Sailing Club Loyalty Guide
A comprehensive breakdown of Virgin Voyages' Sailing Club program, match perks, and Deep Blue Extras.
What is the Sailing Club?
Virgin Voyages' Sailing Club is a modern, gamified loyalty program designed to reward repeat travelers. Instead of traditional point systems, members unlock permanent perks called "Deep Blue Extras", along with booking incentives, Sailor Loot credits, and promotional cash-back tokens.
Loyalty Club Tiers & Deep Blue Extras
When sailors qualify for Sailing Club status, they unlock **Deep Blue Extras** — an immediate suite of high-value amenities added to their voyages:
| Deep Blue Extra Perk | Benefit Details |
|---|---|
| Premium Coffee | Complimentary specialty espresso beverages and drip coffees daily at the Grounds Club. (Up to two cups per day per cabin). |
| Free Laundry Service | One complimentary bag of laundry (wash, fold, and press) per voyage to keep packing light. |
| High-Speed Wi-Fi | Complimentary upgrade to Virgin's premium streaming-capable satellite Wi-Fi network. |
| Cocktail Event | Exclusive invitation to a private loyalty cocktail reception with free flowing Champagne and premium mixology courses. |
| Priority Access | Dedicated VIP check-in lanes on embarkation day (Sip and Sail express lines). |
Sailing Club Status Match Program
One of the most attractive features of Virgin's loyalty program is their **Status Match**. If you hold mid-to-high tier status with other major cruise lines (such as NCL Latitudes Gold/Platinum, Celebrity Captain's Club Select/Elite, or Royal Caribbean Crown & Anchor Select/Diamond), you can submit proof before sailing to be immediately matched into Virgin's Sailing Club.
This matches you immediately to their active tier, unlocking all **Deep Blue Extras** on your very first Virgin Voyage!
How to Maintain Status
Virgin counts your cumulative sailed nights and booking spend. Taking two cruises within a 12-month period, or matching status from another program, is typically the fastest path to securing your membership. Keep an eye on their loyalty portal for updated seasonal match requirements.