Virgin Voyages

When Richard Branson set out to disrupt the cruise industry, he didn't want to build just another cruise line. He wanted to create a brand bold enough to challenge convention and committed enough to listen. That belief became Virgin Voyages. Now, with our fleet of four ships complete, we decided it was time to tell our story differently. Our Impact Report isn't a traditional report—it's an editorial magazine that captures the impact we've made since launch through the voices of the Crew members and leaders who have lived it. Because at Virgin Voyages, impact doesn't start in the boardroom and trickle down. It's created every day, on every ship, by every person wearing red. At its core, this is a story about purpose. From day one, we set out to build something better—for our Sailors, our Crew, our partners, the communities we visit, and the ocean we sail on. Some highlights from the journey: 🚢 4 ships, 135+ destinations, 190+ awards since 2021 🌊 Eliminated single-use plastic water bottles and buffets by rethinking the cruise experience from the ground up 🌱 97% of our onboard water comes from the sea, while we're continuing to invest in technologies that reduce emissions and support the transition to more sustainable marine fuels 🤝 11,472+ volunteer hours contributed across 25 countries in the communities we visit 💛 76% of Crew members believe their role contributes to our brand purpose This year, we handed the pen to our Crew. Because the story of Virgin Voyages has never just been about our ships—it's about the people who bring them to life every day. Read the full Impact Report at https://lnkd.in/exCbv7xD. #EpicSeaChangeForAll #VirginVoyages #ImpactReport

Somewhere along the journey of innovation, our industry decided bigger automatically meant better. More decks. More venues. More people. More things dressed up as innovation. But...we dont buy it. We took things off the ship on purpose. No kids. No buffet. No waterslides. No forced fomal. No photographers. Not because we couldn't build it. Because we didnt want to. Because you told us what you wanted. Saying 'no' is hard but it can be where the real magic is. We will take The Manor at midnight over a slide any day. We will take a hammock on a balcony over ice skating everyday. We will take a 'Shake For Champagne' moment any night we can. That turns your moment into a memory. So we will take giving you a story to tell over “more capacity” every single time. Adults arent short on holiday options. They’re short on time and space to be themselves. They are short on calm and having a moment to breathe out. They are short on experiences that actually feel like they were designed with them in mind. So while our industry is capacity maxxing we are going to sail the other way. We are seeking something else. Less ship. More trip. Not a tag line. A choice. And honestly, we think it's a pretty good one. We also think it helps us win things like the below. You get it. That's why you gave us this. We get it. And we will keep doing it. For you.

Today, we're the ones smiling. Thanks to you. For the fourth consecutive year, Virgin Voyages has been named Travel + Leisure's #1 Mega-Ship Ocean Cruise Line. Four years. Voted by real travelers. That's not a lucky streak. That's a new benchmark. And our first feeling is gratitude. To our Sailors, thank you for choosing us, for coming back, for bringing your friends and family, and for helping us build something special. To our First Mates. Thank you for backing us, championing us, and helping more people discover how to sail the Virgin Way. To our incredible Crew, this belongs to you. You are the heart and soul of this brand. You turn holidays into memories, meals into stories, and days at sea into moments people carry with them long after they get home. Our mission at Virgin Voyages is simple: be the reason someone smiles today. Every day at sea, our crew live that mission - in the welcome, the energy, the care behind everything we do, and the Bon Voyage, Sea you soon. Today, because of our crew and thanks to Sailors and First Mates around the world, we're the ones smiling. We're not standing still, though. We'll keep listening. Keep innovating where it matters. Keep building the experience you deserve: new dining moments, exciting new destinations, entertainment plus-ups, and experiences only Virgin could make happen. From the quiet of a hammock swaying softly at sea, to celebrations on command with Shake for Champagne, to the unforgettable energy of Scarlet Night, we've always done things our way. But always for you. In a complex world, travel matters more than ever. It gives people joy, connection, rest, and perspective. And the world needs that. That's what our crew works so hard to create and what this recognition really reflects. Here's to doing it with distinction. Here's to 4 years of making waves. Here's to all of you, 'with love from Virgin Voyages'. Thank you. #VirginVoyages #WorldsBest #TravelAndLeisure #TheVirginWay

Let our CMO, Nathan Rosenberg, know what you'd get up to if you were on board this weekend. youhttps://lnkd.in/eE8vFJxb

