The Bar Tab

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.

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DRINK CREDIT DETAILS

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.*

The onboard happenings

Here’s what you can look forward to across our fleet when you sail on The Halloween Voyages.

$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

*The number of drinks per line represents the total drinks covered by each prepaid Bar Tab increment. It’s simply a guide to show individual drink credit values. No judgment, but we do encourage Sailors to drink responsibly.

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, 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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FAQs

Everything you need to know about our Bar Tab.

Bar Tab is the ultimate way to enhance your voyage! When you pre-purchase your Bar Tab, you’ll unlock bonus credits — giving you more to spend on Premium, or Signature drinks at onboard bars, restaurants, and The Beach Club. From morning lattes to evening cocktails, you’ll enjoy more for less.

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

These bonuses are only available when you pre-purchase, so make sure to lock in your savings before setting sail....

Not at all! Bar Tab covers both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Enjoy options like:

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

Our bartenders can also whip up delicious mocktails or customize cocktails to your liking. Bar Tab truly has something for everyone!...

If you’re on a longer voyage or simply love to indulge, higher Bar Tab tiers unlock even bigger bonuses. For example, a $1,000 Bar Tab includes an extra $250, giving you $1,250 to spend.

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!

You can use your drink credits to buy drinks for yourself or anybody else, so treat your Sail Mates or toast with new ones onboard. It’s the ultimate way to elevate your voyage....

“Bar Tab” Offer Terms and Conditions

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

in U.S. dollar credit to that Sailor’s folio.

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.

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THE BAR TAB | YOUR CRUISE DRINK PACKAGE OPTION

The best (bar none!) way to sip, save, and share.

What is a Bar Tab and how does it work?

How much Bar Tab credit is right for me?

The onboard happenings

$225 Drink CreditPay only $200

$350 Drink CreditPay only $300

$600 Drink CreditPay only $500

$925 Drink CreditPay only $750

$1250 Drink CreditPay only $1000

Why do Sailors love Bar Tab?

Earn Bonus Drink Credits

Beer, Wine & Signature Cocktails

Booze-Free Crafted Creations

Bars, Restaurants & Beach Club at Bimini

Get a Round… or 2… or 10

No Surprise Bills

Ways to sip on the ship

7:00 am

10:45 am

1:00 pm

4:30 pm

6:45 pm

9:00 pm

10:45 pm

FAQs

What is Bar Tab, and why should I pre-purchase it?

What drinks are considered Premium, or Signature drinks?

What’s the difference between pre-purchasing Bar Tab and buying it onboard?

Is Bar Tab just for alcoholic drinks?

Is there a budget-friendly Bar Tab option?

What are the benefits of choosing a higher Bar Tab amount?

If I don’t purchase a Bar Tab, can I still get premium drinks?

Can I share my Bar Tab with my cabin mate?

What happens if I use up all of my Bar Tab, or have some leftover at the end of my Voyage?

Sea all Terms & Conditions

Save now, sip later, sail away soon.

$225 Drink Credit
Pay only $200

$350 Drink Credit
Pay only $300

$600 Drink Credit
Pay only $500

$925 Drink Credit
Pay only $750

$1250 Drink Credit
Pay only $1000