First Look: VoyageFair Choices Have Officially Launched
Take a first look at Virgin Voyages’ new VoyageFair Choices system as we explain the booking process, fare differences, and gratuity options.
Virgin Voyages has rolled out its new pricing system, VoyageFair Choices, across all new bookings. This first look explores how the new Base, Essential, and Premium fares work and what has changed during the booking process.
First Look at the Booking Process
The process for selecting your cabin remains the same. Once you’ve chosen your cabin type, you’ll be asked to pick a VoyageFair Choice, unless you select a Lock-It-In Rate which is not compatible with the new system.
After selecting your cabin, you can choose between the three VoyageFair Choices. Pricing displayed on the page now starts at the Base fare. From early observations, Base fares are around 5–10% cheaper than Essential rates. Essential fares remain roughly the same as before, while Premium fares are priced at $45 per person per night higher.
Changes at Checkout
The checkout process is largely the same, but now includes a new option to pre-pay gratuities. The pre-paid price is slightly lower than paying on board. If you tick this box, gratuities are added directly to your booking. If you skip it, you can still add them later in the Virgin Voyages app. This option will appear for all fares, although it shows as sold out for Legacy Fares.
The New System
The new system has proven controversial, but Virgin Voyages is moving forward with its rollout for all new bookings. Anyone booked before October 7 will continue to receive the same experience as before with legacy fares.
If you’re unsure which option is best or need help understanding the system, we’re happy to assist.
Price Tracker Updates
We’ve also updated our Price Tracker to support the new VoyageFair Choice system. It now lists Base as the lowest price within each category, and we’ve added a toggle to include gratuities in the prices displayed. We’ll continue refining this in the future to include all fare types where possible, so stay tuned for improvements.
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