If you love food, you’ll love setting sail with Virgin Voyages and allowing your inner epicurean to run wild during an enchanting ocean adventure.

This award-winning adults-only cruise line takes wining and dining to new levels, even hosting its own annual Eat & Drink Festival, in August and September, when The Galley showcases gastronomic delights from around the world. All dining is included in your cruise fare and you won’t have any trouble finding something to tantalise your taste buds, with everything from casual eating venues to gourmet restaurants on offer. Great food in more than 20 eateries is just one of the key factors which helps create a sensational cruise experience – you’ll also be wowed by exquisite accommodation, world-class entertainment, superb leisure amenities and impeccable hospitality. Let’s take a closer look at the culinary joys which make a luxurious holiday afloat with Virgin Voyages a dream come true for foodies.

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Pushing the Boundaries

Virgin Voyages goes the extra mile to create innovative dining experiences aboard its majestic ships Valiant Lady, Resilient Lady, Scarlet Lady and soon the Brilliant Lady. The laboratory-style Test Kitchen offers a new take on dining, with chef-driven tasting menus presented as an ingredient list and diners getting the chance to explore the art of cooking and enjoy delicious tapas-like creations. Another bold Virgin venue is Razzle Dazzle, the first vegetarian-targeted restaurant at sea, offering flavoursome vegan and veggie fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a few ‘naughty’ options on the menu for insistent meat eaters. The Wake is the place to mix sophistication with nostalgia at the rear of the ship, with salt-encrusted sea bass, filet mignon, rack of lamb among the fine dining offerings available when you descend the grand staircase and enter a world harking back to the classic steakhouses of the mid-20th century.

Tantalising Global Flavours

Mouth-watering flavours from around the world await on a Virgin Voyages cruise holiday, with culinary treats to float the boat of every food aficionado. Prepare to be transported to the streets of Mexico City at Pink Agave, where you’ll find much more than traditional tacos and fajitas. This lively venue boasts the largest selection of mezcal and tequila at sea, with a DJ helping to get everyone in the party spirit. Incredible regional Italian dishes and fresh handmade pasta creations are on the menu at Extra Virgin, a trattoria-inspired spot, that also offers a variety of traditional aperitifs to whet your appetite. For dining with added energy, head to Gunbae, a Korean BBQ restaurant featuring flameless grills built into the tables where you can cook your own meal or let your server prepare it. Your experience begins with a drinking game that includes a complimentary shot of soju.

Food For Every Craving

You’re spoilt for choice if you fancy a quick bite in between having hours of fun, leisure and entertainment on board your Virgin ship. The Galley is an excellent multi-venue culinary marketplace where you’ll find plenty of freshly-prepared fare to ease your hunger pangs. Bento Baby offers Japanese breakfast, bento boxes and sushi, Hot Off The Press serves tasty sandwiches, toasties and paninis and the Burger Bar prepares patties to perfection. Let’s Taco ’Bout It creates flavoursome breakfast burritos and tacos, Noodle Around will impress you with its Asian flavours, while Diner & Dash is a fantastic 24-hour American diner where you can enjoy classic breakfasts, burgers and sandwiches. The Daily Mix offers healthy bites throughout the day including bagels, soups and salads, Well Bread has a great choice of flatbreads and pastries, and The Sweet Side is the place to indulge in cakes, desserts and other treats.

Casual Eats

Your Virgin ship will also feature a variety of casual venues perfect for a laid-back bite without having to book in advance. The Dock House is an indoor beach-inspired spot offering flame-grilled skewers or Mediterranean small plates, dips, mezzes and fresh salads. The Dock is the venue’s relaxing outdoor area where you can sip spritzers and devour mezze bites in the fresh air. The Pizza Place lets you choose the ingredients for your perfect creation, while the Sun Club Café is a quick service venue near the pool area offering Hawaiian poke bowls filled with fish, chicken and other tasty ingredients. The Social Club boasts carnival classics, from hotdogs and pretzels to fabulous milkshakes and floats, with the chance for some fun and games, including air hockey, shuffleboard and foosball. Ship Eats is a fantastic round-the-clock service offering a great choice of snacks delivered to your cabin.

Raise Your Glass

Wherever you’re sailing to on your Virgin Voyages cruise, you’ll find a myriad of bars and lounges on your ship to help you get in the spirit of things. On the Rocks serves up cocktails, aged spirits and live performances. The Dock offers craft drinks and tasty bites, while The Dock House boasts acoustic acts, spritzers, premium wines and detox mocktails. The Loose Cannon is a nautically-themed dive bar featuring a signature drinks menu, Draught Haus offers a variety of beers on tap, and Gym & Tonic is the place for cold-pressed juices and shakes. Other venues include The Grounds Club, Sip, The Aquatic Club and The Red Bar for bottomless drag-inspired beverages. Virgin Voyages doesn’t offer drinks packages, but instead has pre-paid bar tabs, which you can buy up to 24-hours before you set sail, allowing you to enjoy premium drinks at the bars and restaurants.

“Wonderful dining experiences are an essential part of any cruise, and Virgin Voyages hits the bullseye when it comes to satisfying every palate.

“All tastes are catered for, with something to keep every guest happy, from seafood specialities and Mexican favourites to Asian delights and Italian classics.

“The Galley features a plethora of excellent venues for a quick bite during the day, while Virgin Voyages ships also boast top-class gourmet venues at no extra cost.

“Whether you are cruising with Virgin in the Caribbean, the South Pacific, the Adriatic or the Mediterranean, you can rest assured a talented team of catering staff and professional chefs will be pulling out all the stops to make your culinary journey an unforgettable one.”

Scarlet Lady

An unforgettable adventure on the waves awaits on this sleek vessel where you’ll be surrounded by luxury, comfort and unrivalled service. You’ll tuck into culinary delights from around the globe, enjoy pampering in a sumptuous spa and spend heavenly nights in a plush cabin or suite. There’s a well-equipped gym for keeping in shape, an array of lively bars and a packed programme of evening entertainment in the ship’s fabulous theatre. A host of other amenities include a jogging track, a beauty salon, a gaming arcade and a glitzy casino for trying your luck on the roulette table.

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Resilient Lady

Immerse yourself in a feast of luxury, leisure, pleasure and relaxation aboard this majestic floating hotel. Chill out beside the pool in the Aquatic Club with a refreshing cocktail, treat yourself to a soothing massage in the elegant spa or enjoy an early morning jog in the fresh air on the running track. You’ll stay in a tastefully-appointed cabin or suite, savour culinary delights in a myriad of fantastic dining venues and enjoy broadway-style productions in a marvellous theatre. Other amenities include a fitness centre, basketball court, beauty salon, outdoor wellness space, tattoo studio, nightclub and casino.

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Valiant Lady

It's thrills and spills all the way on this spectacular sanctuary at sea, with no expense spared to ensure you create magical memories to last a lifetime during your adventure on the waves. You’ll dine in style in world-class restaurants, spend restful nights in ultra-comfortable accommodation and enjoy a plethora of superb leisure amenities. There’s a cutting-edge fitness centre for an energetic cruise workout, a lavish spa for head-to-toe pampering and a glistening pool for a refreshing dip. Other attractions include a lively casino, arcade games area, theatre, karaoke and juice bar.

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