28 Jul Easy Travels Episode 22: Discover the Virgin Voyages Difference with Lauren Harris
What makes Virgin Voyages stand out in the cruise industry? Chris and Martin welcome Lauren Harris, Senior Manager of National Accounts at Virgin Voyages, to explore the brand’s distinctive approach to adults-only travel.
Lauren shares how Virgin Voyages creates a welcoming, inclusive environment where sailors can relax, express themselves and enjoy their vacation without dress codes or traditional cruise expectations. She also highlights the brand’s elevated dining, original entertainment, kid-free atmosphere and yacht-inspired onboard experience.
The conversation also explores the important role travel advisors, known as First Mates at Virgin Voyages, have played in the company’s growth. Lauren explains how advisors can build stronger partnerships with the Virgin Voyages team, experience the product firsthand and confidently connect the right travelers with the brand.
In this episode you’ll hear:
- Discover what makes Virgin Voyages different from traditional cruise experiences
- Explore the brand’s inclusive, adults-only approach to travel
- Learn how dining, entertainment and onboard spaces create a yacht-inspired atmosphere
- Hear Lauren’s favorite way to begin a Virgin Voyages sailing
- Understand why travel advisors are called First Mates
- Learn how advisor relationships helped Virgin Voyages grow
- Explore how the brand’s marketing and messaging have evolved
- Get Lauren’s advice for building a successful partnership with Virgin Voyages
- Meet the mermaids and “lady ships” that give each vessel its own personality