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Security report for virginvoyages.com

Virgin Voyages · Transportation · N/a

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, Security headers and 1 other check.

Security score

61/100

Risk levelMedium

0–100, higher is better. How it is calculated

Virgin Voyages operates as a premium adults-only cruise line offering luxury, almost all-inclusive cruise vacations primarily targeting adult travelers seeking unique and boutique cruise experiences. The website reflects a mature digital infrastructure with advanced personalization and A/B testing capabilities, leveraging modern JavaScript frameworks and multiple third-party marketing and analytics tools. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforced and cookie consent mechanisms in place, though explicit security policies and incident response contacts are not publicly disclosed. The absence of WHOIS data limits domain trust verification, but the branding and external references strongly support legitimacy. Overall, the site presents a professional, secure, and user-friendly platform aligned with Virgin Group's standards.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
73/ 100 · Medium
Checks completed
7of 7

NIS2 Art. 21(2)

  1. (a) Risk analysis and security policies: Not visible from outside
  2. (b) Incident handling: One indicator
  3. (c) Business continuity, backups and crisis management: Not visible from outside
  4. (d) Supply chain security: Not visible from outside
  5. (e) Secure acquisition, development and maintenance, including vulnerability handling: Partly checked
  6. (f) Assessing the effectiveness of security measures: Not visible from outside
  7. (g) Cyber hygiene and security training: Not visible from outside
  8. (h) Cryptography and encryption: Partly checked
  9. (i) HR security, access control and asset management: One indicator
  10. (j) Multi-factor authentication and secured communications: Not visible from outside

This scan rated NIS2 with an earlier keyword method that is no longer shown; rescan for the per-article view. Risk management, continuity, supply chain, training, MFA, management oversight (Art. 20) and incident reporting (Art. 23) need internal evidence, and Guard cannot tell whether NIS2 applies to this organisation.

GDPR is indicative only, based on publicly visible signals: Articles 7, 12, 13 and 32 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive. Not a certification or legal assessment.

Priority findings

5 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. SSL/TLS

    TLS encrypts the connection and proves the site is really yours. Weak or expiring certificates trigger browser warnings and put traffic at risk.

    • Critical

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

  2. Security headers

    Security headers are instructions your web server sends to every visitor’s browser. Missing ones leave visitors more exposed to attacks such as clickjacking and injected scripts.

    • High

      Missing Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1
    • High

      Missing X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

    • High

      Missing Content-Security-Policy header

      Controls resources the browser is allowed to load

      What to do: Implement a Content-Security-Policy appropriate for your application

      • ASVS V3.4.3
      • OWASP Secure Headers: OWASP Secure Headers Project recommends Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self'; form-action 'self'; base-uri 'self'; object-src 'none';…

  3. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

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  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • Security score drift

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Results by check

Each check with its score, findings and the evidence it collected.

How this score is calculated

The security score runs 0–100, higher is better. It is the plain average of the security checks that completed in this scan, each counted equally. A check that could not run is left out: it counts neither as a pass nor as a fail.

Counted in this score

SSL/TLS
0
Security headers
30
Email security
80
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
73
Average
61

Not counted

  • NIS2 outside view: Re-weights evidence from the TLS, email, DNS, network and hygiene checks, so counting it would count that evidence twice. Shown on its own.
  • OffSeq Observations: An AI reading of the site, useful context but not reproducible evidence. Shown on its own.

Findings that cap the score at 49

Each of these is serious on its own, so while any is present the site cannot rate better than high risk, however good the other checks are.

  • The certificate is not trusted by browsers
  • The website is not served over HTTPS
  • A database, remote desktop, file-sharing or Telnet service is reachable from the internet
  • The page loads a script from a compromised source
  • The domain registration has expired
  • SPF authorises every server to send mail as the domain

Partial scans

When the site blocks Guard or most checks cannot run, the score covers only the checks that ran (usually DNS and email), is capped at 75 and is shown as partial, without a risk level.

