{"id":5430,"date":"2023-08-16T19:38:35","date_gmt":"2023-08-16T19:38:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/?p=5430"},"modified":"2026-05-22T11:04:24","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T11:04:24","slug":"virgin-voyages-vegetarian-vegan-dining","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/virgin-voyages-vegetarian-vegan-dining\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Virgin Voyages Good for Vegetarians and Vegans?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Vegetarian and vegan travellers researching <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/cruise-lines\/virgin-voyages\">Virgin Voyages<\/a> usually have one specific concern: whether the included dining venues cater to plant-based diets or whether vegan options are limited to a few token salads. The honest answer is that Virgin is one of the stronger lines for vegetarians and vegans at sea, with several venues built around plant-based menus and most others offering thoughtful vegetarian and vegan options as standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide walks through what to expect. For sailings and ships see our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/cruise-lines\/virgin-voyages\">Virgin Voyages<\/a> page, and for the wider adult-only context our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/cruise-styles\/adult-only-cruises\">adult only cruises<\/a> page covers every operator we sell in the segment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Call our specialists on 020 7947 0270 once you have a shortlist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">30-second view: is Virgin Voyages plant-based friendly?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>You typically&#8230;<\/th><th>Verdict<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Are vegetarian, occasional plant-based<\/td><td>Excellent fit. Most venues have clear vegetarian options.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Are vegan, want a strong choice across multiple venues<\/td><td>Strong fit. Razzle Dazzle leans vegetarian\/vegan, Test Kitchen often has plant-based tasting options.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Are strict vegan with allergen concerns<\/td><td>Workable, but flag dietary requirements at booking and to the venue.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Eat plant-based plus speciality items (e.g. plant-based steak alternatives)<\/td><td>Variable. Worth checking ahead with our specialists.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Razzle Dazzle: the vegetarian-leaning headline venue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Razzle Dazzle is Virgin Voyages&#8217; most plant-forward venue. The menu is designed around vegetarian dishes by default, with optional add-ons for guests who want to add meat or fish to a base plant-based plate. The styling is bright, the dishes are inventive (smoked beetroot, roasted-cauliflower steaks, jackfruit tacos), and the venue feels designed for the plant-based diner rather than retrofitted for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both breakfast and dinner work well for vegan guests. Cocktails at the Razzle Dazzle bar are creative and often plant-based by default.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Virgin Voyages venues that work well<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond Razzle Dazzle, several other included venues across the Virgin Voyages fleet handle vegetarian and vegan diners well:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Test Kitchen<\/strong> is the tasting-menu venue. Menus change by sailing and frequently include plant-based courses or a fully vegetarian\/vegan tasting on request. Worth booking early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pink Agave<\/strong> serves modern Mexican. Tacos, ceviche-style starters and most sides are easily ordered vegetarian, with several dishes vegan by default.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Galley<\/strong> is the all-day food hall. With multiple stations, vegan and vegetarian options are always available across noodles, salads, pizza, sushi and grain bowls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Wake<\/strong> is the steakhouse, but the menu also includes vegetarian and vegan main courses. Less plant-forward than Razzle Dazzle but accessible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gunbae<\/strong> is interactive Korean BBQ. Vegetarian options are limited compared to the headline meat-grill experience, but the sides and rice dishes can build a full plant-based meal if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Drinks: what is plant-based across the bars<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most cocktails on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/cruise-lines\/virgin-voyages\/virgin-voyages-drinks-packages\">Bar Tab<\/a> menu are vegan by default. Wine selection varies, and some are not vegan-certified due to fining processes, so it is worth asking the sommelier on board if specific wines are vegan-friendly. Coffee at the included cafes can be made with oat or soya milk on request at no charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Booking tips for vegetarian and vegan guests<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Flag dietary requirements at the time of booking. The Virgin Voyages app also lets you set dietary preferences before sailing, which the kitchens use to anticipate vegetarian or vegan requests across venues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Book Razzle Dazzle and Test Kitchen early in the voyage if you specifically want the plant-forward experiences. Test Kitchen in particular books up faster than the other speciality venues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For allergens beyond vegan (gluten, nuts, soy), ask the maitre d&#8217; at each venue. Virgin&#8217;s kitchens handle allergens well but advance notice is appreciated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Virgin Voyages compares to other lines for vegetarians and vegans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Virgin sits at the stronger end of the plant-based-friendly spectrum among the lines we sell. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/cruise-lines\/oceania-cruises\">Oceania Cruises<\/a> matches it on dedicated vegetarian and vegan menus through its culinary partnership with Master Chef Jacques P&eacute;pin. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/cruise-lines\/cunard\">Cunard<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/cruise-lines\/po-cruises\">P&amp;O Cruises<\/a> are workable but less plant-forward by default.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The one Virgin advantage that no other line matches: all the dining venues are included in the fare. That means a vegetarian or vegan guest can graze across the ship without paying speciality cover charges, which is a meaningful cost saving on a 7-night cruise compared to a line where plant-forward venues are upcharged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Virgin Voyages takes plant-based dining more seriously than any of the mainstream lines. Razzle Dazzle has done a \u201cnaughty side, nice side\u201d menu since launch, and the included dining venues all carry dedicated vegan options. For guests who don\u2019t want to negotiate their dietary requirements with every dinner reservation, Virgin is the easiest fit in the mass-market space.<\/p><cite>Andreia Da Silva, Sales, Paramount Cruises<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-17793988760000\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Are there vegan options at all Virgin Voyages dining venues?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Most venues across the 20+ included restaurants have explicit vegan or vegetarian options. Razzle Dazzle is the most plant-forward; Test Kitchen often offers a vegan tasting on request.<\/p><\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-17793988760001\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Do I need to pay extra for plant-based meals?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No. All 20+ dining venues are included in the Virgin Voyages fare regardless of which one you choose, so vegetarian and vegan meals carry no upcharge over meat-based equivalents.<\/p><\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-17793988760002\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is Razzle Dazzle exclusively vegetarian?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No. Razzle Dazzle has a vegetarian-leaning menu with optional add-ons for guests who want to add meat or fish. The base dishes are designed to work as standalone plant-based meals.<\/p><\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-17793988760003\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do I flag dietary requirements at booking?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Tell our specialists at the time of booking and Virgin&#8217;s app lets you set preferences directly. The kitchens use this to anticipate plant-based orders across venues.<\/p><\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-17793988760004\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What about allergen-specific diets (gluten-free, soy-free)?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Virgin&#8217;s kitchens handle allergens well but additional notice helps. Speak to the maitre d&#8217; at each venue at the start of the meal to confirm dish-by-dish suitability.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plan your Virgin Voyages sailing with Paramount Cruises<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Browse our full range of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/cruise-lines\/virgin-voyages\">Virgin Voyages<\/a> sailings for current itineraries and prices, or call our specialists on <strong>020 7947 0270<\/strong> to flag dietary requirements ahead of booking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/cruise-lines\/virgin-voyages\">Browse Virgin Voyages<\/a> &middot; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/cruise-styles\/adult-only-cruises\">Adult only cruises<\/a> &middot; <a href=\"tel:02079470270\">Call our cruise experts on 020 7947 0270<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/author\/josh\/\">Josh Harris<\/a>. 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