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Let’s Set Sail (Sail Away Party)

As your lady ship pushes away from the shore “Let’s Set Sail” is the start of your vacation, with free bubbles and a mingle with your Happenings cast.

Let’s Set Sail (Sail Away Party) on Virgin Voyages cruise ships
Let’s Set Sail (Sail Away Party) on Virgin Voyages cruise ships © Photo by VVInsider

The “Let’s Set Sail” party marks the beginning of an unforgettable voyage, and there’s no better way to kick off this adventure than with a vibrant poolside party.

Time & Location

The atmosphere is electric, and the pool becomes the epicenter of all event. It is worth noting that regardless of when you actually set sail the party always starts at 5:30pm and ending at 7:00pm.

Free Bubbles To Toast To The Virgin Voyage Ahead

The Happenings Cast will mingle with guests before leading a final toast. Grab your free champagne from the Athletic Club Bar for a generous half hour typically from 5:45-6:15pm (check with bar staff for confirmation depending on your voyage).

Champagne Flutes filled with champagne with a bottle pouring
Champagne Flutes© Photo by Alexander Naglestad

Sail Away Party With High Energy Music by the Pool

As the ship’s powerful engines start up (unless you leave later in the day!), the on board DJ takes center stage, ready to elevate the mood with their high-energy music selections. Sailors are invited to join the dance floor within the pool itself. The sail away party is a great way to kick off your Virgin Voyage.

Mingle with The Happenings cast

But the festivities are not limited to just dancing and music. This sail away party is an opportunity to meet The Happenings Cast. The full crew, led by none other than The Hostess herself, takes the stage. Offering a warm introduction, sailors can familiarize themselves with the faces behind the magic of the voyage. The sail away party is one of the few times you will see all of this cast together during your Virgin Voyage.

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4 Comments

  1. Wendy says:

    Can Rockstars enjoy the Sail Away party from Richard’s Rooftop and can you see the Happenings from there?

    1. Rob Sammons says:

      Hi Wendy, no Richard’s Rooftop is a little away from the activities, our suggestion is to grab a few Moet’s from the happy hour and head down to the pool deck

  2. Brynn says:

    It shows our boat leaving port at 8pm, so would this still happen or does it just start with the Scarlet night events?

    1. Rob Sammons says:

      Hi Brynn this party always happens at 5:30 regardless of when you leave port. Scarlet night won’t be on the first night

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