Virgin Voyages will begin sailing in Alaska from May through September 2026.
Brilliant Lady, the newest ship in Virgin’s fleet, will celebrate the grand finale of her inaugural North American tour with 17 new voyages, including 12 awe-inspiring destinations. Itineraries go on sale for the general public starting Nov. 13 "with inaugural season pricing expected to rise quickly," according to the cruise line.
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"Just in time for peak orca season, Brilliant Lady will offer Sailors a front-row seat on an unforgettable journey to the Pacific Northwest’s woody shores. Ports of call promise the adventure of a lifetime and the rare chance to witness majestic creatures in their natural habitat," Virgin Voyages shared. "There will be opportunities to spot bald eagles, seals, and humpback whales, while salmon fishing, glacier trekking, lumberjack shows, and dog sledding are just a sample of Shore Things on offer."
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Brilliant Lady will sail 7-12-night itineraries depart from Seattle and Vancouver with stops in Alaska’s wilderness and Canada’s northwest. For example, the "MerMaiden" voyage (May 21-28) departs from the Emerald City and spends a day sailing to Ketchikan, a quaint village located amongst the Tongass National Forest.
From there, Brilliant Lady docks in verdant Sitka – the iconic seaside town teeming with local culture that inspired Ryan Reynolds’ and Sandra Bullock’s rom-com “The Proposal” – followed by a day voyaging up the impressive Tracy Arm Fjord. Brilliant Lady will also dock in Prince Rupert (British Columbia), a picturesque coastal town offering cosmopolitan amenities, before spending a final day traveling back to Seattle.
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Brilliant Lady debuts in Sept. 2025
"We continue to reach for the high seas with our itineraries, with Brilliant Lady being no exception. Soon, our Sailors can visit one of the world’s most incredible destinations on the No. 1 cruise line, all while enjoying new and exciting artists, chefs, and musicians that bring the Virgin vibe,” said Virgin Voyages CEO Nirmal Saverimuttu.
Debuting in September 2025, Brilliant Lady kicks off her inaugural season in New York with voyages from Miami, LA, and Seattle planned in the months that follow, including an epic 16-night sailing through the Panama Canal.
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"Virgin Voyages is a brand that believes in offering its Sailors more value and more choice without nickel and diming at every turn. Always included and built into every voyage fare is specialty dining and Michelin-inspired food, essential bevies, high-speed wifi, gratuities, group fitness classes, and entertainment," according to the cruise line.
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