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April 16, 2025

No Virgin Voyages Drinks Package – All You Need to Know About Beverage Costs

Virgin Voyages is an elevated and upscale cruise experience, but a top concern (if not COMPLAINT) many people have is .. WAIT A MINUTE…

NO DRINK PACKAGE?!

Unlike other cruise lines, Virgin Voyages doesn’t offer a drink package. Except for that part where they are testing on on Valiant Lady. Read about it by clicking here.

Christine Lozada Virgin Voyages Sip Champagne Bar
Christine Lozada Virgin Voyages Sip Champagne Bar

So, how much might you spend on drinks? Let’s walk through a day aboard to get an idea of the costs.

Spoiler alert: as two regular cruise-travelers who drink a lot, we have been astonished by how little we spend on drinks on our sailings. In fact: we spend TWICE AS MUCH ON DRINK PACKAGES on other cruise lines (like Royal Caribbean) than we do paying a-la-carte on Virgin Voyages.

Spoiler alert: you can pay for your drinks, but you don’t have to. Make sure you’re working with a Top Virgin Voyages travel agent (like mine), so you get extra on board credit, can book your dining 60 DAYS (instead of 45 days) in advance and more perks like this.

Get a quick price quote to make sure you’re getting the best deal possible

Table of Contents
  • Why Doesn't Virgin Voyages Have a Drinks Package?
  • Get TOP TIPS in the Virgin Voyages Insider Guide
  • Start Your Morning "Right" (with coffee or alcohol)
  • Or Start Your Day with Juices, Smoothies, and More
  • Virgin Voyages Afternoon Delights
  • Don't miss this!
  • Evening Drinks To Turn UP or Wind DOWN
  • Don't forget to pack THIS!
  • Turn Up Your Night
  • Winding Down the Night
  • Dance the Night Away
  • Don't Forget About A FULLY Stocked or UNLIMITED Bar
  • Bottom Line

Why Doesn’t Virgin Voyages Have a Drinks Package?

Virgin Voyages cruises differently. Period.

Part of that means they don’t have a drinks package option and what’s new? BAR TAB IS GOING AWAY.

Virgin Voyages Bar Tab
Virgin Voyages Bar Tab in the app

Wait?! I have bar tab!! Will I lose it??!

No of course not. It will eventually go away and moving forward Virgin Voyages will only use Sailor Loot (i.e. “on board credit” that can be used for drinks as well as many other things – a full blog post of that can be found here).

read more about how to use sailor loot

What does that mean for us? Having no option for drinks package can be a win or a lose.

There are plenty of times I’ve purchased (a very expensive) drinks package on Royal Caribbean and it didn’t come close to what it was worth. Doing the math, we would need to drink 8 or 9 premium alcoholic beverages per day per person to make it worth it. For me: that’s a lot.

I’m preparing to go on Royal Caribbean again, and this is what I’m expecting to pay for the drinks package for 2 people $1,077.86 (or $538.93 per person).

The last time I was on Virgin Voyages I had 3 drinks a day and 2 premium coffees and I spent $254.

Preparing to purchase a drinks package on Royal Caribbean
Preparing to purchase a drinks package on Royal Caribbean

In the same breath, there have also been times I’ve done a drink package (whether on Royal Caribbean or on MSC) and it was WELL worth it. It ALL depends on YOUR drinking habits and understanding how much you “actually” drink – which is why I’m offering as many images of menus as possible below so you can do your own back of the (bar) napkin math.

Don’t forget we’re talking specialty coffee, smoothies and alcohol.

Virgin sails differently – that means water, coffee and soda are all included in the price of your voyage. Don’t let this go lightly. Having to sail with another cruise line and “buy a water package” felt literally painful for me on a recent sailing with another cruise line.

Margaritaville Cruise Line
I bought a “water package” on this cruise and it was… weird. On lots of levels.

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Christine Lozada Virgin Voyages insider guide
Virgin Voyages travel tips printable guide

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Start Your Morning “Right” (with coffee or alcohol)

Begin your morning on Virgin Voyages with your choice of beverage. Whether you’re a coffee enthusiast, a juice lover, or someone who likes to kick off with mimosas (hold the orange juice, please), you have several options.

If specialty coffee is your thing, you’ll find it in two places. Head to the coffee bar upstairs in The Galley or on the seventh floor (The Grounds Club), where you’ll find craft coffee and options for barista-made-beverages like a flat white or mocha. Expect items like these to cost around $4 to $5 (and they will taste well worth it).

