Oct 16-20, 2024 Valiant Lady
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Frequently Asked Questions
Thank you for your interest in the Irreverent Warriors Cruise for October 2024. If you are already booked, we’re looking forward to an awesome time! If you have not booked yet, we’d love to have you join us! For every room booked in our group, Superliner Travel will make a donation to Irreverent Warriors to help support their important mission!
In addition, we have some awesome group activities planned onboard. You must be booked through Superliner Travel, not directly through Virgin or through another travel agency, to be a part of our group. You can view current rates and room options and make your reservation under the “Rooms & Rates” tab on this website.
In December, everyone booked in our group will be mailed a customized Bon Voyage packet with lots of detailed information about your online check-in, embarkation procedures, the ship, ports, disembarkation, group events and more. Until then, we have compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions to help you out. If you have a question that is not listed, please reach out and we’ll be happy to assist: [email protected]
I. Booking information
How much does the cruise cost and what is the deposit?
Full details and current rates can be found on our website ( www.IWCruiseForACause.com) under the “Rooms & Rates” tab. You can also reserve your room in our group through the link on "Rooms & Rates" tab.
When is final payment due and how do I make payments?
Once your deposit is paid, the remaining balance is due by June 12, 2024. When you book your cruise, you will receive a confirmation invoice. You will be able to view your balance and make payments anytime through the invoice link. You will receive a receipt and updated invoice each time you make a payment towards your cruise. Automatic equal monthly payments on the 1st or 15th of each month can be arranged as well.
Virgin will not allow for extensions of final payment. If your cruise is not paid in full by June 12, 2024, it will automatically cancel, and you will lose your nonrefundable deposit and event fee. Cancellations negatively affect our group and the amount of donations towards Irreverent Warriors. Please be fully committed before making your booking. If you must cancel, please let us know as far in advance as possible.
Can I book on my own and still participate in the group events?
No, our group events are only open to guests booked in the IW group through this website, Superliner Travel. Our events are planned exclusively for guests booked in our group. Booking directly through Virgin or through another travel agency/website will not allow you to be a part of our group. Please email [email protected] if you have any concerns.
What if I find a lower rate elsewhere?
Virgin offers equal pricing for all travel agencies. If you are seeing a different rate elsewhere, please email [email protected] and we’ll be happy to look into it for you.
What travel documents are required?
Virgin highly recommends using a passport for travel! Your passport must be valid for at least six months after your cruise ends. Passports can take several months to arrive. Be sure to locate them now and order new ones as soon as possible if needed. Additional information can be found here: U.S. Passports (state.gov)
Virgin recently updated their policy to allow Sailors who are US Citizens to travel with an original or copy of your state-issued birth certificate AND a physical Government-issued photo ID (such as a drivers license). If using a birth certificate and ID, check-in cannot be completed on the Virgin Voyages app and must be completed in person at the terminal prior to embarkation (which means standing in a line).
Puerto Rico birth certificates issued prior to July 1, 2010 are not acceptable. Hospital-issued birth certificates are not acceptable.
In the unlikely event of a medical emergency or unexpected departure from the vessel, a passport will be necessary.
Will vaccines be required for the cruise?
No! Vaccines and Covid testing are not required for this cruise!
Who can book the cruise?
Virgin Voyages is an adults only cruise. Our group is open to anyone 18 years or older, not just veterans. Spouses and friends are also welcome. Each room booked in our group will help support Irreverent Warriors.
Can I book a room for one person?
Yes. Scarlet Lady has a few "Solo Insider" and Solo Sea View" cabins for one guest at reduced rates. These rooms are very limited and will sell out quickly. All other rooms are based on double occupancy, meaning a solo cruiser will pay the same price as two cruisers, minus the second person’s taxes. You can add someone to your room later if the ship still has capacity.
Can I share a room with a roommate?
Yes. You can book a room for two guests through the link on the "Rooms & Rates" page. Each guest can make a payment to Virgin Voyages through the link.
*A word of caution… if one person cancels, the other person/people in the room will be paying a higher rate per person. Be sure everyone you’re rooming with is fully committed to the cruise and is able to make their final payment on time.
