Sarah Bretz, ContributorVirgin Voyages has announced that its fourth upcoming ship, Brilliant Lady, will debut a whole host of new entertainment offerings for guests when it debuts in New York City this fall.
The vessel will debut seven original productions and a variety of new Happenings entertainment, a move heavily influenced by the brand’s high proportion of repeat cruisers — up to over 60 percent on some sailings. The line also said that its new entertainment has been shaped by travel agent and guest feedback with more comedy, live music, and storytelling.
Brilliant Lady will also feature fleet favorites, all designed to complement the ship’s longer itineraries and diverse destinations. Sailings aboard the ship will range from five to 16 nights, including voyages to Bermuda, the Caribbean, Alaska, and more.
“Brilliant Lady has so much in store for our Sailors and travel advisors. The new incredible additions to our entertainment is just the first reveal in a series of imaginative experiences we’re unveiling for our fourth and final ship,” said Nirmal Saverimuttu, CEO of Virgin Voyages.
“Our brand has come so far since our launch in ‘21, and we’re grateful to our travel advisor community for being such an important part of our journey. Thanks to their valuable feedback, we’re constantly challenging ourselves to raise the bar by offering more entertainment and never-before-seen experiences. Not only will Brilliant’s entertainment take us to the next level, but it will also answer the areas where we needed to grow.”
Red Room shows
Red Hot
Red Hot is a high-energy musical revue tracing Virgin’s 50-year legacy through five decades of iconic hits from Virgin Records’ musical catalogue. Featuring archival clips and inspired by the rebellious spirit of Sir Richard Branson, there is something for everyone with this jukebox.
Out of Time
A creative collaboration between Virgin Voyages and No Ceilings, this time-traveling comedy is a wild ride through history thanks to Dr. Victoria Vortex’s time machine. When things go off-track, the road back makes its way through a cavalcade of music, fashion, dazzling flappers, and a few acrobatic cavemen.
The Manor shows
Up With a Twist
Inspired by the roaring 20s is this decadent new installment of Virgin Voyages’ Supper Club Series. Sailors find themselves at Lady Valentina’s Emporium of Excess, which offers both elevated dining and high-concept characters on the menu. Alongside a live band, vintage numbers from yesteryear and summer soundtrack favorites are given a modern twist with audience members even having a say in the show’s ending.
Murder in the Manor
Heavily influenced by today’s true crime fascination and 1980s murder mystery novels, this immersive theater performance blends spectacle, spooky mystery, and incredible dancing. Created by No Ceilings, this show puts guests front and center. They’ll be tasked with assisting the hapless investigators who seem to keep missing the most obvious clues. Together, they’ll help a plain-Jane figure out who killed her rockstar twin sister.
Duets
A showcase of soulful duets across generations and genres, this stage show features Motown, classic rock and contemporary ballads, all performed with jazz-infused arrangements.
Electric
Dive into the depths of Brilliant Lady’s immersive UV wonderland. Teeming with fluorescent accents, UV reactive ‘fits,’ neon face paint, and even a jellyfish parade, this electric dance party is pure luminous joy. Of course, this epic glow party wouldn’t be complete without the Electric Slide.
Disco Reimagined
Studio 72 is getting a major upgrade in this reimagined take on a disco party. Dance breaks and circus moments take hold in a 90-minute explosion of sequins, flared pants, and acrobatics.
Reimagined fleet favorites
Scarlet Night Red Room Glow Up
The night that celebrates the octopus goddess and reigns supreme above all others will be getting an indoor glow-up when Brilliant Lady makes her way to Alaska. On nights too cool for an under-the-stars, poolside affair, the Red Room will come alive with specialized programming designed to keep the energy as high as it would be outdoors.
Duel Reality
The fleet’s acrobatic flagship will return to Brilliant Lady with its high-flying acrobatics and breathtaking aerial feats. A modern take on Romeo and Juliet, Duel Reality made history as the first cruise ship production to go from sea to land, debuting in Boston last year.
Caribbean takeover
For the first time ever, the entire Virgin Voyages fleet will sail in the Caribbean this fall. Voyages will feature late night port stays and overnights, with 44 unique itineraries available that sail to 28 different ports.
Longer 10+ night itineraries explore the hidden gems of the southern Caribbean, while five to eight-night sailings often include a stop at Virgin Voyages’ Beach Club in Bimini.
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