If you’re looking for complimentary coffee, The Galley is your spot, or grab a (free) cup during brunch at Razzle Dazzle or the Wake.

The Wake brunch menu on Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady
The Wake brunch menu on Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady

Speaking of The Wake, it’s a hidden gem offering a bottomless brunch. For $25, indulge in unlimited rose wine, sparkling wine, mimosas, and more (see image above).

If you’re not in the mood for unlimited, individual brunch cocktails are priced at around $11 to $13. Beer enthusiasts have options ranging from $6 for a Heineken to $11 for a fancier Belgian ale. Wine lovers will find a price range between $6 to $21, depending on their choice.

My personal favorite: a mimosa with Moet, hold the OJ (for $25, used to be $21, prices have gone up).

Virgin Voyages Razzle Dazzle brunch drink menu
Virgin Voyages Razzle Dazzle brunch drink menu

Or Start Your Day with Juices, Smoothies, and More

There are more options than caffeine and alochol! The Dock and Dock House have got you covered. Located at the back of the boat on the seventh floor, you can grab cold pressed juices for $7 to $8, freshly extracted juice for around $10, or health shots for $5.

Drinks menu at The Dock House on Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady
Drinks menu at The Dock House on Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady

For something heartier, head to the Athletic Club bar. They serve smoothies priced at $10 to $11 – perfect to pair with their gym classes.

And don’t forget Virgin sails differently, their gym classes are INCLUDED with the price of your voyage, be sure to sign up for them early. For more tips like this, check out the blog post on the top 22 questions people ask about Virgin Voyages (with answers).

Don’t forget there are *A LOT* of Virgin Voyages blog posts see them all here
Drinks menu on Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady
Drinks menu on Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady
Drinks menu on Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady
Drinks menu on Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady (Athletic Club)

Virgin Voyages Afternoon Delights

Post workout, it’s “gym and tonic” time! Pool bar offers an array of drinks, from smoothies and cold pressed juices ($7 to $13) to Froze for $13 or beers like Heineken for $6.

Drinks menu at The Dock House on Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady
Drinks menu at The Dock House on Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady

Following some fun at the pool, head to the Dock House. This Mediterranean-themed location offers small tapas style plates and unique drinks like their Orange Blossom and blackberry sangria.

Glass of sangria? That’s $12. A whole carafe? You’re looking at $48. Cocktails are between $11 and $15, wines between $7 and $14, and beers start at $5.

Drinks menu at The Dock House on Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady
Drinks menu at The Dock House on Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady

Are you more of a pool person?

Grab alcoholic or non alcoholic goodness either way….

Drinks menu on Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady
Drinks menu on Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady (Pool menu)

Even if you’re just enjoying a snack or lunch (or anytime meal in The Galley) they have a full drink list as well. Check it out below…

Drinks Menu Virgin Voyages The Galley
Drinks Menu Virgin Voyages The Galley

Don’t miss this!

Did you know there is a video version of this blog post? SEE what you’re reading about in the video below!

Watch the Virgin Voyages Drinks Youtube Video

Evening Drinks To Turn UP or Wind DOWN

As evening approaches, consider ordering drinks to your stateroom through the Virgin Voyage app. Each room comes with a refrigerator, so you can enjoy a bottle of wine in the comfort of your space.

And don’t forget you can BYO wine! Each stateroom is allowed to bring 2 bottles of wine. It’s one of the things in the Virgin Voyages specific pack list that you can download free by clicking here. Or watch the full video on what to pack.

Read more about the Wine Policy on Virgin Voyages

Want to see what the rooms look like? Here’s a quick video tour!

Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages Sea Terrace Room

The way I plan my voyages? Dinner at 7.

There is kind of a “lull” period as people come in from afternoon activities/pool and then head to dinner before night time activities. This is NOT a dinner at 9pm kind of ship (things like shows, activities, etc are starting to happen) and EVERY time I’ve tried to have dinner at 5 or 5:30 or even 6, crap, I’m scrambling to wake up from a nap or get showered in time.

Below is an example of the drink menu at Extra Virgin.

Virgin Voyages Extra Virgin drink menu
Virgin Voyages Extra Virgin drink menu

Don’t forget to pack THIS!

