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Brilliant Lady
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Brilliant Lady, Virgin Voyage’s fourth ship launched in 2025 following a near 2 year delay. She exclusively sails North American destinations.
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Brilliant Lady
Brilliant Lady is the final version of the Scarlet class ship to the Virgin Voyages fleet launched in September 2025. With additional changes built for sailing through the Panama Canal.
Specifications
- Name: Brilliant Lady
- Operator: Virgin Voyages
- Launched: September 5th 2025
- Inaugural Voyage: New York City
- Tonnage: 110,000 GT
- Length: 277.2 metres (909 ft)
- Draft: 8.05 metres (26.4 ft)
- Beam: 41 metres (135 ft)
- Capacity: Over 2,770 passengers and 1,160 crew
- Decks: 17
- Cruising Speed: 20 knots (37 km/h; 23 mph)
- Maximum Speed: 22 knots (41 km/h; 25 mph)
- Adults-Only: For guests aged 18 and over
Construction
Planning
On top of the original three-ship plan, Brilliant Lady was ordered on October 31st, 2018. This ship is the only one in the fleet that can fit through the Panama Canal due to its design change that adjusted the position of the lifeboats.
Delivery
Brilliant Lady was floated out on November 25th 2022. On February 12th 2024 the ship left the Fincantieri Genova Shipyard.
Naming and Debut
Brilliant Lady was officially named on April 25th 2022 with her mermaid icon being revealed by us on February 23rd 2024.
Delayed Launch
Brilliant Lady, Virgin Voyage’s fourth ship was delayed on September 7th 2023, the previous MerMaiden was planned for December 23rd 2023.
Maiden Voyage
Brilliant Lady launched on September 5th 2025 following an announcement on May 1st 2025. Featured home ports included New York, Miami, Los Angeles & Seattle for Alaska. She is hte only ship that can sail through the Panama Canal.
Upcoming Brilliant Lady Sailings
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February 2028
Bahamas & Bimini Beach Club 4 nights - sailing from Miami
Miami → Sea Day → Freeport → The Beach Club at Bimini → Miami
Panama Canal: Miami to Los Angeles 16 nights - sailing from Miami
Miami → 2 Sea Days → Cartagena → Colón → 2 Sea Days → Puntarenas → Sea Day → Puerto Quetzal → 3 Sea Days → Cabo San Lucas → 2 Sea Days → Los Angeles
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