor Loot
• Book your Virgin Voyage with VV Insider
• Watch: 5 Virgin Voyages extras that are worth paying for