Latest reel · October 24, 2026
Fresh from Sailor Mark
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Watch the latest reel ↗Virgin Voyages tips · Ports · People
More sea days.
Better stories.
A little Miss Behave.
I’m Sailor Mark. I keep coming back for the crew, the shows, the friends and whatever happens between ports. Come along for the next 🚢 adventure!
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NEXT UP
HALLOWEEN
AT SEA
HALLOWEEN
AT SEA
Inked & outbound
Next voyage. Same ink.
Counting down to my next cruise.
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New voyage. More stories to bring home.
Counting to my usual boarding time, around 1:45 p.m. in the departure port. A personal countdown, not the ship’s departure time.
Explore my voyages →Saltwater, ink & a sense of direction
Where in the world is Sailor Mark?
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There’s more aboard than you think
Sailor Mark’s
Treasure Hunt
Some treasures are delicious. Some steal the show. A few end up tattooed on me. Find yours.
Opening the treasure chest…
My Virgin Voyages passport
59 completed Virgin voyages. 423 nights of memories.
Explore selected ports from Alaska to Greenland, the friends who make the ships feel like home, and the stories I carry in ink.
Open my passport →Fresh from Sailor Mark
What’s New
New stories, familiar faces and a few things worth trying aboard.
People & Shows
Same birthday. Different talents.
Selkii and Juan make the music. I bring the applause. Three friends from Virgin Voyages, all born October 23.
Read & watch the birthday reel ↗
Secrets Aboard · Added October 21, 2026
They made ship happen. Remember their names.
A phone note, the right spelling and a quick photo can help you give great crew the credit they deserve.
Remember the crew who made ship happen →
The Logbook · Added October 21, 2026
Some Friendships Come With a Return Voyage
Sailor Steve, Nauti Nathalie, an Atlanta visit in my Virgin-branded Tesla, and a very good excuse to return to France.
Read & watch the reel ↗Ship Happens · Your take welcome
You booked a cabin. The hallway is shared.
Hallway blockades, staircase photo shoots, elevator rushers and queue drama. Am I being unreasonable?
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Open story →The Logbook
Giant’s Causeway, with Carly and Tyrone.
Carly, Tyrone and me, making memories among the rocks at Giant’s Causeway. Plus new Dublin photos.
Open story →People & Shows · Added October 18
Valentina: still cheering her on.
A Lucky Lotus memory, a friend I miss aboard, and plenty of happiness for her success beyond Virgin.
Read & cheer her on ↗
Open guide →Secrets Aboard · Added October 18
Don’t leave your benefits on the tableship.
The post-voyage email you might overlook, the points you need to claim, and the card perk you still need to apply.
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Open story →The Logbook · Added October 18
They invited us to dinner. Nobody said we had to behave.
Sam and Kristin, a wonderful dinner in Hamilton, and a kiddie carousel with a different account of our behavior.
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People & Shows · Added October 18
Tyrone. Silks. Black Velvet.
Grace, strength and an ovation. Tyrone takes the spotlight in my Black Velvet silks reel.
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The Logbook · Added October 18
Dublin, new friends and very questionable weather advice.
A Dublin reflection on adventure, connection and finding the good, even when my snow-shoveling joke misses.
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Secrets Aboard · Added October 18
At Pink Agave, ask about the specials.
Pumpkin soup, rice pudding and an anniversary dinner with Carly, Tyrone and Shelby. My tip: ask what’s special tonight.
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Secrets Aboard · Added October 18
Extra Virgin: ask what’s different on Valiant.
A small ordering tip from my reel: don’t assume Extra Virgin’s menu is identical across every Lady Ship.
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People & Shows · Added October 18
Start Scarlet Night with a little Miss Behave.
Updated with my Scarlet Night warm-up reel: Carly as Kandy, Tyrone as Cherry, and glorious mischief.
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Squid Ink · Added October 18
From meeting Sir Richard to wearing the story.
A meeting with Richard Branson, then a pirate-inspired tribute by Debora Fernandez at Squid Ink.
