Our Ultimate Guide To Dining On A Virgin Voyages Cruise

• No Hidden Costs: Unlike many other cruise lines, Virgin Voyages includes all 20+ eateries in your cruise fare - no specialty dining packages required.

• No More Buffets: Say goodbye to lukewarm trays; Virgin has replaced the traditional buffet with intimate, made-to-order food halls and stylish restaurants.

• Global Flavours: From Korean BBQ and authentic Mexican to experimental molecular gastronomy, the onboard menus are designed by Michelin-starred chefs.

Dining on a cruise is always one of the highlights of the holiday. With multiple onboard restaurants serving cuisine from around the world, you’ll feel utterly spoilt for choice.

Virgin Voyages Dining aims to crank this experience up a notch. As well as offering some of the best foodie experiences at sea, food on Virgin Voyages is done a little differently.

In our ultimate guide to dining on Virgin Voyages cruises, we share the culinary delights you can expect when sailing with this cruise line. We also look at some of the key differences with Virgin Voyages Dining, which sees it step away somewhat from the cruise holiday norm.

What Makes Dining On Virgin Voyages Different?

Always Included

Virgin Voyages food options consist of twenty eateries. Not that unusual, you might think. Well, here's the key point of difference: all eateries on your ship are included in your cruise fare as part of the Virgin Voyages' 'Always Included' approach to dining.

If you're looking for the catch and wondering, "Is all food included on a Virgin Voyages cruise?" we can confirm that yes, it means all meals - in speciality restaurants, too! The only exceptions are the 'Treat Yourself' items on select menus and dinner shows like Another Rose and It's a Ship Show.

No More Buffets

The other key difference you'll find with Virgin Voyages Dining is that there are no big buffets or dining halls. Virgin Voyages has done away with these, replacing them with a wider variety of more intimate spaces for you to choose from. 

Moreover, Virgin Voyages' dining menus have been designed by world-class chefs, including Brad Farmerie (of PUBLIC in NYC) and Sohui Kim (of The Good Fork and Insa in NYC), with each eatery having its own kitchen and producing food fresh-to-order.

Restaurants On Virgin Voyages

If you're keen to know what you'll find on Virgin Voyages' dining menus, let's take a look at some of the highlights across the 20 eateries you'll find on its cruise ships.

Test Kitchen

The most innovative dining experience you’ll find onboard, Test Kitchen offers a tasting menu presented as an ingredient list. Expect a unique experience as chefs use experimental techniques and presentations to create dishes you'll never have seen before.

The Wake

For sophistication and style with your steak and seafood, book a table at The Wake. Designed to offer elevated levels of luxury from the moment you catch sight of the grand staircase, it's a guaranteed evening of glitz and glam.

Pink Agave

Pink Agave offers Mexican food at its most majestic! Discover authentic dishes of tlayudas, memelas, sopes, tortas, esquites, and tamales that bring the heart and soul of Mexico City right onto your plate.

Razzle Dazzle

Torn between being veggie-conscious and still craving meat dishes? Razzle Dazzle offers a menu where you don't have to choose! Alongside its delicious versions of your favourite plant-based food are some 'naughty' treats, such as braised pork and fried chicken.

Gunbae

Gunbae was the first to bring Korean BBQs to a cruise ship. Come here to get your fill of meat-grilling and soju-drinking, all with the aid of Virgin Voyages' specially designed flameless grill.

Extra Virgin

Virgin Voyages Dining wouldn't be complete without an authentic Italian eatery. Extra Virgin brings you just that, with regionally inspired handmade fresh pasta, grilled meats and seafood dishes, finished off perfectly with some homemade gelato.

Snacks & Casual Bites

Alongside your ‘sit down’ dining on Virgin Voyages, you’ll be treated to an exuberance of snacks and light bites to satisfy every craving:

The Galley

Go to The Galley to discover a spectrum of shops and food-truck-style carts offering a fantastic selection of quick bites throughout the day. Here, you can find everything from paninis and bakery treats to sushi, noodles and salad.

Lick Me Till...Ice Cream

Traditional with a twist and daily special flavours are available at this summer-inspired ice cream shop. Enjoy in the midday sun or as a late-night treat.

The Pizza Place

There's always a time for pizza, and The Pizza Place offers you the chance to design your own, which is then cooked fresh for you to savour.

The Social Club Diner

Come here to sample American-influenced snacks, such as pretzels, popcorn and corndogs, with fun-filled bar tabletop games like air hockey, shuffleboard and foosball.

ShipEats 24-hour room service

When only delivery will do, ShipEats offers the perfect 24-hour room service. Order from the Virgin Voyages app and await your dinner delights delivered to your cabin.

Virgin Voyages Dining Reservations

While you don’t have to make Virgin Voyages dining reservations, it’s worth considering it for those places you don’t want to miss out on and for enjoying a seamless dining experience. 

You can make dining reservations via the Virgin Voyages App prior to the start of your holiday – up to 45 days in advance or 60 days in advance if you are booked in RockStar and Mega RockStar Quarters.

However, don't worry if you can't see the availability you want at the time; Virgin Voyages opens more slots once you are onboard. Also, Virgin Voyages restaurants do accept walk-ins if you want to be more flexible with your schedule.

Virgin Voyages Food Allergies

Virgin Voyages Dining advises you to let them know at least 45 days before sailing if you have a food allergy. Any requests made after this date cannot be guaranteed, although they will do their best to accommodate your requirements. 

If you’ve booked or are considering booking a Virgin Voyages cruise holiday, you’re in for a real treat when it comes to dining. With food designed by Michelin-starred chefs, influenced by cuisines from around the world and cooked fresh to order, you’ll get to enjoy dishes, flavours and experiences like no other at sea.

To find out more about dining with Virgin Voyages or to book a cruise holiday, please get in touch with our cruise specialists.