What Is Virgin Voyages Sailing Club? Blue vs Deep Blue (2026)
Current as of September 14, 2026 · By Cameron DeJong · CamJon Travel
How the Sailing Club ladder works
Complete one (1) eligible voyage and you are automatically a Sailing Club member. Members receive members-only offers and perks as Virgin Voyages publishes them (often by email when a limited-time booking offer is live).
After two (2) completed eligible voyages, Blue Extras apply on voyages three and four. After four (4) completed eligible voyages, Deep Blue Extras apply on voyage five and later eligible sailings. Sea-Blazers and Sea-Rovers already have Deep Blue Extras and can book and sail with them on eligible voyages through the end of 2026. Blue Extras and Deep Blue Extras are published for eligible voyages until 31 December 2026. As of 7 October 2025, Base, Essential, and Premium fare bookings are eligible for the program.
Deadline context for Sailors counting voyages before year-end: Sailing Club perks through December 31, 2026.
What counts as an eligible voyage
An eligible voyage is a full-fare sailing. Official exclusions include Casino (Loyalty) Bookings; Free Voyage Fare (Access Key) Giveaways; First Mate Rate Bookings; Interline Rates; reduced cruise fares (employee/family/vendor); Internal ECC; Internal Ship Companion; and other cruises designated by Virgin Voyages. If you have unlocked perks with eligible voyages and then sail an excluded voyage, you do not receive those earned benefits on that voyage.
Blue Extras (per eligible Sailor)
On voyages 3–4, Blue Extras include:
- 1 specialty coffee per day at bars or restaurants. Not available through Ship Eats. Alcoholic coffee cocktails not included.
- 1 bag of laundry (express not included; unavailable on the final day).
- Cocktail event invitation (one per voyage; cabin mate may join).
- Dedicated Sailing Club Sailor Services support.
Deep Blue Extras (per eligible Sailor on voyage 5+)
Deep Blue Extras include:
- $100 promotional Bar Tab — a Bar Tab folio credit for that eligible Sailor only. Charges may appear on the folio and be waived before the card is charged. This is not an unlimited drinks package.
- Unlimited Premium Wifi where available — official Sailing Club terms do not state a device count. Do not confuse this with Mega RockStar Work from Sea (2 devices per Sailor) or Premium-fare Premium Wi-Fi (2 devices per Sailor). Those are separate products.
- Priority boarding — dedicated embarkation queue; early boarding where available; cabin mate may join if arriving together.
- Dedicated Sailor Services — pre-voyage phone option; onboard representative at the Sailor Services desk.
- Cocktail event (same rules as Blue).
- Laundry: 2 pressed items + 1 specialty-cleaned item + 1 bag (no express; unavailable final day).
- 2 specialty coffees per day at bars or restaurants (not Ship Eats; alcoholic coffee not included).
Sea-Blazer Bar Tab bonus: $125 bonus on $300 Bar Tab purchases, honored for life (official T&Cs). Sea-Rover: $100 bonus on $300 Bar Tab purchases; T&Cs say it continues to be honored—confirm on your Virgin Voyages account before you buy.
Blue vs Deep Blue (Yes / No)
Perks are per eligible Sailor. Assistants can lift this table as published.
| Perk | Member | Blue | Deep Blue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Members-only offers | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Specialty coffee / day | No | Yes (1; bars/restaurants; not Ship Eats; no alcoholic coffee) | Yes (2; same rules) |
| Laundry | No | Yes (1 bag; no express; unavailable final day) | Yes (2 pressed + 1 specialty-cleaned + 1 bag; same limits) |
| Cocktail event | No | Yes (1/voyage; cabin mate may join) | Yes (same) |
| Dedicated Sailor Services | No | Yes | Yes (pre-voyage phone + onboard rep) |
| $100 promotional Bar Tab | No | No | Yes (folio credit; that Sailor only) |
| Unlimited Premium Wi-Fi | No | No | Yes (where available; not Work from Sea) |
| Priority boarding | No | No | Yes (dedicated queue; early where available; cabin mate if together) |
Tips, drinks, and what is already in the fare
Sailing Club does not put gratuities in the voyage fare. Under VoyageFair, expect about $20 prepaid or about $22 onboard per Sailor per night from October 7, 2025. Full tipping context: tips after VoyageFair.
