Signature highlights
Adults-only Virgin Voyages experience; Lady Ship design; 22-knot maximum speed; designed for North American routes and Panama Canal transit.
Brilliant Lady
Brilliant Lady is a 2,770-guest Virgin Voyages cruise ship, in service since 2023. This page lists 39 upcoming departures across 39 itineraries in Caribbean, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
✓ Adults-only vacations
✓ Travelers prioritizing included dining
✓ Couples wanting balcony cabins
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Brilliant Lady at a glance
Ship size
Bigger than 77%
A large ship at 108,232 gross tons — #126 of 566 ships we track. 39 tons of ship per guest.
Best for
- Adults-only vacations
- Travelers prioritizing included dining
- Couples wanting balcony cabins
- Nightlife and live-entertainment fans
- Fitness and outdoor-activity enthusiasts
Think twice if you want
- Families traveling with children
- Travelers seeking kids facilities
- Guests wanting traditional formal evenings
- Travelers who prefer buffet dining
- Passengers seeking many quiet indoor lounges
Live Position ● 46 minutes ago
Heading to: EnsenadaCurrently on: 7 Nights Mexican Riviera Cruise (7 nights) — En route to Los Angeles, California, United States — last stop Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Los Angeles, California, United States
→ Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
→ Mazatlan, Mexico
→ Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
→ Los Angeles, California, United States
Coming up
- Los Angeles arrives 06:30 AM end of cruise
8.0 knots
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About Brilliant Lady
Brilliant Lady is Virgin Voyages’ fourth Lady Ship, delivered by Fincantieri in 2023 and entering passenger service in September 2025. Designed for adults-only cruising, the 277.2-metre vessel combines a contemporary, superyacht-inspired atmosphere with more than 20 dining venues, original entertainment, wellness facilities and destination-focused itineraries. Her design supports long North American voyages, including Panama Canal transit, while retaining Virgin’s signature balcony-heavy cabin layout and lively social spaces.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Virgin Voyages
- Builder / shipyard
- Fincantieri, Sestri Ponente, Genoa, Italy
- Registry / flag
- Bahamas (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- Call sign
- C6FQ3
- IMO number
- 9870654
- MMSI
- 311001167
- Draft
- 8.1 m
Onboard Experience
For families
Virgin Voyages ships are exclusively for guests aged 18 and over, so Brilliant Lady does not offer children’s programming or family facilities.
Pools, spa & wellness
The onboard experience emphasizes wellbeing through fitness, relaxation and rejuvenation offerings, supported by Virgin Voyages’ broader wellness program.
Deck plans
Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it
Deck 17
The Runway The PerchDeck 16
Richard’s Rooftop Sun Club Café Sun Club Training Camp Boxing Ring The Athletic Club The Net The Cabanas Sports Area The Athletic Club Bar Sun Club BarDeck 15
Aquatic Club The Scene The Galley Bike Studio Gym Aquatic Club Bar Balance Studio Gunbae The Tune Up Gym & Tonic Bar Pool Well-being Pool B-Complex Build + Balance Gorgeous Suite Posh Suite Fab Suite Massive SuiteDeck 14
The Insider Solo Insider The Sea Terrace Central Sea Terrace XL Sea Terrace Cheeky Corner Suite – Biggest Terrace Sweet Aft Suite – Biggest Terrace Brilliant SuiteDeck 13
The Insider Solo Insider The Sea Terrace Central Sea Terrace XL Sea Terrace Cheeky Corner Suite – Biggest Terrace Sweet Aft Suite – Biggest TerraceDeck 12
The Insider Solo Insider The Sea View Solo Sea View The Sea Terrace Central Sea Terrace XL Sea Terrace Cheeky Corner Suite – Biggest Terrace Sweet Aft Suite – Biggest Terrace Seriously SuiteDeck 11
The Insider Solo Insider The Sea View The Sea Terrace Sea Terrace – (Slightly) Smaller Balcony Central Sea Terrace XL Sea Terrace Cheeky Corner Suite – Even Bigger Terrace Sweet Aft Suite – Even Bigger TerraceDeck 10
The Insider The Sea View The Sea Terrace Sea Terrace – (Slightly) Smaller Balcony Central Sea Terrace XL Sea Terrace Cheeky Corner Suite – Even Bigger Terrace Sweet Aft Suite – Even Bigger TerraceDeck 9
Solo Insider The Sea Terrace Sea Terrace – (Slightly) Smaller Balcony Central Sea Terrace XL Sea Terrace Cheeky Corner Suite – Pretty Big Terrace Sweet Aft Suite – Pretty Big TerraceDeck 8
Solo Insider The Sea Terrace Sea Terrace – (Slightly) Smaller Balcony Central Sea Terrace XL Sea Terrace Cheeky Corner Suite – Pretty Big Terrace Sweet Aft Suite – Pretty Big TerraceDeck 7
The Manor The Roundabout The Red Room The Pizza Place Lick Me Till Ice Cream The Dock The Groupie The Arcade The Loose Cannon The Dock House Grounds Club Draught Haus Sip The Social Club Future VoyagesDeck 6
The Test Kitchen The Manor Extra Virgin The Casino On the Rocks The Roundabout The Den The Red Room The Wake The Smoking Room The Casino Bar Stubble + Groom Dry Dock Squid Ink High Street Virgin Voyages Shop Booty Free Shop Necessities ShopDeck 5
Rojo by Razzle Dazzle Redemption Pink Agave Sailor Services The Insider Social Insider Solo Insider The Sea ViewDeck 4
Tender Boarding Medical Center I.V.View the official Brilliant Lady deck plans from Virgin Voyages →
Cabins & suites
| Category | Type | Cabins | Size | Sleeps | Decks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The InsiderCategory code IN. | Inside | — | 105-177 sq ft | 4 | 5, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 |
| Social InsiderCategory code I4; configured with two lower beds and two pullman beds. | Inside | 10 | 177 sq ft | 4 | 5 |
| Solo InsiderCategory code I1. | Inside | 40 | — | 1 | 5, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14 |
| The Sea ViewCategory code VW. | Oceanview | — | 130-190 sq ft | 3 | 5, 10, 11, 12 |
Dining, bars & venues
34 included 6 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.
