Virgin Voyages · Booking & changes

How much is the deposit?

The answer

Checked 2026-09-21

20% of the voyage fare, due at booking

  • The deposit is 20% of the ticket price only. Taxes and fees are not part of that calculation.
  • Booking less than 120 days before your voyage means the full voyage fare is due at booking.
  • Final payment is due 120 days before your voyage start date.

In one sentence — Virgin Voyages: 20% of the voyage fare, due at booking. The deposit is 20% of the ticket price only. Taxes and fees are not part of that calculation. Booking less than 120 days before your voyage means the full voyage fare is due at booking. Final payment is due 120 days before your voyage start date. Read from Virgin Voyages's own published policy on 2026-09-21. Cruise lines change policies without notice — confirm with Virgin Voyages before relying on this.

Why this one catches people out

What you pay to hold the booking, and whether you get it back if you change your mind.

Where this came from

https://www.virginvoyages.com/faq/before-you-sail/payments

We read these policies from each cruise line's own pages and record the date we read them. Lines change their rules without notice. Always confirm with the cruise line before you rely on anything here.

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