Want to call a cruise ship home for an entire year? This company has just launched an industry-first annual pass, allowing unlimited sailing for a year. It brings new meaning to the term "sea change". Words by Simone Mitchell.
If you’ve ever dreamed of leaving everyday life behind and living the sailor’s life on the high seas, you should take notice of this. Today Virgin Voyages announced an industry-first Annual Pass offering unlimited cruises for an entire calendar year. They claim it will “offer better value than living in most capital cities”.
The pass comes off the back of the sold-out Summer Season Pass – travellers will be able to hop on Richard Branson’s “kid-free, boutique hotel at sea” at any time, giving an incredible opportunity to escape winter entirely in 2025.
Richard Branson, Virgin Group Founder, said, “I’ve always been a big believer in the power of travel and adventure to spark creativity and bring clarity. What started as a sought after ‘work from sea’ concept with our Season Pass has evolved into something even more special. Now, Sailors can jump aboard any of our ships, across an endless variety of exciting destinations for an entire year. We’re offering unlimited opportunities for adventure in a way that has never been done in cruising before.”
So how much will the Virgin Voyages annual pass cost?
The Virgin Voyages Annual Pass is available on a first-come, first-served basis with a base fare total of $AU 185,000, excluding taxes and fees for voyages booked. This price covers you and a +1 (sharing a cabin). Pass holders can select a start date of Jan. 1, Feb. 1, March 1 or April 1, and the pass will be valid for one year from the desired start date. And, interestingly, the pass can be purchased using cryptocurrency like Bitcoin.
What do you get for the Virgin Voyages annual pass price?
The accommodation included in the pass is the Sea Terrace cabin. As well as the unlimited sailing, other perks included are priority boarding, complimentary laundry, two specialty coffees per cabin per day, a VIP cocktail event, premium wifi, $150 AUD Bar Tab Credit, and more”.
Where can you sail on the Virgin Voyages annual pass?
Europe, the Mediterranean, Caribbean, North America and anywhere the Virgin Voyage ships venture. Sounding good? You can book your annual pass by contacting Virgin Voyages here.
This article was originally published on escape.com.au. It was published here with permission.
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