Dining
Rojo by Razzle Dazzle
Included
Spanish restaurant serving tapas, pintxos and larger plates.
Pink Agave
Included
Mexican restaurant with an associated mezcal bar.
The Test Kitchen
Included
Experimental restaurant and cooking-focused dining space.
Extra Virgin
Included
Italian restaurant with a wine bar.
The Wake
Included
Steak and seafood restaurant with a martini bar.
The Pizza Place
Included
Casual venue serving pizza.
Lick Me Till Ice Cream
Included
Ice cream counter.
The Dock
Included
Outdoor Mediterranean-style eatery with a bar and social seating.
The Dock House
Included
Casual Mediterranean restaurant and bar.
The Galley
Included
Market-style food hall.
Gunbae
Included
Korean barbecue restaurant with a soju bar.
Sun Club Café
Included
Casual outdoor café.
Bars & lounges
On the Rocks
Varies
Rock-and-roll themed bar.
The Smoking Room
Varies
Dedicated cigar lounge.
The Casino Bar
Varies
Bar serving the casino area.
The Loose Cannon
Varies
Casual dive-style bar.
Grounds Club
Varies
Coffee venue.
Draught Haus
Varies
Taproom serving beer.
Sip
Varies
Champagne lounge.
The Social Club
Varies
Diner and bar.
Aquatic Club Bar
Varies
Bar beside the Aquatic Club.
Gym & Tonic Bar
Varies
Bar serving the fitness area.
Richard’s Rooftop
Varies
Suite-access rooftop sundeck with bar and outdoor dining.
The Athletic Club Bar
Varies
Bar serving the Athletic Club area.
Sun Club Bar
Varies
Bar serving the Sun Club.
History & sister ships
- 2023Entered service, built by Fincantieri, Sestri Ponente, Genoa, Italy.
- 2024The ship was modified for Panama Canal transit, including removal of the Deck 7 aft overhang, a redesigned lifeboat-davit arrangement and reconfiguration of selected Deck 8 balconies into the Slightly Smaller Sea Terrace category.
Where Brilliant Lady sails, month by month
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| Caribbean | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alaska | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Mexico & Pacific Coast | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| From / night | $140 | $109 | $89 | 0 | $195 | $119 | $109 | $109 | $139 | 0 | $160 | $135 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
From $2,090 · $209/night
Ports of CallMiami, Florida, United States, Philipsburg, Sint Maarten (Dutch Part), Basseterre, Saint Kitts And Nevis, Saint Kitts And Nevis, Tortola, Virgin Islands, British +2 more
Next: Dec 28, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $1,190 · $119/night
Ports of CallMiami, United States, Philipsburg, Sint Maarten (Dutch Part), Road Town, Tortola, Bvi, Virgin Islands, British, Basseterre, St Kitts & Nevis, Saint Kitts And Nevis +2 more
Next: Nov 15, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $1,950 · $195/night
Ports of CallMiami, Florida, United States, Philipsburg, Sint Maarten (Dutch Part), Tortola, Virgin Islands, British, St Croix, US Virgin Islands, United States +3 more
Next: Feb 8, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $1,090 · $109/night
Ports of CallMiami, Florida, United States, Philipsburg, Sint Maarten (Dutch Part), Tortola, Virgin Islands, British, St Croix, US Virgin Islands, United States +3 more
Next: Nov 30, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $1,290 · $129/night
Ports of CallMiami, Florida, United States, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States, St Croix, US Virgin Islands, United States +3 more
Next: Jan 24, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $1,290 · $129/night
Ports of CallMiami, Florida, United States, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States, Tortola, Virgin Islands, British +3 more
Next: Feb 7, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $1,290 · $129/night
Ports of CallMiami, Florida, United States, Philipsburg, Sint Maarten (Dutch Part), Tortola, Virgin Islands, British, Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas, United States +3 more
