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THE BAR TAB

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.

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.*

$225 Drink Credit
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
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
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
Only $750

61 Espresso Martinis OR:
24 Heineken buckets
20 Superior mojito pitchers
37 glasses of Moët Imperial

$1250 Drink Credit
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 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.

  • Virgin Voyages

    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.
  • Virgin Voyages

    Beer, Wine & Signature Cocktails

    Draft beers, beer buckets, wine glasses and bottles, mixed drinks, Shake for Champagne? Bar Tab covers it all.
  • Virgin Voyages

    Booze-Free Crafted Creations

    Get a boost from our buzz-free specialty coffees, fresh juices, smoothies, floats, energy drinks, and mocktails.
  • Virgin Voyages

    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.
  • Virgin 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.
  • Virgin Voyages

    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.

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.

Premium, or signature drinks include alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, cocktails), mocktails, freshly squeezed or fresh-pressed juices, smoothies, floats, and specialty coffees. 

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!

Pre-purchasing your Bar Tab comes with exclusive bonuses not available onboard. For example, when you pre-purchase a $500 Bar Tab, you’ll get a $100 bonus, giving you $600 to spend on your favorite drinks.

Not only do you save, but you also start your voyage stress-free, with one less thing to think about.

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!

Yes! If you’re sailing on a shorter voyage or keeping things simple, the $200 Bar Tab is the perfect pick. It comes with a $25 bonus, giving you $225 to spend — enough for up to 17 mojitos or 32 beers.

The bonus is only available when you pre-purchase, so be sure to secure it before your voyage!

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.

Yes! You can still purchase premium drinks without a Bar Tab — each drink will simply be charged to your folio. Once onboard, you can monitor your purchases and balance in your folio at any time.

Absolutely! You can visit Sailor Services on board to merge your folios, allowing you to share your Bar Tab. Just keep in mind that once merged, one Sailor will be responsible for all purchases.

If you prefer to keep things separate, you can also pre-purchase a Bar Tab for both yourself and your cabin mate.

Once your Bar Tab runs out, any additional premium drink purchases will be charged to your onboard credit or “Sailor Loot” (if applicable), or to your folio. 

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!

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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