September 25, 2019
Approvals given to Virgin Voyages, NCLH, MSC and Carnival Cruise Lines
Multiple new and upgraded terminals won approval last week at Florida’s “Cruise Capital of the World”, PortMiami. Developments for Virgin Voyages, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and Carnival Corporation were all given the go ahead by the commissioners of Miami-Dade County.
Read More…September 20, 2019
“I don’t know what is going through his mind” – Tom McAlpin on President Trump
The President of Virgin Voyages has slammed the President of the United States, questioning the rationale behind the Trump Administration’s travel ban on Cuba.
Read More…September 19, 2019
Tried and tested uniforms, for both day and night
Virgin Voyages has previewed some of the designer threads its crew will don when the company begins operation next year. Virgin Voyages enlisted British fashion designer Gareth Pugh to develop the uniform, which Virgin Founder Sir Richard Branson says are “nothing like what you would expect a crew uniform to look like, and all the better for it!”
Read More…September 11, 2019
“If you want to differentiate yourself you have to be different,” says CEO Tom McAlpin
Virgin Voyages has honed in on the “rebellious-luxe” cruise market, an audience President and CEO Tom McAlpin says are looking for an “alternative” and “new way” to cruise.
Read More…September 6, 2019
“We will have a ship in Australia at some point. I’m pretty confident” Tom McAlpin
Australian cruisers will be waiting until 2023 before they’ll get a taste of Virgin Voyages’ adults-only cruise concept in local waters, the CEO of the start-up company has forecast.
Read More…August 30, 2019
Australian ‘First Mates’ invited to register for training from September
Virgin Voyages’ President and CEO Tom McAlpin announced today that the start-up cruise line is partnering with Travel the World (TTW) as its general sales agent (GSA). The strategy, revealed at Cruise360 Australasia, marks Virgin Voyages’ first step to begin working with travel advisors in Australia.
Read More…June 19, 2019
New VIP inclusions for RockStar Suite Sailors
Virgin Voyages has tasked Geri Horner (nee Halliwell) with testing driving one of the Mega Rockstar suites aboard Scarlet Lady ahead of the products launch in early 2020.
Read More…May 24, 2019
Virgin Voyages’ maiden ship will visit Liverpool and Dover
This week, Virgin Voyages enlisted Spice Girl Geri (nee Halliwell) Horner to announce that the start-up cruise line would make a pit-stop in the United Kingdom in late February 2020, prior to the ships positioning to Miami.
Read More…April 22, 2019
Ministry of Ground to serve up tailored coffee blend for Sailors
When Virgin Voyages’ first ship, the Scarlet Lady, embarks on her inaugural season in 2020, Sailors will have access to extraordinary brews from Intelligentsia Coffee. The specialty coffee pioneer and Virgin Voyages’ partnership will be rooted in shared values of commitment to quality and responsible sourcing.
Read More…April 18, 2019
On a recruitment drive!
Sir Richard Branson’s new cruise venture, Virgin Voyages, is heading to Australia. Well, maybe not the cruise line itself, yet, but his team of talent scouts will be making a beeline down under in a couple of months in search of “Rockstar service” oriented people.
Read More…March 29, 2019
Voyage Vinyl will also double as a performance spot for live sets
Virgin Voyages is returning to its Virgin brand roots and creating an incomparable music experience on their first ship, Scarlet Lady. Due to set sail for its inaugural season in 2020, Scarlet Lady will be equipped with an on ship record shop called Voyage Vinyl, The Groupie, a private karaoke and gaming lounge, and curated music and performances by up-and-coming artists as well as music trendsetters for Virgin Voyages’ Sailors to enjoy.
Read More…February 20, 2019
New partnership in North America market
Global luxury travel network Virtuoso has signed a partnership with one of the most dynamic lifestyle brands now entering the cruise marketplace: Virgin Voyages.
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