Monkey Wrench After Monkey Wrench - Sailor Services Representative Virgin Voyages Employee Review

2.0
14 Dec 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Fun being part of the Virgin brand, neat office, travel opportunities.

Cons

Richard Branson once said "Clients do not come first, employees come first. If you take care of your employees, they will take care of your clients." Virgin Voyages painted itself as a company that adhered to this quote, but the longer I was with them, the more it proved to not be the case--they'll take away your off days for "required overtime" with no rhyme or reason, and don't seem to care about the fact that you're meant to have a life outside of work. They'll breach your work contract by suddenly opening on company holidays, with no indication that they'll reimburse you that holiday, then subtly threaten that if not enough people volunteer, you'll be forced to work...on a day you were told you were going to have off. Not to mention, the communication is absolutely abysmal. I was told three different things by three different people for the same situation. I was also told certain things in my training, only to be told it's wrong later. They seem to be busier than they anticipated, which has caused some schedule changes--which is fine! Good for them! But they've been absolutely terrible at relaying this to us. They'll change our whole schedule for the week with 48 hours notice, and leave us to re-plan all of our appointments and off-day errands...with no remorse, either! They also do not listen to their employees. They claim "Family Love" but I've yet to see it. The employee base collectively complained of being tired, overworked, and understaffed, and what did they do? Released a big promotion earlier than normal! Real nice "Family Love" there. All in all, the upper management has some serious work to do. If they want to market themselves as a company that gives a single hoot about their employees, they need to start acting like it.

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5.0
11 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The company culture is unmatched and the benefits are great. It is truly a place where anyone can belong. There are opportunities to grow and really find your footing at the company. If working locally and in-office, there is a lot of potential to cross-train and grow.

Cons

Too many hats to wear for any individual position. Being a growing newer company comes with many operational changes and constant adjustments to process. Working with ambiguity in a fast paced environment is an understatement at times.

1.0
6 May 2026
Anonymous contractor
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Some people are genuinely talented and nice

Cons

I don’t usually write reviews like this, but after several years here, I feel it’s important to share an honest perspective for anyone considering joining. This is, without question, one of the most toxic work environments I’ve experienced. The core issue starts with leadership—there’s a consistent disconnect between what’s said and what’s actually done. Employees are constantly told they’re valued and that the company is thriving, yet none of that success ever translates into meaningful investment in the people doing the work. Growth and advancement are especially frustrating. Promotions are often promised but rarely delivered. I’ve personally been here for six years and have only received one promotion, despite consistently strong performance. Meanwhile, those who are part of the “inner circle” or office clique seem to move up almost automatically, sometimes every year. It creates a culture that feels less about merit and more about favoritism and politics. Compensation is another major issue. The workload continues to increase, expectations are high, and employees are routinely overworked—yet there’s little to no adjustment in pay, raises, or benefits to reflect that. It often feels like the company relies on goodwill and empty promises to keep people pushing forward. Communication from leadership tends to be overly polished but lacking in substance. There’s a pattern of setting expectations about future opportunities or improvements that never materialize. Over time, it erodes trust and morale. The environment overall is heavily driven by office politics. Collaboration and transparency take a backseat to navigating personalities and alliances, which makes it difficult to focus on doing good work or feeling genuinely supported. If you’re looking for a place where hard work is recognized, growth is real, and leadership is transparent, this likely isn’t it.

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