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Southern Caribbean Cruise December 2027 | Aruba, Curaçao, Antigua, St. Maarten | Virgin Voyages | MOOD Travel Club
Book with our link to secure l Insider, Sea View, and Suite cabins ONLY.
Must purchase essential fare (or higher) to qualify for group. Lock It in rates do not qualify
All rates booked directly on our site qualify for all group perks including entrance into the free cabin giveaway and are for Sea Terrace and Central Sea Terrace cabins.
For cabins purchased through our link: Only Insider and Sea View cabins purchased through our link qualify for free cabin giveaway. See below for more details.
Trip Details at a Glance
Sailing Dates: December 4–11, 2027
Length: 7 nights
Ship: Virgin Voyages · 100% Adults-Only, 18+ strictly enforced
Departs: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Fare Class: Essential (group block rate)
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY
Day 1 — San Juan, Puerto Rico
Boarding & Sail-Away (arrive early — Old San Juan is extraordinary)
Day 2 — Oranjestad, Aruba
Flamingo beach, white sand, Dutch colonial town, trade winds
Day 3 — Willemstad, Curaçao
UNESCO harbor city, African diaspora heritage, local culture
Day 4 — Day at Sea
Relax, MOOD group events, onboard entertainment
Day 5 — St. John’s, Antigua
365 beaches, English Harbour, Nelson’s Dockyard
Day 6 — Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Two countries, one island — duty-free, beach clubs, French dining
Day 7 — Day at Sea
Final sea day, group dinner, entertainment
Day 8 — San Juan, Puerto Rico
Debarkation
The Ports: What Awaits You
San Juan, Puerto Rico — Embarkation City
Arrive at least one full day early — ideally two. Old San Juan’s cobblestone streets, Spanish fortresses (El Morro and San Cristóbal), and one of the most vibrant dining scenes in the Caribbean make it a destination in its own right. MOOD VIP package holders receive hotel recommendations and pre-cruise meetup details.
Oranjestad, Aruba
Aruba has 365 days of guaranteed sunshine and sits entirely outside the main Caribbean hurricane belt. Flamingo Beach on Renaissance Island is iconic. Eagle Beach is consistently ranked among the finest in the Caribbean. The Dutch colonial architecture of Oranjestad is charming, walkable, and worth exploring.
Willemstad, Curaçao
A UNESCO World Heritage city that genuinely looks like a painting. The harbor is lined with candy-colored Dutch colonial buildings reflected in impossibly blue-green water. Beyond the architecture, Curaçao carries significant Sephardic Jewish and African heritage — the Kura Hulanda Museum, dedicated to the history of the Atlantic slave trade and African diaspora, is one of the most important cultural sites in the region.
St. John’s, Antigua
The capital of an island with 365 beaches. English Harbour and Nelson’s Dockyard — one of the finest preserved Georgian naval installations in the world — tell the story of the Caribbean’s colonial maritime history. The beaches of Antigua are consistently ranked among the most stunning in the world.
Philipsburg, St. Maarten
One island, two countries: Dutch Sint Maarten and French Saint-Martin. The Dutch side: duty-free shopping, beach clubs, and the legendary Maho Beach where planes land feet above sunbathers. The French side: refined dining, quieter beaches, and a distinctly European Caribbean atmosphere. Both worth exploring.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN YOUR VIRGIN VOYAGES FARE
✓ Dining at 20+ specialty restaurants — no cover charges, no fixed times, no buffet
✓ Wi-Fi included in your fare
✓ Group fitness classes (barre, yoga, cycling, and more)
✓ Live entertainment — shows, karaoke, The Manor nightclub
✓ Basic beverages (still & sparkling water, sodas, drip coffee, hot tea)
✓ All port taxes & fees
GRATUITIES NOTE: Tips and crew gratuities are NOT included in the Virgin Voyages base fare. Virgin Voyages offers a discounted crew gratuity package purchasable at time of booking. Add gratuities at booking to lock in the lower pre-sailing rate. Your post-booking email includes step-by-step instructions. NOT INCLUDED: Alcoholic beverages beyond your group Bar Tab credit, spa treatments, shore excursions, casino, and specialty add-ons. |
MOOD GROUP BLOCK PERKS
When you book through our exclusive group block link, you unlock the following perks in addition to everything Virgin Voyages already includes. These are not available booking direct through the public Virgin Voyages website.
