Virgin Voyages' fourth ship, Brilliant Lady, will debut in New York City in September 2025, then sail varied itineraries from multiple U.S. homeports during its inaugural season.
The cruise line said it's "unlike anything Virgin Voyages has offered before."
In September and October 2025, the Brilliant Lady will sail five cruises ranging between 5 and 13 nights from Manhattan Cruise Terminal. They include Bermuda and Canada/New England sailings. The ship's maiden cruise departs Sept. 5, Virgin Voyages said.
From October 2025 to March 2026, Brilliant Lady will sail 17 voyages ranging between 7 and 12 nights. Caribbean destinations include the ABC islands (Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao) plus Ocho Rios, Jamaica; Turks & Caicos; Antigua; Grand Cayman; and Cartagena, Colombia.
Virgin Voyages has scheduled a 16-night Panama Canal crossing from Miami to Los Angeles in March 2026.
From Los Angeles, Brilliant Lady will sail four Pacific Coast cruises ranging between 5 and 8 nights. Calls include Baja California, Puerto Vallarta and San Diego.
Then the Brilliant Lady will head to Seattle for a summer of Alaska cruises. Virgin Voyages says itinerary details are coming soon.
Given the anticipated high demand for Alaskan voyages, starting this May 8 customers will be able to submit an early deposit to secure their priority window before cruises open for sale to the public. Placeholders are $500 for Sea Terraces, $1,000 for RockStar Quarters and $2,500 for Mega RockStar Quarters.
Named to highlight "the powerful intelligence of women across the globe," the Brilliant Lady has an adapted frame allowing it to sail through the Panama Canal and navigate the glaciers and fjords of Alaska, Virgin Voyages said.
Virgin Voyages said its signature mermaid painted on the bow will take inspiration from historic Renaissance paintings and traditional Japanese and Chinese art, fashion and beauty.
The Brilliant Lady was originally intended to enter service in the Caribbean at the end of 2023, but Virgin Voyages announced a postponement of its debut last September.
The line plans to announce new dining and entertainment options as the ship's debut nears.