Virgin Voyages Expands Status Match To Cover Cruise Competitors, Airlines, and Hotel Programs

Virgin Voyages, which caters to adults only, is back with an exciting status-matching opportunity that covers more than just competing cruise loyalty programs. Virgin is also matching status from airline and hotel loyalty programs.

This is an excellent way for existing elite status members to gain additional benefits through the equivalent tier status they will obtain, offering more perks on sailings booked by the end of March. The deadline for the status match application, however, is January 16.

Let’s take a look at how the new status match program benefits loyalty members.

Virgin Voyages Status Match For Cruisers

Until January 16, 2026, Virgin Voyages will match elite members from competing programs, including the Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, to earn membership in the Virgin Voyages Sailing Club.

We’ve seen several variations of Virgin Voyages’ status match offer, and this one will give you Blue Extras, the company’s onboard perks, on sailings booked by March 31, 2026. To accomplish this, visit the status match page here.

You can upload screenshots of your online accounts or current membership cards as proof. After your first sailing with elevated perks, the normal status requirements return.

Several widely recognized cruise lines that allow you to status match to Virgin Voyages include Disney Castaway, Carnival VIFP Club, and Royal Caribbean Crown & Anchor Society, among others. The complete list of eligible cruise loyalty programs — along with their corresponding membership tier levels — is provided below:

Additionally, Virgin Voyages is offering status matches from numerous airline and hotel rewards programs. On the list, you’ll find programs like Hilton Honors, IHG One Rewards, Marriott Bonvoy, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards, American Airlines AAdvantage, Delta SkyMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, United MileagePlus, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, and Virgin Australia Velocity Frequent Flyer, among others. World of Hyatt, unfortunately, isn’t on the list.

If you’re eligible for this new status match opportunity with Virgin Voyages, you’ll be able to receive additional benefits when sailing with Virgin, such as:

• Expedited boarding with a dedicated check-in area
• Discounts on future Virgin Voyages sailings
• Free bag of laundry
• Special invitation to a cocktail event
• 1 specialty coffee per day

When you status match to Virgin Voyages Sailing Club, the perks described in this offer are intended for the primary sailor only. Additionally, these perks apply to a sailing booked by March 31, 2026, using a special one-time-only code, and then you’ll need to qualify for future Blue Extras through continuing to sail with Virgin.

Final Thoughts

If you’re an avid cruiser who holds elite status on another cruise line, Virgin Voyages wants your business. It’s gone beyond the standard status match to also incentivize those with elite status in popular airline and hotel rewards programs, offering a taste of Blue Extras perks on a sailing booked by March 31, 2026, after enrolling in the status match offer.

If you’re thinking about status-matching, just remember to submit your request by January 16, 2026.