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

Updated: October 17, 2024, 11:46am CDT

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Virgin Voyages Status Match For Cruisers
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Virgin Voyages, which caters to adults only, has launched a new status-matching option with over a dozen competing cruise loyalty programs. This is an excellent opportunity 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.

Virgin Voyages Status Match For Cruisers

Until December 31st, 2024, Virgin Voyages will match elite members from competing programs, including the Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, to earn membership in the Virgin Voyages Sailing Club.

To qualify for this status match, you need to book a new cruise first. After obtaining your booking reference number, you can submit your status match request. To accomplish this, visit the status match page here.

Virgin Voyages Exterior — 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 December 31, 2024, 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.

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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 December 31st, 2024, to enjoy elite status with Virgin Voyages.