What Is Sailor Loot & How Can I Get Sailor Loot on Virgin Voyages?

Sailor Loot is Virgin Voyages’ onboard spending credit that you can use throughout your cruise to pay for a wide range of treats and experiences. From speciality coffees to spa services and shopping, Sailor Loot gives you extra freedom to enjoy more of what you love at sea.

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What Is Sailor Loot?

Sailor Loot is Virgin Voyages’ onboard credit system. It works just like digital spending money loaded onto your account, ready to use across the ship. Whenever you make a purchase, your Sailor Loot is used automatically before your card on file.

It’s one of the simplest ways to enhance your voyage, especially if you enjoy onboard extras such as spa time, premium drinks, shore things, or unique Virgin Voyages experiences.

What Can Sailor Loot Be Spent On?

Sailor Loot is widely accepted across the ship and can be used for:

  • Premium drinks (cocktails, wines, speciality coffees)
  • Spa treatments and Thermal Suite access
  • Shopping and merchandise
  • Shore Things (excursions)
  • Fitness classes and paid activities
  • Tattoos and piercings at Squid Ink
  • Casino play

It’s an incredibly flexible way to enjoy more of the Virgin Voyages experience.

What Sailor Loot Cannot Be Used For

Sailor Loot is extremely flexible, but it does not apply to:

  • Purchasing Bar Tabs
  • Future cruise deposits (My Next Virgin Voyage)
  • Pre-voyage purchases made before boarding
  • Medical centre charges
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How Can I Get Sailor Loot?

There are several ways to earn Sailor Loot, and many sailors are surprised by how much they can unlock. Here are the most common ways to get it:

  • Booking promotions: Many Virgin Voyages offers include bonus Sailor Loot.
  • Daniel’s Refer a sailor: When you refer someone (or are referred), you can earn bonus Sailor Loot.
  • My Next Virgin Voyage: Buying an onboard future cruise placeholder includes Sailor Loot.
  • Group bookings: Sailing with friends can offer extra credit depending on the offer.
  • First Mate perks: Booking with me often includes additional Sailor Loot during certain offers.

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Already Booked Your Virgin Voyage?

If you’ve just learned about Sailor Loot but you’ve already booked your Virgin Voyages holiday – don’t worry. You may still be able to unlock bonus Sailor Loot and additional perks, especially if your booking was made directly with Virgin Voyages, in GBP, and you haven’t paid in full yet.

Even after booking, you could still benefit from:

If you’d like to check your eligibility, simply send me a message and I’ll take a quick look for you.

If your booking was made in another currency, there may still be options available – I just need to ask a couple of quick questions to see what can be done.

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Virgin Voyages – Sailor Loot Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sailor Loot?

Sailor Loot is Virgin Voyages’ onboard credit - money added to your account that you can spend almost anywhere onboard, from drinks and dining upgrades to spa treatments, Shore Things, shopping and experiences. All sailor loot is non-refundable and must be spent onboard.

How do I get Sailor Loot?

You can earn Sailor Loot through booking promotions, Wave Season offers, My Next Virgin Voyage (MNVV), loyalty rewards, group bookings, and certain First Mate (travel advisor) bonuses.

What can Sailor Loot be spent on?

You can use Sailor Loot for drinks, cocktails, speciality coffee, spa treatments, Shore Things, retail shopping, casino play, paid fitness classes, tattoos, and Wi‑Fi upgrades.

Will Sailor Loot be used automatically?

Yes - Sailor Loot always gets used first. Whenever you tap your Band to buy something, the system automatically deducts from your Sailor Loot before using your payment card.

Can Sailor Loot be combined with a Bar Tab?

Yes - both work together. Your Bar Tab is always applied first, and any remaining amount rolls onto your Sailor Loot or payment method if needed.

Does Sailor Loot expire?

Yes - any unused Sailor Loot expires at the end of your voyage. It does not roll over to future sailings. This includes back2back sailings each voyage is treated independently

Can I use Sailor Loot for tips?

Yes - Sailor Loot can be used for optional gratuities, spa tips, casino dealer tips and other paid‑service gratuities onboard.

Can Sailor Loot be used at The Beach Club at Bimini?

Yes - Sailor Loot works at bars, dining upgrades and retail experiences at The Beach Club at Bimini during eligible itineraries.

Can I buy Sailor Loot before my voyage?

No - Sailor Loot isn’t something you buy. It is only awarded through promotions, loyalty perks or booking incentives, such as booking with Daniel your Gold Rated First Mate.

Is Sailor Loot refundable?

No - Sailor Loot is non‑refundable and must be used during your sailing. Any unused balance is forfeited at disembarkation.