5 Virgin Voyages Extras We Usually SKIP
Virgin Voyages includes a huge amount in your cruise fare — but there are still plenty of opportunities to spend extra onboard 💸 After dozens of Virgin Voyages sailings, these are five extras that we would generally avoid paying for: Shore Things, thermal suite passes, Treat Yourself menu items, private cabanas and Shake for Champagne. These aren’t hard rules ⚠️ Your priorities may be completely different, and some of these extras could still make sense for a special occasion, a particular itinerary or when shared with a larger group. We’ll explain why we usually skip them — and the situations where they could still be worthwhile. ⭐ BOOK YOUR NEXT VIRGIN VOYAGE Booking through VV Insider won’t cost you anything extra — and eligible Sail Forward voyages can include up to $200 in additional Sailor Loot, subject to the applicable sailing and cabin requirements. You’ll also receive VV Insider support, access to our booking tools and additional benefits connected to your voyage 🚢 🔗 Plan and book your next voyage: https://vvinsider.com/book/ 📋 WHAT WE COVER 🏝️ Why we often book independent excursions instead of Shore Things ⚠️ When the security of a ship-organised excursion may be worth paying for 🧖 Why we wouldn’t usually buy a standalone thermal suite pass 🍽️ Whether Treat Yourself menu upgrades justify the extra cost ☀️ The pros and cons of Virgin Voyages’ private cabanas 🥂 Why we would skip Shake for Champagne on its own ❤️ When Splash of Romance may offer better overall value 💰 How Sailor Loot can cover your onboard extras 🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES ✅ What’s Included on Virgin Voyages https://vvinsider.com/guides-and-faqs/guide/what-is-included/ 🏝️ Booking Shore Things https://vvinsider.com/guides-and-faqs/guide/booking-shore-excursions/ 🚌 Shore Things https://vvinsider.com/on-board/venue/shore-things/ 🧖 Redemption Spa https://vvinsider.com/on-board/venue/redemption-spa/ 📦 Virgin Voyages Packages https://vvinsider.com/guides-and-faqs/guide/packages/ ❤️ Splash of Romance https://vvinsider.com/guides-and-faqs/guide/packages/splash-of-romance/ 🍝 Extra Virgin https://vvinsider.com/on-board/venue/extra-virgin/ ☀️ The Cabanas https://vvinsider.com/on-board/venue/the-cabanas/ 🥂 Shake for Champagne https://vvinsider.com/guides-and-faqs/guide/shake-for-champagne/ 🍷 Bringing Alcohol and Soft Drinks Onboard https://vvinsider.com/guides-and-faqs/guide/bringing-alcohol-soft-drinks/ 💰 Sailor Loot and Onboard Credit https://vvinsider.com/guides-and-faqs/guide/types-of-onboard-credit/ ⚓ The Sail Forward Bonus https://vvinsider.com/the-sail-forward-bonus-up-to-200-onboard-credit-sailor-loot/ ⭐ Five Virgin Voyages Extras Actually Worth Paying For https://vvinsider.com/video-5-virgin-voyages-extras-that-are-actually-worth-paying-for/ 🔔 Subscribe for more Virgin Voyages guides, honest reviews, fleet updates and practical advice designed to help you sail smarter. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Five Extras We’d Skip 01:02 Shore Things vs Independent Tours 04:15 Thermal Suite Day Passes 05:50 Treat Yourself Items 07:44 Private Cabanas 10:10 Shake for Champagne 12:59 Do This Instead 13:22 Using Sailor Loot 15:05 Coming Up on VV Insider 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION Which Virgin Voyages extras do you usually skip — and which ones do you think are genuinely worth paying for? Perhaps you love the thermal suite, always book a cabana or think we’re completely wrong about Shore Things! Share your experience in the comments below 👇 #VirginVoyages #VVInsider #VirginVoyagesTips #CruiseTips #CruisePlanning