Virgin Voyages · Drinks
The Bar Tab.
Everything you need to know about drinks on Virgin Voyages — how the Bar Tab works, what is included, and how to set yourself up before you even step on the ship.
Sapphic Sail · Bar Tab Guide
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The Basics
What is a Bar Tab?
Virgin Voyages does not operate like a traditional cruise line when it comes to drinks. Instead of drink packages that feel transactional, they use a Bar Tab system — you load credits onto your account before you sail, and those credits can be used across every bar, restaurant, and venue on the ship.
Think of it as a spending account you set up in advance specifically for drinks. No fumbling for a card at the bar. No signing slips. Just tap your Sea Band wristband and your tab handles the rest.
How It Works
Pre-load before you sail
The Bar Tab is purchased through your Virgin Voyages account before your sailing date. Here is the basic flow:
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Step 1 — Log In
Log into your Virgin Voyages account at virginvoyages.com. Navigate to your upcoming voyage and find the Bar Tab option in your pre-sailing add-ons.
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Step 2 — Load Credits
Choose how much you want to pre-load. Virgin Voyages adds bonus bar credit on top of what you purchase — the more you load, the more bonus credit you receive.
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Step 3 — Board the Ship
Your credits are already loaded before you board. Your Sea Band wristband is your key to everything — tap it at any bar or venue and it pulls from your Bar Tab automatically.
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Step 4 — Drink Up
Order what you want, when you want it. Cocktails, wine, beer, specialty coffee, fresh-pressed juice, sparkling water — your tab covers it all across the entire ship.
The Bonus
More you load, more you get
This is the part people miss — Virgin Voyages rewards you for pre-loading your Bar Tab by adding bonus credit on top of your purchase. The bonus tiers increase based on how much you load.
Pro Tip
Pre-loading your Bar Tab before sailing is almost always a better deal than paying for drinks individually onboard. You get bonus credit added for free, you never have to think about a bill at the bar, and you board the ship ready to celebrate from the moment you step on deck. We strongly recommend everyone load their Bar Tab before October 12th.
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Unused credits: Bar Tab credits that are not used during your sailing are typically refunded back to your original payment method after the voyage ends. Check Virgin Voyages current terms for the most up to date refund policy.
What Is Covered
What your Bar Tab covers
Your Bar Tab can be used for virtually everything drink-related across the ship — including at our exclusive Sapphic Sail events.
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Craft Cocktails
Full bar access across every venue. Virgin Voyages is known for creative, high-quality cocktail programs. Expect seasonal specials and signature drinks.
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Wine & Champagne
Sparkling, red, white, and rosé available by the glass. Champagne at the pool bar, at dinner, at the beach club — yes, please.
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Beer & Seltzers
Domestic, craft, and imported beers plus hard seltzers available throughout the ship and at port destinations like Bimini Beach Club.
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Specialty Coffee
Espresso drinks, lattes, cold brews, and morning drinks are all Bar Tab eligible. Start every morning exactly right before a full day at sea.
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Fresh Juices & Non-Alcoholic
Fresh-pressed juices, specialty sodas, mocktails, and non-alcoholic options are all covered. Everyone is taken care of regardless of what they drink.
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At Events
Your Bar Tab works at every Sapphic Sail event — welcome receptions, cocktail nights, deck parties. Order freely. Your wristband does everything.
Port Days
Bimini Beach Club & port bars
At Bimini Beach Club — Virgin Voyages private beach destination — your Bar Tab extends to the beach bars and drink stations on the island. So yes, frozen drinks on the sand are covered too. At other port destinations, Bar Tab usage may vary by venue. Check with Virgin Voyages or ask Janae directly for the most current details.
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Reef-safe sunscreen is required at Bimini Beach Club. Plan ahead and grab reef-safe SPF before you travel — it is enforced to protect the coral reef.
Ready to set up your Bar Tab?
View all current drink options and pre-load your credits directly on the Virgin Voyages site. Have questions? Janae is happy to walk you through it.