Inside Virgin Voyages with Jack Atherton and Josh from Paramount Cruises

Inside Virgin Voyages with Jack Atherton | The Crew

In the first episode of The Crew, Josh sits down with Jack Atherton from Virgin Voyages to explore a cruise line built around doing things differently. They look at the adults-only concept, the relaxed atmosphere onboard and how Virgin has rethought familiar parts of the cruise experience.

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Inside Virgin Voyages with Jack Atherton

Jack gives Josh a closer look at life onboard Virgin Voyages, from its approach to dining and entertainment to the laid-back atmosphere that sets the brand apart. They also discuss what first-time Sailors can expect, why Virgin moved away from some traditional cruise conventions and who the experience is likely to suit best. It’s a useful introduction for anyone curious about trying Virgin Voyages for the first time.

What makes Virgin Voyages different?

Virgin Voyages entered the cruise market with a fresh take on life at sea. Its ships are exclusively for guests aged 18 and over, with no traditional main dining room, no formal nights and a more relaxed approach to the cruise experience. Instead, guests can choose from a wide range of included restaurants, enjoy entertainment that moves beyond the traditional theatre format and make the most of an onboard atmosphere designed firmly with adults in mind.

For anyone considering their first Virgin Voyages cruise, the interview offers a useful introduction to the brand and why its ships appeal to guests looking for something a little less conventional.

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Life onboard a Virgin Voyages ship

One of Virgin Voyages’ biggest departures from traditional cruising is the way life onboard is structured. Dining is spread across a collection of individual restaurants rather than a single main dining room, while entertainment ranges from live music and immersive performances to late-night events and relaxed spaces around the ship.

The result is a more informal cruise experience that still offers the convenience of unpacking once and waking up somewhere new each day.

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