Virgin Red Offer for "free" cruises.

[Tyler414]

Just a heads up... Virgin Red (Virgin's version of cc points..)  is offering several different cruise options using Virgin Red points (credit card points can be transferred to Virgin Red)   I took advantage of this last year, thanks to cruise critic folks letting me know, so wanted to return the favor.

[Tyler414]

 

 

FIVE NIGHTS IN THE CARIBBEAN BETWEEN JUNE AND SEPTEMBER

115,000 points

Redeem

 

Explore the Caribbean in style. Choose from a quartet of five-night routes, all with a full-day stop at a private beach club in the Bahamas. Will it be Mexico, Dominican Republic or Turks & Caicos? In any case, prepare for a cruise vacation like no other.

 

How it works

1. Check the Virgin Voyages website to make sure your preferred sailing is available.

2. Click the Redeem button, and your points will be immediately deducted from your account.

3. You will receive an email acknowledgement to confirm your order.

4. You’re only halfway there! A member of the Virgin Red team will email you an Access Key and instructions to book your place on board. Please allow up to three working days to receive this information.

5. Use the Access Key to book directly on the Virgin Voyages website. Taxes and fees will be payable separately.

6. Have a great trip!

This reward is brought to you by Virgin Red, the gateway to a world of rewards from across the Virgin Family and beyond.

Ahoy there! This is a limited-time special offer, and there is only a limited number of cabins available. Choose any five-night sailing from Miami on Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady departing between 01 June and 30 September 2024.

Hold your seahorses! Let's be crystal clear about a few things:

• The price is per cabin (one or two persons). There is no single sailor supplement available.

• Taxes and fees are payable separately during the booking process.

• Please check the Virgin Voyages website to make sure your preferred sailing is available before you take this offer.

• This offer is applicable to new bookings only and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, discount or credits (including airfare and/or premium drinks credits).

 

Alright, now let's dive in. Virgin Voyages has curated five glamorous itineraries that allow you to experience the turquoise waters and painted skies of the Caribbean. All journeys begin and end in Miami, with a full-day stop at a private beach club in Bimini, Bahamas.

 

Beachside yoga classes, poolside cabanas and bonfires under the stars await! Plus, you'll have plenty of time to explore the ship itself (a destination in its own right). It's called having your cake and eating it too.

 

Speaking of cake... Virgin Voyages takes food, and the experience around it, very seriously. With a-la-carte menus crafted by Michelin-starred chefs, you can munch your way through countless unique eateries, from the Korean BBQ and elegant steakhouse to the red-hot Mexican and 24/7 diner.

 

This adults-only voyage is designed to give you plenty of chances to relax, with workout classes, gym facilities and luxe spa treatments to name but a few. And if you want to sit back and do nothing, fresh-pressed juices served poolside will make “nothing” feel like everything.

 

And when you’re done with whatever self-care looks like for you, the one-of-a-kind, I’ve-definitely-never-seen-anything-like this-before entertainment awaits your arrival. With immersive pop-up acts that could happen anywhere on board, you’ll see the ship brought to life in new and unexpected ways.

 

As for digs, you’ll be kicking back in a Central Sea Terrace cabin (or The Sea Terrace, depending on availability). These boast a configurable bed and high-tech mood lighting, allowing you to transform the space and create your own vibe. To top it all off, the hammock on the terrace is perfect for a little ‘me’ time, while the 24-hour food delivery service will be at your beck and call in the unlikely event of hunger pangs.

 

Wait. It gets even better... When it comes to additional costs, Virgin Voyages has you covered - all food, soft drinks, tips, group fitness classes, entertainment and Wi-Fi are always included.

 

Word of advice: don't pay for any flights or transfers until your place on board is confirmed by Virgin Voyages!

 

Spaces are filling up quickly, so now's the time to go coconuts - these cabins will be snapped up faster than a piña colada in the sunset.

 

The choice of itineraries (all local time) may be subject to change:

 

Riviera Maya

• Day 1 - Miami. Departs at 6:00pm.

• Day 2 - Sailing.

