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New Los Angeles 2026 Sailings + Alaska Now on Sale

Virgin Voyages’ Brilliant Lady Alaska sailings now on sale for general public, plus new Los Angeles itineraries launching Fall 2026, offering scenic coastal and Halloween-themed voyages.

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Los Angeles 2026 New Sailings
Los Angeles 2026 New Sailings © Photo by Virgin Voyages

Virgin Voyages is expanding its destinations with the debut summer season of Brilliant Lady in Alaska, introducing a series of voyages featuring the region’s breathtaking landscapes and captivating ports. Additionally, a range of new California and Mexican Riviera sailings from Los Angeles has been added to the schedule. Those looking to book these new sailings can take advantage of the latest “Wave 2025” offer from Virgin Voyages launched today.

New Los Angeles Sailings

In addition to Brilliant Lady’s Alaska debut, Virgin Voyages has introduced a lineup of Los Angeles sailings later in the season, featuring scenic journeys to Mexico’s best coastal cities. Here’s a look at the new itineraries departing from Los Angeles in Fall 2026.

Hollywood Sunsets & Mexican Horizons

  • Duration: 7 Nights
  • Dates: September 19, 2026; September 26, 2026; October 3, 2026; October 10, 2026
  • Ports of Call: Los Angeles, Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlán, Puerto Vallarta, Sailing Days, Los Angeles
  • Itinerary Highlights: Departing from Los Angeles, this 7-night journey includes a day of relaxation en route to Cabo San Lucas, followed by explorations in Mazatlán and Puerto Vallarta, renowned for their pristine beaches and vibrant food scenes. Afterward, enjoy two rejuvenating days at sea before returning to LA.

Cali & Mexico Sunsets: Halloween Edition

Note: This itinerary has been announced but does not appear to be on sale yet.

  • Duration: 7 Nights
  • Date: October 17, 2026
  • Ports of Call: Los Angeles, Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlán, Puerto Vallarta, Sailing Days, Los Angeles
  • Itinerary Highlights: Set sail on this special Halloween-themed voyage to celebrate spooky season along Mexico’s stunning Pacific Coast. Sailors will stop at Cabo San Lucas, then enjoy Mazatlán’s unique charm before soaking up the sun in Puerto Vallarta’s beautiful beach and cobblestone areas. After two final days at sea, return to LA refreshed and ready for more.

These new Los Angeles itineraries offer sailors a perfect blend of coastal Mexican cities, sea days for unwinding, and, in October, a Halloween-themed cruise experience.

Los Angeles
Los Angeles© Photo by Virgin Voyages

Alaska Sailings Now on Sale

Following a pre-sale period for “Frontier of the Line” pass holders, these Alaska itineraries are now open to all.

Alaska Awe: Vancouver to Seattle

  • Duration: 10 Nights
  • Date: May 11, 2026
  • Ports of Call: Vancouver, Inside Passage, Ketchikan, Sitka, Hubbard Glacier, Skagway, Juneau, Icy Strait Point, Sailing Days, Seattle

Brilliant Lady Seattle MerMaiden

  • Duration: 7 Nights
  • Date: May 21, 2026
  • Ports of Call: Seattle, Inside Passage, Ketchikan, Sitka, Tracy Arm Fjord, Prince Rupert, Sailing Day, Seattle

Seattle, Juneau & Canadian Coasts

  • Duration: 7 Nights
  • Date: May 28, 2026
  • Ports of Call: Seattle, Inside Passage, Ketchikan, Juneau, Tracy Arm Fjord, Prince Rupert, Sailing Day, Seattle

Alaskan Glacier Blues & Coastal Views

  • Duration: 7 Nights
  • Date: June 4, 2026
  • Ports of Call: Seattle, Inside Passage, Ketchikan, Sitka, Tracy Arm Fjord, Prince Rupert, Sailing Day, Seattle

Inside Passage Alaska & Canadian Coasts

  • Duration: 12 Nights
  • Date: June 11, 2026
  • Ports of Call: Seattle, Inside Passage, Ketchikan, Sitka, Hubbard Glacier, Skagway, Icy Strait Point, Haines, Sailing Day, Prince Rupert, Sailing Day, Victoria, Seattle
Skagway Alaska© Photo by Virgin Voyages

Alaskan Inside Passage & Canadian Coasts

  • Duration: 9 Nights
  • Date: June 23, 2026
  • Ports of Call: Seattle, Inside Passage, Ketchikan, Icy Strait Point, Hubbard Glacier, Sitka, Sailing Days, Victoria, Seattle

Inside Passage: Eat & Drink Edition

  • Duration: 7 Nights
  • Dates: July 2, July 9, July 16, and July 23, 2026
  • Ports of Call: Seattle, Inside Passage, Ketchikan, Sitka, Tracy Arm Fjord, Prince Rupert, Sailing Day, Seattle

Alaskan Glacier Blues & Coastal Views

  • Duration: 7 Nights
  • Dates: June 30, August 6, August 13, and August 27, 2026
  • Ports of Call: Seattle, Inside Passage, Ketchikan, Sitka, Tracy Arm Fjord, Prince Rupert, Sailing Day, Seattle

Seattle, Juneau & Canadian Coasts

  • Duration: 7 Nights
  • Date: August 20, 2026
  • Ports of Call: Seattle, Inside Passage, Ketchikan, Juneau, Tracy Arm Fjord, Prince Rupert, Sailing Day, Seattle

Sitka, Hubbard Glacier, Ketchikan & More

  • Duration: 8 Nights
  • Date: September 3, 2026
  • Ports of Call: Seattle, Sailing Day, Sitka, Icy Strait Point, Skagway, Tracy Arm Fjord, Ketchikan, Sailing Day, Vancouver

Vancouver Down the Cali Coast

  • Duration: 8 Nights
  • Date: September 11, 2026
  • Ports of Call: Vancouver, Astoria, Sailing Day, San Francisco, Sailing Day, Santa Barbara, Catalina Island, San Diego, Los Angeles
Inside Passage

Overview

Brilliant Lady’s 2026 schedule is now complete up to October 24th, with a mix of Alaskan journeys and Los Angeles sailings. While these itineraries mark an exciting chapter in her debut season, plans for her voyages beyond October remain unclear. Australians are still awaiting the promised return of Virgin Voyages and with the Suez Canal still out of use Brilliant Lady is the only feasible ship that can navigate to Australia. Stay tuned to our newsletter for more information in the future!

Join the Facebook Groups

We’ve updated our list of itineraries with the latest additions to the schedule. If you have a Facebook group set up do let us know!

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About the author

Co-Founder and Editor. An iOS developer with a passion for cruises and theme parks. Blending technical know how with a love for Virgin Voyages with over 15 sailings around the world.


2 Comments

  1. Daniel says:

    If they are going to bring Brilliant Lady to Australia & NZ for the southern hemisphere summer of 2026/27 it’s now or never with forward dates 😬

    1. Rob Sammons says:

      Hopefully we hear some more in the months to come

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