The exclusive rates are available to active First Mates (agents) who have completed the Silver or Gold tiers of Seacademy, Virgin Voyages’ online agent training platform.

Virgin Voyages has also expanded the number of eligible sailings, with 48 voyages now included in the programme. This comprises 21 sailings available at the reduced $100pp, per night rate and a further 27 sailings available from $150pp, per night, plus taxes and fees.

The selection includes voyages across Europe and the Mediterranean, the Greek Isles, Alaska, the Caribbean and the Beach Club at Bimini – Virgin Voyages’ private beach club in the Bahamas.

Agents travelling solo can access rates from $200 per person.

SJ Walker, Director of Sales, UK at Virgin Voyages, said: “Our First Mates are our biggest advocates, so we want to make it as easy as possible for them to experience Virgin Voyages for themselves. By reducing selected First Mate Rates and expanding the number of eligible sailings, we’re giving more of our trade partners the chance to get onboard, discover the product first-hand and feel even more confident selling it.

“Seacademy is designed to help First Mates build their knowledge and grow their sales, so these rates are available to those who have invested time in our training. There is nothing quite like sailing with us to understand the food, the entertainment, the adults-only experience and the value included in every voyage.”

First Mate Rates are available on a first come, first served basis and are subject to ship capacity.