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REVIEW the important information on the FAQ tab for this trip and visit our Help Center. We strongly encourage all our members to check the latest travel recommendations by the (for international trips only, and please tie to country-specific pages on each of these sites and then add the correct link  US State Department, CDC and air carriers to review the latest information for travel risks in order to make an informed decision about their travel safety.

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PASSPORT MANDATORY A passport is required for US citizens. Be sure to confirm that your passport is current and will be valid at least six months after your return date. If you do not have one or need a new one, contact the State Department Passport Office in your area immediately or visit their website.

Non US Citizens are responsible for verifying their own required documentation for this tour.

FLIGHT & PASSPORT INFO Two months prior to your vacation, you’ll receive an email with a link to upload your flight and passport information. This is important for us to be able to schedule your arrival and departure transfers.

INSURANCE Travel Insurance is not mandatory, but, based on our 32-year experience assisting singles in need, we highly recommend it. In addition to direct access immediately upon completing your purchase, you will receive a quote from Travel Guard regarding travel insurance after reserving your vacation.

When selecting a travel insurance policy, we recommend that at a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency evacuation and repatriation. We also strongly recommend that the policy cover personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects.

If you have any questions, Travel Guard professional, expert agents are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call us, if you have not received your quote within 3 days, or CLICK HERE to go directly to Travel Guard and request a policy quote. It only takes a few minutes.

The tour begins with one night in a Miami hotel on March 18, 2025, and ends at the port of Miami on March 23, 2025. Therefore the entire program  is 5 nights/6 days. 

A passport is required for cruise travel to the Caribbean. Be sure to confirm that your passport is current and will be valid at least six months after your return. If you do not have one or need a new one, contact the State Department Passport Office in your area immediately or visit their website.

We recommend that you also make copies of your passport, driver’s license, photo identification card and/or birth certificate in case of loss, and carry them with you on your trip separate from your passport.

Non-U.S. citizens are responsible for required documentation. Please check with your local consulate for any needed passports or visas for entry into each country on our itinerary.

Virgin Voyages DOES NOT REQUIRE that passengers be vaccinated to board any vessel departing from US ports.

If you have any questions, please call us to inquire.

Your knowledgeable team at Singles Travel International will keep you up to date at all times prior to your departure.

The CDC (Centers for Disease Control) recommends updating all routine booster shots for travel almost anywhere. Please schedule a physical check-up, before your trip, to discuss the type of trip in which you are participating with your physician.

You and your physician may access much more, very detailed health information for travelers (including tips on staying healthy while traveling) on the CDC website. Click their “Traveler’s Health” link or call toll-free 24-hours at 1-800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636).

Check 
Contact our team at service@singlestravelintl.com and request the Pay-By-Check discount. Your final payment balance will be recalculated deducting the Pay-By-Check discount. Then be sure to mail your check with the revised balance total to our office so that it arrives by November 6, 2024, in order to secure your reservation and price. Late payments will not be accepted.

IMPORTANT: If you pay online using your credit card on the Reservations & Payments dashboard, be aware that the discounted rate is no longer valid and that the higher price applies. We will contact you to collect the non-discounted price balance due.

Zelle® 
Contact our team at service@singlestravelintl.com and request the Zelle® discount. Your final payment balance will be recalculated deducting the Zelle® discount. Then be sure to send your payment with the revised balance total to EZPay@singlestravelintl.com so that it arrives by November 6, 2024, in order to secure your reservation and price.  Late payments will not be accepted. Should you pay via credit card, the discounted rate is no longer valid, and members will be charged the original non-discounted price.

Make sure that you are using the correct EZPay@singlestravelintl.com email address for Singles Travel International (listed as Tammy Weiler) because once you press “Send”, the payment cannot be canceled.  Singles Travel International is not responsible for payments sent to the incorrect Zelle® account. 

Customized Payment Plan
Find your dream trip and “Pay Over Time” to make your vacation goal a reality.  Contact our Accounting Team at 877-765-6874 ext 4 to set up a customized payment plan designed to meet your individual needs.

All cancellations must be made in writing to Singles Travel International at service@singlestravelintl.com and are subject to per person penalties as follows:

After deposit and at any time of cancellation, refunds may be requested less a minimum charge of $250 in addition to other penalties listed below.

