Inside Brilliant Lady: Pre-Launch Tidbits to Know
Pre-launch tidbits reveal Brilliant Lady’s new venues, menu change & redesigned spaces ahead of next week’s launch celebrations.
With Brilliant Lady’s debut just days away, Virgin Voyages has been sharing more details with First Mates, crew, and the wider team about what’s coming to its newest ship.
Today, Brilliant Lady is in Lisbon. From Monday, she’ll be docked in Portsmouth as the final preparations take place ahead of her Friends & Family transatlantic departure on Thursday to New York City.
Up With a Twist Menu & Endings
A new supper club experience is joining the entertainment lineup. Up With a Twist is confirmed to pair French cuisine with a live band, dancers, and world-class vocalists putting a modern spin on vintage tunes.
The ending changes each night, with eight possible outcomes, making it an experience worth repeating. No menu has been released yet, and while pricing hasn’t been confirmed, it’s expected to be around $50.
The Roundabout – New Design
The Draught Haus name stays, but the Brilliant Lady version will also include a coffee machine and extra cocktail options. The surrounding Roundabout area has also been refreshed with new desks, workstations, and more comfortable seating for relaxing or working while at sea.
The Roundabout was briefly previewed in a First Mate call, we apologize for the quality of these images!
The Athletic Club – New Glass & Cover
The Athletic Club has been redesigned for better views and year-round use. The back wall has been replaced with full glass, creating panoramic Alaskan vistas from Deck 16. Loungers have been flipped to face outward, and a new cover over other seating means the space can be enjoyed in varying climates. This can be seen in behind the scenes footage from both Abi & Dixie during a call last week.
Rojo by Razzle Dazzle – Brunch & Tapas Area
Rojo’s brunch menu has been tweaked, keeping its Razzle Dazzle influence but with refinements to dishes and presentation. It was also revealed that a dedicated tapas-and-cocktail area will allow sailors to drop in without committing to a full sit-down meal. We revealed the dinner menu in full last week.
Grounds Club Too Coming to Brilliant Lady
Brilliant Lady will launch with Grounds Club Too on Deck 15 in The Galley, following the concept’s introduction on Scarlet Lady earlier this year. This expanded coffee space has proven popular for its quality brews and relaxed atmosphere. It’s unclear if any other elements will change compared to the Scarlet Lady counterpart. Read more about Grounds Club Too.
New Artwork
As revealed in the Brilliant Lady crew video we’ve caught a first glimpse of some of the new artwork that will be on board.
Other Details
- Around 75% of Brilliant Lady’s crew are returning, with many having been part of all four ship launches.
- Each Virgin Voyages ship has its own version of Inky the octopus in a unique color. Brilliant Lady’s Inky will be black (as teased on the Celebration Voyage), joining Scarlet Lady’s red, Valiant Lady’s purple, and Resilient Lady’s teal.
- A new VHS workout will debut on board.
- The dock overhang has been removed for the Panama Canal with new seating also available.
What to Expect from Launch Week
Throughout launch week we’ll be covering her arrival, onboard events, and official celebrations in detail, along with first looks at venues, menus, and entertainment debuting on her inaugural sailings. We’ll have updates here on VV Insider and video reports on our YouTube channel, so stay tuned for the latest directly from onboard.
Source: First Mate Zoom Calls, Crew Instagram Posts, Virgin Voyages Brilliant Crew Video
