Virgin Voyages Says Ship, Ship, Hooray For Agents

Virgin Voyages is celebrating its travel advisors in a month-long show of appreciation.

A First Mate, second in command to the captain, is one of the most important roles in maritime tradition. As such, First Mates — Virgin Voyages’ endearing term for travel advisors — are being recognized during the entire month of May for their incredible dedication to the brand.

In celebration of National Travel Advisor Day (May 4) and National Travel & Tourism Week (May 1-7), Richard Branson’s cruise line is showing First Mates an epic Sea of Appreciation.

Extended from one week in 2021 to an entire month for 2022, Virgin Voyages is offering weekly giveaways on SeaCiety, an exclusive online Facebook community for First Mates.

Every week, agents will have the opportunity to enter to win VV swag with the winners announced each Thursday.

First Mates Appreciation Month will also include special messages from Virgin Voyages’ Crew — from the on-board Happenings Cast to the executive leadership team.

John Diorio, Virgin Voyages’ Vice President of North American Sales, said, “We have the most incredible partners in our First Mates, and there’s no better way to say thank you than with an entire appreciation month that honors their work and commitment to the Virgin brand. We’ve built an extensive agent community and are always seeking new opportunities to engage with First Mates and welcome new advisors into the program.”

With the ambition of always being “Brilliant To Do Business With,” the First Mates program includes lucrative commissions (no NCFs), a Sailor-driven approach and educational opportunities.

After registering as a First Mate, travel advisors can book Circles (groups of 10+ cabins), engage with the brand on SeaCiety, and join Seacademy, a multi-tiered educational program.

Perks for completing the program include bonus commission vouchers, exclusive rates on future cruises, Sailor Loot (on-board credits), priority access to brand events and ship launches, and first dibs on future familiarization trips.

Sail on over www.FirstMates.com for more.