*After November 6, 2024, up to the day of cruising, any cancellations, or “no-shows” – 100% penalty.

Cancellations made prior to final payment date of November 6, 2024, may request a Future Trip Credit and the $250 minimum cancellation fee will be waived. The Future Trip Credit may be used toward any future Singles Travel International vacation within 1 year of cancellation, for travel at any time. No refund on any unused portions of the trip.

Air packages and air tickets are subject to cancellation policies imposed by the airlines.

When the cruise is cancelled by the cruise line, you will generally be offered a full refund or the option to move your reservation to another date without penalty, often with a perk. All changes are subject to current terms and conditions at the time of cancellation. Your team at Singles Travel International will advocate for you in all cases.

Although Singles Travel International is committed to keeping our members informed regarding the current status of our partner-vendor policies, you are ultimately responsible for your health and well-being when making travel decisions. We  strongly encourage all our members to check the latest travel recommendations by the US State Department, CDC, World Health Organization (WHO) and air carriers to review the latest information for travel risks so they make informed decision about their travel safety.

For those who make the personal decision to travel and in order to assure a mutually respectful environment surrounding Covid-19 safety, each member will need to sign a Fit & Willing to Travel Commitment. Please familiarize yourself with our other new protocols by CLICKING HERE.

Singles Travel International includes a fun-filled night in Miami (March 18-19, 2025), which allows our members to get a head start on socializing and ensures that you won’t miss the boat!

In order to participate in the Singles-Only Meet-and-Greet and Optional Dinner on March 18, try to arrive at the Miami airport (MIA) by 4:00 p.m., and transfer to our hotel (transportation between the airport and our Miami hotel is not included).

Our 1 Night Pre-Cruise Package Includes:

• Company of Fellow Single Cruisers
• 1 Night, Air Conditioned, Twin or Double Bedded Room at
• Welcome Meet & Greet with Complimentary Drink
• Hotel Tax
• Transportation to the Valiant Lady on Wednesday, March 19
  
• Professional Services of our Friendly, Singles Travel International Concierge  including Optional Dinner and Nightlife in New Orleans!

All meet-up details will be provided in your Final Vacation Details & Meetup Information on the “YOUR TRAVEL DOCUMENTS” tab on the left navigation bar on the trip website 21 days prior to departure.

Singles Travel International is a vacation event company that plans singles events and markets our events at our expense to create a “singles only” experience. We do not allow guests to join the group unless the reservation has been made by Singles Travel International. Our policy is firm for tours and cruises, as well as pre and post trip hotel stays. Members and friends that “show up” will not be allowed to participate.

Transportation between the airport and our Miami hotel is not included. Miami is serviced by the Miami International Airport (MIA). From there, you have a couple of transfer options:

Taxis are available for all transportation and may be acquired outside the baggage claim area. Another option is the Miami Airport Shuttle. Rates and schedules are listed on their site, click here to learn more.

Also, once you make a reservation with Singles Travel International, you are invited to post messages on the trip chat, which is great for coordinating taxi/shuttle shares!

If you’d like a transfer to the Miami airport (MIA) at the end of the cruise from the ship, your Tour Concierge will be able to help you book one directly with the cruise line once you’re on board.

In order to accommodate singles from all over the world, our tours and cruises are priced as land/cruise only. Therefore, airfare is additional. Singles Travel International is a licensed ticketing agency and oftentimes has low negotiated fares.

As part of Singles Travel International’s INCLUDED 1-night pre cruise package in Miami, your Concierge will host a Singles-Only Meet-and-Greet at our hotel and optional dinner on March 18, 2025. So please try to arrive at the Miami Airport (MIA) by 4:00 pm and transfer to our hotel so you can participate in the fun. 

Please schedule your flight to depart from the Miami Airport (MIA) no earlier than 11:00 am on March 23, 2025. If you’d like a transfer to the Miami airport (MIA) at the end of the cruise from the ship, your Tour Concierge will be able to help you book one directly with the cruise line once you’re on board.

