Ahoy Sailors! Excitement is in the salty sea breeze as we bring you thrilling news from the high seas.
Virgin Voyages is set to make waves once again with the launch of its new Portsmouth Virgin Short Cruises. We have all the details on the Virgin Voyages Portsmouth 2024 short cruises.
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Climb aboard the beautiful Resilient Lady as she embarks on a series of short 3 – 6 night voyages from Portsmouth, visiting captivating new ports for the first time.
Virgin Voyages Return to Portsmouth in 2024
For Virgin Voyages, Portsmouth holds a special place in its history. It’s where they set sail on their maiden voyage, introducing the world to the unique experience of sailing the Virgin way. Now, they’re returning to their British roots, and the anticipation is palpable.
But that’s not all. Prepare yourselves for a series of ‘Portsmouth Shorts’ itineraries that will leave you yearning for the open sea.
From short breaks to Amsterdam and Zeebrugge to an extended cruise between Portsmouth and Barcelona via La Coruna, Lisbon, Casablanca, Malaga, and Ibiza, the Resilient Lady promises a journey filled with unforgettable moments.
Here’s a sneak peek at the shorter sailings departing from Portsmouth.
Get all the details via our live video
Book Virgin Voyages Online with Magical Traveller and get bonus loot
Click the image below to book your Virgin Cruise directly on the Virgin Website, but we will be linked as the travel agent, the main perk, however, is we will add bonus thank you loot to your cabin between $25-$200 depending on the cruise length and cabin purchased.
If you book using our Book and Go link, we will add bonus sailor loot to your account as a thank you, $25-$200, depending on cruise duration and cabin purchased. Sea Terrace cabins receive $100 on sailings four nights or more as a guide. An email will be sent within 24 hours from Magical Traveller confirming the loot will be added within 30 days before you sail.
Where is Resilient Lady Sailing from Portsmouth 2024
Resilient Lady will be sailing a series of short cruises from the UK that Virgin calls the ‘Portsmouth Shorts’ series. They are running from August 27th to September 23rd 2024. These short sailings are 3-6 nights long, with calls to Zeebrugge, Overnight in Amsterdam, and, for the first time, calling at La Coruna, Bilbao and Le Verdon (Bordeaux)
Following these, she will head back to the Med, before making her way back to Australia to spend winter down under. All new sailings will be on sale from 10 am September 11th 2023.
Portsmouth to Zeebrugge (& back)
3-night voyage – Portsmouth, At Sea, Zeebrugge, Portsmouth
Departing 27 August 2024
Sea Terrace cabin from ยฃ499 pp – PLUS $125 Bar Tab per cabin
From England to Amsterdam (& back)
4-night voyage – Portsmouth, Amsterdam (overnight), At Sea, Portsmouth
Departing 23 August, 30 August and 19 Sept 2024
Sea Terrace cabin from ยฃ699 pp – PLUS $300 Bar Tab per cabin
The UK to Zeebrugge & Amsterdam
5-night voyage – Portsmouth, Amsterdam (overnight), Bruges, At Sea, Portsmouth
Departing 3 Sept and 14 Sept 2024
Sea Terrace cabin from ยฃ899 pp – PLUS $300 Bar Tab per cabin
English Sights & European Delights
6-night voyage – Portsmouth, At Sea, La Coruna, Bilbao, Le Verdon (Bordeaux), At Sea, Portsmouth
Departing 8 Sept and 23 Sept 2024
Sea Terrace cabin from ยฃ999 pp – PLUS $300 Bar Tab per cabin
Join our Magical Traveller Group Cruises
We are running two exclusive group sailings on the Portsmouth Voyages. We will host a drinks reception on each of these and offer bonus loot for booking onto these with us.
The first ten cabins booked on each will receive double the loot, for example, $200 for a Sea Terrace rather than $100.
UPDATED – The 30th August voyage’s first ten have now sold out, but you can still book and get an extra $100 for booking that sailing with us, The 3rd September still has five spaces for the double loot offer.
We are also excited to share that we will be hosting two group sailings on these limited series sailings.
“From England to Amsterdam” sailing on the 30th August 2024 and 3rd September 2024 “The UK to Zeebrugge & Amsterdam”.
On top of the loot being offered, there will be extra loot on those two voyages when you book with us, plus hosted drinks on one evening onboard the ship.
Visit this page for all the details.
What is the deposit on the “Portsmouth Shorts”
There is a standard deposit on all short sailing from Portsmouth ยฃ150 for Cabins and ยฃ500 for Rockstar and Mega Rockstar.
When do the Virgin Voyages Portsmouth 2024 sailings go on sale?
These new and exciting sailings go on sale Monday 11th September at 10am, so are available now to book. You can book these voyages by contacting us anytime using our website’s contact form.
You can also book these voyages, or any other Virgin Voyage cruise via our Book and Go link. This link allows you to view all the sailings on the Virgin Voyages website and book and pay Virgin Voyages directly. We can then help you add on any flights or pre-cruise hotels if you would like to make it an ATOL-protected package holiday.
If you use our Book and Go link to book any of these “Portsmouth Shorts” sailings, we will add bonus sailor loot (onboard credit) to your booking as a thank you.
You can see the amount of bonus loot we are offering for these sailings below, please note the amount is based on a Sea Terrace cabin or above, the amount will be half if you book an inside or Sea View cabin.
Can I use a MNVV (My Next Virgin Voyage Placeholder on these?
Yes, you can use MNVV on these sailings & standard deposits on these Voyages. We can work with your MNVV if you would like us to book your next voyage with Virgin; you would just need to share your Placeholder number with us, and we can book your cruise using your placeholder, meaning you get the promotional loot from the current offer, your placeholder and the exclusive loot we are offering.
Please remember, you have to book a Standard Sea Terrace or above to use your MNVV placeholder.
Book your Virgin Voyages Cruise Today
If you would like to book your Virgin Voyages Cruise today, you can use the below link to see the latest offers and self-service your booking. Any bookings made using this link will be linked to Magical Traveller (it will say Sold and Serviced by Kieran Miller at the top); you will have complete control over your booking and can pay Virgin Voyages directly.
If you book using our Book and Go link by clicking the image below, we will add bonus sailor loot to your account as a thank you, $25-$200, depending on cruise duration and cabin purchased. Sea Terrace cabins receive $100 on sailings four nights or more as a guide. An email will be sent within 24 hours from Magical Traveller confirming the loot will be added within 30 days before you sail.
If you would like to add hotels and accommodation, don’t hesitate to contact us, and we can make your cruise a fully ATOL-protected holiday.
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If you want to book a holiday with Magical Traveller, please send us a message or call any time.
You can enquire anytime using our Contact Us form by clicking here.
You can also contact us via email at hello@magical-traveller.com, or call us on 07307602030.
*Note, all prices shown were correct at the time of posting and are subject to change, terms and conditions apply, ask for details and terms