Virgin Voyages will debut its newest vessel Brilliant Lady from Miami on October 17th, 2025 with an 8-night “Miami MerMaiden” sailing featuring Caribbean ports such as Tortola, St. Maarten, and The Beach Club at Bimini. The itinerary is part of a broader inaugural season for the ship, which includes a series of “MerMaiden” voyages.
This voyage will be headlined by the Grammy-nominated artist and culinary creator Kelis, who is scheduled to perform a pool-deck concert under Caribbean skies and to introduce an exclusive dessert named the “Kelis Sundae” at The Wake. The culinary and musical pairing is designed to bring both entertainment and food artistry into the guest experience aboard Brilliant Lady.
On board, the ship will also offer a speakeasy-style bar programme reflecting Miami’s nightlife, with cocktail menus developed in collaboration with local venues. Other features of the ship’s entertainment roster include high-production shows, immersive experiences, and surprise events specially curated for MerMaiden voyages.
With Brilliant Lady’s arrival, Virgin Voyages adds to its roster of longer Caribbean itineraries, including sailings to the ABC islands, Colombia, and Jamaica, expanding its portfolio of tropical escapes. The ship’s deployment from Miami reflects Virgin Voyages’ strategic use of its newly developed Terminal V and its focus on creating differentiated embarkation experiences tied closely to the homeport city.