Introducing the Virgin Voyages Sailing Club for 2024/2025
Virgin Voyages extends Deep Blue Extras program till 2025, introduces Sailing Club tiers, Blue Extras perks, and loyalty status match initiative.
Virgin Voyages has unveiled the next iteration of the Sailing Club through the end of 2025. The program aims to enhance the experience for sailors and provide them with exclusive benefits during their voyages.
Deep Blue Extras Extension
Deep Blue Extras, a beloved program among Virgin Voyages sailors, is being extended through the end of 2025. It will continue to offer exclusive perks to qualified sailors, including Sea Blazers and Sea Rovers. Additionally, it will now be available to those embarking on their 5th sailing.
Introduction of Sailing Club Level (After First 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
- Staring with the up to $400 Bar Tab Offer – More details here.
- First Alerts for Promos
- Members Quarterly Newsletter.
All other levels also benefit from these offers.
Introduction of Blue Extras Level (Third/Fourth Sailing)
An additional level of Blue Extras has been introduced, offering 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.
Blue Extras Details
This level includes new perks:
- 1 Coffee Credit at Grounds Club
- 1 Laundry Bag with Laundry Service
- An Exclusive Cocktail event
- Dedicated Sailor Services Support
Status Level Matching Returns (First Sailing)
Commencing on April 3, 2024, Virgin Voyages extends an invitation to new sailors with loyalty status from various cruise and travel brands to participate in the Sailing Club Status Match initiative.
Eligible sailors who provide proof of their loyalty status in other programs, alongside a confirmed booking with Virgin Voyages, will receive Sailing Club membership along with Blue Extras privileges.
Sailors opting for the Status Match enrollment will enjoy Blue Extras benefits during their inaugural voyage and persist in receiving them until they attain Deep Blue Extras on their fifth voyage.
Deep Blue Extras Details (Fifth Sailing)
The much beloved Deep Blue Extras program is continuing through the end of 2025.
This program will remain in place for all existing Sea Blazers (those who sailed in 2021), Sea Rovers (those who sailed twice in 2022-2023) or Match & Sea More (those who matched their cruise line status before December 31st 2023).
Those who have not previously earned Deep Blue Extras will receive it from their 5th sailing onward.
As a reminder Deep Blue Extras includes a number of perks including $100 Bar Tab, 2 Coffee Credits at Grounds Club and other exclusive benefits.
Read More About Deep Blue Extras
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 |
Conclusion
The previously anticipated token based system appears to not be going ahead at this stage. The new version of the Sailing Club with Blue Extras & Deep Blue Extras applies to all sailings through December 31st 2025.
With the introduction of additional levels, an updated matching program and the extension of Deep Blue Extras sailors can continue to benefit with perks from sailing multiple times with Virgin Voyages.