Virgin Voyages is bringing back its Enhanced Status Match – a limited-time loyalty offer designed to help First Mates (travel agents) convert high-value, well-travelled clients to the award-winning, adults-only cruise line.
*All details correct at time of publish (12 February 2026)
For a limited time, the Enhanced Status Match programme allows First Mates to exchange their Sailors’ (customers’) existing loyalty status from more than 35 cruise lines, hotels and airlines.
Once verified, the Sailor will receive Blue Extras on their next eligible voyage, which includes:
- One complimentary bag of laundry
- One speciality coffee per day
- Exclusive cocktail event
- Personalised Sailor Services support
Sailors can register their status match online between February 10 and February 28, and then have until March 31, 2026 to make their booking.
The benefits are available across Virgin Voyages’ full programme of sailings, which include:
- Caribbean sailings from Miami or San Juan, including the Beach Club at Bimini
- Europe sailings from Barcelona, Athens or Portsmouth
- North America sailings from New York, Los Angeles, Miami or Seattle
- Alaska sailings from Seattle or Vancouver
- Transatlantic and repositioning sailings
SJ Walker, Virgin Voyages’ UK Director of Sales, said: “What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than by bringing the love to Sailors through the return of our Enhanced Status Match. Our First Mates told us they wanted more incentives to secure those new-to-cruise bookings, and this is a perfect tool to suggest Virgin Voyages to an avid traveller.”
“This initiative is just one of the ways we have listened and acted on agents’ feedback. When combined with our competitive commissions, transparent pricing and dedicated Sales Crew support, it’s clear Virgin Voyages is built with both our Sailors and First Mates in mind.”
For more information, visit firstmates.com or contact the Virgin Voyages sales team.
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