
Brilliant Lady: What’s Different and What’s New
A full overview of what’s new on Brilliant Lady, including new shows, dining options, and onboard space upgrades.
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A full overview of what’s new on Brilliant Lady, including new shows, dining options, and onboard space upgrades.
Virgin Voyages ends 17-city advisor tour with Branson cameo, Brilliant Lady preview and a Scarlet Night performance by Abi.
Two Virgin Voyages veterans will headline Brilliant Lady’s debut season, bringing new shows and energy to the MerMaiden sailings.
Brilliant Lady’s entertainment lineup will feature a new diva show and the return of a popular Hostess show, both offering unique experiences this September.
Extra Virgin now features unique menus on each Virgin Voyages ship, with new dishes launching across the fleet, view all new menus and pictures here.
Brilliant Lady’s Roundabout is getting a refresh with new seating, an upgraded bar, relocated Shore Things, and a spacious new layout debuting September 2025.
Virgin Voyages will host just one Celebration Voyage in 2026, promising exclusive events, surprise guests, and special perks for those who book early.
Brilliant Lady will head to wet dock after her winter near Málaga. Final preparations are beginning, with crew joining soon ahead of her debut.
Virgin Voyages has added a new 6-night Caribbean sailing on Brilliant Lady to Grand Turk, Puerto Plata, and Bimini, replacing previously canceled cruises.
Virgin Voyages’ April Kicker event adds a $100 onboard credit for Brilliant Lady bookings made by April 17, 2025, on select sailings.
Virgin Voyages has canceled two Brilliant Lady sailings in January 2026, with no alternative voyages currently available.
Virgin Voyages announces a new dining concept with “Rojo by Razzle Dazzle” on Brilliant Lady, following the success of Lucky Lotus on Scarlet Lady.
The countdown to Virgin Voyages’ Brilliant Lady is on! With a few months to go, new details about entertainment, dining, and itineraries have been revealed.
Brilliant Lady’s entertainment lineup debuts, Valiant Lady sailings are canceled, and new offers launch. Catch up on the latest updates!
Virgin Voyages’ new entertainment debuts on Brilliant Lady, featuring fresh productions, immersive experiences, and bold performances with all-new shows.
Virgin Voyages’ Brilliant Lady Inaugural Season Offer gives $100 Sailor Loot for select cabins, with voyages to destinations like Canada, Bermuda, and the Caribbean.
Winter 2026/Spring 2027 itineraries for Brilliant Lady are now on sale, featuring 4-10 night voyages from Miami.
Virgin Voyages announces Winter 2026 itineraries for Brilliant Lady, featuring new destinations, longer sailings, and departures from Terminal V.
Brilliant Lady’s winter 2026 and spring 2027 itineraries are coming next Wednesday. Here’s what we expect ahead of the official announcement.
Atlantis Events launches a seven-night Halloween cruise aboard Brilliant Lady, featuring Caribbean destinations and exclusive entertainment.
Virgin Voyages has just rebranded select sailings as “Fall Foliage” voyages, with reduced prices and Lock It In rates for Northeast and Canada autumn adventures.
Virgin Voyages is highlighting new entertainment, with a sneak peek at one of Brilliant Lady’s new shows and updated entertainment across the fleet.
A major Virgin Voyages itinerary announcement is expected next week, with new Caribbean, Transatlantic, and North American sailings. Find out what to expect and when they go on sale.
Virgin Voyages is unlikely to return to Australia in 2026/2027 due to logistical challenges, with Brilliant Lady instead focusing on North America, the Caribbean, and the Panama Canal.
Brilliant Lady will visit Portsmouth for exclusive preview events not open to sailors, showcasing Virgin Voyages’ latest ship before her official debut in New York.
Discover the top 7 things to look forward to with Virgin Voyages in 2025, including a new ship, itineraries, dining upgrades, improved app and more.
Sailor Loot policy changes exclude Roulette and dice games, Cooper’s Hawk Winery charters Valiant Lady for a 20th-anniversary cruise, Brilliant Lady stays in Málaga for winter, and early New York appearance expected.
Here are the top Virgin Voyages stories of 2024, from Brilliant Lady’s long-awaited launch date to rerouted voyages, refreshed ships, record-breaking homeports, canceled seasons, and new itineraries for 2026.
Virgin Voyages shared news of record-breaking bookings, revenue growth, and industry awards, with exciting 2025 plans, including new itineraries, refreshed ships, and expanded home ports.
New Winter 2026-2027 itineraries launching soon, High Limits casino opens on Valiant Lady, Test Kitchen trials menu change, Scarlet Lady debuts new drag show and Y2K Party, and more.
Virgin Voyages expands its Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Travel Tuesday offers with a $99 per Sailor per night deal starting November 25th, plus an additional $100 Bar Tab for selected voyages and cabin categories.
Virgin Voyages’ Post-Voyage Offer, which was discontinued earlier this year, is back! The revamped My Next Virgin Voyage offer includes sailor loot.
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.
Virgin Voyages’ solo sailor offer returns next week, featuring reduced rates on select cabins for solo travelers. Available for a limited time.
Virgin Voyages Alaska full itineraries announced for 2026 including inaugural pricing, with early access now available. Sailings open to all sailors on November 13th.
Virgin Voyages’ Brilliant Lady Alaska itineraries launch for booking in November 2024, offering scenic 7-12 night voyages with wildlife and immersive shore excursions.