Risk levels

  • Critical0–25
  • High26–49
  • Medium50–75
  • Low76–100

Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

Virgin Voyages positions itself in the luxury cruise market with a unique adults-only offering, differentiating from traditional family-oriented cruise lines. Their business model focuses on delivering high-end, inclusive experiences with a strong emphasis on brand consistency and customer engagement through digital channels. The company leverages partnerships with major social media platforms and advertising networks to reach its target audience. Growth indicators include extensive A/B testing and personalization efforts, suggesting a data-driven approach to marketing and customer experience. The lack of direct contact information on the site may indicate a preference for digital engagement channels or centralized customer service.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and multiple security best practices observed, including cookie consent and asynchronous loading of tracking scripts. However, the absence of explicit security policies, incident response information, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms represents a compliance gap. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the analyzed content. The site would benefit from publishing a security policy and providing clear security contact channels to enhance trust and incident response readiness.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response page with contact information.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file.
  3. Ensure all security headers (CSP, X-Frame-Options, etc.) are explicitly configured and documented.
  4. Enhance accessibility features to meet or exceed WCAG standards.
  5. Provide clear and accessible company contact information including phone and email for customer support.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Virgin Voyages
Description
Experience Always Included Luxury on new adults-only cruise ships offering almost all-inclusive vacations for couples, singles, friends & families!
Key services
Adults-only cruises, Luxury cruise vacations, Almost all-inclusive cruise packages, Cruises in Miami, Europe, Greece, Caribbean, and more
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, Google Tag Manager, VWO (Visual Website Optimizer), Video.js, Plyr, GSAP, HLS.js, Amazon Ads, Facebook Pixel, TikTok Pixel, Reddit Pixel, Pinterest Core, React (implied by SPA and dynamic content), CDN (prod.cdn-vv.com)
Frameworks
React (implied), VWO for A/B testing
Platforms
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of cookie consent mechanism
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security and analytics scripts loaded asynchronously

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, VWO
Tracking level
extensive
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Ad networks
Amazon Ads
Tracking pixels
Facebook Pixel, TikTok Pixel, Reddit Pixel, Pinterest Core
Marketing tools
VWO (Visual Website Optimizer)
Transparency
good

Site quality

Design
excellent
User experience
excellent
Content relevance
excellent
Navigation
excellent
Professionalism
excellent
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and fully functional.
  2. Strong branding consistent with Virgin Group standards.
  3. Multiple social media and external marketing integrations.
  4. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on main pages.
  5. WHOIS data unavailable, limiting domain trust verification.
  6. Comprehensive privacy and cookie policies present.
  7. No signs of malware or phishing detected.
  8. Content is adult-oriented but safe and appropriate.
  9. Use of advanced A/B testing and personalization tools.
  10. No visible security policy or incident response info.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a modern technology stack including React (implied), advanced JavaScript libraries (GSAP, Plyr, Video.js), and integrates with multiple marketing and analytics platforms such as Google Tag Manager, VWO, Facebook Pixel, and TikTok Pixel. Hosting appears to be on Google Cloud Platform, ensuring scalability and performance. The site is well-optimized for mobile devices and demonstrates fast loading times. The use of CDN for fonts and images further enhances performance. Technical debt appears low, but continuous monitoring of third-party scripts is recommended to mitigate supply chain risks.
Standards and sources

Reference chips under each finding point to the standard, regulation or specification the finding relates to. They are taken from the official datasets below and mapped conservatively: a finding with no defensible link shows none. NIS2 and GDPR references mark where a finding is relevant evidence, not a compliance verdict. Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690 binds digital infrastructure and digital service providers; for other entities it is the most detailed public reading of the Article 21 measures. WCAG, EN 301 549, European Accessibility Act and Web Accessibility Directive references name the requirement an automated accessibility rule relates to; they are not a conformance verdict.

Retrieved 2026-10-25

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