A Festival of Senses
A multisensory celebration of food and drink where taste, sound, scent, and spectacle collided at sea. Our award-winning Eat & Drink Festival brought Sailors an ever-evolving take on gastronomy — from sensory dining series to secret speakeasies. Take a look back at our most recent festival below, and keep an eye out for what's next.
VIBE Vista Awards 2026
Best Beverage Limited Time Offer – Eat & Drink FestivalU.S. News & World Report 2026
Best Cruise Line for DiningUSA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards 2025
Best Cruise Line for Dining – #1 Resilient LadyCruise Critic – Cruisers' Choice Awards 2025
Best Dining – Ocean CategoryCruiseline Member Choice Awards 2025
Best Food & Dining – #3 Virgin Voyages
A Feast for the Senses
Here's a look at what our 2026 Eat & Drink Festival had to offer — flavor meets sound, scent meets spectacle.
New Menu Offerings
From regal and theatrical dining at The Wake to relaxed, shareable bites at The Dock, our refreshed menus elevate every experience. Whether you're sipping in style or grazing on sunlit flavors, you'll find intentional new plates alongside your Sailor favorites, making every meal an effortless and distinctly satisfying spectacle.
Sensory Dinner Series
This limited, intimate dinner series is unlike anything else at sea. Crafted by the husband-and-wife duo behind Caputo’s Kitchen — authors of The Flavor Matrix — each four-course menu delivers a sensory experience at The Wake. A rotating collective of winemakers, brewers, and distillers hosts each evening, guiding curated pairings and sharing insights throughout. With just 18–20 seats, the experience is personal and immersive. Book onboard using the Sailor app.
Color Me Curious
Color matching is on the menu (literally) during a three-course Sip & Savor dinner at Extra Virgin. Designed by The Taste Curators — and built to engage the eyes just as much as the palate — every dish is paired with a color-matched cocktail to make each course as visually striking as it is delicious. Book onboard using the Sailor app.
Shhh… Speakeasy
Our lady ships harbor a secret — and Sailors are invited in. This Sailor-loved experience returns with a completely reimagined aesthetic, a freshly developed specialty beverage menu, and the same exclusive energy that made the original a fan favorite. Book your visit onboard through the app, surrender your phone at the door, and let the night unfold.
Malt + Method, A Beer Tasting
Every drink has a story — this is beer’s origin moment. Hosted in Draught Haus on sea days, this 60-minute guided class explores styles, tasting techniques, and flavor fundamentals through narrative-led tastings and expert insight. Every Sailor leaves with a branded beer booklet and a partner-supplied bar blade. Book onboard using the Sailor app.
Bragging? We prefer dazzling.
Can’t wait to go again!
Amazing cruise. Our second. The food and restaurants are very unique and yummy… and the Splash of Romance add-on is worth it. It gives you so many extras for such a low price. Look it up. Everything was seamless. Can’t wait for our next VV cruise.Tevonda H.
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Not your typical Cruise!
Had an awesome adventure on Virgin Voyages! Totally different experience than your typical cruise. Food, service and entertainment was amazing. Can’t wait to book another cruise on Virgin Voyages.Louis K.TripAdvisor
Surpassing my expectations!
I was taken by the organization, quality and outstanding dining options. I believe the most valuable asset is their employees. They truly went above and beyond [to] answer your questions and assist in whatever concerns you might have.Cane L.TripAdvisor
Our trip on Virgin Voyages was fantastic!
Virgin has a no kids under 18 policy, no buffets with mediocre food and no cheesy variety shows. Instead there are sit down restaurants (free, included in your trip cost), small lounges with music of every type instead of over the top variety shows).John F.TripAdvisor
MORE TO COME
We're always cooking up something new. In the meantime, explore our other specialty sailings.