Virgin Voyages celebrates UK First Mate Appreciation Month with triple rewards and ‘Bring on Mexico’ FAM trip giveaway
The campaign is designed to thank agents with extra incentives, giveaways and exclusive opportunities. As part of the campaign, every booking logged through First Mate Loot will earn First Mates £15, three times the usual £5 per booking.
Bookings made on Virgin Voyages’ UK Comedy Fest Voyage will earn six times the usual reward, with First Mates receiving £30 per booking. The seven-night roundtrip sailing departs Portsmouth onboard Valiant Lady on August 20th, 2026, calling at Bruges, Amsterdam and Hamburg.
First Mates will also have the chance to win one of five places on ‘Bring on Mexico’, a special FAM trip giveaway, typically reserved for key selling periods such as Wave. Winners will join Scarlet Lady’s 'Mexico & Bimini Beach Club' sailing, departing November 28th, 2026.
The more bookings First Mates log, the more chances they have to secure a place. The winners will be announced via Virgin Voyages’ travel agent Facebook group.
SJ Walker, Director of Sales, UK at Virgin Voyages, commented, “We know how much energy, expertise and passion First Mates put into selling Virgin Voyages, and we never take that for granted. They are often the first people to explain what makes the brand feel different, from the food and entertainment to the adults-only atmosphere and the value included onboard. First Mate Appreciation Month is about putting them front and centre. We wanted to give agents more reasons to engage, more opportunities to be rewarded and a few extra surprises along the way, while recognising the important role they continue to play in our growth in the UK."
