Virgin Voyages Restaurants Guide | Dining Tips
Virgin Voyages does dining differently — no buffets, no main dining room, and no up‑charges for specialty restaurants. Everything is included, and the food is genuinely some of the best at sea. This guide breaks down how dining works, how to make reservations, and what to order at every restaurant on board.
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How Dining Works on Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages includes all specialty dining in your cruise fare — fresh ingredients, made‑to‑order dishes, and restaurant‑quality meals. Most restaurants are available on all four ships.
Reservation Tips for Virgin Voyages Restaurants
Reservations open:
60 days before sailing for Rockstars
45 days before sailing for all other sailors
They usually go live at midnight ET.
If you forget or don’t get what you want, don’t panic — Virgin holds back reservations for embarkation day. Once onboard, connect to Wi‑Fi and check the app. You can also stop by Razzle Dazzle for help.
For more tips, see my Virgin Voyages First‑Timer Guide.
Full Reviews of Each Restaurant
Virgin Voyages has six main restaurants: The Wake, Razzle Dazzle, Test Kitchen, Extra Virgin, Gunbae, and Pink Agave. I’ve tried them all — and each one brings something different to the table.
The Wake
What to order:
Filet mignon
Twice‑baked potatoes
Clam chowder
Raw oysters (extra charge, but worth it with sailor loot)
Razzle Dazzle
Razzle Dazzle review (coming soon)
Best for brunch:
Chicken & waffles
Acai bowl
Avo toast
Bacon (trust me)
Test Kitchen
This is the most adventurous dining onboard — a set menu with rotating themes. There are always vegetarian and non‑vegetarian versions.
What to expect:
Multi‑course tasting menu
Creative dishes
A “try it once” experience
Extra Virgin
Fresh pasta, great wine, and the best affogato at sea.
What to order:
Half portions of pasta (try multiple!)
Red wine
Tableside affogato with whiskey ice cream + espresso + chocolate chips
Gunbae
Gunbae on Virgin Voyages
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