Virgin Voyages Announces Itineraries For 2024 Season
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.
Update 7 September 2023 at 18:48 GMT
We have now compiled an easy-to-understand list of sailings that were announced today.
In a highly-anticipated announcement conveyed to Virgin Voyages’ dedicated cadre of ‘First Mates’ — the term the company reserves for its premier travel agents — the comprehensive itinerary for the 2024 cruise seasons has been unveiled. This strategic communication paints a vivid image of the adventurous voyages that await prospective travelers in the next couple of years. With the delay of Brilliant Lady the 3 lady ships will take over some of the anticipated offerings for Brilliant.
Scarlet Lady
With Scarlet due to enter dry dock next year some unique itineraries are available:
Mediterranean (May – October 2024)
- Irresistible Med
- Duration: 7 nights
- French Daze and Ibiza Nights
- Duration: 7 nights
Repositioning and Transatlantic Voyages (Date to be announced)
- From Barcelona to Civitavecchia
- Duration: 11 nights
- Stops: Mallorca, Corsica, Sardinia
- From Rome to Miami
- After a short dry dock period in Civitavecchia for general maintenance
- Duration: 16 nights
Valiant Lady
With Scarlet Lady heading into dry dock next year, sister ship Valiant will trade places starting in April 2024. Departing from Miami, Valiant will continue to offer Scarlet’s four- and five-night Caribbean rotations.
Miami (Starting October 29, 2023)
- Eastern Caribbean Antilles
- Western Caribbean Charm
San Juan (January – March 2024)
- The Southeastern Caribbean Isles
- Initially scheduled for Brilliant Lady
- Sunsets in the Lesser Antilles
- Initially scheduled for Brilliant Lady
Miami (Starting April 2024)
- Scarlet’s Caribbean Rotations
- Taking over itineraries previously offered by Scarlet Lady
- Duration: 4 and 5 nights
Resilient Lady
Athens (May – July 2024)
- Greek Island Glow
- Destinations: Santorini, Mykonos
- Adriatic Sea and Greek Gems
- Sailing along Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast
- Stops: Kotor, Corfu
- Starry Nights in Greece and Croatia
- A mix of the above two itineraries
- Duration: 7 nights
Various European Ports (Mid-August – September 2024)
- English Sights and European Delights
- Duration: 3 to 6 nights
- Stops: Le Verdon, La Coruna, Bilbao
- Repositioning Voyages
- From Portsmouth to Barcelona
- Adding Morocco as a new destination
Athens to Australia Repositioning (October 2024)
- 44-Night Voyage
- Stops: Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore, Bali
Cancelled Sailings
With the new schedule comes a series of cancelled sailings:
Brilliant Lady
- MerMaiden voyages
- 24 December 2023
- 30 December 2023
- 7-night Sunsets in the Lesser Antilles
- 6 January 2024
- 30 March 2024
- 13 April 2024
- 7-night Southeastern Caribbean Isles
- 23 March 2024
- 6 April 2024
- 11-night Transatlantic Puerto Rico to Portugal
- 20 April 2024
Valiant Lady
- 6-night Western Caribbean Charm
- From 7 January 2024 to 17 March 2024 (weekly departures)
- 8-night Eastern Caribbean Antilles
- From 13 January 2024 to 23 March 2024 (weekly departures)
Resilient Lady
- 7-night Adriatic Sea & Greek Gems
- From 28 July 2024 to 29 September 2024 (weekly departures)
- 7-night Greek Island Glow
- From 4 August 2024 to 13 October 2024 (weekly departures)
Building Anticipation Among the Cruise Community
Prior to the official announcement, the cruise community was abuzz with speculations, largely fueled by website screenshots and Shane Riley’s encouraging words promising “epic news.” The formalization of the itineraries is expected to end the swirling rumors and present clear pathways for travelers to plan their vacations.
Encouraging ‘First Mates’ to Facilitate Bookings
With the official itinerary now in the public sphere, ‘First Mates’ are encouraged to leverage this detailed information to assist enthusiasts in securing their spots on these voyages. Bookings are expected to open shortly, allowing travelers to finalize their plans for what promises to be an enriching 2024/2025 cruise season.
As always, the role of ‘First Mates’ in this process remains crucial, facilitating informed decision-making and ensuring a smooth booking experience for potential travelers.
Keeping an Eye on the Future
While this announcement solidifies the plans for 2024, there is an overarching sense of excitement about what lies ahead for Virgin Voyages.
In closing, prospective travelers and ‘First Mates’ alike are encouraged to refer to the official Virgin Voyages website and associated press releases for detailed information on the itineraries and the unique offerings each destination presents.