What VV Insider changed

• Added a new announcement about a drag brunch-style experience trial on Scarlet Lady for October 2026.
• Removed an old news post regarding the rerouting of Brilliant Lady due to tropical weather.
• Updated the Alaska Summer 2028 cruise announcement to include Rob Sammons as the author.

Virgin Voyages is testing new entertainment formats to keep their onboard experience fresh. They are also cleaning up their news feed by removing outdated weather rerouting alerts and adding author credits to major announcements.

• Added a new announcement for Alaska Summer 2028 cruises departing from Seattle and Vancouver.
• Updated the "Sail & Save" offer with new dates (October 14th–20th) and a starting price of $69 per night.
• Removed an older news item regarding 2027 and 2028 European itinerary updates for Scarlet Lady.
• Added author attribution to the post about the 10% Pay in Full discount ending.

Virgin Voyages is expanding into the Alaska market for the first time with its newest ship, Brilliant Lady. This signals a shift toward more diverse, seasonal itineraries beyond their traditional Caribbean and European routes.

• Added a news alert announcing that the 10% "Pay in Full" discount is ending soon with updated terms.
• Removed the news item regarding the Condé Nast Traveler No. 1 Large Cruise Line award.
• Updated the author credit for the Bimini Beach Club menu announcement to Rob Sammons.

Virgin Voyages is removing a key financial incentive for early bookings. This change in discount strategy may signal a shift toward higher yield per sailor or a change in how they manage cash flow.