Virgin Voyages‘ annual Eat and Drink Festival is back for a second edition! This year, the festival is even bigger, encompassing all three of Virgin’s beautiful lady ships, sailing in three different regions of the world, including the brand new Resilient Lady exploring the Greek Isles. The festival will take place throughout August and September and you will be able to discover culinary experiences which vary based on the voyage you have selected. It’s a gourmet choose-your-own-adventure, and it’s a can’t-miss experience if you’re sailing at this time of year!
If you’ve spoken to any of the team about Virgin Voyages, you’ll have soon realised we’re big fans of their food and beverage offerings onboard. Read any of the previous reviews of either Scarlet Lady or Valiant Lady and you will see how much we’ve enjoyed all of the restaurants onboard, and yes, we may have also sampled a cocktail or two during our time onboard… This is probably why we’re so excited to experience the second edition of Virgin Voyages’ Eat and Drink Festival this summer!
Eat and Drink Festival Exclusives
From Negroni-making cocktail classes, to a four-course dinner menu at celebrated steakhouse The Wake, you’ll find a host of exclusive events onboard Virgin Voyages’ three ships. Whether you’re sailing on Scarlet Lady in the Caribbean, or Valiant Lady and Resilient Lady in the Med, there are numerous new experiences for guests to enjoy during their voyage.
Appetizers, Elevated
Throughout Eat & Drink Festival, you’ll be treated to an amuse-bouche before every meal in each of the onboard restaurants. Small mouthfuls with big character, these petite pre-meal bites showcase the passion and artistry of the renowned chefs who created the menus onboard Virgin Voyages’ beautiful lady ships. Developed especially for Virgin Voyages by a fabulous roster of Michelin-starred talent, these are dishes you don’t want to miss.
Seven Seas Sippers
Embark on a cocktail treasure hunt (map included) and discover unique flavours from around the world. Featuring a range of tantalizing drinks spread across seven onboard bars, Seven Seas Sippers is an elevated bar crawl exclusive to Eat & Drink Festival. Follow the map to explore each watering hole, use your Eat & Drink Bar Tab to discover 7 distinct cocktails (or mocktails), and collect all Seven Seas Sippers stamps to earn a shot at claiming a secret treasure. Now that sounds like a treasure hunt we can get onboard with!
Taste of the Galley
Let your inner Epicurean run wild in The Galley, the chic food hall that Virgin Voyages dreamed up in defiance of the traditional cruise buffet. Every evening during Eat & Drink Festival, The Galley transforms into a gastronomic showcase featuring selections from around the world. Savour rich and diverse offerings, created by chefs from Virgin Voyages’ exclusive culinary collective and brought to life by the talented onboard team. This dynamic culinary experience is only available during our August & September sailings.
Walk the Juice Walk
Being on holiday doesn’t have to mean being unhealthy all week long. Not only do Virgin Voyages offer complimentary group workout classes and state-of-the-art workout facilities, they’ve taken a fresh approach to keeping fit during the Eat and Drink Festival. So if you’re looking to indulge but in a healthy way, why not join The Balancer, Virgin Voyages’ fitness-focussed member of the Happenings Crew, on a multi-stop workout slash juice bar crawl across the ship. Recover with healthy beverages and mingle during activity breaks to promote healthy living. Rumour has it that if you complete the circuit you might even be rewarded with a naughty beverage to celebrate your accomplishments.
