Sailing solo on Virgin Voyages
Checked against the cruise line’s own pages. Policies change, so we confirm the details on your booking before you pay.
Virgin Voyages is one of the easiest cruise lines to sail alone. You can book a solo cabin (Solo Insider or Solo Sea View), or on select voyages book a Sea Terrace cabin for one with the second fare cut by up to 70%. Onboard, Virgin runs meet-ups for solo Sailors, and the ship is set up with shared tables and group activities so meeting people takes no planning. Everyone onboard is 18 or older, which changes the feel of the whole trip.
Your cabin options
Most cruise cabins are priced for two, and a solo traveler normally pays a “single supplement” to have one to themselves. On Virgin you have two ways around that.
| Option | What it is | Watch for |
|---|---|---|
| Solo Insider, Solo Sea View | Cabin categories Virgin lists for solo Sailors | Not part of the reduced supplement offer, and not eligible for My Next Virgin Voyage |
| Sea Terrace for one | A balcony cabin booked for one Sailor, with the second fare reduced by up to 70% on select voyages | The offer is capacity controlled and can change or end without notice |
Our usual advice: price both. On some sailings the Sea Terrace with the reduced supplement lands close enough to a solo cabin that the private terrace is worth it. On others the solo cabin wins easily. Our cabin guide walks through the cabin types in more detail.
The solo offer, in plain terms
Virgin calls it the Reduced Single Supplement offer. The terms (updated October 15, 2026) say:
- It covers the Sea Terrace group of cabins: The Sea Terrace, Central Sea Terrace, XL Sea Terrace and Ltd View Sea Terrace.
- Base, Essential and Premium fares all qualify. Lock It In rates don’t.
- The discount applies automatically when only one Sailor is on the booking. Add a second Sailor later and the offer no longer applies.
- It doesn’t combine with My Next Virgin Voyage, First Mate rates, interline rates or a reduced-fare access key, and charter voyages are excluded.
- It runs on select voyages, is capacity controlled and can be withdrawn without notice.
Offers like this change often. We check the current price on your exact sailing before you commit. For how fares and deposits work in general, see how booking works.
Official solo meet-ups
Virgin runs events for solo Sailors. Its entertainment FAQ names an Evening Meet-Up, a Morning Meet-Up and the Sailor Services “Let’s Set Sail” event. Virgin describes the Solo Sailor Meet-Up as a casual gathering held early in the voyage, so go to the first one you can. It is the quickest way to find dinner company and someone to share a Shore Thing with for the rest of the week.
Where solo Sailors meet people
Virgin’s own solo page points to a few places that make it easy:
- Gunbae, the Korean BBQ restaurant, has shared tables, and every meal there starts with a Korean drinking game and a complimentary shot of soju. It is hard to stay strangers.
- The Galley has communal tables, good for a casual meal without a reservation.
- Bar seating, group fitness classes and Shore Things (excursions). Group fitness classes are included in your fare, and a Shore Thing puts you with the same people for a few hours.
- At night, there are shows in The Red Room, the casino and The Manor, the onboard nightclub.
There’s no assigned dining on Virgin, so you choose every night whether to eat alone or join people. Our dining reservations guide explains how restaurant bookings work.
Scarlet Night
Scarlet Night is Virgin’s ship-wide party, and it’s made for solo Sailors. It spreads across Decks 6 and 7 and ends with a party around the pool on Deck 15 (weather permitting). Virgin’s tip is to meet at the Roundabout on Deck 6 or 7 when it starts and follow the Scarlet Night cast, which means you’re in a crowd from the first minute. Wear something red. More in our Scarlet Night guide.
Or sail solo with a group
Sailing solo doesn’t have to mean sailing with no one you know. Joining a group sailing gives you your own cabin and your own schedule, plus a group you can find at dinner or on deck whenever you want company.
New to Virgin? Start with know before you go.
Quick answers
Does Virgin Voyages charge a single supplement?
Usually some, but less than full price. On select voyages Virgin runs a Reduced Single Supplement offer that cuts the second fare by up to 70% when one Sailor books a Sea Terrace cabin. It is capacity controlled and can change or end without notice, so we check your exact sailing.
Which cabins does the Virgin solo offer apply to?
The Sea Terrace group: The Sea Terrace, Central Sea Terrace, XL Sea Terrace and Ltd View Sea Terrace, on Base, Essential or Premium fares. Lock It In rates are excluded, and if you add a second Sailor later the offer no longer applies.
Are there solo cabins on Virgin Voyages?
Yes. Virgin's cabin categories include Solo Insider and Solo Sea View. They are separate from the Reduced Single Supplement offer, which only covers Sea Terrace cabins, so we price both before you pick.
Does Virgin Voyages have solo traveler meetups?
Yes. Virgin lists events for solo Sailors, including an Evening Meet-Up, a Morning Meet-Up and the Sailor Services "Let's Set Sail" event. Virgin describes the Solo Sailor Meet-Up as a casual gathering held early in the voyage.
Is Virgin Voyages good for solo travelers?
It is one of the easier lines to sail alone. Everyone is 18 or older, there is no assigned dining, and Virgin builds in shared tables, group fitness classes and ship-wide parties like Scarlet Night where meeting people takes no effort.