What’s does the cruise fare include?
Virgin Voyages is the most all-inclusive cruise line available. Gratuities, all food, entertainment, Wi-Fi, non-alcoholic beverages (even soda), fitness classes and more are all included in the cruise fare.
What will cost extra?
There are few extra costs that are not included in your cruise fare:
Are there wheel-chair accessible rooms?
Yes, Virgin has a limited number of accessible rooms onboard. Please email [email protected] prior to booking if you need an accessible room.
Are service dogs allowed onboard?
Yes, official service dogs are allowed onboard. Yes, service animals are permitted on board. Service animals are dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability (e.g., guide dogs, hearing-ear dogs, psychiatric service dogs). The task(s) performed by the dog must be directly related to the person’s disability. Individuals with disabilities will generally be permitted to access all the ship’s public spaces accompanied by their service animal. Emotional support animals are not service animals, and will not be allowed on board. Please email [email protected] if you plan to bring a service dog so we can inform Virgin Voyages ahead of time.
Cancellation/Refunds
The event fee charged by PM Events is nonrefundable.
If you’re booking more than 120 days prior to the start of the voyage, you have a 7-day grace period to request a full refund on your deposit and any other payments made. Refunds will be issued to your original form of payment.
After the 7-day grace period (but still before the 120-day window), you can receive a full refund on any payments, excluding your deposit. For your deposit, you will receive Future Voyage Credit at this time.
Between 119 and 45 days, any funds paid will be converted to Future Voyage Credit (FVC), good to use on any voyage 1 year from the original voyage start date.
Once you’re within 44 days of your voyage, all funds paid are final. But you do have the option to send someone else in your place up to 48 hours before your voyage if you really can't sail. Please note that taxes and fees will be refunded regardless of when the booking is canceled.
Is travel insurance available?
When you complete your reservation through the booking link on the "Rooms & Rates" page, you'll be given the option to purchase Virgin Voyage's Vacation Protection. A full plan description will be available at that time. Travel insurance is highly recommended!
II. Pre-Cruise Info
Will there be a pre-cruise hotel option?
Yes, we have arrange a hotel near the cruise terminal at discounted group rates for your pre-cruise stay. Hotel information and reservation links can be found under the Hotel link at the top of this website.
Are flights available?
You will need to book your own flights to/from Miami or Fort Lauderdale. Information regarding flight arrival times and transfers can be found on the Hotel page.
What are the recommended flight times?
It’s highly recommend arriving the day before the cruise to avoid any issues with delayed or cancelled flights. The ship will not wait for you. However, if you are arriving the day the cruise leaves, Virgin advises your flight cannot arrive later than 1:00 pm. If you are departing the day the cruise ends, your return flight must be no earlier than 12:00 noon. If flying to/from Fort Lauderdale, allow an extra 90 minutes of travel time to account for traffic.
Are airport transfers available?
Virgin does not offer airport tranfers. Taxi and Uber/Lyft vehicles are readily available are the most convenient way to get around Miami.
Is parking available at the port?
Parking is available in a secure lot at the cruise terminal. The cost is $22 per day. Payment is due via cash or credit card when entering the lot.
III. Ship Life
What’s included onboard?
Nearly everything onboard is included in your cruise fare: all food, gratuities, non-alcoholic beverags (including soda), Wi-Fi, nonstop entertainment, and more. Cruising truly is the best vacation value!
What’s extra onboard?
Alcoholic drinks, shore excursions, gambling, shopping etc. are not included.
What drink packages are available?
Virgin Voyages does not offer drink packages. Instead, you can purchase a "bar tab" through your app before the cruise. If you purchase a $300 bar tab, Virgin will add an additional $50 for free.
Can I bring beverages onboard?
Small quantities of water, protein based drinks, non-alcoholic beer, or soft drinks in boxes and cans are permitted in hand luggage only. Drinks in bottles (glass or plastic) are not permitted. A small quantity is considered a maximum of twelve (12) sealed, unopened cans/cartons of twelve 12 ounces each or less per person. - If there is a special need for having a specific drink, please contact Sailor Services.
