My goal is to help you to be a smart traveler and have the best vacation setting sail on Virgin Voyages, so I want to want to save you time (reading and researching) by telling you this:
NOT ONCE has booking your Virgin Voyages cruise WHILE onboard or with a My Next Virgin Voyages deal been a better deal—we always have something equal or better AND we provide more flexibility and support.
🎤 That’s followed by a mic drop. FYI.
So if you DO NOT want to read (what feels to me like an encyclopedia below), then stick with that and and just book your sailing with us.
Sigh. And in that same breath, I want you to do your homework. So be a smart traveler and read through the 1,258 words below (I did a word count!) to make sure it all checks out.
But please DO remember it takes one text message, one email or a couple easy boxes in the form to get a price quote from us within hours of you sending us an inquiry.
The problem? You’re likely on board doing the “there’s hot lava underneath me dance” and you’re antsy to figure out if you should get that placeholder “My Next Virgin Voyages” certificate.
Solution: Don’t. Just chill, we have them. Yes you read that correctly. WE have the My Next Virgin Voyages vouchers and you will use ours.
We’ll book you with the BEST certificate (there are sooooo many different kinds and the ones available for sale on YOUR sailing are likely NOT as good as a deal as the ones they offered previously. ICYMI, Virgin Voyages is raising prices across the board).
Sailors often ask whether they should book their next Virgin Voyages cruise while onboard using the My Next Virgin Voyage (MNVV) offer or wait and book with us instead.
The answer is simple: we always offer a deal that is just as good—if not better—than what you’ll get onboard.
While the MNVV offer may seem tempting, there are many hidden limitations that can end up costing you more in the long run. Vouchers expire, certain room types don’t qualify, and you can’t always combine it with other discounts. We’ve got stories about that (shared below).
That’s where we come in. We make sure that you’re getting the absolute best deal for your sailing—without the fine print and restrictions. Before you commit to booking onboard, read on for what you need to know.
How the My Next Virgin Voyage (MNVV) Offer Works
Virgin Voyages offers the My Next Virgin Voyage (MNVV) program to encourage sailors to book another cruise before they even disembark.
They do a good job encouraging you. That’s why I bought one while on board during my second sailing, and on THAT third sailing (using the certificate) I met Jason Carter (aka JC) and learned:
I sold myself short. Real short.
I should have been on my sailing with over $1,000 of sailor loot if I had booked with JC. Instead I had a couple hundred dollars in loot in “My Wallet” and I was feeling very WTF.
I fixed that by working with JC. Here’s one example of what I got for free after that:
FYI I fixed that in my fourth sailing by NOT getting a My Next Virgin Voyages voucher. I learned my lesson: don’t.
If you’re thinking “there’s no way she got that much loot from JC”. I literally talk about it and spend it ON CAMERA in this video. So go watch it.
It was REALLY FUN for me to shoot this video btw. Not gonna lie.
But like I said in the beginning, Virgin Voyages has changed. They’re more expensive now. With less deals and less incentives. It’s what they said straight up in the Town Hall meeting I attended during the Top 100 Virgin Voyages Soiree (reminder: JC is a Top 10 First Mate, i.e. top 0.04%. There are 22,000 First mates. That’s a lot).
And along with that, they don’t offer the killer deals they used to. So over time, the “My Next Virgin Voyages” offers have been less and less and less and less and less and…
You get the point.
Regardless, we can look out for you in a way that looks at EVERY combination of getting a deal (because FYI there’s more than one way to do it).
But before we get ahead of ourselves, let’s first understand “what exactly is My Next Virgin Voyages and how does it work?”…
Here’s What Most Sailors DO NOT KNOW About My Next Virgin Voyages
My Next Virgin Voyages, also known as “MNVV” is presented as an easy way to lock in a discount for your future sailing, but here’s what they don’t always tell you:
- The discount amount changes frequently and has already been updated multiple times. Exactly example: the MNVV offer changed three times in 2024.
- MNVV expires after two years, meaning if you don’t use it, you lose it. See the story below for a COMMON example.
- Only certain room types qualify—you must book a Sea Terrace or higher.
- You cannot use MNVV for Insider, Lock It In, or Limited View Sea Terrace rooms. See story below for an example.
- MNVV cannot be combined with some regional and promotional discounts, such as (state) Resident or Military rates. But we can “do the math for you” to figure out what combination of discounts and deals works best SPECIFIC to you.
