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Virgin Voyages hasn’t been around for long, but its annual Red Hot Sailing Club Voyages are one of its best traditions.
Every year, Virgin Voyages operates a special sailing that places an added emphasis on loyalty, with access to special events, gatherings, and even its senior leadership team. But what’s different about 2027 is that Virgin Voyages is planning not one but two Red Hot Sailing Club Voyages.
And the brand has just announced the dates they’ll set sail. Here’s what to know and how to book.
Red Hot Sailing Club Voyage Dates and Details Announced for 2027
If you're a fan of loyalty-focused gatherings and ocean-based vacations, you might consider setting sail on one of the upcoming Virgin Voyages Red Hot Sailing Club Voyages. The dates for the upcoming voyages were announced on March 13, 2026, for sailings taking place in July and November 2027.
In the year ahead, Sailing Club members can look forward to a 7-night cruise from Athens and a 5-night cruise from Miami. Both sailings will offer unique experiences for program members (think spinning a wheel for bonus Virgin Points), special sessions with brand leadership (including CEO Nirmal Saverimuttu), and curated “Shore Things” just for Sailing Club members. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to learn more about the inner workings of not just Virgin Voyages but other Virgin companies.
Sound interesting? I think so. Let's take a look at when these adult-only voyages are planned for 2027 and where they'll go.
7-night Red Hot Sailing Club Voyage from Athens
The first Red Hot Sailing Club Voyage in 2027 is a 7-night sailing departing from the Port of Piraeus in Athens, Greece. The voyage runs from July 4 through July 11, 2027, and will visit:
- Chania (Souda Bay), Crete, Greece
- Ephesus (Kuşadasi), Turkey
- Mykonos, Greece (overnight stay)
This sailing will take place on Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady, which is the first ship the operator formally took delivery of back in February 2020. The ship has capacity for 2,770 passengers.
For more details on this voyage and to check rates, click here.
5-night Red Hot Sailing Club Voyage from Miami
For those who’d rather set sail later in the year, Virgin Voyages will operate a second Red Hot Sailing Club Voyage out of Miami from November 8 through November 13, 2027. This 5-night sailing includes stops at two destinations:
- Costa Maya, Mexico
- The Beach Club at Bimini, Bahamas
On this voyage, you’ll sail aboard Valiant Lady, which Virgin Voyages took delivery of in July 2021. Like Scarlet Lady, this ship has capacity for 2,770 passengers.
For more details on this voyage and to check rates, click here.
Unlock Extra Perks on Board With Virgin Voyages Sailing Club
Virgin Voyages’ Sailing Club loyalty program is free to join. You don’t need to have status to book these special voyages, but there are a few reasons to pursue status since it can enhance your experience on board these Red Hot Sailing Club sailings (and beyond).
The Sailing Club program has three tiers, each offering a handful of benefits:
- Sailing Club membership (after one sailing)
- Free basic Wi-Fi
- Access to unlimited group workouts
- Complimentary sodas and water
- Exclusive member-only offers
- First access to promotions
- Blue Extras (perks on your third and fourth voyages)
- All of the above, plus:
- One specialty coffee per day
- Access to an exclusive cocktail event
- Complimentary laundry service (one bag)
- Dedicated Sailor Services support
- Deep Blue Extras (perks on your fifth voyage and beyond)
- All of the above, plus:
- Two specialty coffees per day
- Unlimited premium Wi-Fi
- Priority boarding at embarkation
If you’ve never cruised with Virgin Voyages and won’t complete a sailing before these Red Hot Sailing Club Voyages, your best bet for earning status quickly is to watch for the return of Sailing Club’s popular status match offer. From time to time, the cruise line allows travelers to match elite status from competing cruise lines, airlines, or even hotel programs to Sailing Club.
If the program returns, matched members can enjoy Sailing Club perks on their next sailing. To keep tabs on a potential relaunch, bookmark this AwardWallet Learn post.
Bottom Line
Two Virgin Voyages Red Hot Sailing Club Voyages for 2027 were just announced, and if you're a fan of having your loyalty recognized and learning more about the inner workings of travel companies and loyalty programs, you might find one (or both) of these sailings worth booking. If so — despite these voyages being pretty far in the future — it may be worth reserving your cabin early so you don’t miss out.
