CRUISE SHIP: Brilliant Lady from Virgin Voyages, what guests can expect

The Brilliant Lady, Virgin Voyages’ fourth ship, offers guests a contemporary and adults-only cruise experience with a focus on innovative design. Set to launch in 2025, this 2,770-passenger vessel blends sleek interiors, diverse dining, and engaging activities, appealing to travellers seeking a modern and relaxed journey.

The 1,150-person crew fosters a casual, attentive atmosphere, with English as the primary language. The all-inclusive fare covers most dining, soft drinks, gratuities, Wi-Fi, and fitness classes, ensuring a seamless experience. The Redemption Spa offers a thermal suite with saunas, a mud room, and hydrotherapy pool, plus treatments like massages. The B-Complex gym features Techno Gym equipment and cycling studios. The Virgin Voyages app enables Shake for Champagne, delivering Moët Chandon anywhere onboard. Suite guests enjoy priority services, a complimentary bar setup, and access to exclusive lounges.

Guests aboard Brilliant Lady can anticipate a modern, carefree cruise tailored for adults. The ship’s diverse dining, from Spanish tapas to Korean BBQ, caters to all tastes, while its entertainment, including new shows and nightlife, engages a broad audience. Stylish staterooms, wellness-focused amenities, and a friendly crew create a relaxed experience.

Reception Areas: Sleek and Welcoming

The Roundabout, a glass-encased atrium with a DJ booth and modern decor, accommodates guests with a lively, urban atmosphere. Connecting to restaurants, bars, and lounges, it serves as the ship’s social hub. The 24-hour reception and guest services desks provide efficient support for excursion bookings and onboard queries. Crew members, with a casual and approachable style, add a friendly vibe, while the Virgin Voyages app offers digital guidance on dining and activities.

Dining: Diverse and Made-to-Order

Brilliant Lady’s 20-plus eateries, all included in the fare, offer a range of culinary experiences without buffets. The Galley, a food hall on Deck 15, features eight stations, including sushi, tacos, and a 24-hour diner. The Wake serves upscale steak and seafood, Pink Agave offers Mexican dishes with mezcal cocktails, and Extra Virgin delivers Italian classics. Gunbae provides Korean BBQ with communal grilling, and Rojo by Razzle Dazzle, exclusive to Brilliant Lady, serves Spanish-inspired tapas and paella. The Test Kitchen offers experimental tasting menus, and The Pizza Place serves fresh pizzas. Complimentary soft drinks, juices, and coffee are available throughout the day.

Entertainment: Dynamic and Varied

The Red Room, a flexible theatre, hosts performances like Up With A Twist, a new dinner show exclusive to Brilliant Lady. The Manor, a two-storey nightclub, offers live music and late-night dancing. The Aquatic Club features a heated pool, hot tubs, and swings, while The Runway on Deck 16 provides a jogging track. The Casino offers blackjack and slots, and Voyage Vinyl doubles as a music lounge. Squid Ink, the onboard tattoo parlour, provides ink and piercings. Group fitness classes, including yoga and HIIT, are held in the B-Complex gym with sea views.

Accommodation: Modern and Comfortable

Brilliant Lady’s 1,408 staterooms across 17 decks include 105 inside cabins, 95 oceanview cabins, 1,030 balcony cabins (Sea Terraces), and 78 suites. Cabins feature nautical stripes, mood lighting, and eco-friendly sensors that reduce power when unoccupied. Sea Terraces, at 265 square feet, include red hammocks on private verandas. Mega RockStar Suites, like the 2,147-square-foot Massive Suite, offer hot tubs, turntables, and butler service. All cabins include European king-size Seabeds, 43-inch 4K TVs, mini-bars, and rainshowers. Suite guests enjoy priority boarding and access to Richard’s Rooftop, an exclusive sundeck.