How to spend your Virgin Voyages bar tab if you don’t drink alcohol

Is Virgin Voyages a booze cruise? You may think so because Virgin offers a complimentary bar tab with several of its cabins. I’ve shared the ins and outs of the Virgin Voyages bar tab in an earlier post. But what if you don’t drink alcohol? You’re in luck, because Virgin Voyages offers several non-alcoholic, premium beverage options for sailors who choose to avoid alcohol. Want to know how to spend a Virgin Voyages bar if you’re not a drinker? Read on sailor and learn five ways to spend your Virgin Voyages bar tab without drinking alcohol. 

Get a six course mocktail pairing with dinner at Test Kitchen 

Test Kitchen offers non-alcoholic mocktail pairings with dinner. My wife and I recently ordered a $30 (each) mocktail pairing, and each of the six courses came with a small mocktail. I am new to the mocktail scene, and I really enjoyed each of the offerings. Flavors like coconut, ginger, and apple cider both surprised and delighted my taste buds. The drinks enhanced the various meal courses, and I got to try a bunch of new things I never expected. Check out all these unique (and completely alcohol free) drinks:

Treat yourself to high tea at Sip Lounge 

Sip Lounge is Virgin Voyage’s gilded champagne, caviar and tea bar. Wait, did I just say you can get high tea on a Virgin Voyages cruise? Yes, you can! Stop by Sip Lounge between 1pm and 4pm to enjoy high tea, snacks all with your bar tab. Be forewarned, Virgin Voyages serves a generous portion of snacks during high tea, so you’ll want to bring a friend or two.  

Get a post-workout pick-me-up at Athletic Club 

Recover from that morning yoga session or HIIT class with a refreshing fresh pressed juice or smoothie at Athletic Club. You Deserve It. No really, You Deserve It is the name of my favorite smoothie starring banana, pineapple, chocolate, protein powder, almond milk, and banana chips. Sweet talk them to add a little peanut butter (you smooth talker, you), and it’s absolutely perfect to recharge a little sinfully.  

Let them surprise you at any of the onboard bars and restaurants 

Every Virgin Voyages bar and restaurant offers several non-alcoholic selections, so you’re sure to find something to delight your taste buds. The Virgin Voyages bartenders are amazing. Go to your favorite watering hole and tell the bartender what you like and ask them to mix up a non alcoholic treat. We did this at Athletic Club and were treated to a divine virgin frozen mojito. Or, even better, just order a virgin frozen mojito and tell them D sent you. Just be sure to clarify that virgin, in this context, refers to alcohol free to avoid any confusion. 

Power your sick dance moves with premium coffee

Drip coffee is included in your voyage fare. But what if you want a nice skinny vanilla latte or zesty Cuban coffee (my new favorite)? Stop in The Grounds Club at the Galley or on deck 7 and order your favorite gourmet or specialty coffees. If coffee isn’t your thing, The Grounds Club also offers delicious canned kombucha and my cruising go-to: Red Bull. You can also order gourmet coffees at restaurants to give you a little extra kick in the butt after all that incredible food you’ll have. 

Final thoughts

I’ve shown you how to spend your Virgin Voyages bar tab without drinking alcohol. My wife and I loved the mocktails and non-alcoholic options on board, and the extra Red Bull certainly helped power me through an epic Scarlet Night. You can also track Virgin Voyages Bar Tab & Sailor Loot purchases using the Sailor App. If you have questions or other great booze-free ways to spend the Virgin Voyages bar tab, let me know in the comments below.