• Day 3 - Cozumel, Playa del Carmen (Mexico). Arrives at 8:00am, departs at 8:00pm.

• Day 4 - Sailing.

• Day 5 - Beach Club at Bimini. Arrives at 8:00am, departs at 7:00pm.

• Day 6 - Miami. Arrives at 6:30am.

 

Dominican Daze (or A Virgin Celebration Voyage - Miami)

• Day 1 - Miami. Departs at 6:00pm.

• Day 2 - Sailing.

• Day 3 - Puerto Plata (Dominican Republic). Arrives at 10:00am, departs at 7:00pm.

• Day 4 - Sailing.

• Day 5 - Beach Club at Bimini. Arrives at 8:00am, departs at 7:00pm.

• Day 6 - Miami. Arrives at 6:30am.

 

Mayan Sol

• Day 1 - Miami. Departs at 6:00pm.

• Day 2 - Sailing.

• Day 3 - Costa Maya (Mexico). Arrives at 09:00am, departs at 6:00pm.

• Day 4 - Sailing.

• Day 5 - Beach Club at Bimini. Arrives at 8:00am, departs at 7:00pm.

• Day 6 - Miami. Arrives at 6:30am.

 

Miami, Grand Turk & Back

• Day 1 - Miami. Departs at 6:00pm.

• Day 2 - Sailing.

• Day 3 - Grand Turk (Turks & Caicos). Arrives at 08:00am, departs at 6:00pm.

• Day 4 - Sailing.

• Day 5 - Beach Club at Bimini. Arrives at 8:00am, departs at 7:00pm.

• Day 6 - Miami. Arrives at 6:30am.

 

Terms and conditions

The Virgin Red Programme terms and conditions apply.

• This offer is exclusive to Virgin Red members and is applicable to new bookings only.

• Virgin Red is not acting as a travel agent and is merely facilitating the redemption/spending of Virgin Points.

• Voyages are booked directly with Virgin Voyages and are subject to its terms and conditions.

• Flights and transfers are not included.

• This is a round-trip voyage from Miami. All sailors (passengers) must make their own travel arrangements to and from Miami prior to and after the cruise.

• All sailors (passengers) should check Virgin Voyages’ Voyage Well initiatives and conditions of travel to ensure they agree with the health and safety protocols.

• All sailors (passengers) are responsible for meeting the entry requirements for each port visited on the cruise. Based on local regulations, face masks may be required during embarkation and disembarkation in terminal buildings and while on shuttle buses.

• Purchase of sailings from Virgin Red are for Access Keys to book cabins. Access Keys will be issued within 72 hours of your points being redeemed. Reservations made with Access Keys are not eligible for Virgin Voyages' Perks Program and do not count towards any future loyalty program credits. Taxes and fees are payable separately during the booking process.

• Access Keys cannot be used in conjunction with any offer, discount or credits (including airfare and/or premium drinks credits).

• All sailors (passengers) must be at least 18 (eighteen) years old.

• Cabins are Central Sea Terrace or The Sea Terrace on Valiant Lady, and will be determined by Virgin Voyages according to availability. The price is per cabin (one or two persons). There is no single sailor supplement available.

• Each Access Key required to book a cabin is only applicable for a five-night round-trip sailing from Miami on Valiant Lady departing from 01.06.2024 and no later than 30.09.2024. Any other use of the Access Key will be void.

• Each Virgin Red member can book up to four Central Sea Terrace or The Sea Terrace cabins. The booking party must check-in at the same time.

• Access Keys may be used for personal, non-commercial purposes only. Any resale or transfer of Access Keys or cabins for profit is not permitted and may result in the Access Key(s) and/or cabin(s) being cancelled without notice. 

• Bookings are subject to availability and confirmation of completion of booking process by Virgin Voyages.

• Virgin Red recommends that bookings should be completed no later than five business days before the date of travel.

• Cabin type cannot be upgraded when using an Access Key as part of the booking process, and any attempt to do so will result in the Access Key being void. However, once the booking of a Central Sea Terrace or The Sea Terrace cabin has been confirmed, it may be possible to upgrade if Virgin Voyages subsequently offers the chance to do so.