Brilliant Lady anchors in Malaga for winter testing, Alaska 2026 launches in November, Dixie Krystals returns, Portsmouth sees 25K passengers, and more.
Virgin Voyages is developing “Mystery Voyage,” a reality TV show where contestants solve a “murder mystery” aboard one of the lady ships, targeting Gen Z viewers.
Virgin Voyages has extended its standard offer, providing 70% off the second sailor’s fare and free balcony upgrades on most sailings.
Virgin Voyages Celebrates One Year of Brilliant Lady, Sees Triple-Digit Growth in the UK, Offers More Options at Bottomless Brunch, and Increases Laundry Prices.
Virgin Voyages quietly updated their Summer 2026 itineraries last week, including new routes for Scarlet Lady and Valiant Lady.
Virgin Voyages announces their new September offer with 70% off second sailor alongside additional offers for pay in full.
Valiant Lady now sells its signature red blanket. LOLZ Supper menu adds pub favorites. Virgin Voyages aims for profitability in 18 months.
Booking for Virgin Voyages’ 2026 Marvelous Voyages is now open for Sea Blazers and Sea Rovers. Book now via First Mates or Sailor Services.
Virgin Voyages introduces new 2026 itineraries branded “Marvelous Voyages”. Including a very special set of Total Eclipse Voyages, as well as new British Isles and European sailings.
Virgin Voyages extends its “Endless Summer Sail” offer, featuring 70% off a second sailor and free balcony upgrades on most 2025-2026 sailings.
Virgin Voyages debuts “Love Love Love with The Hostess” on Resilient Lady. New artwork for Brilliant Lady. A high-limit casino room is rumored for Valiant Lady. Further collaborations with Virgin Hotels.
Virgin Voyages significantly reduces “My Next Virgin Voyage” benefits, now offering up to $250 off the Voyage Fare and $250 Sailor Loot credit, effective July 31, 2024.
Virgin Voyages announces “Holiday Edition” sailings beginning in early December, featuring festive PJ parties, special decor, and seasonal food and drinks
Starting May 31, 2024, Virgin Voyages is offering 70% off the fare for a second sailor on June and July voyages. Plus, get a free balcony upgrade on select 2024 sailings. Find out more about this offer.
Take a detailed look into the brand new Brilliant Lady itineraries for Miami in 2025 including each port, sales start May 23rd 2024.
Brilliant Lady’s deck plan reveals potential relocations, additional (Slightly) Smaller Sea Terraces with two hammocks ahead of additional Miami sailings available May 23rd.
The Brilliant 4 You Pass from Virgin Voyages is sold out. However, a new Sea Terrace Edition is now available, with the Rockstar Edition waitlisted. Sail on all four MerMaiden voyages!
The opening day pricing breakdown provides insights into the varying costs across different itineraries and cabin types for the Brilliant Lady voyages.
We’re taking a detailed look into the brand new Brilliant Lady itineraries for 2025/2026 including each port, sales start May 8th 2025.
After experiencing significant delays, Virgin Voyages has announced the forthcoming launch of the Brilliant Lady in 2025.
Ahead of Virgin Voyages special event later today there have been some changes to some of the underlying data that helps run the Virgin Voyages website (virginvoyages.com).
Virgin Voyages website now features a teaser video claiming ‘Something Brilliant is Coming – 1 May’ featuring NYC, LA and Seattle
Brilliant Lady buzz, Scarlet Lady’s Med journey, Earth Day Impact Video, MNVV bonus, and referral offer changes.
Recent observations note Deck 13 cabins transitioning to GTY on Scarlet Lady post dry dock, while updates on the Sailing Club and ongoing sea trials for Brilliant Lady emerge.
Virgin Voyages has unveiled a collaboration with SES Cruise + Starlink PRO. This partnership will improve the onboard experience for sailors.
Brilliant Lady’s new mermaid icon is causing quite a stir on social media. Revealed in social media posts on February 23, 2024, this new design continues the company’s tradition of celebrating diversity.
Virgin Voyages’ Brilliant Lady sets sail from Fincantieri Shipyard, Palermo bound, anticipated launch 2025, celebrated by shipyard workers.
Changes to Brilliant Lady including positioning of the lifeboats as well as the introduction of a new Sea Terrace type, the (Slightly) Smaller Balcony Sea Terrace allow the ship to pass through the Panama Canal.
2024/2025 sailings were announced earlier today by Virgin Voyages. To make things easier to understand we have compiled a list of all known new sailings in the announcement for each ship. We can now exclusively reveal a full breakdown of each new sailing announced today by Virgin Voyages®.
After a week of rumours and speculation, Virgin Voyages® have announced the itineraries for the 2024/2025 season. This sees a return to the Caribbean and Mediterranean but also adds new sailings to Northern Europe including the UK, Amsterdam, Norway and Iceland.
Virgin Voyages announced on 7 September 2024, at 16:30 GMT, that the anticipated launch of its newest ship, the Brilliant Lady, originally slated to set sail on December 24th, will be postponed.
Cruise enthusiasts had been eagerly marking their calendars for Virgin Voyages’ 2024 itinerary announcement. As it happens in the vibrant world of luxury cruises, the announcement was unexpectedly postponed. Yet, where there’s a void of official news, speculations surge to fill the gap.