Brilliant Lady itinerary map for May 11, 2026
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10 Night Alaska Awe on Virgin Voyages Brilliant Lady

May 11, 2026

Brilliant Lady May 11, 2026

The Brilliant Lady May 11, 2026 cruise departs from Vancouver, British Columbia. On this 10 Night Alaska Awe (Vancouver To Seattle) sailing, the Brilliant Lady will visit a total of 9 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The ship sets sail on Monday, May 11th and returns on Thursday, May 21st, 2026.

Cruise Length
10
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Vancouver
British Columbia
Port Stops
9
Sea Days
2
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Cruise Price

Brilliant Lady · May 11, 2026

The graph below tracks historic price of the Brilliant Lady cruise ship departing May 11, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,190 ($119 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,719 ($172 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 31%.

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Brilliant Lady · May 11, 2026

The Brilliant Lady sails on May 11, 2026 for a 10 Night Alaska Awe (Vancouver To Seattle). The ship will depart the port of Vancouver, British Columbia at 5:00 PM and will return to the port of Seattle, Washington on May 21st at 7:00 AM. During the 11-day journey, the Brilliant Lady will visit 8 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.

Cruise itinerary route

10 Night Alaska Awe (Vancouver To Seattle)

  • MAY11
    Vancouver, British Columbia
    Vancouver, British Columbia
    A: — - D: 5:00 PM
  • MAY11
    Cruise Inside Passage, Alaska
    Cruise Inside Passage, Alaska
    A: — - D: —
  • MAY13
    Ketchikan, Alaska
    Ketchikan, Alaska
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 4:00 PM
  • MAY14
    Sitka, Alaska
    Sitka, Alaska
    A: 9:30 AM - D: 6:00 PM
  • MAY11
    Cruise Hubbard Glacier
    Cruise Hubbard Glacier
    A: — - D: —
  • MAY16
    Skagway, Alaska
    Skagway, Alaska
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 9:00 PM
  • MAY17
    Juneau, Alaska
    Juneau, Alaska
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • MAY18
    Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Alaska
    Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Alaska
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • MAY19
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • MAY20
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • MAY21
    Seattle, Washington
    Seattle, Washington
    A: 7:00 AM - D: —
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Cruise Ports

May 11, 2026 · 10 Night Alaska Awe (Vancouver To Seattle)

Vancouver, British Columbia
Day 1•Monday, May 11

Vancouver, British Columbia

Arrival: —•Departure: 5:00 PM

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, offers docking at Canada Place Port. Travelers explore Stanley Park and Gastown. Excursions visit Capilano Suspension Bridge. Local markets sell poutine. The peak season, June to September, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures urban parks and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes salmon, a BC favorite. Souvenirs, like Inuit crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Salish history. Light layers and waterproof shoes suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance park walks. Vancouver’s urban charm offers a vibrant Canadian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of natural beauty and cultural landmarks, making Vancouver an engaging destination for exploring Canada’s west coast.

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Cruise Inside Passage, Alaska
Day 2•Monday, May 11

Cruise Inside Passage, Alaska

Arrival: —•Departure: —

Cruise Inside Passage, Alaska, offers scenic cruising without docking. Travelers view fjords and humpback whales from the ship. Excursions include zodiac tours for wildlife spotting. No facilities exist; provisions are ship-based. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for coastal cruising. Photography captures glaciers and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes salmon, an Alaskan favorite. Souvenirs, like totem crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Tlingit history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while binoculars enhance wildlife viewing. Inside Passage’s natural allure offers a vibrant Alaskan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of marine life and scenic fjords, making Inside Passage an engaging destination.

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Ketchikan, Alaska
Day 3•Wednesday, May 13

Ketchikan, Alaska

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 4:00 PM

Ketchikan, Alaska, offers docking at Ketchikan Port. Travelers explore Totem Bight Park and Creek Street. Excursions include Misty Fjords flights. Local markets sell smoked salmon. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures totem poles and Inside Passage vistas. Dining onboard includes halibut, an Alaskan favorite. Souvenirs, like Tlingit crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Native Alaskan history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while sturdy shoes enhance historic walks. Ketchikan’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Alaskan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of native heritage and scenic fjords, making Ketchikan an engaging destination for exploration.

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Sitka, Alaska
Day 4•Thursday, May 14

Sitka, Alaska

Arrival: 9:30 AM•Departure: 6:00 PM

Sitka, Alaska, offers docking at Sitka Port. Travelers explore Sitka National Historical Park and St. Michael’s Cathedral. Excursions include whale-watching tours. Local markets sell smoked salmon. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures totem poles and Inside Passage vistas. Dining onboard includes halibut, an Alaskan favorite. Souvenirs, like Tlingit crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Russian history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while sturdy shoes enhance park walks. Sitka’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Alaskan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of native heritage and scenic fjords, making Sitka an engaging destination for exploration.

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Cruise Hubbard Glacier
Day 5•Monday, May 11

Cruise Hubbard Glacier

Arrival: —•Departure: —

Cruise Hubbard Glacier, Alaska, offers scenic cruising without docking. Travelers view Hubbard Glacier and Disenchantment Bay from the ship. Excursions include zodiac tours for seal spotting. No facilities exist; provisions are ship-based. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for glacier cruising. Photography captures icebergs and Yakutat Bay vistas. Dining onboard includes salmon, an Alaskan favorite. Souvenirs, like glacier crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Tlingit history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while binoculars enhance wildlife viewing. Hubbard Glacier’s natural allure offers a vibrant Alaskan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of glacial beauty and marine life, making Hubbard Glacier an engaging destination.

