THE BAR TAB | YOUR CRUISE DRINK PACKAGE OPTION
It pays to unlock free drinks
The best (bar none!) way to sip, save, and share.
From energy boosters to unique drink pairings (chicken, waffles, and Champagne!), prepay and earn extra drink credits, on us.
Our award-winning beverages elevate every kid-free voyage even more. And if you’re looking for a drink package option, meet Bar Tab — flexible prepaid drink credits for all alcoholic and non-alcoholic premium beverage purchases.
Of course our Bar Tab is 100% optional, but every prepaid increment includes bonus drink credits on us. Discover the perks of purchasing a Bar Tab before you set sail and what drink credits cover while on board.
What is a Bar Tab and how does it work?
Bar Tab are drink credits purchased and added to your Sailor account up to 24 hours before you sail.
Upon arrival at the terminal, you’ll receive The Band — a wristlet connected to your Sailor account. Swipe it when paying for drinks using your drink credits.
- Bar Tab pays for beer, wine, cocktails, mocktails, fresh juices, smoothies, specialty coffees — basically any drink made by a crew member.
- All prepaid options include extra drink credits, on us.
- If you run out of drink credits, your account will be charged instead.
- You can use Bar Tab to purchase drinks for yourself and other Sailors.
How much Bar Tab credit is right for me?
It pays to prepay. Peace of mind? Check. Extra drink credits? We’ll cover those too!
Purchasing a Bar Tab before you sail comes with perks. Besides receiving bonus drink credits, on us, it helps you to budget and avoid unexpected surprises at the end of your cruise.
Curious about how far your drink credits will go? We’ve broken down the increments available to purchase and roughly how many drinks your Bar Tab credits will cover.*
$225 Drink Credit
Pay only $200
45 Lattes OR:
32 Heineken beers
25 Glasses of wine
17 Superior mojitos
28 Cold-pressed juices
32 Handcrafted mocktails
$350 Drink Credit
Pay only $300
70 Lattes OR:
50 Heineken beers
38 Glasses of wine
26 Superior mojitos
43 Cold-pressed juices
50 Handcrafted mocktails
$600 Drink Credit
Pay only $500
40 Espresso Martinis OR:
85 Heineken beers
66 Glasses of wine
46 Superior mojitos
75 Cold-pressed juices
85 Handcrafted mocktails
$925 Drink Credit
Pay only $750
61 Espresso Martinis OR:
24 Heineken buckets
20 Superior mojito pitchers
37 glasses of Moët Imperial
$1250 Drink Credit
Pay only $1000
83 Espresso Martinis OR:
34 Heineken buckets
27 Superior mojito pitchers
10 Shake for Champagne Moët Imperial Brut bottles
A (NON) TRADITIONAL DRINK PACKAGE
Why do Sailors love Bar Tab?
No antiquated rules. No restrictions. No confusing language.
When it comes to purchasing drink credits, our motto is simple:
A prepaid Bar Tab is cost-beneficial, but it’s not required.
It covers drinks not included in the voyage fare, there are no additional fees or added gratuities, and if one Sailor in a cabin purchases Bar Tab, it, too, is an optional purchase for additional guests — unlike mandatory policies on other cruises.
Keep in mind that any unspent drink credit cannot be cashed out or transferred into onboard credit. This is when ordering an extra round for your new mates comes in handy.
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Earn Bonus Drink Credits
Prepay and get extra drinks credits — up to $250 more — to spend on yourself, your cabin, or new mates you meet. -
Beer, Wine & Signature Cocktails
Draft beers, beer buckets, wine glasses and bottles, mixed drinks, Shake for Champagne? Bar Tab covers it all. -
Booze-Free Crafted Creations
Get a boost from our buzz-free specialty coffees, fresh juices, smoothies, floats, energy drinks, and mocktails.
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Bars, Restaurants & Beach Club at Bimini
Use it in any of our open bars, cafes, eateries, and during at our exclusive beach club on select Caribbean voyages. -
Get a Round… or 2… or 10
Purchase drinks for yourself, your mates, or for your cabin. You have the freedom to make your own choices. -
No Surprise Bills
Plan ahead, stay within your budget, and head home not having to think about drink purchases you don’t remember making.
WHERE TO USE BAR TAB
Ways to sip on the ship
From sunrise smoothie to afternoon bubbles and late-night libations.
We've designed a day that shows you where to raise a glass on the waves — and what’s in it.
THE GROUNDS CLUB
7:00 am
Start your day with a barista-crafted coffee — and freshly baked pastry (which is included).
GYM & TONIC
10:45 am
Cool off with a fresh juice press or a ginger and turmeric boost after an 80’s VHS group workout.
THE AQUATIC CLUB
1:00 pm
Featuring popular classics like mojitos, frozen margs, and rum punch, lounge poolside with a drink in hand before, during, or after a dip in the main and wellness pools.
