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You Can Now Status Match From Other Cruise Loyalty Programs to Virgin Voyages

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Virgin Voyages, which caters to adults only, is back with an exciting status-matching opportunity with over a dozen competing cruise loyalty programs. This is an excellent way for existing elite status members to gain additional benefits through the equivalent tier status they will obtain.

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

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Virgin Voyages Status Match For Cruisers

Until October 31st, 2025, Virgin Voyages will match elite members from competing programs, including the Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, to earn membership in the Virgin Voyages Sailing Club.

In the past, this promotion included strings attached, such as booking a new cruise at a specific rate. The latest version is much simpler—your only requirement is to submit a status match request by October 31, 2025. To accomplish this, visit the status match page here.

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You can status match from another cruise loyalty program and get extra perks on your next Virgin Voyages cruise. Image Credit: Stella Shon

You can upload screenshots of your online accounts or current membership cards as proof. Virgin will then respond with the terms and tier level at which you will be matched.

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:

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Loyalty Program

Membership Tier

Azamara Circle

Explorer, Discoverer, Discover Plus, Discover Platinum

Carnival VIFP Club

Platinum, Diamond

Celebrity crusies Captain’s Club

Elite, Elite Plus, Zenith

Disney Castaway

Silver, Gold, Platinum, Pearl

Holland America Mariner Society

3-Star, 4-Star, 5-Star

Norwegian Cruise Line Latitudes Rewards

Platinum, Sapphire, Diamond, Ambassador

Oceania Club

Gold, Platinum, Diamond, President’s Circle

P&O Peninsular Club

Mediterranean Tier, Caribbean Tier, Baltic Tier, Ligurian Tier

Princess Captain’s Circle

Platinum, Elite

Royal Caribbean Crown & Anchor Society

Diamond, Diamond Plus, Pinnacle Club

Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

Gold

Virgin Australia Velocity Frequent Flyer

Gold, Platinum, Beyond

Windstar Yacht Club

One Star, Two Star, Three Star, Four Star

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
  • $10 credit on specialty coffee per cabin per day
  • Complimentary bottle of champagne
  • Free bag of laundry, 2 pieces pressed, and 1 specialty item
  • Special invitation to a cocktail event
  • Unlimited Wi-Fi access

When you status match to Virgin Voyages Sailing Club, the perks that you receive will be dependent on your cruise program’s membership tier.

Bottom Line:

Until October 31, 2025, you can take advantage of your elite status with a cruise loyalty program and status match to Virgin Voyages Sailing Club to enjoy additional perks on your future sailings with Virgin Voyages.

Final Thoughts

If you’re an avid cruiser with elite status from any of the popular cruise lines, there’s a good chance you’re eligible for this offer and can request a status match to the Virgin Voyages Sailing Club for some extra perks. 

If you’re thinking about status-matching, just remember to submit your request by October 31st, 2025, to enjoy elite status with Virgin Voyages.

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About Juan Ruiz

Juan is a leading expert in credit cards, loyalty programs, and airlines and hotels, with over a decade of experience helping readers and clients maximize points, miles, and travel value. His insights have appeared in prestigious outlets including USA Today, Travel & Leisure, CNN Underscored, Forbes, and The Points Guy, where he’s known for making complex travel strategies accessible and actionable. As the founder of JetBetter, Juan turns the complex world of points and miles into effortless, high-value travel, guiding clients through award redemptions, uncovering maximum value, and delivering stress-free, expertly planned trips that both travelers and industry insiders rely on.

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