• Once the access key has been redeemed on the Virgin Voyages website, no refunds or changes are permitted. Please get in touch with Virgin Voyages if you have any queries in relation to your booking.

• Access keys that have not been redeemed on the Virgin Voyages website can be cancelled by contacting Virgin Red by 15 September 2024. Virgin Points will be re-credited to your Virgin Red account at the end of the booking period on 30 September 2024.

 

 

[Tyler414]

 

 

SEVEN NIGHTS IN THE MEDITERRANEAN BETWEEN MAY AND OCTOBER

160,000 points

Redeem

 

Here’s your chance to push the boat out. Do you prefer a late night in Dubrovnik or an overnight in Mykonos or Ibiza? In any case, get ready for an adventure that blows other cruise vacations out of the water - but act fast to secure your spot!

 

How it works

1. Check the Virgin Voyages website to make sure your preferred sailing is available.

2. Click the Redeem button, and your points will be immediately deducted from your account.

3. You will receive an email acknowledgement to confirm your order.

4. You’re only halfway there! A member of the Virgin Red team will email you an Access Key and instructions to book your place on board. Please allow up to three working days to receive this information.

5. Use the Access Key to book directly on the Virgin Voyages website.

6. Have a great trip!

This reward is brought to you by Virgin Red, the gateway to a world of rewards from across the Virgin Family and beyond.

Ahoy there! This is a limited-time special offer, and there is only a limited number of cabins available. Choose a seven-night sailing from either:

• Athens on Virgin Voyages' Resilient Lady, departing no later than 28 July 2024.

• Barcelona on Virgin Voyages' Scarlet Lady, departing no later than 31 October 2024.

 

Hold your seahorses! Let's be crystal clear about a few things:

• The price is per cabin (one or two persons). There is no single sailor supplement available.

• Please check the Virgin Voyages website to make sure your preferred sailing is available before you take this offer.

• This offer is applicable to new bookings only and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, discount or credits (including airfare and/or premium drinks credits).

 

Alright, now let's dive in. Virgin Voyages has curated five glamorous itineraries that allow you to experience some of the most picturesque islands and coastal cities in the Mediterranean. Thanks to late-night departures or overnight finales, you'll have plenty of time to explore each stop in addition to the ship itself (a destination in its own right). It's called having your cake and eating it too.

 

Speaking of cake... Virgin Voyages takes food, and the experience around it, very seriously. With a-la-carte menus crafted by Michelin-starred chefs, you can munch your way through countless unique eateries, from the Korean BBQ and elegant steakhouse to the red-hot Mexican and 24/7 diner.

 

This adults-only voyage is designed to give you plenty of chances to relax, with workout classes, gym facilities and luxe spa treatments to name but a few. And if you want to sit back and do nothing, fresh-pressed juices served poolside will make “nothing” feel like everything.

 

And when you’re done with whatever self-care looks like for you, the one-of-a-kind, I’ve-definitely-never-seen-anything-like this-before entertainment awaits your arrival. With immersive pop-up acts that could happen anywhere on board, you’ll see the ship brought to life in new and unexpected ways.

 

As for digs, you’ll be kicking back in a Central Sea Terrace cabin (or The Sea Terrace, depending on availability). These boast a configurable bed and high-tech mood lighting, allowing you to transform the space and create your own vibe. To top it all off, the hammock on the terrace is perfect for a little ‘me’ time, while the 24-hour food delivery service will be at your beck and call in the unlikely event of hunger pangs.

 

Wait. It gets even better... When it comes to additional costs, Virgin Voyages has you covered - all food, soft drinks, tips, group fitness classes, entertainment and Wi-Fi are always included.

 

Word of advice: don't pay for any flights or transfers until your place on board is confirmed by Virgin Voyages!

 

Spaces are filling up quickly, so make a splash by booking your spot today. Hurry, these cabins will be gone faster than you can say "cannonball".

 

The choice of itineraries (all local time) may be subject to change:

 

Greek Island Glow

• Day 1 - Piraeus (Athens). Departs at 6:00pm.

