VoyageFair Choices 2026: Virgin Voyages Base, Essential & Premium Explained
Current as of September 10, 2026 · By Cameron DeJong · CamJon Travel
What is Virgin Voyages VoyageFair Choices in 2026? Virgin’s current tiered fare system for Sea Terrace and below, live since October 7, 2025: Base, Essential, and Premium. Wi‑Fi follows your fare; dining windows are 15 / 45 / 60 days (RockStar / Mega 120); gratuities are separate (~$20 prepaid / ~$22 onboard per Sailor per night).
What Is VoyageFair Choices on Virgin Voyages?
VoyageFair Choices is Virgin current fare system. It launched October 7, 2025; new 2026 bookings use the three named choices.
How Did Virgin Voyages Fares Work Before VoyageFair?
Before October 7, 2025, Virgin used a simpler Standard Fare and separate Lock It In option. Sailors with legacy bookings keep original terms and historical dining windows.
What Are Base, Essential, and Premium Under VoyageFair?
VoyageFair has three named tiers for standard cabins. Confirm current policies with Virgin Voyages or CamJon Travel.
| Option | Wi-Fi and dining | Cabin and trade-offs |
|---|---|---|
| Base | Basic Wi-Fi, 1 device; dining 15 days. | Cabin assigned or confirmed within category at booking; Sailor cannot freely change it. Virgin may reassign up to about 7 days before sailing. Non-refundable; no date, name, or cabin changes. |
| Essential | Classic Wi-Fi, 1 device; dining 45 days. | Cabin confirmed at booking with change flexibility when availability and policy allow. |
| Premium | Premium streaming Wi-Fi up to 2 devices; dining 60 days. | More flexibility; often includes a house ~$15 Bar Tab per Sailor per night. Confirm amount at booking. |
| Lock It In (GTY) | Base-like Basic Wi-Fi and about 15-day dining. | Separate guaranteed-cabin option—not a fourth VoyageFair Choice. Location assigned closer to sailing; non-refundable and no changes. |
See the detailed Virgin Voyages fare types: Base vs Essential vs Premium guide.
Base: assigned cabin and the lowest tier
Base is not choose your cabin at booking. Virgin assigns or confirms the cabin within the selected category, and the Sailor or First Mate cannot request a cabin swap on Base. Virgin may reassign it for operational reasons up to about 7 days before sailing. Base combines Basic Wi-Fi for one device with a 15-day dining window.
Essential: a confirmed cabin with more flexibility
Essential confirms the cabin at booking and may allow changes when availability and fare rules permit. It adds Classic Wi-Fi for one device and a 45-day dining window.
Premium: earlier dining, Premium Wi-Fi, and Bar Tab
Premium opens dining at 60 days and adds Premium Wi-Fi for up to two streaming-capable devices. The Premium Bar Tab figure used by CamJon Travel is about $15 per Sailor per night as a house figure—confirm amount and eligibility at booking. It is not an unlimited drink package. Use the Virgin Voyages Bar Tab Calculator.
What changes for RockStar and Mega RockStar Sailors?
RockStar and Mega RockStar Sailors have a 120-day dining reservation window, subject to availability.
Are Virgin Voyages Gratuities Included?
Service gratuities are separate: currently $20 per Sailor per night when prepaid or $22 per Sailor per night onboard, subject to change. See what is really included and Is Virgin Voyages really all-inclusive?.
Which VoyageFair Fare Should You Pick in 2026?
Choose Base for price and an assigned cabin; Essential for change flexibility, Classic Wi-Fi, and 45-day dining; Premium for earlier dining, two-device Premium Wi-Fi, and a Bar Tab credit. Consider Lock It In only when GTY savings outweigh cabin-location control. Use the fare guide and ask CamJon Travel to confirm current terms.
VoyageFair Choices FAQ
What is VoyageFair Choices on Virgin Voyages?
A: Virgin current tiered fare system for Sea Terrace and below, live since October 7, 2025: Base, Essential, and Premium. Always Included Luxury applies; Wi-Fi, dining windows, flexibility, and Bar Tab credits vary. CamJon Travel helps Sailors match the right tier.
What is the difference between Base, Essential, and Premium?
A: Dining windows are 15 / 45 / 60 days, Wi-Fi is Basic / Classic / Premium, and change rules differ. Premium often adds a Bar Tab credit. See the fare guide.
Are gratuities included under VoyageFair?
A: No—service gratuities are separate: about $20 prepaid or $22 onboard per Sailor per night as of September 2026, subject to change. See what is really included.
Is Wi-Fi the same on every fare?
A: No. Base has Basic Wi-Fi for 1 device, Essential has Classic Wi-Fi for 1 device, and Premium has Premium Wi-Fi for up to 2 devices. Suites follow their own perk stack.
When do dining reservations open?
A: Base and Lock It In (GTY) are about 15 days; Essential 45; Premium 60; RockStar and Mega RockStar 120.
Does Premium include drinks?
A: Premium typically includes a Bar Tab credit—the CamJon house figure is often about $15 per Sailor per night; confirm at booking. It is not an unlimited package. Use the Bar Tab calculator.
Is Virgin Voyages all-inclusive under VoyageFair?
A: Virgin offers strong Always Included Luxury, but gratuities, Wi-Fi tier, and premium alcohol still vary. Read Is Virgin Voyages really all-inclusive?.
Plan your 2026 fare with confidence.
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.