New Atlantis Charters on Virgin Voyages for 2026
Four Atlantis charter cruises will sail aboard Virgin Voyages ships in 2026, visiting Mexico, the Mediterranean, and the Caribbean.
Virgin Voyages and Atlantis Events are once again partnering in 2026 for a series of full-ship charter cruises designed for the LGBTQ community. These sailings transform Virgin Voyages ships into floating festivals with unique entertainment, themed events, and a lively onboard atmosphere.
Atlantis charters take over the entire ship, creating a dedicated experience with curated entertainment, parties, and community-focused programming alongside the Virgin Voyages dining and onboard offerings.
What is an Atlantis Charter Cruise?
A charter cruise means the entire ship is reserved by a single organization. For these voyages, Atlantis Events operates the sailing, organizing the parties, performances, and themed programming throughout the trip.
While the ships remain fully Virgin Voyages vessels with their usual restaurants, bars, and amenities, the onboard entertainment and atmosphere are designed specifically for the Atlantis community.
Atlantis cruises are known for large-scale deck parties, DJ events, themed gatherings, and performances throughout the voyage, alongside destination exploration during the day.
Brilliant Lady: Los Angeles to Mexico (April 18–26, 2026)
The next Atlantis charter of the year takes place aboard Brilliant Lady, sailing from Los Angeles on an 8-night voyage along Mexico’s Pacific coast.
- Los Angeles: Departure from the ship’s temporary West Coast homeport
- Cabo San Lucas: Known for coastal scenery and beaches
- Mazatlán: A historic port city with a restored old town
- Puerto Vallarta: Extended time in port including an overnight stay
Scarlet Lady: Athens to Venice (July 5–15, 2026)
The second charter sails through the Eastern Mediterranean aboard Scarlet Lady on a 10-night journey from Athens to Venice.
- Athens: Departure from Greece’s historic capital
- Mykonos: Visit the Greek island!
- Santorini: Known for dramatic caldera views
- Kusadasi (Ephesus): Access to one of Turkey’s most famous archaeological sites
- Istanbul: Overnight stay to explore the city
- Dubrovnik and Zadar: Coastal cities along Croatia’s Adriatic coast
- Venice: Final destination of the voyage
Scarlet Lady: Venice to Barcelona (July 15–24, 2026)
Immediately following the first Mediterranean charter, Scarlet Lady continues with another Atlantis sailing departing Venice.
This 9-night voyage travels across the Mediterranean visiting historic cities and coastal destinations across Italy, Malta, France, and Spain before finishing in Barcelona.
- Venice: Departure from northern Italy
- Split: Croatian coastal city known for Diocletian’s Palace
- Valletta: Malta’s historic fortified capital
- Palermo: Sicily’s largest city with rich history and architecture
- Sorrento: Gateway to the Amalfi Coast
- Rome (Civitavecchia): Access to Italy’s capital and ancient landmarks
- Nice (Villefranche): Gateway to the French Riviera
- Marseille: France’s oldest city and gateway to Provence
- Barcelona: Final destination of the voyage
Resilient Lady: Miami, Puerto Plata, San Juan & Bimini (November 22–29, 2026)
The final Atlantis charter of 2026 sails during Thanksgiving week aboard Resilient Lady. This 7-night Caribbean sailing departs from Miami and combines tropical ports with several sea days and a visit to Virgin Voyages’ private beach club in the Bahamas.
- Miami: Departure from Virgin Voyages’ homeport
- Puerto Plata: Dominican Republic destination known for beaches and historic sites
- San Juan: Puerto Rico’s colorful capital with cobblestone streets and colonial forts
- The Beach Club at Bimini: Virgin Voyages’ private beach club experience in the Bahamas
- Miami: Return to Florida after a week in the Caribbean
The itinerary also includes multiple sea days, giving plenty of time to enjoy Atlantis programming and events throughout the ship.
Entertainment and Events
Atlantis charters are widely known for their entertainment lineup and themed events throughout the voyage. Programming typically includes daytime pool gatherings, large nighttime deck parties, DJ performances, and shows across the ship’s venues.
The result is a different atmosphere compared with standard Virgin Voyages sailings, with the entire ship dedicated to Atlantis guests and events.
Booking an Atlantis Charter
If you’re interested in sailing on one of these Atlantis charters aboard Virgin Voyages, you can contact us here and we’ll help guide you through the booking process and available cabins.
Alternatively, these sailings can also be booked through Atlantis Events.
Overview
The 2026 season brings four Virgin Voyages Atlantis charters across three ships, spanning the Pacific coast, Mediterranean, and Caribbean. Each sailing offers a different atmosphere compared to regular voyages, with the entire ship dedicated to Atlantis programming and events.
