VIDEO: Virgin Voyages July 2026 Insider News Update
Eclipse guest lineup, our new deck plan tool, 2028 itineraries, Scarlet port denials, Brilliant cast changes, and Virgin Voyages’ latest award.
This week’s Virgin Voyages update covers new details for the 2026 Solar Eclipse Voyages, the latest 2028 Europe itinerary announcements, a major reader-voted award, and important changes affecting Scarlet Lady’s LGBTQ+ charter. We also look at the new Brilliant Lady Happenings Cast and a new VV Insider tool designed to make planning your voyage easier.
What We Cover
- 2026 Solar Eclipse Voyages
- Guest speakers and special guests joining the Iceland and British Isles, plus Barcelona to Rome, eclipse sailings.
- See the full 2026 Solar Eclipse Voyage guest lineup
- Travel + Leisure Best Mega-Ship Award
- Virgin Voyages has been named the world’s best mega-ship by Travel + Leisure readers for the fourth consecutive year.
- Read about Virgin Voyages’ fourth Best Mega-Ship Award
- Summer 2028 Europe Voyages
- Scarlet Lady is scheduled for Greek and Adriatic itineraries, while Valiant Lady is set for Western Mediterranean sailings.
- We also discuss the gap in Valiant Lady’s announced schedule between July and September.
- Explore Scarlet Lady and Valiant Lady’s 2028 Europe itineraries
- New Interactive Deck Plan Tool
- A closer look at VV Insider’s new interactive deck plans, including clickable cabins and venues, cabin details, and downloadable PDF plans.
- Scarlet Lady LGBTQ+ Charter Port Changes
- Turkey denied entry to Scarlet Lady’s Atlantis charter, followed by the cancellation of the planned Alexandria, Egypt call.
- Read about Turkey’s decision to deny the charter entry
- Read the latest update on the Egypt port cancellation
- Brilliant Lady Happenings Cast 3
- Meet the new and returning Happenings Cast members joining Brilliant Lady from July 16 through February 4.
- Meet Brilliant Lady’s Happenings Cast 3
Links And Resources
- Virgin Voyages Reveals Full Guest Lineup for 2026 Solar Eclipse Voyages
- Virgin Voyages Wins Travel + Leisure’s Best Mega-Ship Award for Fourth Year
- Scarlet Lady & Valiant Lady Summer 2028 Europe Voyages: Dates & Itineraries
- Turkey Bans Virgin Voyages Charter From Visiting Its Ports
- Scarlet Lady’s LGBTQ+ Charter Denied Again as Egypt Port Is Canceled
- Meet Happenings Cast 3 on Brilliant Lady
- VIDEO: 6 Things INSIDERS Do Before Boarding Virgin Voyages
