Splash Of Pride: Halloween Edition

Launching out of LA, experience Virgin Voyage’s newest ship with your chosen family, for a special halloween sailing. In addition to the frightful festivities onboard, you’ll be hosted by Bestmates, the queerest travel experts. Starting at only $749 per sailor!

October 24 - October 29, 2026
Los Angeles
Virgin Voyages
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The Vibe

Launching out of LA, experience Virgin Voyage’s newest ship with your chosen family, for a special halloween sailing. In addition to the frightful festivities onboard, you’ll be hosted by Bestmates, the queerest travel experts.

Starting at only $749 per sailor!

Exclusive Inclusions:

  • Daily happy hours and access to a massive suite deck for all of our sailors.
  • Dedicated hosts to help with your trip before, during, and after sailing.
  • Up to $150 discount & $250 onboard credit on top of current offers.
  • Book your own dining or we can match you with new friends.

That’s on top of all the amazing inclusions offered by Virgin Voyages!

We will also be offering unique excursion add-ons* at each stop along the way:

  • Catalina Island: Relax and treat yourself at the only beach club on the island.
  • San Diego: Hop along the gayborhood of Hillcrest.
  • Ensenada: Visit one of the largest blowholes in the world.

You can also add an extension to experience WeHo Halloween, with accommodations and experiences booked by Bestmates.

Featuring

The Itinerary

Day 1

All aboard!!!! Departs LA at 5pm.

Day 2

October 25th

Catalina Island
8am - 5pm

Day 3

October 26th

San Diego

8am - 4:30pm

Day 4

October 27th

Ensenada, Mexico

8am - 4:30pm

Day 5

October 28th

Sea Day

Day 6

October 29th

Return to Los Angeles

Standard Pricing (subject to change, check here for current options)

You can self book or contact us.

Insider: $1498

Sea View: $1876

Sea Terrace: starting at $1972

Suites: starting at $4850

The Nice Package (best value)

Sea Terrace $2500 for 2 sailors (base fare with taxes, fees, & prepaid gratuities), contact us to book.

  • $200 onboard credit ($50 Bar Tab + $150 Sailor Loot)
  • All excursions included for up to 2 sailors

The Sweet Package (ultimate luxury)

Rockstar Suite $5000 for 2 sailors (base fare with taxes, fees, & prepaid gratuities), contact us to book.

  • $300 onboard credit ($100 Bar Tab + $200 Sailor Loot)
  • All excursions included for up to 2 sailors
  • All the other Rockstar perks including early boarding

Save Even More!

  • Refer & Earn: For each cabin that books and is referred by you, you and them each get up to $150 onboard credit per cabin.
  • Special Discounts: Let us know if you’re a First Responder, Military, or resident of Mexico, Canada, Puerto Rico, Select States (FL, GA, NY, CT, NJ).

Pricing is in USD, but can be paid in CAD, MEX, GBP, AUD, NZD, or EUR. 20% deposit due at booking, remaining balance due 120 days prior to sailing. Standard Pricing includes access to onboard events.

The FAQs

What is Splash of Pride?

Splash of Pride is a queer-centric group sailing on Virgin Voyage’s Valiant Lady. We’re building upon the best of what Virgin Voyages has to offer, but adding well, a Splash of Pride! Splash of Pride is this the most fabulous sailing of the year!

Who can join Splash of Pride?

Splash of Pride centers around celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride for everyone in the community, and in the spirit of pride, we welcome our allies, including friends and family. Keep in mind that Virgin Voyages is an adults-only cruise line, so all sailors must be 18 years and over to join us. If you are an ally, please be mindful that our Splash of Pride events intentionally center around LGBTQ+ folks, and we ask you to be respectful of one another.

Why Virgin Voyages?

Virgin Voyages is an elevated, luxury cruise line strongly committed to inclusivity and diversity. Making sure all sailors feel welcomed aboard and wherever they travel, Virgin Voyages has become the most LGBTQ+-friendly cruise line in the industry.

Will other sailors be on our voyage besides our group?

Yes, this is a group trip and not a charter. Virgin Voyages attracts an extremely diverse array of sailors that are there to have a good time.

Is this a chartered cruise?

Splash of Pride is not a charter. It’s a group sailing on the existing itinerary. You can read more about this itinerary on the Virgin Voyages website.

Is this a circuit party?

While we love a good party, Splash of Pride is not a circuit party or circuit-like festival. We’re offering something different for those who love a good time but are looking for a different vibe. Don't worry if you still want to get your party on. Virgin Voyages is famously known for its parties onboard and this sailing is staying overnight in Bermuda. That means you'll have all night (and morning) to party.

Can I attend your events if I already booked separately?

Yes, even if you booked your voyage separately, you can always join our group events by purchasing a Splash of Pride pass.

Are flights included?

At this time, air travel is not included in the Splash of Pride package. Therefore, each guest is responsible for booking their own flights. We strongly suggest that you arrive at least one day before embarkation day to avoid any unforeseen delays. Bestmates has partners with several area hotels if you'd like to book with us.If you must arrive the same day as embarkation, your flight should arrive by 12p. Disembarkation is from 7a-11a, but book your return flight after 12p to be safe. You must be onboard by 5pm, no exceptions.

What do you mean by Bar Tab & Sailor Loot?

Bar Tab is an onboard credit that can be used for any premium drinks such as alcohol, fresh pressed juices, smoothies, and non-drip coffee. ‍ Sailor Loot is onboard credit for anything (including drinks). You can go shopping, book a spa treatment, take a cooking class, and more.

What is the payment & cancellation policy?

You may choose to pay at least 20% upfront as a deposit, with the remainder due 90 days out from the sailing. Affirm financing is also available. ‍ Cancel or change the booking up to 120 days prior to sailing for a refund, except the deposit which will be a future voyage credit valid up to 1 year. ‍ Cancel or change the booking up to 45 days prior to sailing for a future voyage credit valid up to 1 year. Name changes accepted up to 48 hours prior to sailing. ‍ To avoid missing any deadlines, contact your travel advisor at least 2 days before embarkation or contact Sailor Services directly.

I’m a Travel Agent, can I book my clients on this?

Absolutely, use the chat on this page or email hello@bestmates.travel to learn about how you can enhance your client’s vacations with a Bestmates group trip. And yes, you'll still be able to earn your commission.