Virgin Voyages Adjusts Three LA & Vancouver Repositioning Sailings
Virgin Voyages updates three LA and Vancouver sailings, with arrival delays, itinerary adjustments, and one port removed due to timing changes.
Virgin Voyages has made updates to three repositioning sailings between Los Angeles and Vancouver, with changes impacting arrival times, port order, and time in port.
The updates affect voyages in both 2026 and 2027, with adjustments linked to port requirements, tides, and operational planning.
Brilliant Lady Vancouver Arrival Time Updated (May 11, 2026)
Sailors arriving into Vancouver on May 11, 2026 will now see a later arrival time.
- New arrival time: 9:30 AM
- Luggage available from approximately 10:30 AM
- All sailors will clear Canadian immigration in the terminal
Virgin Voyages has advised that disembarkation may take longer than usual due to the updated timing.
For those with flights, the recommendation is now to book departures no earlier than 3:00 PM.
The change is due to updated timing requirements from local authorities, including tides and pilot scheduling.
September 11, 2026 Sailing Sees Bigger Changes
The Vancouver Down the Cali Coast sailing on September 11, 2026 has a more noticeable update.
A delayed departure from Vancouver means the ship will now remain overnight before leaving in the early hours.
- Vancouver departure now scheduled for 1:00 AM on Day 2
- Astoria has been removed from the itinerary
- San Francisco stay extended to 11:59 PM
The remainder of the voyage continues as planned, with stops in Santa Barbara, Catalina Island, San Diego, and Los Angeles.
Virgin Voyages has confirmed that boarding times in Vancouver will remain unchanged despite the delayed departure.
September 10, 2027 Sailing Adjusts Port Order
The Pacific Coastal voyage from Vancouver to Los Angeles on September 10, 2027 has seen minor itinerary adjustments.
The overall structure of the sailing remains the same, but there are two key changes:
- Santa Barbara departure time reduced from 4:30 PM to 4:00 PM
- San Diego and Catalina Island port days have swapped order
All other ports and timings remain unchanged, including stops in Astoria and San Francisco.
This is a relatively small update, with no ports removed from the itinerary.
What This Means for Sailors
These updates are mostly operational and linked to port logistics rather than broader itinerary redesigns.
The May 2026 change mainly impacts disembarkation timing, while the September 2027 sailing sees only minor adjustments.
The September 2026 voyage has the most noticeable change, with one Astoria port removed but additional time added in San Francisco.
Sailors booked on these voyages should review their plans, especially flights and shore activities, to make sure everything still aligns with the updated schedules.