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The Logbook · Added October 18
A peek inside the Massive Suite.
My Celebration Voyage memory aboard Scarlet Lady, filmed through Meta glasses with an anime filter.
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The Logbook · Added October 18
The Grinch found the ship’s horn.
A Grinch costume, a Resilient Lady bridge tour and a very memorable holiday moment.
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People & Shows · Added October 18
Lyndon and Rachel: one reel is never enough.
An alternative live cut of Duel Reality aboard Valiant Lady, featuring Lyndon and Rachel.
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Added October 18 · Voyage #54 · August 8, 2026
A most delightful port day in Glasgow.
Kelvingrove Museum, a little Barbie fun, and lunch at Ox and Finch. Photos and my Instagram reel.
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Added October 18 · Voyage #54 · August 15, 2026
Reykjavík, one stop at a time.
Coffee, food and a little Lebowski. Eight photos and four short videos from a day ashore.
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Cruise #57 · September 6–19, 2026
Northern lights. Lasting memories.
Iceland & Greenland to NYC: icebergs, friends, tattoos and an early morning New York arrival.
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The Logbook · Bermuda · October 2–7, 2026
Stuff at Sea: memories that stay.
Friends, a quiet morning over the water, sparkling seahorses and laughter around the table.
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The Logbook · Bermuda memories
Good people. Great nights. Permanent souvenirs.
Scarlet Night with Sophy, Daisy’s red feathers, and new ear piercings with Carly and Tyrone.
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People & Shows
It’s a Ship Show: this cast brought the energy.
Brittany Gee Moore, Darren Tait, Nicolai Chistol and Mr & Mrs Smith Duo light up a Valiant Lady memory.
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People & Shows
Why I’ll see the same show. Again. And again.
Persephone, a shifting point of view and the performers who make every viewing worth my attention.
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People & Shows
Nicky Redd: my boy band audition
The Spark, The Manor and my attempt at “Bye Bye Bye.” Am I making the band?
Read the story ↗PORT PLANS · GOOD PEOPLE · FRESH INK · A LITTLE MISS BEHAVE
The Halloween to New Year journey
Halloween through New Year.
Valiant Lady. Nine voyages. 63 nights. October 31, 2026 to January 2, 2027.
Explore all nine voyages & port guides ↗Find your next story
What brings you aboard?
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The people who make it feel like home.
Meet the friends and performers behind my favorite nights aboard.
People & Shows
Nicky Redd: my boy band audition
The Spark, The Manor and my attempt at “Bye Bye Bye.” Am I making the band?
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People & Shows
Sophy Castro: from The Unicorn to The Hostess
We bonded as she sang. Now she owns Scarlet Night, and I’m already asking for Broadway backstage passes.
Read the story ↗Meet Sailor Mark
I came for a cruise.
I kept coming back for the people.
400+ nights aboard Virgin Voyages. More than 50 Squid Ink memories. Friends, food, shows and ports worth sharing.
Get to know Mark ↗New · Casino practice & preparation
A Little Action with Sailor Mark.
Come for the fun. Bring a little strategy. Practice blackjack with imaginary chips, get comfortable at the table, and explore the casino guides as they arrive.
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Saltwater memories. Permanent souvenirs.
Fifty Squid Ink tattoos by October 9, 2026. Every piece has a story.
Explore Squid Ink ↗Explore Sailor Mark
Plans into memories.
Follow the countdown and the stories that unfold along the way.
Explore The Logbook ↗Explore Sailor Mark
A few secrets worth sharing.
Start with my affogato, then explore more personal finds from life aboard.
Secrets Aboard
My affogato has a little extra
Brown-butter ice cream, a cookie, espresso and my Grand Marnier finish.
Read the story ↗Plan your cruise
Fabulous Adventures Travel
My friends Samantha Robichaud and Kelly Roma at Fabulous Adventures Travel are people I’m happy to recommend if you’d like help arranging your own trip.
Giving back
Causes worth caring about.
Help children become confident readers and get nutritious food, support survivors through Cornerstone, and meet Furry Friends Rockin’ Rescue.
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