• Day 2 - Santorini. Arrives at 9:00am, departs at 09:00pm.

• Day 3 - Rhodes. Arrives at 9:00am, departs at 6:00pm.

• Day 4 - Bodrum. Arrives at 8:00am, departs at 8:00pm.

• Day 5 - Sailing.

• Day 6 - Mykonos. Arrives at 9:00am.

• Day 7 - Mykonos. Departs at 2:00pm.

• Day 8 - Piraeus (Athens). Arrives at 6:30am.

 

Adriatic Sea & Greek Gems

• Day 1 - Piraeus (Athens). Departs at 6:00pm.

• Day 2 - Sailing.

• Day 3 - Split. Arrives at 9:00am, departs at 9:00pm.

• Day 4 - Dubrovnik. Arrives at 9:00am, departs at 10:00pm.

• Day 5 - Kotor. Arrives at 9:00am, departs at 07:00pm.

• Day 6 - Corfu. Arrives at 9:00am, departs at 09:00pm.

• Day 7 - Sailing.

• Day 8 - Piraeus (Athens). Arrives at 0630.

 

The Irresistible Med (or Elevate Voyage)

• Day 1 - Barcelona. Departs at 6:00pm.

• Day 2 - Toulon. Arrives at 9:00am, departs at 6:00pm.

• Day 3 - Marina di Carrara. Arrives at 8:00am, departs at 8:00pm.

• Day 4 - Ajaccio, Corsica. Arrives at 8:00am, departs at 5:00pm.

• Day 5 - Sailing.

• Day 6 - Ibiza. Arrives at 7:00pm.

• Day 7 - Ibiza. Departs at 5:00pm.

• Day 8 - Barcelona. Arrives at 6:30am.

 

Irresistible Med & Rome

• Day 1 - Barcelona. Departs at 6:00pm.

• Day 2 - Toulon. Arrives at 9:00am, departs at 6:00pm.

• Day 3 - Marina di Carrara. Arrives at 8:00am, departs at 8:00pm.

• Day 4 - Civitavecchia (Rome). Arrives at 8:00am, departs at 11:00pm.

• Day 5 - Sailing.

• Day 6 - Ibiza. Arrives at 7:00pm.

• Day 7 - Ibiza. Departs at 5:00pm.

• Day 8 - Barcelona. Arrives at 6:30am.

 

French Daze & Ibiza Nights (or A Virgin Celebration Voyage)

• Day 1 - Barcelona. Departs at 6:00pm.

• Day 2 - Marseille. Arrives at 8:00am, departs at 7:00pm.

• Day 3 - Cannes. Arrives at 8:00am, departs at 9:00pm.

• Day 4 - Sailing.

• Day 5 - Palma de Mallorca. Arrives at 8:00am, departs at 8:00pm.

• Day 6 - Ibiza. Arrives at 7:00pm.

• Day 7 - Ibiza. Departs at 5:00pm.

• Day 8 - Barcelona. Arrives at 6:30am.

 

Terms and conditions

The Virgin Red Programme terms and conditions apply.

• This offer is exclusive to Virgin Red members and is applicable to new bookings only.

• Virgin Red is not acting as a travel agent and is merely facilitating the redemption/spending of Virgin Points.

• Voyages are booked directly with Virgin Voyages and are subject to its terms and conditions.

• Flights and transfers are not included.

• This is a round-trip voyage from either Athens or Barcelona. All sailors (passengers) must make their own travel arrangements to and from Athens or Barcelona prior to and after the cruise.

• All sailors (passengers) should check Virgin Voyages’ Voyage Well initiatives and conditions of travel to ensure they agree with the health and safety protocols.

• All sailors (passengers) are responsible for meeting the entry requirements for each port visited on the cruise. Based on local regulations, face masks may be required during embarkation and disembarkation in terminal buildings and while on shuttle buses.

• Purchase of sailings from Virgin Red are for Access Keys to book cabins. Access Keys will be issued within 72 hours of your points being redeemed. Reservations made with Access Keys are not eligible for Virgin Voyages' Perks Program and do not count towards any future loyalty program credits.