What about Shore Things (shore excursions)?
You can view and purchase excursion options by logging in to your booking on the Virgin Voyages app. Shore Things are a great way to experience the local culture. Access to the Beach Club in Bimini is included for all guests. There is also a beautiful pool area at the port in Puerto Plata with plenty of shopping, bars and restaurants around.
What about dining times?
Virgin Voyages has no set dining time. As the cruise get closer, you'll be able to reserve your dining each night at one of several specialty restaurants on the ship, all included of course. We'll send out a recommended dining rotation to keep our group together as the cruise nears.
What about dress code?
Virgin Voyages has no set dress code. You are encouraged to wear more than a bathing suit if you go to a restaurant and kindly consider shoes, but your style is your style. Dress Up. Dress Down. Just Dress.
Please have some basic respect for each other, and to not show up to a full service restaurant in only pasties and earrings, a dripping wet bathing suit, a pair of sandy flip-flops or a fully mesh jumpsuit. We know, you know, that wearing shirts, pants and footwear is just the gracious way to dress in places where food is served. It also can’t hurt to glam up, which is encouraged, in all eateries, especially the gorgeous full service restaurants like the Test Kitchen or The Wake. Your casual threads are probably nice enough to pass for dinner in any eatery, so come as you are.
What about communication onboard?
Virgin Voyages includes basic Wi-fi for all guests. They do offer a premium Wi-Fi if you need steaming services. Social apps, like Facebook messenger, WhatsApp, and iMessage, will typically work through Wi-Fi and offer a great way to keep in touch with friends back home or friends on the ship.
What is the Virgin Voyages app?
Once you've made your reservation, you'll want to download the Virgin Voyages app. You'll be able to view and purchase Shore Things, complete your online check-in, reserve dining and more through the app before your cruise.
Once onboard, you can view the entertianment line up, make or adjust dining reservations and more. The app becomes your life-line and greatly enhances your cruise.
What about motion sickness?
Motion sickness is very rare on ships this large. The ship also has stabilizers that help prevent rolling in rough seas. There are several great over the counter medicines to help with motion sickness if needed.
Is smoking allowed onboard?
Smoking will only be permitted in a designated smoking room and on the top deck outdoor area. Smoking is not allowed on any cabin terraces.
Smoking of any kind outside of designated areas (even with a "vape" device) will result in a $500 fee, is a material breach of your ticket contract, and may result in you being disembarked at the next port with no refund. Any repatriating fees will be charged to your onboard account.
Is there medical center onboard?
Yes. The ship is equipped with a medical staff of doctors and nurses. The medical center can perform a wide array of treatments onboard the ship. They also have over the counter medications available for purchase.
IV. Group Events
What group events are being planned onboard?
We have several onboard events planned for our group. More details and specifics will be available as the cruise nears. Please note, these events are only open to those booked into the Irreverent Warriors Group through Superliner Travel. Reservations made directly through Virgin or other travel agencies/websites are not a part of the IW group.
What time will we be able to disembark the ship?
The ship will dock in Miami early in the morning on the day of disembarkation. Guests are usually allowed to start leaving the ship by 7:00 am. All guests are typically off the ship by 10:00 am at the latest. You can request a disembarkation time through the Virgin app.
Will there be another Irreverent Warriors Cruise?
Yes, this has become an annual event. We have all of our currently available cruises on this website. We will announce future cruises on a rotating basis.
In addition, we have some awesome group activities planned onboard. You must be booked through Superliner Travel, not directly through Virgin or through another travel agency, to be a part of our group. You can view current rates and room options and make your reservation under the “Rooms & Rates” tab on this website.
In December, everyone booked in our group will be mailed a customized Bon Voyage packet with lots of detailed information about your online check-in, embarkation procedures, the ship, ports, disembarkation, group events and more. Until then, we have compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions to help you out. If you have a question that is not listed, please reach out and we’ll be happy to assist: [email protected]
I. Booking information
How much does the cruise cost and what is the deposit?
Full details and current rates can be found on our website ( www.IWCruiseForACause.com) under the “Rooms & Rates” tab. You can also reserve your room in our group through the link on "Rooms & Rates" tab.