Virgin Voyages has reimagined sailing and what you need to pack on for this trip is DIFFERENT than a normal cruise line. There are many items I wish I knew to bring (that I didn’t have with me on my first sailing).
Get a free printable pack list and save yourself the headache!

Get a free printable virgin voyages packlist
What to Pack for Virgin Voyages by Christine Lozada
See the curated list of Virgin Voyage items by Christine Lozada

OR if you’re just looking for some inspo! See the curated list of Amazon items I’ve put together (and use!) for Virgin Voyages.

See the top Amazon Items for Virgin Voyages

Turn Up Your Night

After a refreshing nap and a drink in your room, head to On the Rocks for some live tunes.

Located on the sixth floor, you’ll find a plethora of whiskey options. Prices can vary, from a single malt scotch at $17 to pricier options at sixty dollars and up. Cocktails here range from $13 to $17.

So pick your poison and expect some great music.

Drinks menu on Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady
Whiskey list at On the Rocks on Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady
Drinks menu on Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady
Cocktails list at On the Rocks on Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady
Drinks menu on Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady
Wine list at On the Rocks on Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady

I’m going to be honest: I’m a super savvy traveler and I didn’t believe travel agents could get a better deal than me..

Until I was proven wrong by a *TOP 100* Virgin Voyages travel agent who beat every price I compared.

Learn more by clicking here!

Virgin Voyages cruise deal

Not sure if we can get you the best deal? Learn more about us in Virgin Voyages Facebook group by clicking here!

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I’m ready to be a smart traveler, give me a price quote and a great deal!

If champagne is more your speed, Sip is where you should be.

They offer champagnes by the glass on the high end like Dom for $55 or Moet Brut Rose for $29 or get a (still amazing) glass of bubbles by Chandon for way less.

You’ll find comfy couches or a lively bar where you can meet other sailors. Order at the bar or a waiter or waitress will come around with fantastic service.

Sip Champagne Bar Virgin Voyages
Sip Champagne Bar Virgin Voyages

How about eating and drinking? Consider Pink Agave.

You might find a DJ spinning live music at Pink Agave, the Spanish or Mexican themed restaurant, which boasts an extensive Mezcal and Tequila list.

Drinks menu on Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady Pink Agave
Drinks menu on Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady Pink Agave
Drinks menu on Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady Pink Agave
Drinks menu on Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady Pink Agave
Drinks menu on Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady Pink Agave
Drinks menu on Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady Pink Agave

Want a little bit more of a casual environment? You’ll love The Loose Cannon

The Loose Cannon on Virgin Voyages
The Loose Cannon on Virgin Voyages

Winding Down the Night

If gambling’s your game, remember that while actively gambling, your drinks are on the house.

Or if you’re looking for a simple nightcap before heading to bed, don’t forget each restaurant has it’s own unique cocktail and drink list (and some restaurants like Razzle Dazzle and Pink Agave) have a bar you can sit at.


Dance the Night Away

The Manor! A splendid way to “burn off all the calories you ate and drank that day” (yah right).

The good news? It’s not any different price wise than anywhere else on the ship. Amazing, right?

Virgin Voyages The Manor
Virgin Voyages The Manor

When I compare a day of drinking on Scarlet Lady to a day of drinking in South Beach or Downtown Miami, I feel like I’ve won the lotto. Like that time we had a round of drinks for eight people in Miami and it cost us $300 and I wrote a scathing review on Yelp about it because the service was AWFUL and yet we were required to tip $43 šŸ‘€….
Click here to see my review and receipt.


Don’t Forget About A FULLY Stocked or UNLIMITED Bar

Rockstar status right? Not only does it get you a fully stocked in room bar (catered to your drinking preferences), but it gets you access to Richard’s Rooftop where you’ll have a daily hour of free Moet (and other select drinks) during the sail away party.

Read more about Rockstar Perks

Bottom Line

Without a drinks package on Virgin Voyages, many cruise passengers are frustrated because they can’t figure out how to plan for their bar tab.

My biggest surprise? How reasonable drink prices are.

My second biggest surprise? I don’t have to pay for it and neither do you. WHAT?! I really did think I was a savvy traveler until I learned about the perks that travel agents (those still exist?!) have access to that we simply… don’t.

I booked my last voyage with Sea Sun vacations and I didn’t pay for my drinks (thanks, JC) you can grab a free quote from him by clicking here or below.

Get a no-strings-attached quote on your Virgin Voyages sailing
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