Next: Jan 10, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $2,836 · $236/night
Ports of CallSeattle, Washington, United States, Ketchikan, Alaska, United States, Sitka, Alaska, United States, Skagway, Alaska, United States +4 more
Next: Aug 12, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $2,064 · $129/night
Ports of CallNext: Mar 26, 2027
1 upcoming departure
All 39 itineraries and their departure dates
- 10 Nights Caribbean Cruise 28 Dec 2026
- 10 Nights Caribbean Cruise 15 Nov 2026
- 10 Nights Caribbean Cruise 8 Feb 2027
- 10 Nights Caribbean Cruise 30 Nov 2026
- 10 Nights Caribbean Cruise 24 Jan 2028
- 10 Nights Caribbean Cruise 7 Feb 2028
- 10 Nights Caribbean Cruise 10 Jan 2028
- 12 Nights Alaska Cruise 12 Aug 2027
- 16 Nights Panama Canal Cruise 26 Mar 2027
- 16 Nights Panama Canal Cruise 26 Mar 2027
- 17 Nights Central America Cruise 29 Oct 2026
- 17 Nights South America Cruise 27 Nov 2027
- 3 Nights Caribbean Cruise 4 Jan 2028
- 4 Nights Bahamas Cruise 20 Jan 2028
- 4 Nights Caribbean Cruise 22 Mar 2027
- 4 Nights Caribbean Cruise 10 Dec 2026
- 4 Nights Caribbean Cruise 17 Feb 2028
- 4 Nights Caribbean Cruise 18 Mar 2027
- 5 Nights Caribbean Cruise 23 Dec 2026
- 5 Nights Caribbean Cruise 23 Dec 2027
- 5 Nights Caribbean Cruise 25 Nov 2026
- 5 Nights Pacific Coastal Cruise 24 Oct 2026
- 7 Nights Alaska Cruise 27 May 2027
- 7 Nights Alaska Cruise 20 May 2027
- 7 Nights Bahamas Cruise 28 Dec 2027
- 7 Nights Mexican Riviera Cruise 9 Oct 2027
- 7 Nights Mexican Riviera Cruise 20 Nov 2027
- 7 Nights Mexican Riviera Cruise 6 Nov 2027
- 7 Nights Mexican Riviera Cruise 11 Apr 2027
- 7 Nights Mexican Riviera Cruise 13 Nov 2027
- 7 Nights Pacific Coastal Cruise 30 Oct 2027
- 7-Night Alaska from Seattle via Ketchikan, Sitka & Prince Rupert 3 Jun 2027
- 8 Nights Alaska Cruise 2 Sep 2027
- 8 Nights Pacific Coastal Cruise 10 Sep 2027
- 9 Nights Alaska Cruise 24 Aug 2027
- 9 Nights Alaska Cruise 11 May 2027
- 9 Nights Caribbean Cruise 14 Dec 2026
- 9 Nights Caribbean Cruise 14 Dec 2027
- 9 Nights Pacific Coastal Cruise 2 May 2027
All Upcoming Departures
Brilliant Lady FAQ
What flag does Brilliant Lady sail under?
Brilliant Lady is registered in Bahamas.
How many passengers does Brilliant Lady hold?
Brilliant Lady carries about 2,770 guests with roughly 1,160 crew.
How old is Brilliant Lady?
Brilliant Lady entered service in 2023.
How big is Brilliant Lady?
At 108,232 gross tons and 277 m long, Brilliant Lady is a large ship — larger than 77% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
Is Brilliant Lady adults-only?
Yes. Virgin Voyages operates Brilliant Lady as an adults-only ship, so it does not have children’s clubs or kids facilities.
Is there a formal dress code?
No formal dress code is required onboard. Guests can dress casually, with themed evenings and social events offering opportunities to dress up.
Is dining included on Brilliant Lady?
The ship’s main restaurants, The Galley and other standard onboard dining venues are included in the voyage fare. Specialty-style venues such as the restaurants on Brilliant Lady are generally part of Virgin Voyages’ included dining program.
Is Wi-Fi included?
Every Sailor receives onboard Wi-Fi, but the service level depends on the fare selected. Basic, Classic, Premium and Work from Sea tiers provide different levels of connectivity.
Are gratuities expected onboard?
Virgin Voyages does not expect guests to tip individual crew members onboard. Service gratuities are handled as a separate voyage charge under the current fare structure.
Does Brilliant Lady have accessible cabins?
Yes. The deck plans identify accessible and ambulatory cabins, and accessible public restrooms are marked on the plan. Specific accessible cabin features should be confirmed with Virgin Voyages before booking.