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Skagway, Alaska
Day 6•Saturday, May 16

Skagway, Alaska

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 9:00 PM

Skagway, Alaska, offers docking at Skagway Port. Travelers explore Klondike Gold Rush Park and White Pass Railway. Excursions include hiking Chilkoot Trail. Local markets sell smoked salmon. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures historic railways and Inside Passage vistas. Dining onboard includes king crab, an Alaskan favorite. Souvenirs, like gold-themed crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Gold Rush history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while sturdy shoes enhance trail hikes. Skagway’s historic charm offers a vibrant Alaskan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of gold rush heritage and scenic mountains, making Skagway an engaging destination.

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Juneau, Alaska
Day 7•Sunday, May 17

Juneau, Alaska

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 PM

Juneau, Alaska, offers docking at Juneau Port. Travelers explore Mendenhall Glacier and Mount Roberts Tramway. Excursions include whale-watching tours. Local markets sell smoked salmon. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures glaciers and Inside Passage vistas. Dining onboard includes king crab, an Alaskan favorite. Souvenirs, like totem crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Tlingit history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while sturdy shoes enhance glacier hikes. Juneau’s natural charm offers a vibrant Alaskan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of stunning glaciers and marine wildlife, making Juneau an engaging destination for exploration.

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Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Alaska
Day 8•Monday, May 18

Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Alaska

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 PM

Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Alaska, offers docking at Icy Strait Point. Travelers explore Hoonah’s Tlingit culture and Chichagof Island. Excursions include whale-watching tours. Local markets sell smoked salmon. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures totem poles and Inside Passage vistas. Dining onboard includes halibut, an Alaskan favorite. Souvenirs, like Tlingit crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Huna Tlingit history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while sturdy shoes enhance forest walks. Icy Strait Point’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Alaskan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of native heritage and marine wildlife, making Icy Strait Point an engaging destination.

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At Sea
Day 9•Tuesday, May 19

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

At Sea
Day 10•Wednesday, May 20

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Enjoy onboard activities and ocean views during this sea day.

Seattle, Washington
Day 11•Thursday, May 21

Seattle, Washington

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: —

Seattle, Washington, offers docking at Pier 91. Travelers explore Pike Place Market and Space Needle. Excursions include whale-watching in Puget Sound. Local markets sell smoked salmon. The peak season, June to September, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures urban landmarks and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes Dungeness crab, a Washington favorite. Souvenirs, like native crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Salish history. Light layers and waterproof shoes suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Seattle’s urban charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of iconic markets and scenic waterways, making Seattle an engaging destination for exploration.

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Weather Forecast

Brilliant Lady - May 11, 2026 Weather Forecast

Average monthly weather for your cruise ports

Vancouver, British Columbia

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May

Typical Weather

82°F

Average High

30°F

Average Low

Rainfall

0.12in

Daily average

3.8 in monthly total

Shore Excursions

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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
86 / 100
safer than 86% of all cruises
86
8
/ 10
Vancouver, British Columbia
Vancouver
Vancouver is generally safe for cruise travelers, but visitors should remain vigilant against petty theft in busy urban areas.
10
/ 10
Cruise Inside Passage, Alaska
Inside Passage
The Cruise Inside Passage in Alaska is a safe destination where travelers can explore while remaining secure on their cruise ship.
8
/ 10
Ketchikan, Alaska
Ketchikan
Ketchikan offers a safe environment for travelers with a strong police presence, low crime rates, and standard precautions advised for wildlife.
9
/ 10
Sitka, Alaska
Sitka
Sitka, Alaska, offers a safe environment for cruise travelers, but it's advisable to remain aware of your surroundings.
10
/ 10
Cruise Hubbard Glacier
Hubbard Glacier
Travelers can safely enjoy stunning views of Hubbard Glacier from their cruise ship, ensuring a secure and enjoyable experience.
9
/ 10
Skagway, Alaska
Skagway
Skagway is a safe cruise port with low crime rates, though travelers should exercise caution in isolated areas.
8
/ 10
Juneau, Alaska
Juneau
Juneau is a safe cruise destination with low crime, good infrastructure, and designated tourist areas, but be cautious of environmental hazards.
9
/ 10
Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Alaska
Icy Strait
Icy Strait Point offers a secure environment for tourists with low crime rates, controlled access, and protocols to manage wildlife encounters.
7
/ 10
Seattle, Washington
Seattle
Travelers in Seattle should stay vigilant and secure their belongings, as some downtown areas may have higher risks of petty theft.

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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Itinerary FAQ

How many nights is the Brilliant Lady sailing on May 11, 2026?

This is a 10-night cruise itinerary departing from Vancouver, British Columbia.

What ports does the Brilliant Lady visit on the May 11, 2026 cruise?

This route includes vancouver-british-columbia, cruise-inside-passage-alaska, ketchikan-alaska, sitka-alaska, cruise-hubbard-glacier, skagway-alaska, juneau-alaska, icy-strait-point-alaska, seattle-washington.

How many sea days are included on this Brilliant Lady May 11, 2026 itinerary?

This itinerary includes 2 sea days.

Who is the cruise director for the Brilliant Lady sailing on May 11, 2026?

Cruise director assignment data is not currently available for this sail date.

How is the itinerary safety score calculated for this cruise?

The itinerary safety score combines port-level safety indicators such as travel advisories, local risk signals, and historical context into a single overall score for this specific route.

Can I track price drops for this Brilliant Lady itinerary?

Yes — use the price tracking opt-in on this page to get updates when cabin prices change for this sailing.

Last Updated: Apr 3, 2026