When is final payment due and how do I make payments?
Once your deposit is paid, the remaining balance is due by June 12, 2024. When you book your cruise, you will receive a confirmation invoice. You will be able to view your balance and make payments anytime through the invoice link. You will receive a receipt and updated invoice each time you make a payment towards your cruise. Automatic equal monthly payments on the 1st or 15th of each month can be arranged as well.
Virgin will not allow for extensions of final payment. If your cruise is not paid in full by June 12, 2024, it will automatically cancel, and you will lose your nonrefundable deposit and event fee. Cancellations negatively affect our group and the amount of donations towards Irreverent Warriors. Please be fully committed before making your booking. If you must cancel, please let us know as far in advance as possible.
Can I book on my own and still participate in the group events?
No, our group events are only open to guests booked in the IW group through this website, Superliner Travel. Our events are planned exclusively for guests booked in our group. Booking directly through Virgin or through another travel agency/website will not allow you to be a part of our group. Please email [email protected] if you have any concerns.
What if I find a lower rate elsewhere?
Virgin offers equal pricing for all travel agencies. If you are seeing a different rate elsewhere, please email [email protected] and we’ll be happy to look into it for you.
What travel documents are required?
Virgin highly recommends using a passport for travel! Your passport must be valid for at least six months after your cruise ends. Passports can take several months to arrive. Be sure to locate them now and order new ones as soon as possible if needed. Additional information can be found here: U.S. Passports (state.gov)
Virgin recently updated their policy to allow Sailors who are US Citizens to travel with an original or copy of your state-issued birth certificate AND a physical Government-issued photo ID (such as a drivers license). If using a birth certificate and ID, check-in cannot be completed on the Virgin Voyages app and must be completed in person at the terminal prior to embarkation (which means standing in a line).
Puerto Rico birth certificates issued prior to July 1, 2010 are not acceptable. Hospital-issued birth certificates are not acceptable.
In the unlikely event of a medical emergency or unexpected departure from the vessel, a passport will be necessary.
Will vaccines be required for the cruise?
No! Vaccines and Covid testing are not required for this cruise!
Who can book the cruise?
Virgin Voyages is an adults only cruise. Our group is open to anyone 18 years or older, not just veterans. Spouses and friends are also welcome. Each room booked in our group will help support Irreverent Warriors.
Can I book a room for one person?
Yes. Scarlet Lady has a few "Solo Insider" and Solo Sea View" cabins for one guest at reduced rates. These rooms are very limited and will sell out quickly. All other rooms are based on double occupancy, meaning a solo cruiser will pay the same price as two cruisers, minus the second person’s taxes. You can add someone to your room later if the ship still has capacity.
Can I share a room with a roommate?
Yes. You can book a room for two guests through the link on the "Rooms & Rates" page. Each guest can make a payment to Virgin Voyages through the link.
*A word of caution… if one person cancels, the other person/people in the room will be paying a higher rate per person. Be sure everyone you’re rooming with is fully committed to the cruise and is able to make their final payment on time.
What’s does the cruise fare include?
Virgin Voyages is the most all-inclusive cruise line available. Gratuities, all food, entertainment, Wi-Fi, non-alcoholic beverages (even soda), fitness classes and more are all included in the cruise fare.
What will cost extra?
There are few extra costs that are not included in your cruise fare:
- Alcoholic Beverages – Virgin does not have beverage packages. Instead, they have pre-loaded "bar tabs" you can purchase before your cruise if you want, or you can buy by the drink.
- Travel insurance – When you create your reservation on the "Rooms & Rates" tab, you'll have the option to purchase travel insurance through Virgin Voyages during your check-out.
- Souvenirs/Gambling/Shops – Nearly all activities on the ship are included, but there are a few options onboard the ship that will cost extra. These include things like gambling, shopping, bingo etc. All of these are optional.
- Shore excursions – Optional shore excursions are available in both ports. However, the port of Bimini includes access to Virgin's Beach Club for the day and there are free pools at the port in Puerto Plata as well.
Are there wheel-chair accessible rooms?