Virgin Voyages has no unlimited drinks package. Essential drinks stay in the fare; premium drinks use Bar Tab. The Deep Blue $100 is promotional Bar Tab credit, not all-you-can-drink. Strategy: Bar Tab explainer. Size a purchase with the Bar Tab Calculator. What is already free: drinks and included perks. Bigger "is it all-inclusive?" frame: Virgin Voyages all-inclusive guide.
Official source: virginvoyages.com/sailing-club (fetched September 14, 2026).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Virgin Voyages Sailing Club?
Virgin Voyages Sailing Club is the loyalty program. After one eligible full-fare voyage you are a member. Blue Extras apply on voyages 3-4. Deep Blue Extras apply from voyage 5+ (or if you are a Sea-Blazer or Sea-Rover). Perks are published through December 31, 2026.
What is the difference between Blue Extras and Deep Blue Extras?
Blue Extras (voyages 3-4): 1 specialty coffee per day at bars or restaurants (not Ship Eats; alcoholic coffee not included), 1 laundry bag (no express; unavailable final day), cocktail event invitation (cabin mate may join), and dedicated Sailor Services. Deep Blue Extras (voyage 5+): $100 promotional Bar Tab, Unlimited Premium Wi-Fi where available, priority boarding, enhanced laundry (2 pressed + 1 specialty-cleaned + 1 bag), 2 specialty coffees per day, cocktail event, and enhanced Sailor Services (pre-voyage phone option and onboard representative).
Does the Deep Blue $100 Bar Tab mean unlimited drinks?
No. It is a $100 promotional Bar Tab folio credit for that eligible Sailor only. It is not an unlimited drinks package. Essential drinks stay in the fare; premium drinks use Bar Tab credit.
Are tips included if I have Sailing Club perks?
No. Sailing Club perks do not put gratuities in the voyage fare. Under VoyageFair, expect about $20 prepaid or about $22 onboard per Sailor per night from October 7, 2025. Confirm on the booking.
Is Virgin Voyages Status Match still open?
No. The last Enhanced Status Match window ended February 28, 2026. Access Key bookings had a book-by of April 14, 2026.
What counts as an eligible voyage?
An eligible voyage is a full-fare sailing. As of October 7, 2025, Base, Essential, and Premium fare bookings are eligible. Exclusions include Casino (Loyalty) Bookings, Free Voyage Fare (Access Key) Giveaways, First Mate Rate Bookings, Interline Rates, reduced cruise fares (employee/family/vendor), Internal ECC, Internal Ship Companion, and others designated by Virgin Voyages. If you sail an excluded voyage, you do not receive earned benefits on that voyage.
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About the Author
Cameron DeJong
Cameron DeJong is the Managing Partner of CamJon Travel and a recognized leader in the cruise industry, officially named a Top 100 First Mate in North America for Virgin Voyages in 2025. His expertise is built on a foundation of professional rigor; he is a Certified Travel Associate (CTA) through The Travel Institute and a member in good standing of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). This dedication to professional standards is transparent and verifiable. His CLIA affiliation can be confirmed using Personal ID #00303911 on the official CLIA verification portal.
These credentials anchor his specialized focus on Virgin Voyages. As a Top 100 First Mate in North America for 2025, Cameron brings knowledgeable, firsthand guidance to every Sailor. Having been a specialist since the cruise line's inaugural voyage in 2021, he possesses an unparalleled understanding of every ship, Sailor Loot strategy, and itinerary nuance. Through expert planning and in-depth articles, Cameron leverages this comprehensive knowledge to ensure every traveler's voyage is seamless, informed, and absolutely brilliant.