Please contact your preferred carrier directly to make your reservation. If Singles Travel International issues a promotional economy fare, granting of frequent flyer credit is entirely at the airline’s discretion. If the flights are eligible, to ensure you earn frequent flyer credit from the airline, give your frequent flyer account number when you check in for your flights. In addition, save your boarding passes and the passenger receipt from your airline ticket. You may need to submit these to the airline (not to Singles Travel International) to claim any credit allowed.

Virgin includes “essential drinks,” including water (still and sparkling, of course), non-pressed juice, soda, sachet tea and drip coffee.  To learn more about how bar drinks work on Virgin Voyages, please see the FAQ called, “Why doesn’t Virgin Voyages have a drink package?”  WiFi, entertainment experiences, all restaurant dining, tips and group fitness classes too!

You are responsible for airfare, airport transfers in Miami, shore excursions, casino gambling, shopping and gratuities to your Singles Travel International Concierge ($15 per day recommended).

Cabin incidentals such as laundry, room service and phone calls are at an additional cost and all items will appear on your final billing statement at the end of the cruise. You may also be charged a delivery fee, imposed by our vendors for special delivery of documents including international and expedited documents.

While Virgin Voyages does not offer a traditional unlimited drink package, the cruise line does have a bar tab system that works quite well.

All individual drinks are charged to a sailor’s account via a scan of their wristband. Sailors pre-load money onto their account, or they will be charged the tab at the end of the sailing.

Most alcoholic drinks range from $7-$13 USD each, and there are several free drink options available, see below.

Virgin Voyages’ drink prices are reasonable compared to prices in the US.

• Beer: $6-8
• Basic cocktail (ie gin and tonic): $9-10
• Regular cocktail (ie pina colada): $9-13
• Special cocktail: $13+
• Glass of wine: $8-15+
• Bottle of wine: $30-100+
• Shot: $9-125 (varies greatly)
• Coffee (latte, cappuccino, flat white, etc): $3-4
• Chai latte and matcha latte: $5-6
• Cold brew: $3-6
• Tea: $5
• Red Bull / Nonalcoholic beer: $5

In addition to the paid drinks, there are several free drink options on Virgin Voyages cruises, including still and sparkling water, non-pressed juices, sodas, sachet teas, and drip coffee.

There are also a few occasions on the cruise when you can get other drinks for free, including free champagne on the first night and special promotion events.

For instance, there are select free cocktails and mocktails from 4-5 pm at a few bars on board as part of a promotion.

How do you pay for a drink on board?

Paying for drinks on Virgin Voyages cruises is simple. You’ll receive a wristband when you board the cruise. The band can be used to open your cabin door, pay for drinks, and make other purchases on board. If you want to buy a beverage on board, the crew will scan your wristband and it will charge directly to your account.

What is “Shake for Champagne”?

If you shake your phone three times with the Virgin Voyages app open, a crew member will bring champagne directly to your location.

Can you pay your bar tab for drinks at Virgin Voyages’ Beach Club at Bimini?

Absolutely! Your bar tab works at the Bimini Beach Club. Simply pay with your wristband, the same as you would on the ship.

What is included in the Mega RockStar Bar Tab?

If you stay in the Mega RockStar Quarters, you get a special bar tab.

The tab includes up to $25 in credit for drinks each day (per cabin) and two bottles of wine per cabin, per day. In addition, MegaRock Star sailors get 25% off drinks priced above $25 and 25% off bottles priced above $90.

Can you bring your own alcohol on board?

You can bring two bottles of wine on any Virgin Voyages cruise. Other than the two wine bottles, you cannot bring any food or drinks on board.

Of course not. You will be pleased to find out that nearly 90% of our guests on every cruise sign up and have never met anyone before joining the group. In 32 years, we have perfected the singles cruise experience. It is paramount that our guests meet each other right away and have opportunities to mingle every day.

From the moment you arrive at the pre cruise hotel, our Singles Travel International Concierge is waiting to meet you at our Hospitality Desk or Welcome Event.

Our program for 50+ singles also includes live online events and virtual tours plus a virtual Meet & Greet with your travel companions before you depart. View and get reminders for each event on our community page, www.SingleLife.Today.  Be sure to sign up today so that you don’t miss out on anything!

