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Brilliant Lady itinerary map for December 26, 2025 (9 nights)
Brilliant Lady itinerary map for December 26, 2025 (9 nights)
9 nights · 5 ports
Round-trip · Miami, Florida
Virgin VoyagesBrilliant Lady

Brilliant Lady
December 26, 2025

9-Night Brilliant New Years Ahoy aboard Brilliant Lady · Departing December 26, 2025 from the Port of Miami, Florida.

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// AT A GLANCE

This 9-night cruise aboard the Brilliant Lady departs from Miami, Florida on Friday, December 26, 2025 and returns on Sunday, Jan 4th. December weather across this route averages 84°/63°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 6.9 out of 10, averaged across 5 ports.

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE
6.9OUT OF 10
MODERATE TIER
Safer than 69% of all cruises
Ranked across every sailing in our database.
LEAST SAFESAFEST
FULL BREAKDOWN →
01
9
night cruise
Fri → Sun
02
Miami
departure port
Florida
03
5
port stops
Ahoy
04
4
sea days
Day 2
// ON THIS PAGE09 SECTIONS
01Roll Call↓02Cruise Price Tracker↓03Itinerary map↓04Cruise ports↓05Weather↓06Shore excursions↓07Safety score↓08Cruise ship↓09FAQ↓

The Brilliant Lady, operated by Virgin Voyages, sets sail on Friday, December 26, 2025 from Miami, Florida for a 9-night Brilliant New Years Ahoy cruise. This itinerary includes 5 unique port stops and 4 days at sea. December weather across the route averages 84°F highs and 63°F lows. The itinerary safety score is 6.9 out of 10, combining travel advisories, crime statistics, and Global Peace Index data. Fare tracking is available for inside, oceanview, balcony, and suite cabin categories. Gangwaze monitors pricing daily so you can set a price-drop alert and book when the fare is right. Explore the full day-by-day port schedule, shore excursion options, onboard amenities, and weather forecasts for each stop on this Brilliant Lady sailing.

// WHO'S ONBOARD YOUR CRUISE

Brilliant Lady December 26, 2025 Roll Call

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// 02 · CRUISE PRICE

Brilliant Lady December 26, 2025 Price & Tracking

BRILLIANT LADY·DECEMBER 26, 2025

The graph below tracks historic price of the Brilliant Lady cruise ship departing December 26, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,971 ($219 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $2,249 ($250 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 12%.

Brilliant Lady cruise departing December 26, 2025 — 9-night itinerary. Current Inside Cabin price: $1,971 ($219 per night). Average price: $2,249.

// PRICE HISTORY · INSIDE
Last 6 months · refreshes daily
This cabin
Avg $2,087
LIVE RATE
INSIDE CABIN
Brilliant Lady · December 26, 2025
$1,971
$219 per night · 9 nights
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6% below average
Avg $2,087 · You save $116

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// 03 · ITINERARY

9 Night Brilliant New Years Ahoy (Miami Roundtrip) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapDECEMBER 26, 2025
The Brilliant Lady sails on December 26, 2025 for a 9 Night Brilliant New Years Ahoy (Miami Roundtrip) (Miami Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Miami, Florida at 4:00 PM and will return to the port of Miami, Florida on Jan 4th at 5:30 AM. During the 10-day journey, the Brilliant Lady will visit 4 additional ports and will spend 4 days at sea.
// CRUISE PORT SCHEDULE
Brilliant Lady
DECEMBER 26, 2025
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9 NIGHTS · 4 PORTS
ROUND-TRIP · MIAMI
// 04 · PORTS

9 Night Brilliant New Years Ahoy (Miami Roundtrip) Port List

Brilliant Lady·December 26, 2025
Miami, Florida — Day 1 of Brilliant Lady December 26, 2025 cruise
DAY
1
EMBARKATION
FRIDAY·DEC 26

Miami

Florida
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
—
4:00 PM

Miami, Florida, offers docking at PortMiami. Travelers explore South Beach and Wynwood Walls. Excursions visit Everglades National Park. Local markets sell Cuban sandwiches. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures art deco and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes stone crab, a Floridian favorite. Souvenirs, like seashell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Seminole history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the subtropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Miami’s urban charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of vibrant nightlife and scenic wetlands, making Miami an engaging destination for exploring Florida’s southern coast.

DECEMBER FORECAST
63°F avg · Avg
Grand Turk Island — Day 3 of Brilliant Lady December 26, 2025 cruise
DAY
3
PORT 2
SUNDAY·DEC 28

Grand Turk Island

ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
7:00 AM
4:00 PM

Grand Turk Island, Turks and Caicos, offers docking at Grand Turk Cruise Center. Travelers explore Cockburn Town and Governor’s Beach. Excursions include snorkeling at Gibbs Cay. Local markets sell conch salad. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial buildings and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes jerk fish, a Turks and Caicos favorite. Souvenirs, like shell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Taino history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Grand Turk’s coastal charm offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic sites and marine beauty, making Grand Turk an engaging destination.

DECEMBER FORECAST
76°F avg · Avg
Philipsburg, St. Maarten — Day 5 of Brilliant Lady December 26, 2025 cruise
DAY
5
PORT 4
TUESDAY·DEC 30

Philipsburg

St. Maarten
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
7:00 AM
6:00 PM

Philipsburg, St. Maarten, offers docking at Philipsburg Port. Travelers explore Front Street and Maho Beach. Excursions include snorkeling at Cupecoy Bay. Local markets sell guavaberry liqueur. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures plane landings and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes callaloo soup, a St. Maarten favorite. Souvenirs, like Dutch crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Arawak history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Philipsburg’s vibrant charm offers a lively stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of bustling markets and scenic beaches, making Philipsburg an engaging destination for exploration.

