Virgin Voyages

Virgin Voyages is an adult-only cruise line founded by Sir Richard Branson and the Virgin Group. Their ships are designed to be yacht-inspired, offering a more intimate and luxurious experience compared to traditional cruise lines. They emphasize a focus on "adult only" cruising, with a focus on dining, entertainment, and social experiences for guests. The brand prides itself on its "Always Included" luxury concept, offering amenities such as Wi-Fi, tips, and all dining options as part of the base fare.

Virgin Voyages also positions itself as a responsible and sustainable cruise line. They are committed to minimizing their environmental impact and have implemented various measures to reduce their carbon footprint, waste, and energy consumption. They are also actively engaged in ocean conservation and partnered with not-for-profit organizations to support ocean education and protection.

Virgin Voyages offers a flexible booking policy for voyages departing between January 30th, 2021 and October 15th, 2022. Guests can cancel their voyage up to 48 hours before departure and receive a 100% Future Voyage Credit, or they can change their booking to any voyage on sale or to a voyage of a higher or lower value, up to 48 hours before departure. This flexible policy applies to both individual bookings and group travel.

Virgin Voyages provides a range of employee benefits, including a competitive salary, health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings plans. Employees also have access to a variety of perks and discounts, such as onboard credit, free travel, and access to exclusive events. The company also offers a variety of training and development programs to help employees grow their careers.

Virgin Voyages' mission is to revolutionize the cruise industry by creating an adults-only, luxury travel experience that prioritizes the sailor (passenger) with exceptional onboard service, entertainment, and dining. The company focuses on providing an immersive and unique experience with a strong emphasis on sustainability, ethical business practices, and a focus on fostering a vibrant and engaging onboard atmosphere.

Virgin Voyages promotes a fun, inclusive, and energetic culture that prioritizes customer service and employee wellbeing. They encourage their employees, called Sailors, to be passionate, engaging, and proactive, emphasizing a "make ship happen" mentality. The company values a collaborative and respectful work environment, with a focus on providing exceptional experiences for their guests. This is reflected in their emphasis on providing top-notch customer service, fostering a sense of community amongst their Sailors, and promoting a relaxed and playful atmosphere.

Virgin Voyages is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and passenger experience that embraces diversity. They highlight their zero-tolerance policy against slavery and human trafficking and have outlined expectations for ethical business conduct and fair labor practices in their Codes of Conduct for Board Members, Crew Members, Partners, and Suppliers. This commitment extends to their recruitment practices with a focus on diversity and inclusion, aiming to create a welcoming and equitable environment for all employees and guests.