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Virgin Voyages cancels sailings through Oct. 15, rolls out flexible policy

Virgin Voyages further delayed the introduction of Scarlet Lady.

Anne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

May 21, 2020

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The first sailing is now planned Oct. 16.

'We’re focused on being ready to get back on the open ocean with some exciting innovations focused on protecting the well-being of both our sailors (passengers) and our incredible crew — which we’ll update you on soon,' CEO Tom McAlpin said. 

Double credit and $500 on-board spending

Those impacted will be auto-credited double the amount they've paid to date toward their voyage fare. And if those travelers book a new cruise before June 30, they'll get up to $500 to spend on board. Otherwise, a refund can be requested by the end of 2020.

'Smooth Sailing' with new introductory pricing, flexible cancellation

Virgin Voyages is also launching a 'Smooth Sailing' program for 2020 with new introductory pricing and more flexible booking policies.

For sailings through Dec. 16, final payment date will be reduced to 60 days, from 120 days before departure currently, and customers can cancel up to 48 hours before sailing and receive a 100% voyage credit. 

About the Author

Anne Kalosh

Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

Anne Kalosh covers global stories, reporting both breaking and in-depth news on cruising's significant people, places, ships and trends. A sought-after expert on cruising, she has moderated conferences around the world, including the high-profile State of the Industry panel at Seatrade Cruise Global. She created and led the acclaimed itinerary-planning case study for Seatrade's cruise master classes held at Cambridge and Oxford universities. She has been the cruise columnist for AFAR.com, and her freelance stories have appeared in a wide range of publications, from The New York Times to The Miami Herald.

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