Yes, Virgin has a limited number of accessible rooms onboard. Please email [email protected] prior to booking if you need an accessible room.
Are service dogs allowed onboard?
Yes, official service dogs are allowed onboard. Yes, service animals are permitted on board. Service animals are dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability (e.g., guide dogs, hearing-ear dogs, psychiatric service dogs). The task(s) performed by the dog must be directly related to the person’s disability. Individuals with disabilities will generally be permitted to access all the ship’s public spaces accompanied by their service animal. Emotional support animals are not service animals, and will not be allowed on board. Please email [email protected] if you plan to bring a service dog so we can inform Virgin Voyages ahead of time.
Cancellation/Refunds
The event fee charged by PM Events is nonrefundable.
If you’re booking more than 120 days prior to the start of the voyage, you have a 7-day grace period to request a full refund on your deposit and any other payments made. Refunds will be issued to your original form of payment.
After the 7-day grace period (but still before the 120-day window), you can receive a full refund on any payments, excluding your deposit. For your deposit, you will receive Future Voyage Credit at this time.
Between 119 and 45 days, any funds paid will be converted to Future Voyage Credit (FVC), good to use on any voyage 1 year from the original voyage start date.
Once you’re within 44 days of your voyage, all funds paid are final. But you do have the option to send someone else in your place up to 48 hours before your voyage if you really can't sail. Please note that taxes and fees will be refunded regardless of when the booking is canceled.
Is travel insurance available?
When you complete your reservation through the booking link on the "Rooms & Rates" page, you'll be given the option to purchase Virgin Voyage's Vacation Protection. A full plan description will be available at that time. Travel insurance is highly recommended!
II. Pre-Cruise Info
Will there be a pre-cruise hotel option?
Yes, we have arrange a hotel near the cruise terminal at discounted group rates for your pre-cruise stay. Hotel information and reservation links can be found under the Hotel link at the top of this website.
Are flights available?
You will need to book your own flights to/from Miami or Fort Lauderdale. Information regarding flight arrival times and transfers can be found on the Hotel page.
What are the recommended flight times?
It’s highly recommend arriving the day before the cruise to avoid any issues with delayed or cancelled flights. The ship will not wait for you. However, if you are arriving the day the cruise leaves, Virgin advises your flight cannot arrive later than 1:00 pm. If you are departing the day the cruise ends, your return flight must be no earlier than 12:00 noon. If flying to/from Fort Lauderdale, allow an extra 90 minutes of travel time to account for traffic.
Are airport transfers available?
Virgin does not offer airport tranfers. Taxi and Uber/Lyft vehicles are readily available are the most convenient way to get around Miami.
Is parking available at the port?
Parking is available in a secure lot at the cruise terminal. The cost is $22 per day. Payment is due via cash or credit card when entering the lot.
III. Ship Life
What’s included onboard?
Nearly everything onboard is included in your cruise fare: all food, gratuities, non-alcoholic beverags (including soda), Wi-Fi, nonstop entertainment, and more. Cruising truly is the best vacation value!
What’s extra onboard?
Alcoholic drinks, shore excursions, gambling, shopping etc. are not included.
What drink packages are available?
Virgin Voyages does not offer drink packages. Instead, you can purchase a "bar tab" through your app before the cruise. If you purchase a $300 bar tab, Virgin will add an additional $50 for free.
Can I bring beverages onboard?
Small quantities of water, protein based drinks, non-alcoholic beer, or soft drinks in boxes and cans are permitted in hand luggage only. Drinks in bottles (glass or plastic) are not permitted. A small quantity is considered a maximum of twelve (12) sealed, unopened cans/cartons of twelve 12 ounces each or less per person. - If there is a special need for having a specific drink, please contact Sailor Services.
What about Shore Things (shore excursions)?
You can view and purchase excursion options by logging in to your booking on the Virgin Voyages app. Shore Things are a great way to experience the local culture. Access to the Beach Club in Bimini is included for all guests. There is also a beautiful pool area at the port in Puerto Plata with plenty of shopping, bars and restaurants around.
What about dining times?
