Brilliant Lady itinerary map for March 21, 2026 (16 nights)
Brilliant Lady itinerary map for March 21, 2026 (16 nights)
16 nights · 8 ports
Round-trip · Miami, Florida
Virgin VoyagesBrilliant Lady

Brilliant Lady
March 21, 2026

16-Night Miami To La Via Panama Canal aboard Brilliant Lady · Departing March 21, 2026 from the Port of Miami, Florida.

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This 16-night cruise aboard the Brilliant Lady departs from Miami, Florida on Saturday, March 21, 2026 and returns on Monday, Apr 6th. March weather across this route averages 90°/64°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 6.2 out of 10, averaged across 8 ports.

Cruise Length
16
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Miami
Florida
Port Stops
8
Sea Days
9

Cruise Price - Brilliant Lady March 21, 2026

Brilliant Lady · March 21, 2026

The graph below tracks historic price of the Brilliant Lady cruise ship departing March 21, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,584 ($99 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $2,913 ($183 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 46%.

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Inside
$1,584
🌊
Oceanview
$2,544
🌅
Balcony
$3,184
👑
Suite
$13,920

Price History – Brilliant Lady March 21, 2026

inside cabin
Brilliant Lady
March 21, 2026
$1,584
46% vs avg: $2,913

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Cruise Itinerary Map - 16 Night Miami To La Via Panama Canal (Miami To Los Angeles)

Brilliant Lady · March 21, 2026

The Brilliant Lady sails on March 21, 2026 for a 16 Night Miami To La Via Panama Canal (Miami To Los Angeles). The ship will depart the port of Miami, Florida at 5:00 PM and will return to the port of San Pedro (Los Angeles), California on Apr 6th at 6:30 AM. During the 17-day journey, the Brilliant Lady will visit 7 additional ports and will spend 9 days at sea.

Cruise itinerary route

16 Night Miami To La Via Panama Canal (Miami To Los Angeles)

  • MAR21
    Miami, Florida
    Miami, Florida
    A: — - D: 5:00 PM
  • MAR22
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • MAR23
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • MAR24
    Cartagena, Colombia
    Cartagena, Colombia
    A: 9:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • MAR25
    Colon, Panama
    Colon, Panama
    A: 11:00 AM - D: 8:00 PM
  • MAR21
    Panama Canal Transit
    Panama Canal Transit
    A: — - D: —
  • MAR27
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • MAR28
    Puntarenas, Costa Rica
    Puntarenas, Costa Rica
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 6:00 PM
  • MAR29
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • MAR30
    Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
    Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 8:00 PM
  • MAR31
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • APR01
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • APR02
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • APR03
    Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
    Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • APR04
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • APR05
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • APR06
    San Pedro (Los Angeles), California
    San Pedro (Los Angeles), California
    A: 6:30 AM - D: —
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Brilliant Lady Cruise Ports

March 21, 2026 · 16 Night Miami To La Via Panama Canal (Miami To Los Angeles)

Miami, Florida — Day 1 of Brilliant Lady March 21, 2026 cruise
Day 1Saturday, Mar 21

Miami, Florida

Arrival:Departure: 5:00 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.

Day 2 at sea — Brilliant Lady March 21, 2026 itinerary
Day 2Sunday, Mar 22

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AMDeparture: 11:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Brilliant Lady — featuring The Dock, The Red Room, The Smoking Room & Necessities.

Day 3 at sea — Brilliant Lady March 21, 2026 itinerary
Day 3Monday, Mar 23

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AMDeparture: 11:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Brilliant Lady — featuring The Dock, The Red Room, The Smoking Room & Necessities.

Cartagena, Colombia — Day 4 of Brilliant Lady March 21, 2026 cruise
Day 4Tuesday, Mar 24

Cartagena, Colombia

Arrival: 9:00 AMDeparture: 5:00 PM

Cartagena, Colombia, offers docking at Cartagena Port. Travelers explore San Felipe Castle and Old Town’s colorful streets. Excursions include Rosario Islands snorkeling. Local markets sell arepas. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial walls and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes sancocho, a Colombian favorite. Souvenirs, like emerald crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Spanish colonial history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Cartagena’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Colombian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic fortresses and scenic islands, making Cartagena an engaging destination for exploration.

