The Virgin Voyages Sailing Club program has undergone a few changes since the line launched in 2021. In its current form<\/a>, sailors can work their way up to three loyalty tiers: Sailing Club, Blue Extras, and Deep Blue Extras.<\/p>\n The only way to progress to higher tiers is by sailing with Virgin Voyages. Each voyage (that isn\u2019t gifted, comped by a casino, or booked with points) counts toward status, so you don\u2019t need to worry about how much you spend or how many nights you log on its four ships to unlock the next level.<\/p>\n To get started with Sailing Club, the first step is to create an account with Virgin Voyages<\/a> (it's free).<\/p>\n The first tier of Virgin Voyages status is aptly called \u201cSailing Club.\u201d You\u2019ll earn Sailing Club status after completing your first voyage, and the perks associated with this tier kick in on your second sailing.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s what you can expect starting on your second sailing:<\/p>\n On their own, these benefits aren\u2019t much to write home about. However, it\u2019s worth remembering what\u2019s already included with your Virgin Voyages fare, which is more than what many other cruise lines offer for free:<\/p>\n Loyalty aside, it\u2019s worth keeping the inclusions in mind as you compare fares with other cruise lines.<\/p>\n On your third and fourth Virgin Voyages sailings, you\u2019ll unlock Blue Extras benefits. This is where your status delivers tangible value by saving you money on onboard purchases.<\/p>\n With Blue Extras, you\u2019ll get the following perks on top of your general Sailing Club benefits:<\/p>\n The highest tier of Sailing Club status is Deep Blue Extras. You\u2019ll unlock these perks starting on your fifth sailing and keep them on every voyage thereafter.<\/p>\n With Deep Blue Extras, you\u2019ll enjoy all of the above, plus:<\/p>\n If you sailed with Virgin Voyages in 2021 on a paid fare, or sailed twice on a paid fare between 2022 and the end of 2023, you may have held Sea Blazer or Sea Rover status, respectively.<\/p>\n These tiers were retired when Virgin Voyages overhauled its Sailing Club program, but eligible members still receive Deep Blue Extras perks on each sailing.<\/p>\n If you haven\u2019t sailed with Virgin Voyages but want to fast-track your way to Sailing Club perks, the easiest option is to take advantage of a status match.<\/p>\n From time to time, Virgin Voyages offers a broad status match. This allows you to match elite status from dozens of programs, including other cruise lines, airlines, and hotels, to receive Blue Extras perks on your next sailing.<\/p>\n The most recent Sailing Club status match offer ended February 28, 2026, but feel free to bookmark this AwardWallet Learn post<\/a>, which we\u2019ll update when a new offer launches.<\/p>\n Just like when you fly Virgin Atlantic, you can earn redeemable Virgin Points when you book and sail on a Virgin Voyages cruise. And there are a few ways to do so.<\/p>\n To earn points on the cruise itself, you\u2019ll first need to join Virgin Red. As a member, you\u2019ll earn 100 Virgin Points per sailor per night<\/a>\u00a0on eligible full-fare bookings.<\/p>\n The process for earning points is a little quirky. Virgin Voyages will email you a promo code that you can redeem on the Virgin Red website, which deposits the points into your account. The main caveat is that these codes expire six months from the date of issuance, so be sure to keep an eye on your email.<\/p>\n The points you earn from your current Virgin Voyages cruise can also go towards your next sailing. What\u2019s unique about the Virgin Red program is that you can redeem Virgin Points for double-occupancy cabins across several sailings<\/a>, often at great value.<\/p>\n Rates have changed over time, but recently we\u2019ve seen sailings of 9 nights available for around 200,000 points. Taking advantage of a deal like this can be a great way to get on board without spending a lot of cash.<\/p>\n And there are tons of ways to earn Virgin Points beyond spending nights at sea.<\/p>\n Related: Do Virgin Points Expire?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n The Virgin Red Rewards Mastercard\u00ae<\/sup><\/a> is issued by Synchrony and is worth a look if you\u2019re regularly engaging with multiple Virgin brands. But most importantly, if you frequently book Virgin Voyages and charge onboard purchases to your card, you can rack up bonus points quickly.<\/p>\n The Virgin Red Credit Card earns 3X points per $1 spent on Virgin Atlantic flights, Virgin Hotels stays, and Virgin Voyages cruises, which makes it a solid way to supplement your per-night earnings.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re not already a cardholder, now could be a good time to apply. New applicants can earn 60,000 bonus points when you spend $4,000 on your card in the first 90 days.<\/p>\n![\"Virgin](\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Virgin-Voyages-Editorial-19-scaled.jpeg\")
Sailing Club<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Blue Extras<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Deep Blue Extras<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Sea Blazer and Sea Rover<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Trial Sailing Club Perks With a Virgin Voyages Status Match<\/span><\/h2>\n
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How to Earn Points While Sailing With Virgin Voyages<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Earn 100 Virgin Points per night<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Earn bonus Virgin Points with the Virgin Red Rewards Mastercard\u00ae<\/sup><\/span><\/h3>\n
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