Sarah Bretz, ContributorVirgin Voyages has announced its Caribbean schedule for winter 2026-2027, as well as some new menu items and entertainment on its ships.
Winter Caribbean Cruises
Next year, Virgin Voyages’ four-night Fire & Sunset Soirees to Key West and Bimini will be adjusting schedules. The sailings will now depart on Thursdays and return on Mondays, allowing guests to take a long weekend and take less time off from work.
The line is adding Panama City, Panama and the island of St. Thomas to its growing list of international ports of call. Winter 2026-2027 also adds fresh five-night itineraries such as the Jamaican Daze & Bimini Breeze to Ocho Rios and the Cayman Isles & Bimini Beach Miles with a call to George Town, Grand Cayman.
Menu Refreshes
Two restaurants on board — Gunbae and Extra Virgin — will soon be debuting refreshed menus. At Extra Virgin, the ship’s Italian restaurant, new pastas, arancini, seafood risotto, and roasted monkfish are just a few of the additions coming to the fleet in May.
Gunbae, a Korean BBQ venue, will keep a few guest favorites while refreshing the menu with the addition of shrimp kimbap rolls, bulgogi fire meat, and bo ssam (whole roasted pork butt with oysters and caviar), starting this July.
Additional culinary announcements for Brilliant Lady‘s inaugural season will be shared over the coming months.
New Entertainment
Scarlet Lady‘s recent renovation — complete with new suites, VIP poolside cabanas, and a new mermaid — also brought the addition of two eclectic new shows in the ship’s theater. Bringing it back to New Year’s Eve of 1999 is an interactive Y2K party. The epic, concert-style “It’s a Rock Show-ke” will have passengers belting out the entirety of “We Didn’t Start the Fire” and other 80s or 90s classics alongside a live band.
Brilliant Lady, the fourth vessel in the Virgin Voyages fleet, is scheduled to make her debut in September and premiere several new shows. Among them is an all-out production inspired by Virgin Records’ musical catalogue from the past five decades that celebrates the history, entrepreneurial attitude, and rebellious spirit that is Sir Richard Branson.
In March, Virgin Voyages will also unveil other entertainment currently in the works for Brilliant Lady’s inaugural North American season.
Comedy Cruises
Last year, Virgin Voyages introduced its onboard Comedy Fest in the UK to overwhelmingly positive reception. This year, Comedy Fest is back and returning to British Shores.
Setting sail on August 30th from Portsmouth, the six-night UK edition features headliner Jack Whitehall, host of The BRIT Awards. Known for his hilarious Netflix series, sold-out stand-up tours, and starring roles in films like the Jungle Cruise alongside Dwyane Johnson and Emily Blunt, Jack Whitehall is bringing his laugh-out-loud comedy to the Virgin Voyages stage.
Virgin Voyages isn’t leaving Americans out of the fun! New for 2025 is a U.S.-based comedy festival. Guests are invited to set sail aboard a five-night comedy cruise from Miami, departing August 10th. The voyage will visit Bimini and Costa Maya and feature a stacked lineup of can’t-miss comedians.
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