• Access Keys cannot be used in conjunction with any offer, discount or credits (including airfare and/or premium drinks credits).

• All sailors (passengers) must be at least 18 (eighteen) years old.

• Cabins are Central Sea Terrace or The Sea Terrace on Resilient Lady or Scarlet Lady, and will be determined by Virgin Voyages according to availability. The price is per cabin (one or two persons). There is no single sailor supplement available.

• Each Access Key required to book a cabin is only applicable for a seven-night round-trip sailing from Athens on Resilient Lady departing no later than 28.07.2024 or a seven-night round-trip sailing from Barcelona on Scarlet Lady departing no later than 31.10.2024. Any other use of the Access Key will be void - this includes sailings where the departure and return ports are different (for example, Athens to Barcelona).

• Each Virgin Red member can book up to four Central Sea Terrace or The Sea Terrace cabins. The booking party must check-in at the same time.

• Access Keys may be used for personal, non-commercial purposes only. Any resale or transfer of Access Keys or cabins for profit is not permitted and may result in the Access Key(s) and/or cabin(s) being cancelled without notice. 

• Bookings are subject to availability and confirmation of completion of booking process by Virgin Voyages.

• Virgin Red recommends that bookings should be completed no later than five business days before the date of travel.

• Cabin type cannot be upgraded when using an Access Key as part of the booking process, and any attempt to do so will result in the Access Key being void. However, once the booking of a Central Sea Terrace or The Sea Terrace cabin has been confirmed, it may be possible to upgrade if Virgin Voyages subsequently offers the chance to do so.

• Once the access key has been redeemed on the Virgin Voyages website, no refunds or changes are permitted. Please get in touch with Virgin Voyages if you have any queries in relation to your booking.

• Access keys that have not been redeemed on the Virgin Voyages website can be cancelled by contacting Virgin Red by 15 October 2024. Virgin Points will be re-credited to your Virgin Red account at the end of the booking period on 31 October 2024.

[singleflyer]

Nearly double the cost as last summer, but still a good deal.  Especially with some of the transfer bonuses available.

[The_Big_M]

More proof of them 'discounting' cruises as much as they did in Australia - yet that was used as the excuse by some as to why they had to leave Australia.

[Rhea98]

We did the 8 nights last spring for 100,000 (no bonus transfers at that time for us). It covered taxes and fees plus the status match got us Deep Blue Perks. As much as we don't care for the Caribbean, we did really like VV. Since they have a cruise on our anniversary (Aug 11), I am considering it. 

[Tyler414]

Chase to Virgin Atlantic (same as Virgin Red) currently has a 30% bonus.

[ohhbother]

We just redeemed Chase points for the five-night offer. It will be our first VV cruise. Very much looking forward to it!

[Tyler414]

I had a bit of a hiccup trying to book with my access key, long story short, for some reason I had a First Mate (travel agent) attached to my account (have never used a TA) and because of that the access key did not clear out the price and I had to call Virgin to get the TA off my account and get my access key to work.  Yay, all booked!!

[Btr2trvl]

New deal emailed this morning.  Now the 4 nights out of Miami are 95,000 points between June & September 2024 and Amex is giving 30% bonus.  ie a 75,000 new card bonus = free 4 night VV cruise!

[jamesboat]

I booked a cabin using points transferred from Amex.

 

I was a little annoyed at one thing. They say to check availability, simply search the cruise and if there are terraces available, youre good to go.

 

So I initiated the transfer from Amex, and then once that went through I applied for the redemption.

 

Once I got my code, I checked again, and the booking I wanted showed as available. All good. Made it all the way to the last stage where you pay taxes ($350) including being assigned a cabin. But when submitting, the transaction failed.

 

I tried again the next morning, and it failed again. I called in, and the agent said the max number of points redemptions had been reached for that voyage. Hm, thats pretty different from what I had read. I checked again, and that very day new language had been added to the bottom of the promo page about blackout dates, including the one I was trying to book for.

 

I ended up booking the following sailing, but it was annoying to go through that hiccup.