Our affordable Premium Memberships allows solo travelers the ability to have Your Own Space™️ for a lot less so that you never have to share. Review the special Premium Member rates on the Book Now page. You may join at the same time that you purchase your vacation or click here to learn more and purchase your membership.

Roommate matches are available by request only if you already have a traveling companion. Contact us at 877-SOLO-TRIP to speak with one our teammates to make your reservation.

Our “Baby Boomer” vacations cater to singles in their 50s and 60s but you will often meet singles ranging anywhere from 45-75. We generally have a ratio of 60/40, women to men. As a travel club, matchmaking is not our focus. Ages listed on our page are not restricted. They are simply used as a guideline. We offer an opportunity for single travelers to see the world in the company of other singles and do not guarantee ratios or ages.

We recommend that you meet the members of the Singles Travel International Community online where you may view and interact with members via “Who’s Going” on every trip page. This is the best way to find out exactly who will be on your vacation.

Our program for 50+ singles also includes live online events and virtual tours plus a virtual Meet & Greet with your travel companions before you depart. View and get reminders for each event on our community page, www.SingleLife.Today. Be sure to sign up today so that you don’t miss out on anything! Membership and most events are free and when you upgrade to Premium, you’ll have access to our live, virtual tours to exotic locations plus save $1000s of dollars on Your Own Space™.

Your Singles Travel International Concierge will also offer Independent Meetups early morning in each port so that members without an excursion may connect and spend time exploring together.

Yes! Singles Travel International is the only singles vacation company that features a travel community where members may send messages to one another at any time. Once you make a reservation, you are invited to post messages on the trip chat, which is great for finding out more about your fellow travel companions, coordinating taxi shares, setting up tours and more. Your trip chat is accessible from the trip page. Ask your Singles Travel International Reservation Guide for assistance.

Our program for 50+ singles also includes live online events and virtual tours plus a virtual Meet & Greet with your travel companions before you depart. View and get reminders for each event on our community page, www.SingleLife.Today. Be sure to sign up today so that you don’t miss out on anything

Yes, there are hairdryers in each cabin. All of the cabins and suites onboard the Valiant Lady have both North American standard 110 volt AC and European standard 220 volt AC outlets.

Virgin Voyages doesn’t prescribe to large-scale dining rooms and buffets. Our group dinners will be served in rotating fashion among the full-service restaurants on board. The Singles Travel International group dining reservations for dinner each evening begin at 7:30-8:00 p.m.

Singles Travel International also hosts our Breakfast Club™ each morning; your Singles Travel International Concierge will advise you where it will be via the Singles Travel International Program you receive at the Welcome Meeting.

The average daytime temperature for Key West, Florida, and Bimini, Bahamas, in March is in the high 70s, with lows averaging in the high 60s. As rain is prevalent (although for short periods) in this area, it’s best to bring an umbrella.

There is no baggage limit onboard the ship.

Currently, most airlines will allow you to check one bag, weighing 50 pounds each, for a fee. In addition, you may typically carry-on one bag plus a personal item such as a purse or briefcase. Please check with your air carrier for up-to-the minute regulations and fees for checked baggage.

Virgin Voyages is different than any other cruise line you’ve met before. Their dress code? “We encourage you to wear more than a bathing suit if you go to a restaurant and to kindly consider shoes, but your style is your style. Who are we to judge?”

Dress Up. Dress Down. Just Dress.

Be sure to prepare for Scarlet Night & Pyjama Party

Scarlet Night is the most iconic event on board any Virgin Voyages cruise. The crew encourages sailors to wear something red, though it’s not required. During our recent sailing on board the Valiant Lady, we did see some sailors not wearing red, and it could be that they didn’t know about it. We want you to be prepared. You are invited to wear anything from floor-length vibrant crimson dresses to simple red T-shirts. The diversity of attire makes it feel like you could really wear anything you wanted without feeling out-of-place.

The Virgin Voyages Pyjama Party, which typically happens on the first night, is another event where a certain attire is encouraged. Of course, pyjamas are not required, but they do make it a little more fun!

A fair warning about the Pajama Party: it usually happens late on the first night of the cruise. If you buy pajamas special for the cruise, make sure they’re pajamas you’ll want to wear in the future, just in case you sleep through the party!  Hey, we’re 50+, sometimes it happens.

