Agents taking part in the competition will be sent a text message containing a question about Virgin Voyages, and everyone who texts back with the correct answer will be entered into a draw to win one of 10 bottles of champagne. Find out more and enter here. 

The competition will be repeated monthly and entrants can sign up at any point during the year. Everyone who enters by 30 March will receive a text message on 31 March containing their first question, and the monthly draws mean there will be more than 100 opportunities to win during 2023. 

SJ Walker, director of sales at Virgin Voyages, says the competition echoes the line’s Shake For Champagne feature within its customer app. She explains: “Our Sailor [customer] experience is driven by our clever use of technology. From our clever cabins to our onboard app, we strive to make sure that technology enhances a Sailor’s experience, rather than being the focal point. Our Sailors and your clients love our hidden Shake For Champagne feature within the Sailor app. With one flick of the wrist, a Sailor can be sipping on a delicious glass of Moet & Chandon within moments, delivered to you anywhere on the ship. 

“We wanted to bring that clever use of technology to shore and are thrilled to be partnering with TTG to create this fun competition.”

Walker said Virgin Voyages’ mission is to make “an Epic Sea Change For All” in the cruise industry, and said the line wants to “have our travel agents partners by our side”. 

“We call our agent partners First Mates and just like a captain, our First Mates are integral to everything we do,” she adds. “It’s super important to us that First Mates know how much we value them, that’s why we strive to be brilliant for them. We offer compelling commission, respect client relationships, and always have a call to action with the travel agent as the hero. By partnering with TTG on this innovative competition, we are investing back into the trade and motivating engagement in new and fun ways.”

In May Virgin Voyages will launch its third ship, Resilient Lady, offering seven-night itineraries in the Mediterranean, sailing from Piraeus (Athens). Valiant Lady will also offer Mediterranean sailings from Barcelona. “Award-winning ships, award-winning experiences and beautiful destinations to match – there has never been a better time to sail the Virgin way,” adds Walker. 

Enter the competition here to be in with a chance of winning