Virgin Voyages.
I guess it makes sense as Virgin has been trying to get more people to give them a try and Ocean needed a new cruise partner after MSC backed out of continuing the partnership.
Update July 1 – It looks like Ocean Prime members who gamble to 350 or more tier credits should be eligible (unless any rules on that changes when this is officially official on July 1 – when the new member year starts.
NOTE: This is a change from last year when you needed 250 Tier Credits. Now it’s 350. (HT: Reader Matt F)
It appears that Prime members will get one 4-8 day sail which must depart from Miami.
You can see the full benefits brochure for July 2025-June 2026 here.
By contrast, Ocean Reserve (invite only, no matches available) members will get a 4-8 night balcony cruise anywhere.
FYI – Virgin Voyages does not allow kids. So, for those without kids, this is probably great. For those of with kids (and without someone to watch kids for 4-8 days) the benefit is pretty worthless. All depends on your situation!
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Hope you had a nice hike. Details are on this PDF is on their website https://www.theoceanac.com/sites/default/files/2025-06/WEB_2025_Ocean_Rewards_Travel_Perks.pdf. It looks like 350 tier credits are needed to get the travel benefits for those who status match to Ocean Rewards.
Thanks, Matt! Adding this info above 🙂