09/02/2026
📣You Guys!! If you are onboard VV this month, READ THIS!!
The Festival of the Senses turned out to be amazing! While it started a bit kirfuddled, the events were show stopping. The Festival of the Senses was a bit of a Reimagination from the original eat and drink month that Virgin has each year. This is the fourth year Virgin has offered eat and drink month and this year was unbelievable. I’ve been a huge fan of eat and drink month since it started, but I think this was the best one yet!! 
Sensory Dinner Series
Was a special paired dinner at The Wake. Each week and on different ships the paring will change. We had beer. 🍺🤦🏻♀️ I hate beer. However, the experience was so good, I forgot about my hatred for the beer.  for each course the chef came out and explained exactly what was in the meal and what we were eating and why it paired well with the beer. There was a beer representative, there as well, explaining each beer. This event is bookable in the lineup and it is for a fee. The fee ranges from $50-$150/person. I highly suggest this event, even if you don’t like the alcohol that’s paired. The food was unreal and absolutely unbelievably good. 
A Feast For the Senses
If you do anything during this festival, do this! Do not miss it. I don’t care if have your most favorite restaurant already scheduled, skip it and go to this event. This event is free!! Yes I said free and you’re going to be shocked. The event was so much fun. The minute we walked in they handed us a drink, called the invisible margarita then the next thing we had was another drink made with gin and a ginger ice cube that melted and changed the taste of the drink. As we walked around, there were passed hors d’oeuvres. Don’t miss the beef pillows! Trust me you can thank me later!! This event will be in the lineup. Make sure that you add it your agenda and don’t forget about it. 
Color me Curious
This event was very hard to figure out because in the book that was in our cabin it said that it would be in the lineup. It’s not in the lineup. This is an extra menu at Extra Virgin. It is an extra charge, $35 per person, but well worth it. The food was great, the drink pairing was good. And if you still want regular dishes at Extra Virgin, you can order that as well as have this extra menu for fun. There is a color changing surprise with the octopus. 🐙
Shhhh…Speakeasy
This fun event was in a secret location. It is bookable in the lineup and for $25/person. You did get a welcome drink with the $25 but then after that there was a bar menu where you could buy special drinks only associated with the party. I do suggest this it was super fun. There are different times to choose from. You can stay as long as you want, but later time booked, less time in the speakeasy. It has a great vibe and the drinks were delish!
There is no other cruise line who offers a party with free drinks and amazing food. This is why we love Virgin Voyages, they blow my mind and the competition away when they have special events. I promise you won’t find this on any other cruise line. It was spectacular!
