VIDEO: 9 Virgin Voyages Hacks for a Smoother, More Relaxed Cruise
Make your next Virgin Voyages cruise smoother with nine practical hacks covering show seats, casual dining, cabin organization, restaurant reservations, Scarlet Night, port days, and ShipEats.
A few small changes can make your next Virgin Voyages cruise easier to enjoy. In this video, David shares nine practical hacks from our sailings, covering show seats, food, cabin organization, dining plans, and ways to spend less time waiting.
What We Cover
1. Try a Later Show Performance
If a show repeats during your voyage, its second or third performance may be less crowded. David explains why this can improve your chances of finding a seat you like, especially in smaller venues. Browse our entertainment guide to explore the shows on your ship.
2. Look Beyond The Galley for Lunch
Explore casual eateries such as The Pizza Place, The Dock, The Social Club, and Sun Club Café. The video shares ideas for combining grab-and-go salads with grilled food and requesting customizations using available ingredients. Menus and availability vary, and it makes sense to order only what you will eat.
3. Give Your Cabin a Landing Zone
Hanging organizers and magnetic hooks can help keep hats, sunglasses, and other everyday items off your cabin’s surfaces. David shares simple ways to keep the things you need within reach.
4. Keep Checking Dining Reservations
A fully booked restaurant may have openings later as other Sailors change their plans. Check the app again during the day, look for virtual waitlists where available, or speak to the restaurant host about your flexibility. Our dining reservations guide explains the options.
5. Start Scarlet Night Downstairs
The pool party is only part of Scarlet Night. Start at The Roundabout for the opening celebrations, then follow the Happenings Cast as the evening unfolds. Check your sailing’s app schedule and plan dinner around the events you want to catch.
6. Rethink Your Port Day
If you already know a destination or prefer time on board, staying on the ship can offer a quieter day. Another option is to explore early and return for the afternoon. David shares our experience on Valiant Lady and explains why daytime entertainment may be more limited.
7. Check The Galley Dinner Specials
Look at the day’s specials before settling on your dinner plans. A casual Galley dinner may also leave more time for evening entertainment. See The Galley guide for menus and examples of specials, rather than a guaranteed daily schedule.
8. Contact Sailor Services Without Waiting at the Desk
For non-urgent questions, try messaging Sailor Services through the Virgin Voyages app. David also covers calling from your cabin and checking how busy the desk is before heading down.
9. Put the Ship Eats Delivery Fee Toward Paid Items
Ship Eats normally has a $10 delivery charge, which is waived when your order includes at least $10 in paid items. If you already want those items, this can put the money toward something you will use. The items still cost money; included food alone does not meet the paid-item threshold.
