Brilliant Lady Charts 17 Alaska Voyages Across 12 Destinations This Summer

Virgin Voyages, the three-time Travel + Leisure World's Best mega-ship ocean cruise line, is bringing its newest ship, Brilliant Lady, to Alaska this summer. Seventeen new voyages spanning 12 destinations and the Pacific Northwest are available now at VirginVoyages.com, with the season kicking off this month and running through September 2026.

Season Overview
- Ship: Brilliant Lady (Virgin Voyages’ newest mega-ship).
- Timeline: May – September 2026.
- Departures: Seattle & Vancouver.
- Voyages: 17 itineraries, 7–12 nights, covering 12 destinations across Alaska & the Pacific Northwest.
- MerMaiden Voyage: May 21 from Seattle → Ketchikan → Sitka → Prince Rupert → return to Seattle.

What Sailors Can Expect
- Peak orca season plus bald eagles, seals, sea otters, humpback whales.
- Shore excursions: salmon fishing, glacier trekking, lumberjack shows, totem trail walks, cultural tours.

Onboard:
- 86% of cabins with private balconies & hammocks.
- The Galley food hall with panoramic views.
- The Dock outdoor daybeds.
- The Runway suspended track doubling as a sightseeing platform.
- New culinary focus on locally sourced Alaskan seafood.

Spaces Refreshed for Alaska
- Athletic Club: panoramic glass wall, outward-facing daybeds.
- The Roundabout: cosy indoor retreat with jewel-toned seating & coffee service.
- Rojo by Razzle Dazzle: Spanish-inspired shared plates venue.

CEO Statement
Nirmal Saverimuttu:
> “Our Sailors are always challenging us to seek new horizons… the sold-out response to our Front(ier) of the Line passes showed us just how sought after our Alaskan itineraries are.”

Beyond Alaska
- Sept 11–19: Pacific Coastal (Vancouver → LA).
- Oct 3–10: Mexican Riviera (roundtrip LA).
- Oct 29–Nov 15: Panama Canal (LA → Miami, 16 nights).

Virgin Voyages Promise
- Always Included: specialty dining, essential beverages, WiFi, fitness classes, entertainment.
- Select Alaska sailings offer up to $500 onboard credit.

Takeaway
Brilliant Lady’s Alaska season blends luxury cruising with raw wilderness, positioning Virgin Voyages as a lifestyle-driven cruise line that’s expanding into new, highly demanded destinations.