Our Concierge Team will create 1 theme night, and costumes are recommended, although optional. More information about the theme will be disclosed closer to departure via our chat and direct emails from our Concierge Team.

Packing Tips: Take only what you need; don’t overpack. Save room for souvenirs and purchases. Pack flat and full to avoid wrinkling. Bring wardrobe basics; mix and match around one or two colors. Don’t pack anything valuable, fragile or perishable. Label your luggage with an outside tag, and place an identification card inside each suitcase.

Essential Items: We highly recommend that you bring the following items.

– A good, comfortable pair of broken-in walking shoes.
– A pair of shoes for restaurants (loafers, sandals, etc).
– Ladies will want to bring a warm wrap and gentlemen a nicer jacket, for evening wear. Evenings aboard the ship are sometimes cool due to the air conditioning, so a cover up is essential if you tend to get cold easily.
– Sunglasses, sun block, sun hat or visor. Sun is much stronger in Caribbean than at home.
– Insulated Coffee-To-Go cup for more java to enjoy poolside.
– Toiletries: all your daily essentials.
– Power strip for all your gadgets – most cabins have only one outlet.
– Prescription medications: sufficient supply for the entire trip plus legible written prescription in case of loss. Keep medications in their original, labeled container. Always pack your medications in your carry-on bag!
– Eyeglasses, contacts, contact lens solution. You may want to bring along a written prescription for your eyewear in case of loss.
– Over the counter medications: cold remedy, aspirin/pain reliever, antacid/stomach upset remedy, Band-Aids, Neosporin or other anti-bacterial medication.
– Travel alarm clock with illuminated face, especially for guests in an inside cabin.
– Travel journal/notepad and reading material.
– Home address book (iphone/smart phone) for sending postcards. A useful tip to avoid bringing your entire address book is to pre-write names and addresses of people to whom you want to send postcards on sheets of self-adhesive labels. It saves time and space in your luggage.
– Small, basic sewing kit with a few extra buttons. Remember to pack scissors in your checked bag!
– Photography Equipment: Bring a sufficient supply of film and extra batteries. If you are bringing a digital camera, you should bring extra memory chips.

Travel Insurance is not mandatory, but, based on our 32- year experience assisting singles in need, we highly recommend it. In addition to direct access immediately upon completing your purchase, you will receive a quote from Travel Guard regarding travel insurance after reserving your vacation.

When selecting a travel insurance policy, we recommend that at a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency evacuation and repatriation. We also strongly recommend that the policy cover personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects.

If you have any questions, Travel Guard professional, expert agents are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call us, if you have not received your quote within 3 days, or CLICK HERE to go directly to Travel Guard and request a policy quote. It only takes a few minutes.

Questions and comments after you have reserved your vacation are addressed promptly when you send a message to us at service@singlestravelintl.com.

The currency used throughout our cruise is the US Dollar. Your credit card will be accepted to settle your bill onboard the ship, as well as in major shops and restaurants ashore. All onboard purchases are billed directly to your personal shipboard account. At the end of the cruise, you will receive a total bill, which can be paid with cash or charged to a credit card. If you are sharing with another guest, no worries: You will each receive a separate statement.

Your “Final Vacation Details & Meetup Information” including transportation and how to meet up with the group will be available on the YOUR TRAVEL DOCUMENTS button on the left navigation bar on the trip site 21 days prior to trip start date.

Questions and comments after you have reserved your vacation are addressed promptly when you send a message to us at service@singlestravelintl.com.

Our office is open Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. In an emergency after hours, please call 877-765-6874 and press 0 (zero). One of our team members will call you back as soon as possible.

On return to the U.S., your baggage is subject to search by U.S. Customs. Currently, you are permitted to bring back $800 of goods duty free. Persons aged 21 or over may also bring in one liter of liquor and one carton of cigarettes. If you plan to purchase a lot of souvenirs or expensive items, it is important to retain all purchase receipts. However, please note that U.S. Customs may not accept a receipt as true cost if it seems unusually low for the estimated value of the item. You may access the regulations and restrictions governing US Customs on their official website,  click here to learn more.