Brilliant Lady itinerary map for May 11, 2026 (10 nights)
Brilliant Lady itinerary map for May 11, 2026 (10 nights)
10 nights · 9 ports
Round-trip · Vancouver, British Columbia
Virgin VoyagesBrilliant Lady

Brilliant Lady
May 11, 2026

10-Night Alaska Awe aboard Brilliant Lady · Departing May 11, 2026 from the Port of Vancouver, British Columbia.

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// AT A GLANCE

This 10-night cruise aboard the Brilliant Lady departs from Vancouver, British Columbia on Monday, May 11, 2026 and returns on Thursday, May 21st. May weather across this route averages 68°/24°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 8.6 out of 10, averaged across 9 ports.

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE
8.6OUT OF 10
SAFE TIER
Safer than 86% of all cruises
Ranked across every sailing in our database.
LEAST SAFESAFEST
01
10
night cruise
Mon → Thu
02
Vancouver
departure port
British Columbia
03
9
port stops
Awe
04
2
sea days
Day 9
// ON THIS PAGE07 SECTIONS
// 02 · CRUISE PRICE

Brilliant Lady May 11, 2026 Price & Tracking

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 $1,191 ($120 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,677 ($168 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 29%.

Brilliant Lady cruise departing May 11, 202610-night itinerary. Current Inside Cabin price: $1,191 ($120 per night). Average price: $1,677.

// PRICE HISTORY · INSIDE
Last 6 months · refreshes daily
This cabin
Avg $1,648
LIVE RATE
INSIDE CABIN
Brilliant Lady · May 11, 2026
$1,191
$120 per night · 10 nights
28% below average
Avg $1,648 · You save $457

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// 03 · ITINERARY

10 Night Alaska Awe (Vancouver To Seattle) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapMAY 11, 2026
The Brilliant Lady sails on May 11, 2026 for a 10 Night Alaska Awe (Vancouver To Seattle) (Vancouver Roundtrip). 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 PORT SCHEDULE
Brilliant Lady
MAY 11, 2026
11 STOPSSCROLL FOR ALL ↓
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10 NIGHTS · 8 PORTS
ROUND-TRIP · VANCOUVER
// 04 · PORTS

10 Night Alaska Awe (Vancouver To Seattle) Port List

Brilliant Lady·May 11, 2026
Vancouver, British Columbia — Day 1 of Brilliant Lady May 11, 2026 cruise
DAY
1
EMBARKATION
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.

Cruise Inside Passage, Alaska — Day 2 of Brilliant Lady May 11, 2026 cruise
DAY
2
PORT 1
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.

Ketchikan, Alaska — Day 3 of Brilliant Lady May 11, 2026 cruise
DAY
3
PORT 2
WEDNESDAY·MAY 13

Ketchikan

Alaska
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
7:00 AM
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.

Sitka, Alaska — Day 4 of Brilliant Lady May 11, 2026 cruise
DAY
4
PORT 3
THURSDAY·MAY 14

Sitka

Alaska
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
9:30 AM
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.

Cruise Hubbard Glacier — Day 5 of Brilliant Lady May 11, 2026 cruise
DAY
5
PORT 4
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.

Skagway, Alaska — Day 6 of Brilliant Lady May 11, 2026 cruise
DAY
6
PORT 5
SATURDAY·MAY 16

Skagway

Alaska
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
7:00 AM
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.

Juneau, Alaska — Day 7 of Brilliant Lady May 11, 2026 cruise
DAY
7
PORT 6
SUNDAY·MAY 17

Juneau

Alaska
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
8:00 AM
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.

Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Alaska — Day 8 of Brilliant Lady May 11, 2026 cruise
DAY
8
PORT 7
MONDAY·MAY 18

Icy Strait Point (Hoonah)

Alaska
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
8:00 AM
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.

Seattle, Washington — Day 11 of Brilliant Lady May 11, 2026 cruise
DAY
11
DISEMBARKATION
THURSDAY·MAY 21

Seattle

Washington
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
7:00 AM

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.

// 05 · WEATHER

10 Night Alaska Awe (Vancouver To Seattle) Weather Forecast

Brilliant Lady·May 11, 2026
MAY FORECAST · VANCOUVER
Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.
56°
AVG · °F
Mostly sunny days
AVG HIGH
82°
AVG LOW
30°
AVG RAINFALL
3.8"
Source: 30-year historical climate averages via Open-Meteo
// YEAR-ROUND AT VANCOUVER
Average monthly temperature and rainfall. Your sail month is highlighted.
AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN
56°JANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDEC12-MONTH AVERAGE · DATA: 30-YEAR HISTORICAL
// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS

Brilliant Lady May 11, 2026 Excursions

Brilliant Lady·May 11, 2026

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

10 Night Alaska Awe (Vancouver To Seattle)

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
SAFE TIER
0OUT OF 100
LOWHIGH
Safer than 86% of all cruises
8.6/10 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.
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// PORT-BY-PORT BREAKDOWN09 PORTS
01

Vancouver 🇨🇦

British Columbia · CanadaSAFE

Vancouver is generally safe for cruise travelers, but visitors should remain vigilant against petty theft in busy urban areas.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
02

Cruise Inside Passage 🇺🇸

Alaska · United StatesSAFE

The Cruise Inside Passage in Alaska is a safe destination where travelers can explore while remaining secure on their cruise ship.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
03

Ketchikan 🇺🇸

Alaska · United StatesSAFE

Ketchikan offers a safe environment for travelers with a strong police presence, low crime rates, and standard precautions advised for wildlife.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
04

Sitka 🇺🇸

Alaska · United StatesSAFE

Sitka, Alaska, offers a safe environment for cruise travelers, but it's advisable to remain aware of your surroundings.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
05

Cruise Hubbard Glacier 🇺🇸

United States · United StatesSAFE

Travelers can safely enjoy stunning views of Hubbard Glacier from their cruise ship, ensuring a secure and enjoyable experience.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
06

Skagway 🇺🇸

Alaska · United StatesSAFE

Skagway is a safe cruise port with low crime rates, though travelers should exercise caution in isolated areas.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
07

Juneau 🇺🇸

Alaska · United StatesSAFE

Juneau is a safe cruise destination with low crime, good infrastructure, and designated tourist areas, but be cautious of environmental hazards.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
08

Icy Strait Point (Hoonah) 🇺🇸

Alaska · United StatesSAFE

Icy Strait Point offers a secure environment for tourists with low crime rates, controlled access, and protocols to manage wildlife encounters.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
09

Seattle 🇺🇸

Washington · United StatesMODERATE

Travelers in Seattle should stay vigilant and secure their belongings, as some downtown areas may have higher 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 · FAQ

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