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Virgin Voyage’s Loyalty Program – Sailing Club

The Virgin Voyages Sailing Club is the loyalty programme designed to reward repeat sailors with exclusive benefits based on levels for number of sailings.

This guide was updated on 9 February 2026 by David Todd. If you spot any errors, let us know.

About the Sailing Club

The Virgin Voyages Sailing Club is the loyalty scheme designed to reward repeat sailors with exclusive benefits.

Type of Qualification

To be in the Sailing Club
Club Types	Translation
Sea Blazer	You sailed with Virgin in 2021 on a fully paid fare.
Sea Rover	You sailed with Virgin twice on a fully paid fare from the start of 2022 to the end of 2023.
Match & Sea More	You’re at a qualifying loyalty level with another cruise line or eligible program and have contacted Virgin Voyages to verify and matched by the end of 2023.
Sailing Club Member	You’ve sailed with Virgin Voyages once before.
Sailing Club Status Match	You’re at a qualifying loyalty level with another cruise line or eligible program and have contacted Virgin Voyages to verify and matched before.

Sailing Club Level (After One Sailing)

Those who have previously sailed with Virgin Voyages will automatically be registered for the Sailing Club loyalty scheme. The base level includes:

Exclusive Offers
First Alerts for Promos
Members Quarterly Newsletter.

All other levels also benefit from these offers.

Blue Extras Level (After Two Sailings)

Blue Extras offers a lighter version of perks for sailors on their 3rd or 4th sailing, or those matching into the system for the first time. This level aims to provide enhanced benefits to a broader range of sailors. This level is offered through December 31st 2026.

Deep Blue Extras Details (After Five Sailings or Prior Qualification)

Deep Blue Extras offers additional perks including free Bar Tab and Premium Wi-Fi. DBE is available for all existing Sea Blazers , Sea Rovers or Match & Sea More sailors. Those who have not previously earned Deep Blue Extras will receive it from their 5th sailing onward. This level is offered through December 31st 2026.

Back to Back Sailings

Credit for a voyage is applied towards perks 30 days after the voyage concludes. Sailors on consecutive voyages who meet the criteria for the next tier of perks will not experience the benefits of that higher tier during the consecutive voyage.

Perks at a Glance


Perk	Sailing Club	Blue Extras	Deep Blue Extras
Exclusive Offers	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
First Alert to Promos	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Members Quarterly Newsletter	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Exclusive Cocktail Event	❌ No	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Dedicated Sailor Services Support	❌ No	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Complimentary Laundry Service	❌ None	1 Laundry Bag	2 Pressed Items, 1 Specialty Cleaned, 1 Laundry Bag
Specialty Coffee Per Day	❌ 0	1	2
Complimentary Bar Tab Credit	❌ $0	❌ $0	$100
Priority Boarding at Embarkation	❌ No	❌ No	✅ Yes
Unlimited Premium WiFi	❌ No	❌ No	✅ Yes

Sailing Club Status Match

Status Match is currently open for new sailors through 28th February 2026.

For Travelers Who Applied in from 9th December 2025 – 16th January 2026 or 10th February – 28th February 2026

Virgin Voyages updated its Status Match program and widened the list of eligible loyalty programs. The new version uses an Access Key system and applies Blue Extras once on a voyage booked with that key. Because the process has changed, it is worth understanding how the old and new programs differ. Voyages must be booked by March 31st 2026 if you have already received your access key.

The New Air, Land and Sea Status Match

The current Status Match works differently. Travelers with status in select airline, hotel, and cruise programs can apply and upload proof of their status. Once verified, Virgin Voyages emails a single use Access Key. That key must be added when booking a new voyage and it unlocks one time Blue Extras for that sailing.

After using the Access Key, travelers follow the standard Sailing Club earning journey. The match does not upgrade a traveler into a permanent tier, and the benefits apply only to the voyage where the key is used.

Full Guide

You can read our full breakdown of the new Access Key process, key dates, eligible programs, and how the new system differs from the original Status Match here.

Read the updated Status Match guide

For Travelers Who Applied Before October 31, 2025

Anyone who completed a Status Match before October 31, 2025 under the original program will remain at their matched Sailing Club level (Blue Extras or Deep Blue Extras depending on the date matched). You will keep that level until naturally reaching the standard thresholds through future sailings. No action is required and their matched status is still honored.

The original version in 2023 granted Deep Blue Extras from the first sailing. Those who matched in 2024/2025 were granted Blue Extras from the first sailing and continued to apply those perks on each voyage until travelers reached Deep Blue Extras on their fifth trip.

Note: Loyalty Eligibility and Exceptions

All fare types receive and earn Sailing Club loyalty benefits, except for the following booking types:

Cruises booked with access keys (gifted cruises, casino comp cruises, or those purchased with interline, airmails, or points)
Select reduced voyages, such as employee or employee family rates and vendor rates
Specific other booking categories as determined by Virgin Voyages

Some bookings in these categories may still receive the benefits previously earned.

Side note: There is technically a step above the Sailing Club, it’s called Club 485C which is an exclusive club of “99” sailors and Richard Branson.