Virgin Voyages is inviting freebooting entrepreneurs who can work from anywhere to make the company’s Lady-ships their home by buying a year-long pass. And they can pay in crypto.
“For $120,000 US, you and a guest can swap on-land living expenses for up to 365 days of sailing any of our epic itineraries — in Europe, the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, and anywhere our ships venture,” Virgin announced on its site.
Virgin Voyages’ Annual Pass will accept payment in Bitcoin, making it the first cruise line to officially accept crypto-currency as payment. It follows a trial with a summer season pass in 2024.
The annual pass allows travelers to hop onto any ship, anytime, from anywhere for an entire calendar year. The base fare doesn’t include taxes and fees for the voyages booked. Pass holders can select a start date of Jan. 1, Feb. 1, March 1, or April 1. But the passes need to be booked before March 31, 2025. Travel advisors who sell an annual pass will earn a $10,000 commission.
“I’ve always been a big believer in the power of travel and adventure to spark creativity and bring clarity,” the line’s flamboyant founder Richard Branson said in an interview on Good Morning America. “What started as a sought-after work-from-sea concept with our season pass has evolved into something even more special.”
Virgin Voyages’ annual pass will allow sailors the opportunity to explore every ship in the fleet, including inaugural voyages on the fourth and final vessel, Brilliant Lady, set to debut in September 2025.
The pass includes a sea terrace cabin, featuring a balcony with the brand’s iconic red hammock. Shipboard perks include priority boarding, complimentary laundry services, dedicated concierge support, unlimited premium wi-fi, a $100 Bar Tab credit per voyage, and access to exclusive events and experiences.
Annual pass holders are welcome to add a plus one to their cabin– with the ability to travel with different companions throughout the year, Branson notes.
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