Colon, Panama — Day 5 of Brilliant Lady March 21, 2026 cruise
Day 5Wednesday, Mar 25

Colon, Panama

Arrival: 11:00 AMDeparture: 8:00 PM

Colón, Panama, offers docking at Colón Port. Travelers explore Gatun Locks and Fort San Lorenzo. Excursions include Emberá village tours. Local markets sell sancocho. The peak season, December to April, brings dry weather for coastal tours. Photography captures canal locks and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes arroz con pollo, a Panamanian favorite. Souvenirs, like molas, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Kuna history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while sturdy shoes enhance jungle walks. Colón’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Panamanian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of canal engineering and indigenous heritage, making Colón an engaging destination for exploration.

Panama Canal Transit — Day 6 of Brilliant Lady March 21, 2026 cruise
Day 6Saturday, Mar 21

Panama Canal Transit

Arrival:Departure:

Panama Canal Transit, Panama, offers scenic cruising without docking. Travelers view Gatun Locks and Centennial Bridge from the ship. Excursions include canal history tours. No facilities exist; provisions are ship-based. The peak season, December to April, brings dry weather for canal cruising. Photography captures engineering marvels and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes arroz con pollo, a Panamanian favorite. Souvenirs, like molas, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover canal history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while binoculars enhance lock viewing. Panama Canal’s industrial allure offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of engineering feats and scenic waterways, making the Panama Canal an engaging destination.

Day 7 at sea — Brilliant Lady March 21, 2026 itinerary
Day 7Friday, Mar 27

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AMDeparture: 11:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Brilliant Lady — featuring The Dock, The Red Room, The Smoking Room & Necessities.

Puntarenas, Costa Rica — Day 8 of Brilliant Lady March 21, 2026 cruise
Day 8Saturday, Mar 28

Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Arrival: 8:00 AMDeparture: 6:00 PM

Puntarenas, Costa Rica, offers docking at Puntarenas Port. Travelers explore Paseo de los Turistas and Carara National Park. Excursions include zip-lining in Monteverde. Local markets sell gallo pinto. The peak season, December to April, brings dry weather for coastal tours. Photography captures mangroves and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes casado, a Costa Rican favorite. Souvenirs, like coffee crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Tico history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while sturdy shoes enhance rainforest hikes. Puntarenas’ natural charm offers a vibrant Costa Rican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of wildlife and scenic coasts, making Puntarenas an engaging destination.

Day 9 at sea — Brilliant Lady March 21, 2026 itinerary
Day 9Sunday, Mar 29

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AMDeparture: 11:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Brilliant Lady — featuring The Dock, The Red Room, The Smoking Room & Necessities.

Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala — Day 10 of Brilliant Lady March 21, 2026 cruise
Day 10Monday, Mar 30

Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala

Arrival: 8:00 AMDeparture: 8:00 PM

Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala, offers docking at Puerto Quetzal Port. Travelers explore Antigua’s colonial streets and Pacaya Volcano. Excursions include coffee plantation tours. Local markets sell tamales. The peak season, December to April, brings dry weather for coastal tours. Photography captures cobblestone plazas and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes pepián, a Guatemalan favorite. Souvenirs, like textile crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Mayan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while sturdy shoes enhance volcano hikes. Puerto Quetzal’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Guatemalan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of colonial heritage and scenic volcanoes, making Puerto Quetzal an engaging destination.

Day 11 at sea — Brilliant Lady March 21, 2026 itinerary
Day 11Tuesday, Mar 31

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AMDeparture: 11:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Brilliant Lady — featuring The Dock, The Red Room, The Smoking Room & Necessities.

Day 12 at sea — Brilliant Lady March 21, 2026 itinerary
Day 12Wednesday, Apr 1

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AMDeparture: 11:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Brilliant Lady — featuring The Dock, The Red Room, The Smoking Room & Necessities.

Day 13 at sea — Brilliant Lady March 21, 2026 itinerary
Day 13Thursday, Apr 2

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AMDeparture: 11:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Brilliant Lady — featuring The Dock, The Red Room, The Smoking Room & Necessities.

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico — Day 14 of Brilliant Lady March 21, 2026 cruise
Day 14Friday, Apr 3

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Arrival: 8:00 AMDeparture: 5:00 PM

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, offers docking at Cabo San Lucas Port. Travelers explore El Arco and Lover’s Beach. Excursions include snorkeling at Santa Maria Cove. Local markets sell fish tacos. The peak season, November to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures rock formations and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes ceviche, a Mexican favorite. Souvenirs, like silver crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Baja history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the arid climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Cabo San Lucas’ coastal allure offers a vibrant Mexican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of iconic landmarks and marine adventures, making Cabo an engaging destination.

