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Types of Name Changes

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Virgin Voyages Name Change Fees

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Time Before Departure

Type of Change

Fee

120+ days before sailing

Minor correction or substitution

$0 – $50

119–45 days before sailing

Guest substitution

$50 – $75 per guest

44–2 days before sailing

Name change (if allowed)

$100+ per guest

Less than 48 hours before

Not permitted

N/A

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