🍹 UP TO $100 BAR TAB CREDIT PER CABIN This is a 7-night sailing (6–9 night tier = $100/cabin). Your Bar Tab credit is loaded to your Virgin Voyages wristband at boarding and covers alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks ordered anywhere on the ship. The credit is per cabin, not per person. Unused credit does not roll over after sailing. |
🏨 HOTEL SAVINGS CREDIT — First 32 Cabins Only The first 32 cabins booked in our group block receive a hotel savings voucher for future travel: • Cabins 1–16 booked: Voucher for up to $500 off a future hotel or resort stay • Cabins 17–32 booked: Voucher for up to $300 off a future hotel or resort stay Note: Cannot be combined with the BCC VIP Pre-Voyage Experience offer. |
🎉 COORDINATED GROUP DINNER RESERVATION MOOD coordinates a group dinner reservation at one of Virgin Voyages’ 20+ onboard restaurants. No logistics on your end. Your crew eats together. |
🥂 ONBOARD GROUP HAPPY HOUR A semi-private, curated happy hour exclusive to group block members. Your first drink is on us. This is how the MOOD community opens every sailing. |
🎽 GROUP ITINERARY T-SHIRT — INCLUDED Every Sea Terrace or Central Sea Terrace cabin in our group block receives the official group t-shirt for this itinerary, shipped directly to you before sailing. Select your size (and cabin mate’s size if double occupancy) and shipping address at booking confirmation. |
🛳️ FREE CABIN GIVEAWAY — First 32 Cabins Entered Every cabin in our 32-cabin group block is automatically entered to win a FREE cabin on this sailing. Once we reach 32 cabin bookings, we randomly draw one winner who is contacted directly with redemption instructions. Redemption: Free cabin award is for Sea Terrace rooms only on this itinerary. |
Who This Trip Is For
✓ Seasoned Caribbean travelers ready to explore beyond the usual islands
✓ Sun-seekers wanting guaranteed warm weather in early December
✓ Culture and architecture lovers — Curaçao is genuinely unlike anything else
✓ Beach collectors on a mission to find the most stunning stretches of sand
✓ Travelers who want a holiday-season escape in a world-class setting
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How to Make it Official
Four simple steps to set sail with the fastest-growing travel community in the world:
- Sign Up Free — Enter your name and email on this page to join the interest list at no cost. You will receive our exclusive Virgin Voyages group booking link directly to your inbox.
- Book Your Deposit — Use our custom group link to secure your cabin with a deposit through Virgin Voyages. This locks in your cabin category, group perks, and MOOD community access.
- Watch Your Inbox — After booking, stay close to your email. You will receive your Pre-Voyage VIP package details, cruise group chat invite, full inclusions breakdown, excursion options, packing tips, and group meetup information.
- Get Ready to Set Sail — Show up. Your itinerary is curated, your group is locked in, and your experience is built. All you have to do is arrive and set the MOOD.
HOW TO BOOK
Step 1 Register | Enter your name, email, phone, occupancy, and package interest on this page. |
Step 2 Deposit | Pay your 25%/cabin deposit which activates your cabin, locks your group perks, and enters you in the free cabin drawing. |
Step 3 Inbox | After booking: pre-voyage details, group chat invite, excursion recommendations, packing guide, and onboard meetup schedule — all delivered to you. |
Step 4 Set Sail | Show up. Your experience is built. All you have to do is arrive and set the MOOD. |
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Book ONLY through our group link. Public Virgin Voyages bookings and third-party travel agents do not qualify for group rates or MOOD community access.
CABIN DETAILS & BOOKING RULES
GROUP BLOCK CABIN TYPES
Our group block rate applies to Central Sea Terrace and Sea Terrace cabins only — single or double occupancy. Limited quantities are reserved at group pricing. Book early to secure your preferred cabin type.
FARE CLASS: ESSENTIAL
IMPORTANT: All group block cabins are booked at the Essential fare class. If you book separately through the public Virgin Voyages website using the Lock It In promotional rate, you cannot be added to our group block per Virgin Voyages policy. You must use our exclusive group booking link to qualify for all group perks. |
SUITES, INSIDER & SEA VIEW ROOMS
Guests who prefer Suite, Insider, or Sea View cabin categories can still join our sailing using the group booking link on this page. However, these cabin categories do not qualify for the following group perks:
✗ Group discounted cabin rates
✗ Bar Tab credit
✗ Group itinerary t-shirt
✗ Onboard group happy hour
✗ Hotel savings credit
✗ Free cabin giveaway entry (Suites)
Suite, Insider, and Sea View guests ARE still invited to:
✓ Group dinner reservation
Why Book With MOOD Travel Club / Black Cruisers Club?