Many sailors assume they’re getting a great deal when they purchase MNVV, only to realize later that they’re locked into a higher-priced room category or unable to combine it with a more valuable discount.
This is why so many people end up coming to us after the fact, hoping for a better solution.
Again, I hate reading, so if you want to just learn more about how we can book you, click here or the button below.
Otherwise *clears throat and pours self another glass of Moet and continues typing… let’s keep this blog post going like a buzzed energizer bunny.
Why Booking With Us Is the Better Choice
Booking onboard forces you to commit without fully knowing your options. When you work with us, we take the time to compare every possible offer to ensure you’re booking at the best possible rate.
We can help you to find the right sailing for you (or you can learn how I do that while being a smart traveler and finding the best STARTING price in this blog post here).
And don’t forget, we NEVER CHARGE FEES. There isn’t a service fee for working with us. Virgin Voyages puts the PRICE of the commission they give to travel agents IN their sailing price.
That means if you book your sailing directly with Virgin Voyages and choose NOT to work with a travel agent, well, you just paid for one. Oops!
Personally, THIS Is How I Book My Virgin Voyages Cruises
Don’t forget, there is another blog post (and video!) that takes you step by step through “How I Book My Virgin Voyages Sailing with the Best Deal”.
These steps help me to first research the best price directly with Virgin Voyages then shows how to quickly price compare.
There are nuances with booking a cruise (similar to booking your airline ticket) and this will help you to know what to look for so you’re not getting the SAME cruise but a WAY HIGHER price and leaving money on the table.
Here’s How We Can Help You
- We match or beat the onboard offer—every time. There is NO DOWNSIDE to working with us.
- We compare exclusive discounts and promotions that may be better than MNVV.
- If you qualify for a regional or military discount, we help you determine whether it’s a better deal than MNVV.
- We help you navigate room category restrictions so you’re not locked into a more expensive option unnecessarily.
- We bring expertise: if you want to ask a question, save time having to ask in Facebook groups or forums and we’ll answer you over email, text, or we can chat about it
- We have connections: Want to make a change? The name on a reservation, your room location or ANYTHING that would require you to spend TIME with Sailor Services (Virgin Voyages customer service)? We can take care of it in minutes.
No one can really understand the value of the last two until they realize they are at port, the ship is about to leave and WE ARE THE REASON WHY THE SHIP WAITED FOR YOU.
We gotchu you, Mandy, glad it worked out for you and the group! That day wasn’t an easy one, but we got through it with EVERYONE on the ship and no one left behind in Barbados!
Here’s a top problem most people have: Many sailors buy an MNVV onboard only to realize later that they actually wanted a more affordable room option—but by then, it’s too late.
No Expiring Vouchers, No Lost Money
One of the biggest risks with MNVV is the expiration policy. If you don’t sail within two years, you lose your certificate completely.
We regularly hear from sailors who bought an MNVV, intending to use it, but found themselves unable to sail within the timeframe. When you book with us, we help you avoid this risk entirely by ensuring you’re locking in the right deal at the right time.
If you’re thinking “What?! TWO YEARS?! OF COURSE I’LL USE IT BY THEN!!!”
Great! But FYI, that’s what everyone says.
Which is why we just helped Curtis to get rid of his (he had been trying for months using friends, family and Facebook groups. It took us minutes to get it off his hands).
More Flexibility—Better Booking Support
When you book onboard, you’re left to figure things out on your own. If you want to make changes, adjust your room type, the room location, or get questions like “what brand of microphone do they use in karaoke” answered, or find a better deal later, you’re stuck with the terms of your MNVV.
When you book through us:
- We provide concierge-level service, handling all the details so you don’t have to.
- We track MNVV expiration dates so you never risk losing value.
- If your plans change, we help you find the best alternative deal.
Again, we don’t charge fees. Virgin Voyages charges you a travel agent fee when you book directly with them. They charge EVERY BOOKING this fee.
So if you didn’t use a QUALITY travel agent to book your sailing, welllllllllllllllllll, don’t tell Mom because personally, mine would tell me I should try harder. Side note: I’m a travel agent. JC gets better deals than I do because he is Top 10.
