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VIDEO: Virgin Voyages Tips to Keep Your Onboard Bill at $0

Six hidden ways to keep your Virgin Voyages sailing at a $0 balance, plus a bonus tip for using promotional Sailor Loot.

Man on a Virgin Voyages cruise ship beside a large Final Bill sign showing $0.00
The Hidden Ways to Save Money Onboard Virgin Voyages © Photo by VV Insider

Want to leave your Virgin Voyages sailing with a $0 onboard bill? This guide covers practical ways to avoid unnecessary spending, make the most of included dining and entertainment, use available perks, and keep a close eye on your onboard account.

What We Cover

  • Planning your onboard spending before you sail
  • Ways to find complimentary drinks onboard
    • Sailaway sparkling wine
    • RockStar and Mega RockStar Richard’s Rooftop happy hour
    • Shop events, trivia, game shows, and Scarlet Night opportunities
  • Included food and avoiding restaurant upsells
    • How to spot “Treat Yourself” menu items
    • Asking about ship-specific dishes and nightly specials
  • Making the most of included activities
    • Fitness, wellness, entertainment, trivia, and creative activities
    • Prize and souvenir opportunities, including Upcycle Club where available
  • Saving money in port
    • When independent exploring may be an alternative to a shore excursion
    • Why planning transport and return times matters
  • Protecting your onboard wallet balance
    • Checking charges in the Virgin Voyages app
    • Resolving unexpected charges before the final day
  • Additional ways to reduce spending
    • Avoiding the Ship Eats delivery fee when eligible purchases exceed $10
    • Using Blue Extras or Deep Blue Extras benefits, where applicable
    • Understanding the restrictions around promotional Sailor Loot in the casino

Links And Resources

About the author

Co-Founder and Director. David has a background in web design and development and writes travel content, vacation guides and tips about Virgin Voyages.


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