Brilliant Lady - 12/14/2026
The December 14, 2026 cruise on the Brilliant Lady departs from Miami, Florida. On this 9 Night Pre-Holiday Caribbean Getaway (Miami Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 5 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Brilliant Lady sets sail on Monday, Dec 14th and returns on Wednesday, Dec 23rd.
Cruise Pricing
The graph below tracks historic price of the Brilliant Lady cruise ship departing December 14, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,071 ($119 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,136 ($127 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 6%.
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Cruise Itinerary
Itinerary
Brilliant Lady - December 14, 2026 - 9 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 13th | Miami, Florida |
| 2 | Dec 14th | At Sea |
| 3 | Dec 15th | At Sea |
| 4 | Dec 17th | Philipsburg, St. Maarten |
| 5 | Dec 18th | Tortola, British Virgin Islands |
| 6 | Dec 19th | San Juan, Puerto Rico |
| 7 | Dec 19th | At Sea |
| 8 | Dec 20th | At Sea |
| 9 | Dec 22nd | The Beach Club (virgin Voyages), Bimini Bahamas |
| 10 | Dec 23rd | Miami, Florida |
The Brilliant Lady sails on December 14, 2026 for a 9 Night Pre-Holiday Caribbean Getaway (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 Dec 23rd at 5:30 AM. During the 10-day journey, the Brilliant Lady will visit 4 additional ports and will spend 4 days at sea.
Itinerary Safety Score
Based on my 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.
Cruise Ship
Brilliant Lady
BRILLIANT LADY SIZE
The Brilliant Lady has a construction date of 2023 and a total size of 110,000 gross tons. The ship measures 912 feet (278 meters) in length. Brilliant Lady is included in Virgin Voyages’s Lady Ship Class. At full capacity, the Brilliant Lady holds 3,920 passengers. That includes 2,770 cruise vacationers and 1,150 staff members. The Brilliant Lady total number of staterooms is 1,408.
Brilliant Lady Size & Stats
- Gross Tonnage:110,000 GT
- Length:912 ft (278 m)
- Beam:125 ft (38 m)
- Draft:26.4 ft (8 m)
- Max Speed:25 mph (22 kn)
- Year Built:2023
- Years Served:2023 - Present
- Capacity:2,770
- Crew Members:1,150
- Total on Board:3,920
- Total Staterooms:1,408
- Flagged Country:Bahamas
- Ship Cost:810 Million
- Status:active
To see how this compares, click through to see Brilliant Lady age and stats vs all Virgin Voyages ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.
To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Brilliant Lady Deck Plans.
Cruise Ports
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. (126 words)
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
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. (126 words)
Tortola, British Virgin Islands, offers docking at Road Town Port. Travelers explore Sage Mountain and Cane Garden Bay. Excursions include snorkeling at The Baths. Local markets sell painkillers. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures volcanic hills and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes roti, a BVI favorite. Souvenirs, like shell 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. Tortola’s island allure offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of scenic beaches and marine adventures, making Tortola an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)
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. (126 words)
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
The Beach Club (Virgin Voyages), Bimini, Bahamas, has no docking; ships anchor offshore with tenders to private beaches. Travelers explore beachfront cabanas and lagoon pools. Excursions include snorkeling at Sapona Wreck. No facilities exist; provisions are ship-based. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for beach tours. Photography captures turquoise waters and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes conch salad, a Bahamian favorite. Souvenirs, like shell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Bimini history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. The Beach Club’s resort allure offers a vibrant Bahamian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of luxury and marine adventures, making Bimini an engaging destination.
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. (126 words)