We are excited to have you meet some of our crew and hear from them about their experiences. Talk about true insider knowledge and BTS. First up is @meglanzarone or Meggi to us. A born-and-raised New Yorker, she has been performing since her comfort zone was her car seat. As a child & teen, she performed in countless community theatre productions, finding her happy place on the stage. She went on to graduate from Hofstra University with a B.F.A in Theatre Arts, and her career has since taken her all over the world. From long-running Off-Broadway shows impersonating celebrities in NEWSical the Musical & singing 4-part harmony in The Marvelous Wonderettes, to touring the U.S. with several live bands and tribute acts, to behind the mic as a Voice Over & Recording Artist with YAHOO!, Nickelodeon, and NYC-based licensing houses. She found a true passion on cruise ships, blending her love of travel & performing as a lead vocalist for Celebrity & Azamara cruise lines & for Royal Caribbean as “Oz” in We Will Rock You. Now, she navigates the high seas with Virgin Voyages, having played Dr. Anna in the final installment of Never Sleep Alone on board Valiant Lady & most notably originating the role of Lola in “Lola’s Library” on Resilient Lady & “BOOKED!” on Scarlet Lady! She was a foundational part of the creation, development, and launch of both productions, on- and offstage! She also found a new creative outlet in content creation, hoping to inspire others through her videos. We love her take and think you wil too. She is a proud member of the Actors Equity Association & the American Guild of Variety Artists. Her love of family, friends, humans in general, her dog, and her prioritization of good vibes & authenticity fuel her daily aspirations. She lives by this motto: Life flies by, so do it NOW! Got questions. Pop them below.

Small acts. Big waves. June was proof that when our Crew shows up, communities get stronger. At Virgin Voyages, we don't just visit places; we are part of them. This World Oceans Month, our Crew around the world rolled up their sleeves for one purpose: creating an Epic Sea Change for All. Our numbers tell part of the story: → 19 epic events in a single month, a new record → 2,341 volunteer hours logged (halfway to our 2026 goal) → 676 Crew volunteers on beaches, in habitats, in neighborhoods → 1,000 cigarette butts pulled off the streets of Skagway → 1 photo competition capturing the wild beauty of Alaska through our Crew's eyes But the real story lives in Skagway, Alaska. 25 crew members from Brilliant Lady partnered with the Skagway Traditional Council Environmental Department and Explore Skagway for something bigger than a beach cleanup. Armed with ArcGIS mapping tools, rain gear, and curiosity, they mapped stormwater basins, documented tobacco waste, and helped build a dataset that will guide conservation work long after the ship left port. This is regenerative tourism in action. Not "leave no trace", not " leave it better. Gunalchéesh to Rueben, Maren, and the Skagway Traditional Council for trusting us to be part of this work on the traditional lands of the Chilkoot Lingít People. Their stewardship isn't a program; it's generational wisdom we're honored to learn from. Because a cigarette butt seems insignificant until you realize its plastic fibers outlive the person who dropped it. Microplastics don't care about intentions. Every beach cleaned. Every habitat protected. Every tree planted. Every conversation shared. That's how small actions become an Epic Sea Change. To every Crew member who volunteered, learned, and inspired others this month — thank you for proving that the best brands don't just make waves. They protect the water. There's good. There's great. And then there's Virgin. 🌊 💙 #EpicSeaChange #VirginVoyages #RegenerativeTourism #WorldOceansMonth #BrilliantLady

We love seeing Forbes calling out 7 points of distinction when you sail the 7 seas the Virgin way. https://lnkd.in/e4iH9AeT

🚢 ⚓ ❤️ Voting is still open. Don't miss it! Virgin Voyages is officially nominated for the Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards 2026, and your vote counts. This is how we show the wider world what our Sailors already know: there's nothing else like this at sea😏 Please head to the Large Cruise Ship Category, vote for any Lady Ship across the fleet, and help us take home the recognition. But don't sit on it, voting closes soon. #virginvoyages #CondeNastReadersChoice https://lnkd.in/ep-X-qQy...

Jake takes you BTS on Valiant Lady for her recent Glow Up. One of our most exciting transformations was Razzle Dazzle emerging as Ariya. A culinary celebration of India. Design by Erin Barton and our extraordinary menu by Levi Mezick in partnership with Maneet Chauhan an absolute 💎 See Part 1 with the link below. It wasn’t all smooth sailing 🫥 https://lnkd.in/ewSXNUZj

A shake of your phone and Champagne gets delivered in minutes. Celebrate when the moment takes you, versus the moment going missing. We thuink about innovation differently. This week we are sharing some of the ways we think about things. Maybe it will be useful. Maybe not. But we love to overshare, as you know.