DECEMBER FORECAST
79°F avg · Avg
Basseterre, St. Kitts — Day 6 of Brilliant Lady December 26, 2025 cruise
DAY
6
PORT 5
WEDNESDAY·DEC 31

Basseterre

St. Kitts
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
7:00 AM
4:00 PM

Basseterre, St. Kitts, offers docking at Port Zante. Travelers explore Brimstone Hill Fortress and Romney Manor. Excursions include snorkeling at Shitten Bay. Local markets sell johnnycakes. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial forts and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes goat water, a St. Kitts favorite. Souvenirs, like batik crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Carib history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Basseterre’s historic charm offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO fortresses and scenic beaches, making Basseterre an engaging destination for exploration.

DECEMBER FORECAST
80°F avg · Avg
San Juan, Puerto Rico — Day 7 of Brilliant Lady December 26, 2025 cruise
DAY
7
PORT 6
THURSDAY·JAN 1

San Juan

Puerto Rico
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
10:00 AM
7:00 PM

San Juan, Puerto Rico, offers docking at Old San Juan Port. Travelers explore El Morro Fortress and Old San Juan’s colorful streets. Excursions visit El Yunque Rainforest. Local markets sell mofongo. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial forts and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes arroz con gandules, a Puerto Rican favorite. Souvenirs, like salsa crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Taíno history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. San Juan’s cultural charm offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic forts and lush rainforests, making San Juan an engaging destination.

DECEMBER FORECAST
78°F avg · Avg
// 05 · WEATHER

9 Night Brilliant New Years Ahoy (Miami Roundtrip) Weather Forecast

Brilliant Lady·December 26, 2025
DEC FORECAST · MIAMI
Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.
63°
AVG · °F
Mostly sunny days
AVG HIGH
82°
AVG LOW
45°
AVG RAINFALL
2.0"
Source: 30-year historical climate averages via Open-Meteo
// YEAR-ROUND AT MIAMI
Average monthly temperature and rainfall. Your sail month is highlighted.
AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN
63°JANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDEC12-MONTH AVERAGE · DATA: 30-YEAR HISTORICAL
// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS

Brilliant Lady December 26, 2025 Excursions

Brilliant Lady·December 26, 2025

From beach breaks and snorkeling to local food tours and cultural landmarks, these shore excursions help you make the most of every stop. Browse by port below to compare top-rated options and plan your day before you board.

// BROWSE BY PORT
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// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

9 Night Brilliant New Years Ahoy (Miami Roundtrip)

Based on comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

ITINERARY AVERAGE
MODERATE TIER
0OUT OF 100
LOWHIGH
Safer than 69% of all cruises
6.9/10 itinerary average · ranked across every sailing in our database.
LEAST SAFESAFEST
// HOW WE SCORE
Four signals, weighted by recency.

Scores combine recent crime reports, government travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and port-specific security incidents. Refreshed monthly.

8.0 – 10.0
Safe — Low-risk; standard precautions apply.
6.5 – 7.9
Moderate — Generally safe with normal vigilance.
5.0 – 6.4
Caution — Stay alert; avoid certain areas after dark.
0 – 4.9
High caution — Significant risk; book guided excursions.
REFRESHED MONTHLY
// PORT-BY-PORT BREAKDOWN05 PORTS
01

Miami 🇺🇸

Florida · United StatesMODERATE

Travelers should remain vigilant and safeguard belongings in Miami, as certain neighborhoods may have higher crime rates, especially after dark.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
02

Grand Turk Island 🌍

Turks And Caicos Islands · Turks And Caicos IslandsSAFE

Grand Turk Island is a safe destination for cruise travelers, featuring a low crime rate and a strong local police presence.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
03

Philipsburg 🌍

St. Maarten · Netherlands AntillesMODERATE

Philipsburg is generally safe for cruise travelers, but remain vigilant against petty theft in crowded areas and secure personal belongings.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
04

Basseterre 🌍

St. Kitts · St Kitts And NevisMODERATE

Basseterre is generally safe for cruise travelers, but it's wise to stay vigilant against petty theft and avoid poorly lit areas at night.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
05

San Juan 🇵🇷

Puerto Rico · Puerto RicoCAUTION

Travelers in San Juan should stay in well-populated areas and remain aware of their surroundings to minimize risks of petty theft.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
// 08 · CRUISE SHIP

Brilliant Lady Ship Overview

Specs & DetailsVIRGIN VOYAGES
Brilliant Lady
VIRGIN VOYAGES · LADY SHIP
CHRISTENED
2023
STATEROOMS
1,408
TONNAGE
110,000GT
ON PAR WITH AVG· vs avg 110,250 GT
YEAR BUILT
2023
2 YEARS NEWER· vs avg 2021
LENGTH
912ft
ON PAR WITH AVG· vs avg 911 ft
PASSENGER COUNT
2,770cruisers
ON PAR WITH AVG· vs avg 2,770 cruisers
// ABOUT THE SHIP

The Brilliant Lady has a construction date of 2023 and a total size of 110,000 gross tons. The ship measures 912 feet in length. Brilliant Lady is included in Virgin Voyages's Lady Ship class. At full capacity, the Brilliant Lady holds 2,770 passengers. That includes 1,620 cruise vacationers and 1,150 staff members. The Brilliant Lady total number of staterooms is 1,408.

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// 09 · MORE CRUISES

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// 09 · FAQ

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