Virgin Voyages · What it costs
How much is the drink package?
The answer
Checked 2026-09-21No drink package — a pre-paid Bar Tab instead
- Essential drinks are always included: still and sparkling water, non-pressed juices, sodas, tea and drip coffee.
- Tips on drinks are already covered — Virgin does not add a gratuity to the bill.
- A Bar Tab is onboard credit you pre-purchase. Bonus credit is offered on purchases from $200 to $1,000.
- Unlike a package, a Bar Tab can be spent on anyone — you, your cabin mate, or someone you just met. It also covers non-alcoholic drinks such as coffee, pressed juices and smoothies.
- A Bar Tab is optional. You can skip it entirely.
In one sentence — Virgin Voyages: No drink package — a pre-paid Bar Tab instead. Essential drinks are always included: still and sparkling water, non-pressed juices, sodas, tea and drip coffee. Tips on drinks are already covered — Virgin does not add a gratuity to the bill. A Bar Tab is onboard credit you pre-purchase. Bonus credit is offered on purchases from $200 to $1,000. Unlike a package, a Bar Tab can be spent on anyone — you, your cabin mate, or someone you just met. It also covers non-alcoholic drinks such as coffee, pressed juices and smoothies. A Bar Tab is optional. You can skip it entirely. 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
Priced per person per day. On most lines every adult in the cabin has to buy it if one does.
Where this came from
https://www.virginvoyages.com/drinksWe 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.