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Booking Restaurants

If you like to plan then Virgin Voyages offers the ability to pre-book dining reservations ahead of time. This is highly recommended for those on busier sailings.

A luxurious dining room with glittering lights and white leather furniture
The Wake restaurant aboard Virgin Voyages® ships © Photo by Virgin Voyages®

Booking Restaurants Window

For Virgin Voyages, booking dining reservations is an important part of planning your cruise experience. The reservation window varies depending on your accommodation:

  • Sailors: Regular dining reservations open 45 days before your voyage.
  • Rockstars: If you’re staying in a Rockstar Suite, you get the advantage of booking 60 days in advance. You can also get assistance from Red Glove pre sail.

Reservation Timing

Reservations typically become available at or around midnight Miami Time. Some lucky sailors have reported success even before this official release time. To find the exact reservation date for your specific voyage, check the Virgin Voyages app.

Important note: Around 1/3 of total restaurant bookings will be released at this stage with more available on board. 

Linking with Friends and Groups

Before setting sail, it’s a good idea to connect with your friends who are also cruising with you. In the Virgin Voyages app, navigate to Messenger > Contacts. You can find a QR code or a link to share with your friends. Scanning or opening this link will add all the contacts associated with the other bookings to your contact list.

If you require reservations for more than 8 people then you must call Virgin Voyages to arrange.

Link Sailors in the Contacts Section of the App
Link Sailors in the Contacts Section of the App

What to Book

Keep in mind that restaurant sizes vary:

Your reservation allowances depend on the length of your voyage and may also vary depending on the type of voyage too:

  • Short Sailings (1-5 days): You can book one dinner reservation per restaurant.
  • Long Sailings (6+ days): You have the option to dine two times in a restaurant.
  • Longer Sailings (7+ days): You have the option to dine three times in a restaurant.

Brunch is also available for booking at the The Wake and Razzle Dazzle, with time slots from 8am until 1pm and do not count towards your number of reservations. You do not need to specifically book for Bottomless Brunch and simply add this on at the time. Dinner times are 6pm – 10pm.

View Restaurant Menus

Enjoy Bloody Mary's at the Wake Bottomless Brunch
Enjoy Bloody Mary’s at the Wake Bottomless Brunch© Photo by Virgin Voyages

How to Book

To make your dining reservations, open the Virgin Voyages app and go to the Discover section > Ship Spaces > Eateries. There, you’ll see a list of restaurants and their availability. Choose your desired time slot, specify the number of sailors, and tap “Show me the restaurants.”.

In app screenshot showing time slotsBooking a Time Slot in the Virgin Voyages app© Photo by Virgin Voyages

All Bookings Sold Out? – Book Onboard

If you find that everything is fully booked before your cruise, there’s no need to panic! Virgin Voyages ensures significant onboard dining capacity by only allowing a smaller percentage of bookings to be booked before boarding.

You can seek assistance with booking on board:

  • Keep checking the Virgin Voyages app for reservation options throughout the cruise and on the first day.
  • Go to Razzle Dazzle typically between 1:30 & 4:30pm on the first day of your cruise.
  • After the first day, visit Sailor Services near Pink Agave between 9 AM and 2 PM for assistance with reservations.​

Note: Times and locations are subject to change, check your Event Line-up for more information on help desk hours. 

Walk-In Availability

For those who prefer spontaneity, some restaurants may offer walk-in availability. Simply visit the restaurant, and they will inform you about current wait times and available seating. As noted the smaller venues will have significantly less walk-in availability and it is better to visit earlier or later in the evening.

What if Nothing Is Available?

Even if you can’t secure a reservation, don’t worry. There are alternative dining options available during dinner times, including The Galley, The Social Club Diner, Pizza Place, and The Dock House, ensuring you won’t go hungry while at sea.

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11 Comments

  1. Jack says:

    Lots of sailors were in a panic because there were no available times for booking dinner left. We had ours booked 45 days out but we also found that it was not hard getting in to most restaurants as a walk up. We ate in the Wake 5 times and Pink Agave 3 times with no problem. Just show up at 5:45 opening time and get on a short wait list.

  2. Rory says:

    We are in a Rockstar Suite but only managed to secure a couple of restaurant reservations, and those were late evening times. As we are boarding first, will that allow us to book more favourable times once on board?

    1. Rob Sammons says:

      Hi Rory when you first board you’ll be guided to Sip Lounge to enjoy some bubbles and meet your agent. The team here can help to organize any restaurant bookings you want. As a rockstar you will be first on and get the pick of bookings. Normally it is also fine to adjust bookings throughout the voyage with advance notice to your agent.

  3. Lady Irene Walker says:

    Where do you go for breakfast

    1. Rob Sammons says:

      Brunch is served at Razzle Dazzle or The Wake, theres info and menus here.

      It’s also served in The Galley.

  4. Jack says:

    I’m having trouble finding the times all of the restaurants are open… which ones have breakfast or lunch etc. Thanks

    1. Rob Sammons says:

      Hi Jack, Brunch is an available at The Wake and Razzle Dazzle until 1pm, some info here.

      Galley is open 24/7 for standard breakfast and from 12pm for Lunch service, menus here.

      1. Veta says:

        Doesn’t Galley open earlier?

        1. Rob Sammons says:

          The Galley is always open but for lunch service its 12pm

  5. Arlene Radson Marcusky says:

    Unable to make dining reservations 45 days out..

    1. VV Insider says:

      Looks like there was an error with the app last night this looks to be resolved?

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