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Virgin Voyages Unveil New Ship Brilliant Lady & 2025/26 Cruises

Virgin Voyages Unveil New Ship Brilliant Lady & 2025/26 Cruises
3 May 2024
Jess Clayton
Adult Only, Brilliant Lady, New Itineraries, New Ship, Virgin Voyages

The rumours are true — Brilliant Lady, the long awaited addition to Virgin Voyages fleet of ladyships, is on her way, and with new cruises! With a slate full of fabulous Mediterranean and Caribbean itineraries from Scarlet, Valiant and Resilient Ladies, where in the world could she be going?
Brilliant Lady is set to cross the US in her highly anticipated 2025 debut. Discover the city that never sleeps. Take a voyage through the Panama Canal. Be astounded by the wildlife and glaciers of Alaska. And that’s just a taste of what you can expect…

MerMaiden Ports!

With homeports in the four corners of the US, you could experience four exclusive MerMaiden voyages. From the vibrant streets of New York City and the heat of Miami, to the star-studded shores of L.A and Seattle’s lush landscape, this once-in-a-lifetime journey features never-seen-before experiences and iconic destinations sea-defined in unparalleled luxury and adventure!

On sale on May 8th — and with all the excitement around this new ship and destinations, they’re expected to sell out fast.

2025-2026 Itineraries

In September to October 2025 Brilliant Lady will offer:

  • Bermuda
    5-night sailings from New York
  • Canada & New England
    8-night sailing from New York
    10-night sailing from New York to Quebec
    13-night sailing from Quebec to Miami
  • Caribbean 8-night sailing from Miami

From November 2025 through to April 2026 Brilliant Lady will be sailing to:

  • Panama Canal
    16-night sailing from Miami to Los Angeles
  • Pacific Coast
    5- to 7-night sailings from Los Angeles
    8-night sailing from Los Angeles to Vancouver

From May 2026 you will find Brilliant Lady setting sail around Alaska from Seattle!

Brilliant Lady Inaugural Season Highlights:

  • 4 spectacular MerMaiden voyages: NYC, Miami, Los Angeles, Seattle
  • Dazzling destinations: Alaska, Bermuda, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Panama Canal, Lots more!
  • Never-seen-before experiences

On Sale Dates:

  • 8 May 2024 – New York | Panama Canal | LA
  • 23 May 2024 – Miami sailings
  • Seattle — Secure early access for the Alaska voyages with the Alaska Front(ier) of the Line pass, opening this Summer. On May 8, 2024, Virgin Voyages will start taking deposits for our guests so you can secure your spot on any sailing during the Alaska Brilliant Lady Summer 2026 season (including the Seattle MerMaiden). These deposits will provide you with a 1-week priority booking window access and a guaranteed spot on one of the new Alaska itineraries before they are opened for public sale. They’re putting the finishing touches on the itineraries included in the Alaska Season, but it will be Sailing in May 2026. More details will be provided when they are available later this year.

Are you ready to set sail the Virgin Voyages way? Find your next adult only Virgin Voyages cruise holiday here, or call our team for more details on 02380 658 386.

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