Pacific Tips 2025.03.30

Good morning everyone, today we have a special spotlight on Virgin Voyages, and at the very end, there are details on their Status Match Program!

Virgin Voyages Brilliant Lady is arriving with Amazing new Options!
Virgin Voyages’ newest ship, Brilliant Lady, is set to elevate the cruise entertainment experience with a diverse lineup of innovative shows and events tailored for its North American itineraries. 

Highlighted Performances:
• Up With a Twist: An adventurous supper club where guests enjoy elegant dining accompanied by a live band, dancers, and world-class vocalists performing modern renditions of vintage tunes. The show’s conclusion varies nightly, influenced by audience choices.
• Red Hot: A dynamic celebration of the Virgin brand’s playfully rebellious spirit, featuring thrilling choreography, hits from Virgin Records artists, and rare gems from the label’s video archives.
• Out of Time: A musical-comedy journey through various eras, from the Paleolithic age to the roaring 1920s and into a distant future, as performers race to fix a malfunctioning time machine through song and dance.
• Duets: An intimate showcase of the world’s most beloved duets, reimagined in jazz style while preserving their original Motown, classic rock, or contemporary essence.
• Electric: Virgin Voyages’ unique take on a glow party, complete with neon attire and UV-reactive elements. Guests can join the jellyfish parade, apply vibrant face paint, and capture memories in a specially designed glowing photo booth.
• Scarlet Night…Reimagined: An updated version of the signature evening event, featuring new choreography, songs, and moments designed to bring all sailors together in a collective celebration.

Virgin Voyages introduces New Pricing Model Virgin Voyages has introduced a flexible and transparent new pricing model designed to offer exceptional value, including over $1,000 worth of inclusive amenities per voyage, such as complimentary access to specialty dining venues curated by Michelin-star chefs, fitness classes, gratuities, WiFi, unique entertainment, and various beverages. Passengers can freely adjust travel plans without penalties, while enjoying responsibly sourced meals without set dining schedules or overcrowded buffets. The cruise line emphasizes passenger comfort, providing unlimited fitness opportunities, free WiFi, diverse complimentary beverages, and original, immersive entertainment experiences crafted in collaboration with renowned artists, redefining expectations for luxury cruising. emphasizing fairness and flexibility. The updated fare structure provides passengers with substantial inclusive value—reportedly over $1,000 worth of amenities per voyage. This includes complimentary access to more than 20 specialty dining venues curated by Michelin-star chefs, group fitness classes, WiFi, gratuities, unique entertainment offerings, and various beverages including sodas. Additionally, passengers have the freedom to adjust their travel plans, changing sail dates or guest names without incurring penalties. You can find more information on their website.

HOW TO STATUS MATCH ON VIRGIN VOYAGES
Virgin Voyages’ Sailing Club is a straightforward loyalty program designed to reward repeat cruisers with escalating benefits. Members earn one credit per completed voyage, with certain discounted or promotional fares excluded. The program comprises three tiers:

• Sailing Club Membership: Attained after the first voyage, offering access to special offers, early promotion alerts, and a quarterly newsletter.

• Blue Extras: Reached after two voyages, providing daily complimentary specialty coffee, one free bag of laundry service per trip, invitations to exclusive cocktail events, and access to a dedicated support line.

• Deep Blue Extras: Achieved after four voyages, granting two daily specialty coffees, enhanced laundry services (including pressing and specialty cleaning), a $100 bar tab credit per cruise, unlimited premium Wi-Fi, and expedited boarding for the member and their cabinmates.

Additionally, Virgin Voyages offers a status match program for loyalty members of select cruise lines, airlines, and hotel brands, allowing new sailors to potentially access Blue Extras perks on their inaugural voyage. It’s important to note that the Sailing Club operates independently from other Virgin loyalty programs like Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and Virgin Red.

Here are the details on how the Virgin Voyages Status Match Program works!

That’s it for today, have a great week ahead!

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