Can you bring alcohol on Virgin Voyages?


Can you bring alcohol on Virgin Voyages? Sailors are also welcome to bring two (2) 750mL bottles of wine per cabin in carry-on bags (sorry, no liquor or beer please). Please note, any alcohol in your checked luggage will be collected pre-sailing and returned once your voyage is complete.


Why are Virgin Voyages different?

In a world often filled with the joyful chaos of family vacations, Virgin Voyages dares to offer something distinctively different—an adult-only cruise experience known as “Adult by Design.” While many cruise lines cater to the needs of families and children, Virgin Voyages has deliberately chosen to focus exclusively ...


Can you share your bar tab on Virgin Voyages?

Can I use Bar Tab to buy drinks for other people? Of course! Bar Tab is designed to cover any premium drinks - whether they're for you, a mate or a stranger you befriend on board. Therefore, unlike traditional packages, we're not requiring every Sailor within a cabin to purchase a Bar Tab.


Can I bring my own alcohol on a cruise?

Please Note: All guests must comply with TSA guidelines for transporting liquids. On embarkation day, each guest of drinking age may bring one (1) sealed 750 ml bottle of wine or champagne. Boxed wine and other containers are prohibited.


Is Virgin Voyages considered luxury?

It's something we've coined Always Included Luxury — which means that on every single cruise, we include dining at our 20+ eateries, entertainment, gratuities, wifi, unlimited fitness classes, still and sparkling water in your voyage fare.


What is special about Virgin Voyages?

We're never on cruise control We're exclusively adult for a reason; so you can disconnect from routine and reconnect with yourself. From unique restaurants with Michelin star chef-curated menus to luxury inclusions you're not used to having taken care of for you, we're redefining what sea travel can look like.


Can you drink all you want on a cruise?

Yes, you can buy a beverage package. These all-you-can-drink packages allow passengers to pay a set fee up front for unlimited drinks (of a certain type, as outlined by the package's fine print), rather than pay per drink once onboard the cruise ship.


Can you walk around a cruise ship with alcohol?

Final word. On most cruises, you're welcome to wander the ship with a drink in your hand, at least in most areas. It's just like one large resort, so grab your favourite tipple and then find your perfect spot to enjoy it. Just make sure you ask for plastic glasses if you want to head over to a pool or hot tub.


What happens if you try to sneak alcohol on a cruise ship?

If cruise ship crew suspect you are sneaking alcohol on board they will inspect your luggage in detail. They may check your wine bottles to see if it really is sealed as new and contains wine. They will confiscate it if found to contain spirits, and may even refuse you boarding.


How strict are cruises with alcohol?

Most cruise lines don't allow guests to bring spirits on board. If you want to bring whiskey on board then you'll need to disguise it. Many people use a rum runner, a rinsed-out tinted bottle of mouthwash, or just decant whiskey into a wine bottle, where wine is permitted.