Upcoming Virgin Voyages Sailings Revealed Through Early 2028
Virgin Voyages confirms its deployment schedule through April 2028, including Alaska, Panama Canal, Caribbean, and European sailings.
Virgin Voyages has released its deployment schedule well in advance, giving a clear picture of when future sailings will go on sale through to April 2028. The announcement includes the return of Alaska and Panama Canal itineraries, plus expanded Caribbean and European seasons.
This early notice is a welcome change from Virgin’s usual release style and gives sailors more time to plan ahead and to know when new release windows are. These new sailing windows will open throughout the next 10 months.
2027 to 2028 Deployment Opening Schedule
- Deployment Date – The date when these sailings will become available to book by the general public.
- Sailing Window – The time period during which these voyages will take place.
Note: Updated June 25th with additional July date for Eastern Mediterranean
|
Deployment Date |
Region |
Sailing Window |
|---|---|---|
|
Now Open |
Short Caribbean |
April 2027 to October 2027 |
|
July 2025 |
Eastern Mediterranean |
April 2027 to October 2027 |
|
August 2025 |
Western Mediterranean |
April 2027 to October 2027 |
|
November 2025 |
Alaska, Panama Canal, West Coast USA |
March 2027 to September 2027 |
|
February 2026 |
Seasonal Caribbean |
October 2027 to April 2028 |
|
March 2026 |
Short Caribbean |
October 2027 to April 2028 |
Itineraries Until Late 2027/Early 2028
This updated deployment schedule confirms that Brilliant Lady will continue to operate her North American routes with sailings through the Panama Canal and Alaska. The 2027 Alaska season will run until September and follows on from the ship’s upcoming debut in the region in 2026. Voyages are expected to sail roundtrip from either Seattle or Vancouver.
The third Panama Canal itinerary will also likely take place around March 2027. Virgin Voyages will sail for the first time through the Panama Canal in March 2026.
European sailings for 2027 will open in August 2025, covering the usual spring to autumn period. These are likely to include roundtrip Mediterranean itineraries and a selection of repositioning voyages.
Caribbean voyages remain at the core of Virgin’s schedule. The seasonal and short Caribbean itineraries between October 2027 and April 2028 will open in early 2026, offering both roundtrip and repositioning options from Miami and San Juan.
No Australia in 2027?
Once again, Australia is absent from Virgin’s deployment plans as we predicted. After the brand’s short-lived entry into the region in 2023, there has been ongoing speculation about a return. This latest rumor from Australian YouTubers suggests that any future Australia season is now being considered for 2028 or beyond however anything can happen between now and the deployment dates. The earliest theoretical period based on the above deployment schedule is November 2027.
Overview
This forward-looking schedule offers a clearer view of Virgin Voyages’ global plans, with a strong focus on the Caribbean, return visits to Alaska and the Panama Canal, and continued European options. With deployments now mapped out through April 2028, it is a great time to start planning ahead. Stay tuned to VV Insider by subscribing to our newsletter for more itinerary updates. Looking to book existing voyages, head to our booking portal.
Source: Virgin Voyages Itinerary Release Schedule PDF
