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Virgin Voyages Trade & Consumer Webinars Aim to Help You Ride the Wave

by Bruce Parkinson  January 19, 2026
a vigin cruise ship sailing into the sunset

Photo: Virgin Voyages

Virgin Voyages is offering two webinars this month — one designed specifically for you as a ‘First Mate,’ and another you can share directly with your clients – ‘Sailors” — as part of your WAVE season strategy.

“I strongly encourage you to attend the First Mate webinar and to share the Sailor Night Open House with your clients to help drive bookings during this key WAVE period,” said Sean Russo, newly promoted to Director of Sales, Canada.

Sean Russo is Director of Sales, Canada for Virign Voyages.

First Mate Webinar

Welcome to Virgin Voyages’ WAVE Season 2026

This session is all about helping travel advisors ‘MAKE SHIP HAPPEN’ during WAVE season.

The webinar will cover:

  • Key WAVE promotions and incentives.
  • Practical tips and best practices to maximize bookings.
  • Why now is the best time to book.
  • How to turn momentum into results.

Date: January 21, 2026
Time: 3:30 PM EST | 1:30 PM MST | 12:30 PM PST
Register here.

Sailor-Facing Webinar 

Virgin Voyages | Welcome to WAVE 2026 Sailor Night Open House

A day later, you can invite your prospective Sailors to join the Virgin Voyages North American Sales team for a virtual open house designed to inspire and convert.

Sailors will discover:

  • Ships sailing from Miami, LA, NYC, Seattle, Barcelona, Athens, San Juan, and more.
  • Top itineraries from Alaska to the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, and Europe.
  • Over $1,000 in always-included value such as dining, WiFi, Basic Bevvies, and fitness classes.
  • Current offers, plus a special show-only surprise for one lucky Sailor

Russo says “this quick, engaging session is perfect for Sailors who are ready to plan an adults-only holiday at sea and want to understand why WAVE season is the moment to book.”Date: January 22, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM EST | 5:00 PM MST | 4:00 PM PT
Register here.

  
  
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