Did you read that? Think about it. If you are Top 10 out of 22,000 Virgin Voyages travel agent, what do you think the sales team is going to do? Neglect you? Ignore you? NO. They are going to give you MORE access to deals, MORE access to resources and help that will help you help your sailors and they will PAY ATTENTION when ship goes wrong.
Specifically I know she’s say “come on, Chris, you need to do your homework. Be smart!” And I’d say “I know I know I know Mommmmm I’m tryyyying”.
Real Stories: Why Savvy Sailors Book With Us
Sailors who book onboard often return to us frustrated with the limitations of MNVV. Here are just a few real examples…
Story 1: MNVV Regret: When You Realize You Might Lose Your Voucher (And How We Fix It)
When sailors purchase a My Next Virgin Voyage (MNVV) voucher, they feel confident they’ll take another cruise within two years—after all, that seems like plenty of time! But life happens, schedules fill up, and before they know it, their MNVV is about to expire. At that point, they’re either scrambling to book a cruise they don’t actually want to take or desperately trying to resell their voucher.
While there are Facebook groups where people buy and sell MNVV vouchers, it’s not always easy to find a buyer, and you have to be cautious of scammers. This is where we come in. Because of the volume of sailors we book, we always have someone looking for an MNVV, making it far easier to connect sellers with buyers and ensure everything is handled safely and efficiently.
One perfect example? I was on Scarlet Lady chatting with a sailor who had watched all my YouTube videos but hadn’t booked their cruise through us. They quickly realized they could have gotten a better deal—especially because they were in a RockStar Suite. On top of that, they had an MNVV that was expiring next month and were panicking about what to do with it.
Right there, on Richard’s Rooftop, I sent JC a text. He reached out to the sailor that night, got all their details, and had their MNVV taken care of the very next day. It was seamless, stress-free, and saved them from losing money. That’s the kind of service we provide!
Story 2: Why Wait on Hold? We Handle Sailor Services For You—For Free
One of the biggest perks of booking with us? You never have to sit on hold with Sailor Services to handle basic requests.
Many sailors don’t realize that something as simple as changing your room location could require long wait times with Virgin Voyages’ customer service. But when you book through us, we can check availability and make changes almost instantly—at no extra cost.
Beyond just making quick changes, we also help sailors choose the perfect room in the first place. If you’re new to Virgin Voyages, you might not know the differences between cabins in the front, middle, or back of the ship, or whether it makes sense to be near the elevators, below The Dock House, or tucked away in a quieter section.
Instead of guessing or waiting on hold for answers, our concierge-style service means you can simply send us a message, and we’ll guide you to the best choice for you—instantly. No stress, no wasted time, and no extra fees. Just expert advice and seamless service, because that’s what we do.
Want to hear other stories or meet other sailors that have used our services? Then join us in the Virgin Voyages Facebook group by clicking here!
What If You Already Booked?
Even if you already booked, we can still check for a better deal.
- Just forward us your confirmation email jc@seasunvacations.com
- Or text us what you got 404-465-4081
- Or fill out the form www.bookwithcl.com
Or any combination of whatever is easiest for you. We’ll price compare for you in a matter of hours.
If we can save you money, great! If not, you keep your current deal. No downside. We don’t save your info and we won’t spam you. We are WAY, WAY too busy for that.
📺 Want to see how easy this is? Watch the 10-minute YouTube tutorial for a full walkthrough below:
What if I already purchased My Next Virgin Voyage (MNVV Voucher)?
Then make sure you have the BEST one (yes there are different kinds of them).
They’ve changed the MNVV deal three times in 2024 (they got worse and worse as time went on) and if you bought one in 2025 (welllllllllllll let’s just say what we got is likely better).
YES we can still help you.
YES there is only one way to find out (give us a quick email, text, or phone call or fill out the form). It takes 10 seconds.
Bottom Line
There’s a reason so many sailors trust us to book their Virgin Voyages cruises: we have never seen a situation where booking onboard was the better deal.
By choosing to book with us, you get:
- The best price available—guaranteed.
- No expiring vouchers or locked-in restrictions.
- Personalized booking support from start to finish.
- Flexibility to adjust if your plans change.
Not once has booking onboard been the better deal—we always have something equal or better.
Before you commit to My Next Virgin Voyage (MNVV), let’s talk. We’ll make sure you’re getting the best deal possible—without the limitations.
Ready to book smart? Let’s find the best deal for your next sailing.
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