Virgin Voyages Announces Thanksgiving at Sea With Unique Food Offerings
As the festive season approaches, Virgin Voyages is inviting travelers to rethink the traditional Thanksgiving celebration with a refreshing holiday experience. VV is offering a distinctive twist on the holiday.
Thanksgiving on Virgin Voyages
As the festive season approaches, Virgin Voyages is inviting travelers to rethink the traditional Thanksgiving celebration with a refreshing holiday experience. VV is offering a distinctive twist on the holiday, allowing passengers to swap customary festivities with new traditions aboard the Lady Ships, without the typical hassles of the season.
The following offerings have been confirmed for the following sailings:
- Scarlet Lady‘s 5-night Riviera Maya voyage departing from Miami on November 19, sailing to Cozumel and Bimini Beach Club in the Bahamas
- Resilient Lady‘s 15-night Singapore, Bali & Australia cruise leaving Singapore on November 20 before heading to Bali, Darwin, Cairns, Airlie Beach, and Sydney
It’s not yet known if the Thanksgiving offerings will be available to Valiant Lady sailors on board the 8-night Eastern Caribbean Charm sailing on 18 November. We have reached out to Virgin Voyages for clarification.
Crafting New Traditions at Sea
The concept of Thanksgiving cruises capitalizes on the desire for new experiences. Rather than the repetitive cycle of home-based rituals, Virgin Voyages encourages the creation of new traditions. Imagine swapping the sight of barren trees with sun-drenched beaches or trading backyard football with jet skiing in the Bahamas or exploring ancient temples in the Riviera Maya.
Onboard, passengers can partake in unique holiday-themed activities and relish special Thanksgiving dinners with a twist. The holiday menus diverge from the standard fare, offering dishes like pumpkin risotto, roasted turkey with a touch of green mole, or a Korean-style Thanksgiving meal, adding an international flavor to the traditional palate.
New Food Offerings
There are select food options available at some of the restaurants on board during these thanksgiving sailings. A three course menu will be offered for sailors, Virgin Voyages have dropped some hints about what to expect on each menu, we will know more about the full menus closer to the time so make sure to keep posted;
Italian-Inspired Thanksgiving at Extra Virgin
Extra Virgin, the high-end Italian restaurant on board the Virgin Voyages ships, will offer an inspired pumpkin risotto to help ring in the holiday season.
Korean BBQ Thanksgiving at Gunbae
Guests can see their thanksgiving meal being cooked live in front of them at the table at Gunbae, the Virgin Voyages’ unique Korean BBQ restaurant. Gunbae will be offering a turkey plate with an Asian pear cranberry sauce, served with Kimchi.
Mexican Thanksgiving at Pink Agave
Virgin Voyages’ Mexican restaurant will be serving roasted turkey with cornbread stuffing. This will be served alongside a green mole formulated just for this limited festive menu.
Vegan Thanksgiving Dish at Razzle Dazzle
Razzle Dazzle originally was going to be an exclusive vegan offering on board the Virgin Voyages ships, it has since expanded the menu to include a more varied selection. For Thanksgiving, they are returning to their vegan roots by offering a warming heirloom fall squash soup.
Exclusive Thanksgiving Beverages
There are two speciality drinks announced for the festive season;
- Alcoholic: ‘Fall into Fall’ bourbon-based cocktail
- Non-alcoholic: Pumpkin Spiced Mule
- Non-alcoholic: Grounds Club will be offering pumpkin spiced lattes (and likely other pumpkin spiced coffee if you ask!)
Little has been announced other than the names of these drinks so make sure to follow us on Facebook for an exclusive first look when these sailings begin.
Why Consider a Thanksgiving Cruise?
Traditional Thanksgiving, while cherished, comes with its set of stressors. From extensive meal preparations and obligatory gatherings to enduring the chilly autumn weather, the conventional holiday routine can be more demanding than enjoyable. Virgin Voyages proposes an alternative: a Thanksgiving escape where the usual responsibilities dissolve, replaced by relaxation, adventure, and indulgence.
Remember, if it’s your first Virgin Voyages cruise, our know-before-you-go guide is a crucial read for new sailors, full of top tips to make your Virgin Voyages vacation the best it can be!
Special Offers and Itineraries
To celebrate the holiday spirit, Virgin Voyages is extending special offers for its Thanksgiving voyages. Promotions include significant discounts on sailings, benefits for early bookings, and exclusive deals for Florida residents, among others, making the cruises more accessible to a broader audience. We recommend speaking to your preferred travel agent to find out how to book the best deal and plan a perfect last-minute Thanksgiving getaway.
For those ready to embark on a Thanksgiving adventure, options abound. One itinerary includes a 5-night journey departing from Miami, with stops in exotic locales like Cozumel and Bimini Beach Club. Another longer voyage offers an extensive 15-night tour, setting sail from Singapore towards various destinations, including Bali and several Australian hotspots.
Stay Tuned
We will be adding exclusive Thanksgiving content to the VV Insider website and social channels over the coming weeks so make sure to like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram and you can even get updates sent straight to your email inbox.
Source: Give thanks the Virgin way on our Thanksgiving voyages. – Virgin Voyages Ahoy! Blog (Official) – 25 October 2023