Virgin Voyages has no set dining time. As the cruise get closer, you'll be able to reserve your dining each night at one of several specialty restaurants on the ship, all included of course. We'll send out a recommended dining rotation to keep our group together as the cruise nears.
What about dress code?
Virgin Voyages has no set dress code. You are encouraged to wear more than a bathing suit if you go to a restaurant and kindly consider shoes, but your style is your style. Dress Up. Dress Down. Just Dress.
Please have some basic respect for each other, and to not show up to a full service restaurant in only pasties and earrings, a dripping wet bathing suit, a pair of sandy flip-flops or a fully mesh jumpsuit. We know, you know, that wearing shirts, pants and footwear is just the gracious way to dress in places where food is served. It also can’t hurt to glam up, which is encouraged, in all eateries, especially the gorgeous full service restaurants like the Test Kitchen or The Wake. Your casual threads are probably nice enough to pass for dinner in any eatery, so come as you are.
What about communication onboard?
Virgin Voyages includes basic Wi-fi for all guests. They do offer a premium Wi-Fi if you need steaming services. Social apps, like Facebook messenger, WhatsApp, and iMessage, will typically work through Wi-Fi and offer a great way to keep in touch with friends back home or friends on the ship.
What is the Virgin Voyages app?
Once you've made your reservation, you'll want to download the Virgin Voyages app. You'll be able to view and purchase Shore Things, complete your online check-in, reserve dining and more through the app before your cruise.
Once onboard, you can view the entertianment line up, make or adjust dining reservations and more. The app becomes your life-line and greatly enhances your cruise.
What about motion sickness?
Motion sickness is very rare on ships this large. The ship also has stabilizers that help prevent rolling in rough seas. There are several great over the counter medicines to help with motion sickness if needed.
Is smoking allowed onboard?
Smoking will only be permitted in a designated smoking room and on the top deck outdoor area. Smoking is not allowed on any cabin terraces.
Smoking of any kind outside of designated areas (even with a "vape" device) will result in a $500 fee, is a material breach of your ticket contract, and may result in you being disembarked at the next port with no refund. Any repatriating fees will be charged to your onboard account.
Is there medical center onboard?
Yes. The ship is equipped with a medical staff of doctors and nurses. The medical center can perform a wide array of treatments onboard the ship. They also have over the counter medications available for purchase.
IV. Group Events
What group events are being planned onboard?
We have several onboard events planned for our group. More details and specifics will be available as the cruise nears. Please note, these events are only open to those booked into the Irreverent Warriors Group through Superliner Travel. Reservations made directly through Virgin or other travel agencies/websites are not a part of the IW group.
- Group Dining — Since Virgin does not have assigned dining, we'll coordinate our dining plans as the cruise gets closer so our group can dine together.
- Silkies “Hike” - meet us for 22 laps around the ship’s walking track as we cruise through the Atlantic. Everyone is welcome to walk with or without silkies.
- Meet & Greet! - We have the perfect place in mind with gorgeous views of the Miami skyline. Meet your fellow Irreverent Warriors on our first afternoon to kick off the fun! Wear your IW apparel (silkies, t-shirts, etc.).
- Port Activites — As the cruise nears, we'll coordinate our meeting locations for the pool in Puerto Plata and at the Beach Club in Bimini. You are also welcome to participate in shore excursions if you want.
- Bon Voyage Gift —A surprise welcome aboard gift from Superliner Travel.
- Bon Voyage Info Packet – A personalized packet of info will be mailed to you in March to ensure you’re ready to have the best cruise possible.
- Pre-Cruise Hotel – We have a discounted group hotel in Miami for the night(s) before the cruise. Details can be found under the Hotel tab at the top of this page.
What time will we be able to disembark the ship?
The ship will dock in Miami early in the morning on the day of disembarkation. Guests are usually allowed to start leaving the ship by 7:00 am. All guests are typically off the ship by 10:00 am at the latest. You can request a disembarkation time through the Virgin app.
Will there be another Irreverent Warriors Cruise?
Yes, this has become an annual event. We have all of our currently available cruises on this website. We will announce future cruises on a rotating basis.
*Information is subject to change without notice.