SIP LOUNGE
4:30 pm
Whether it’s afternoon tea or bubbles and light bites, everyone needs a little elegance on holiday, and Sip Lounge is where you’ll find it.
THE DOCK & DOCKHOUSE
6:45 pm
Immerse in the sunset ambiance on the back of the ship with buzz-free (or buzz-forward) spritz-ahs and tapas before heading out to dinner.
THE LOOSE CANNON
9:00 pm
Grab your crew (or meet someone new) at our nautical themed bar with its own set of signature drinks and crowd pleasing faves.
ON THE ROCKS
10:45 pm
Listen to live music sessions (or convene with your mates) at our centrally located bar and lounge before dancing in The Manor or heading off to stargaze in bed.
FAQs
Everything you need to know about our Bar Tab.
Here’s how it adds up:
- $200 Bar Tab = $225 to spend
- $300 Bar Tab = $350 to spend
- $500 Bar Tab = $600 to spend
- $750 Bar Tab = $925 to spend
- $1,000 Bar Tab = $1,250 to spend
As always, still and sparkling water, fountain sodas, juices, drip coffee, tea, milk, and select non-dairy creamers are already included in your voyage fare — at no extra charge!
Not only do you save, but you also start your voyage stress-free, with one less thing to think about.
- Specialty coffees and teas at Grounds Club
- Fresh-pressed juices and smoothies
- Noughty Sparkling wine and non-alcoholic beers
- Floats from the Social Club
- Canned energy drinks like Red Bull
- Bottled kombucha
The bonus is only available when you pre-purchase, so be sure to secure it before your voyage!
That’s plenty for:
- Morning specialty coffees and teas
- Afternoon fresh-pressed juices
- Poolside margaritas or dockside sangria
- Any beverages at The Beach Club at Bimini (on select Caribbean sailings)
- Dreamy evening cocktails or even Moët Chandon Imperial champagne delivered to you via Shake for Champagne!
If you prefer to keep things separate, you can also pre-purchase a Bar Tab for both yourself and your cabin mate.
Keep in mind that any unused drink credit at the end of your Voyage won’t be refunded or transferred — so be sure to sip and savor every drop!
Updated: October 15, 2024
1. Offer Terms.
1.1. These terms detail the “Bar Tab” Offer. We’re offering our passengers (that is, “Sailors” in our branding voice) the opportunity to pre-pay their on-board Bar Tabs in $1000, $750, $500, $300, or $200 U.S. dollar increments on Eligible Voyages (as defined in section 2.4. below). Bar Tabs may be purchased up to 24 hours the day before the voyage sets sail. Virgin Voyages will then add a bonus of:
- $250 when purchasing a $1000 Bar Tab
- $175 when purchasing a $750 Bar Tab
- $100 when purchasing a $500 Bar Tab
- $50 when purchasing a $300 Bar Tab
- $25 when purchasing a $200 Bar Tab
1.2. Travel Agents (or “First Mates” in our branding voice) can purchase a prepaid Bar Tab for their Sailors and earn commission on the purchase amount.
1.3. Prepaid Bar Tabs may be purchased by calling Virgin Voyages prior to sailing, through your First Mate, or on Virginvoyages.com under your Sailor Account.
2. Caveats/Exclusions.
2.1. The Bar Tab can only be used on drink purchases (a) to be consumed onboard or (b) at The Beach Club at Bimini. It may not be transferred to pay for other experiences e.g. Spa or shore excursions (“Shore Things” in our branding voice), and any unused Bar Tab credit (both purchased and bonus) is not refundable to the Sailor at the end of the voyage and may not be redeemed for cash. It may also not be transferred to another user, though one may purchase bar drinks for another Sailor. Bar Tab may be canceled, with a refund, up to 24 hours before the voyage departs. Should the voyage date change, the Bar Tab may be transferred to the new voyage. Bar Tab is likely not insurable.
2.1.1. Bar Tabs may not be paid with a Promotional Future Voyage Credit or Promotional Sailor Loot (both of which are complimentary credits provided to Sailors that are not equivalent to cash).
2.2. First Mates do not earn commission on the bonus value that Sailors receive “On Us". To the extent Bar Tab is purchased, First Mate’s Commission on Bar Tab (10%) will be paid post-voyage with other pre-voyage sales commission, provided Sailor makes the voyage and does not cancel the Bar Tab before the voyage.
2.3. Promotional Bonus. Virgin Voyages has the right to offer an additional bonus in any dollar amount for a select promotional time frame on specific cabins and or suites on all or specific Eligible Voyages outlined at the time of the promotion. The Sailor forfeits the Promotional Bonus portion if the reservation is canceled, even if later reinstated.
2.4. Eligible Voyages. Bar Tab is available for most non-chartered, open revenue sailings.
Save now, sip later, sail away soon.
From raising the bar to raising a glass, view our Bar Tab cheat sheet to keep you in the know before you go.
