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.
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 booking type:
| Guest Type | Reservation Window | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Base Fare | 15 days before sailing | Most reduced reservation window |
| Essential Fare | 45 days before sailing | Standard access for most sailors |
| Premium Fare | 60 days before sailing | Earlier access than Essential |
| Legacy Fare | 60 days before sailing | For bookings made before October 7, ’25 |
| RockStar Suite & Mega RockStar Suite | 120 days before sailing | Earliest access for suite guests including bookings made before October 7, ’25 |
Learn more about each fare type in our VoyageFair Choices overview.
Rockstars can also reach out to Red Glove Service to help with booking restaurants.
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 or website.
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.
What to Book
Keep in mind that restaurant sizes vary:
- Smaller Venues: Pink Agave and Gunbae have limited seating.
- More Availability: Razzle Dazzle, The Test Kitchen, The Wake, and Extra Virgin offer more dining options.
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 nights): You can book one dinner reservation per restaurant.
- Long Sailings (6-8 nights): You have the option to dine two times per restaurant.
- Longer Sailings (9+ nights): You have the option to dine three times per restaurant.
Note: Walk ups are available for repeat visits to the same 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.
How to Book
To make your dining reservations, open the Virgin Voyages app and go to the Discover section > Ship Spaces > Eateries or go to the Virgin Voyages website and your voyage home. There, you’ll see a list of restaurants and their availability. Choose your desired meal period (tapping the red button at the top) and select brunch or dinner, specify the number of sailors, and tap “Search Availability” to be returned a list of available times.
When to Book
Most shows take place each night at either 7:30 or 8:00 PM and again at 10:00 PM. Headline performances usually run twice in one evening to suit different dinner times. Some dining experiences, like Gunbae and The Test Kitchen, can take up to two hours, so be sure to plan accordingly. For other restaurants, allow at least 1.5 hours. You can check out our example event line-ups to see how a typical evening might look.
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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