Knot Today
Learn beginner-friendly sailor knots and create personalized keepsakes like bracelets and decorations in a calm, social setting.
Event Details
For sailors who enjoy tactile, hands-on activities, Knot Today offers a relaxed way to get creative while leaning into Virgin Voyages’ nautical setting. Using rope and traditional knotting techniques, participants are guided through the process of making their own handmade souvenir, such as a nautical ring luggage tag. The session is designed to be approachable rather than overly technical, giving sailors the chance to slow down, try something new, and leave with a personal keepsake from their voyage.
Created and produced by Elliot David Hawker of SUBMERGE Experience Studio, Knot Today is a tactile craft experience inspired by one of the ship’s oldest maritime traditions. This event is included in the voyage fare, so no extra payment is required to participate.
What to Expect
Participants will choose their own materials and decorative details before learning several iconic, beginner-friendly sailor knots. These classic knots transform practical rope work into contemporary keepsakes such as bag charms, bracelets, coasters, or hanging decorations. The session offers a calm, tactile environment that encourages relaxation, creativity, and quiet social interaction while learning a timeless maritime skill one loop at a time.
Highlights Include
- Instruction on a selection of classic sailor knots
- Use of natural materials and simple knotting techniques
- Creating personalized keepsakes like bracelets and decorative pieces
- A connection to maritime heritage through hands-on learning
- Guidance from the experienced Happenings Cast
How to Book
Knot Today is included with your voyage fare and is free to attend but it must be booked through the Virgin Voyages app after boarding the ship. Spaces are limited and availability can vary by sailing. Early booking is recommended, for more information about making and managing onboard reservations, see the Booking Events & First Come First Serve Events guide.
Overview
Unlike many onboard workshops that focus mainly on decorative crafts, Knot Today offers a more tactile experience rooted in the ship’s maritime setting. This event introduces Sailors to traditional sailor knots, turning practical rope work into meaningful, handmade items. With patience and simple techniques, participants gain skills passed down through generations of sailors while creating personal mementos. It’s an opportunity to unwind, socialize quietly, and learn a timeless craft connected to the sea.