MOOD Travel Club is a Black-owned luxury group travel company founded in 2017. Black Cruisers Club is the cruise-focused brand, certified as a Virgin Voyages First Mate agency — with direct access to group rates, block inventory, and exclusive perks not available through public booking channels.
When you sail with MOOD, you are not just a passenger. You are part of a curated community of sophisticated, intentional travelers who show up fully for every port and every moment.
WHY VIRGIN VOYAGES IS DIFFERENT
✓ 100% Adults-Only — 18+ strictly enforced on every sailing. No exceptions. Ever.
✓ No Buffets — 20+ individually plated specialty restaurants. All included in your fare.
✓ No Assigned Dining — Eat when you want, where you want, with who you want.
✓ Wi-Fi Included — No upcharge for staying connected.
✓ Group Fitness Included — Barre, yoga, cycling, and more.
✓ Modern Boutique Design — The ships feel like a hotel, not a floating theme park.
✓ Curated Entertainment — Scarlet Night, The Manor nightclub, live shows, rooftop events.
If you’ve said ‘I don’t like cruises’ — you haven’t sailed Virgin Voyages. This is the cruise line built for people who thought cruising wasn’t for them. |
Got Questions? We got answers.
Got Questions? We got answers.
Sailing from San Juan, Puerto Rico, positions the ship closer to the Southern Caribbean, which means more time in port and less time at sea. San Juan itself is a magnificent destination — arrive early to explore Old San Juan's cobblestone streets, Spanish fortresses, and world-class restaurant scene. MOOD will provide pre-cruise San Juan recommendations after sign-up.
This sailing qualifies for the $100 per cabin Bar Tab credit tier (6–9 night sailings). Your $100 per cabin credit is loaded to your Virgin Voyages wristband at boarding and covers alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages throughout the ship. The credit is per cabin, not per person, and unused credit does not carry over.
December 4–11 is an ideal window. The Aruba/Curaçao/Antigua/St. Maarten region sits almost entirely outside the Atlantic hurricane belt — weather here is reliably excellent year-round. You return home before the holiday weekend rush, and pricing is typically more favorable than the peak Christmas and New Year's sailing windows.
Profoundly so. Curaçao's Kura Hulanda Museum is dedicated entirely to the history of the Atlantic slave trade and the African diaspora and is one of the most important cultural institutions in the region. Local Papiamentu language, music, food traditions, and cultural practices all reflect deep African roots.
Yes — consistently rated among the safest in the Caribbean. They sit outside the main hurricane belt, have stable tourism-oriented economies, and well-developed infrastructure. Curaçao and Aruba in particular are established international destinations.
Maho Beach is directly adjacent to the runway of Princess Juliana International Airport. Planes on approach pass directly over sunbathers at extremely low altitude. It is one of the most unusual and memorable beach experiences on earth and draws visitors specifically for this moment.
The first 32 cabins receive a hotel savings voucher. Cabins 1–16 receive up to $500 off. Cabins 17–32 receive up to $300 off. Cannot be combined with the BCC VIP Pre-Voyage Experience offer. Details in your post-booking email.
Every cabin booked in our 32-cabin group block is automatically entered. BCC Wave Makers & Legacy Circle members get extra entries. Once we reach 32 cabins sailing with us on one itinerary, we randomly select one winner (sgl or dbl occupancy) who is contacted directly with redemption instructions. The free cabin award applies to Sea Terrace rooms on this itinerary only. Free cabin covers entire Virgin Voyages fare, sailor (s) is still responsible for taxes and port fees.
Essential is the fare class for all group block cabins. Booking through the public VV site at the 'Lock It In' rate disqualifies you from group perks per VV policy. You must use our exclusive group link.
Yes — use the group booking link. Suites, sea view, and insider rooms do not qualify for group rates, bar credit, t-shirt, happy hour, hotel credit, or free cabin entry — but are still invited to the group dinner.
Absolutely. Single-occupancy cabins are available. The MOOD group structure — shared excursions, group dinner, happy hour, group chats — means you have community from Day 1.
MOOD Travel Club is a Black-owned luxury group travel company founded in 2017. Black Cruisers Club is the cruise-focused brand, certified as a Virgin Voyages First Mate agency.
Full cancellation and refund policy available at moodtravelclub.com. Travel protection insurance is strongly recommended for all group bookings.