Virgin Voyages?

[+ KensingtonHomo]

Me and my husband are booking a Greek isle cruise on Virgin Voyages for this June. We're told is super gay friendly and generally 15-30 percent gay folks on board. I'm curious if anyone on here has been and what your experience was like. 

[56harrisond]

I am a huge fan of Virgin cruises. Everyone seemed very comfortable and inviting. Plus there's no kids, so it's a very enjoyable atmosphere. It's certainly LGBTQ friendly, diverse mix of passengers and ship events and entertainment. The audience participation The Miss Behave Show is a must see. And there's even a drag show.

The crew and staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. When I was on a Royal Caribbean cruise, I'd walk by a staff member and passing by them was like ships in the night. On Virgin, every staff member made a point to say 'hi' or offer a pleasantry.

The food is incredible and really fresh. There's a wide variety of offerings and eatery options. There isn't a main dinner dining room, but you don't miss it.

The cabins are comparable to other cruise lines, except Virgin ships are only a few years old, so the furniture and tech is new and up to date.

[BillyMan]

Agree with all of the above.  It helped that I was also with a gay group: 

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[+ BenjaminNicholas]

I've sailed on all of their ships.  It's a solid product.

That said, the changes made since the first year are evident and they're trying to attract a more middle-America clientele like other cruise ships.

Less risque entertainment.  More typical cruise shit.

The food is still solid.  Some unique choices (for being on the ocean). 

The rooms are small and not beautifully built-out.  Even suites feel small, except for the bathrooms (which are huge).  The hammock on the balcony is a nice touch, but it concerns me how dirty they get and how infrequently they're cleaned.

The crew is amazing.  They speak to guests like normal people, ask real questions about your life and are encouraged to interact.  

... And by interact, I mean doing multiple shots of Jameson together.  A few of those nights were a blur thanks to the bar staff at The Loose Cannon.

Great gym facility.  Large spa.  Unique entertainment spaces.  A lot of small, quiet alcoves on the ship to hide out if you're not into the 'scene'

[BrooklynIrish]

Thanks guys. I’ve never been on a cruise before and this sounds really good. 

[KevinFL]

On 3/13/2025 at 11:15 PM, BenjaminNicholas said:

I've sailed on all of their ships.  It's a solid product.

That said, the changes made since the first year are evident and they're trying to attract a more middle-America clientele like other cruise ships.

Less risque entertainment.  More typical cruise shit.

The food is still solid.  Some unique choices (for being on the ocean). 

The rooms are small and not beautifully built-out.  Even suites feel small, except for the bathrooms (which are huge).  The hammock on the balcony is a nice touch, but it concerns me how dirty they get and how infrequently they're cleaned.

The crew is amazing.  They speak to guests like normal people, ask real questions about your life and are encouraged to interact.  

... And by interact, I mean doing multiple shots of Jameson together.  A few of those nights were a blur thanks to the bar staff at The Loose Cannon.

Great gym facility.  Large spa.  Unique entertainment spaces.  A lot of small, quiet alcoves on the ship to hide out if you're not into the 'scene'

or quiet alcoves to hide out with Benjamin

[+ BenjaminNicholas]

2 hours ago, KevinFL said:

or quiet alcoves to hide out with Benjamin

It sounds like fun, until you realize how tough it is to hide in plain sight with a 6'4" 220 ginger.