Day 15 at sea — Brilliant Lady March 21, 2026 itinerary
Day 15Saturday, Apr 4

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AMDeparture: 11:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Brilliant Lady — featuring The Dock, The Red Room, The Smoking Room & Necessities.

Day 16 at sea — Brilliant Lady March 21, 2026 itinerary
Day 16Sunday, Apr 5

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AMDeparture: 11:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Brilliant Lady — featuring The Dock, The Red Room, The Smoking Room & Necessities.

San Pedro (Los Angeles), California — Day 17 of Brilliant Lady March 21, 2026 cruise
Day 17Monday, Apr 6

San Pedro (Los Angeles), California

Arrival: 6:30 AMDeparture:

San Pedro (Los Angeles), California, offers docking at San Pedro Port. Travelers explore USS Iowa and Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. Excursions visit Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. Local markets sell fish tacos. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures historic ships and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes avocado toast, a Californian favorite. Souvenirs, like surf-themed crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Chumash history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. San Pedro’s maritime charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of naval history and scenic coasts, making San Pedro an engaging destination.

Weather Forecast

Brilliant Lady - March 21, 2026 Weather Forecast

Average monthly weather for your cruise ports

Miami, Florida

March

Typical Weather

85°F

Average High

52°F

Average Low

Rainfall

0.07in

Daily average

2.2 in monthly total

Brilliant Lady Shore Excursions

Explore the most popular excursion options at each port.

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.

Itinerary Safety Score

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 Safety Rank
62 / 100
safer than 62% of all cruises
62
7
/ 10
Miami, Florida
Miami
Travelers should remain vigilant and safeguard belongings in Miami, as certain neighborhoods may have higher crime rates, especially after dark.
6
/ 10
Cartagena, Colombia
Cartagena
Travelers in Cartagena should stay vigilant, avoid displaying valuables, and consider organized tours to minimize risks of petty crime.
5
/ 10
Colon, Panama
Colon
Travelers in Colon, Panama, should stay vigilant against crime, avoid less populated areas, and consider organized tours for safety.
8
/ 10
Panama Canal Transit
Panama Canal
Cruise travelers at the Panama Canal Transit should remain aware of their surroundings while enjoying a secure and managed experience.
6
/ 10
Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Puntarenas
Travelers in Puntarenas should stay vigilant against petty crime and consider organized tours for added safety and enjoyment.
5
/ 10
Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
Puerto Quetzal
Travelers should remain vigilant in Puerto Quetzal due to crime risks and are advised to join organized tours for safety.
7
/ 10
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Cabo San Lucas
While generally safe, travelers should remain vigilant in Cabo San Lucas, avoiding displaying valuables and staying in well-populated areas.
6
/ 10
San Pedro (Los Angeles), California
San Pedro
San Pedro is generally safe, but travelers should remain vigilant and avoid certain neighborhoods after dark to minimize risks.

Cruise Ship

Brilliant Lady

⚓ Tonnage

110,000

vs avg 110,250

🛠️ Year Built

2,023

vs avg 2,021

📏 Length (ft)

912

vs avg 911

👥 Passenger Count

2,770

vs avg 2,770

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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Brilliant Lady March 21, 2026 FAQ

What's the cheapest cabin on the Brilliant Lady March 21, 2026 cruise?

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What's the weather like on the Brilliant Lady March 21, 2026 route?

Across the ports visited on this 16-night route, March averages 90°F highs and 64°F lows. See the per-port weather forecast section above for daily detail.

How safe is the March 21, 2026 Brilliant Lady itinerary?

This itinerary scores 6.2 out of 10 on the Gangwaze Itinerary Safety Score, averaged across 8 ports. We weight current travel advisories, recent crime data, and Global Peace Index signals — see the Safety Score section above for the full per-port breakdown.

When does the Brilliant Lady sail and return on this itinerary?

The Brilliant Lady departs Miami, Florida on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM and returns on Monday, Apr 6th, 2026 at 6:30 AM. Total duration: 16 nights.

Who is the cruise director for the Brilliant Lady sailing on March 21, 2026?

Cruise director assignment for this sail date is not currently confirmed in our records.

Can I track price drops for this Brilliant Lady itinerary?

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Last Updated: May 22, 2026