ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
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5:00 PM
Embarkation day. Brilliant Lady sails at 5:00 PM.
10 nights · 6 ports
Round-trip · Miami, Florida
Virgin VoyagesBrilliant Lady
Brilliant Lady
December 28, 2026
10-Night Brilliant New Years Ahoy! aboard Brilliant Lady · Departing December 28, 2026 from the Port of Miami, Florida.
Interior from$2,550/ guest· Prices updated Oct 13, 2026
// AT A GLANCE
Brilliant Lady December 28, 2026 Cruise Overview
Brilliant Lady leaves Miami, Florida on Monday, December 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM and returns Thursday, January 7 at 6:30 AM: 10 nights with 5 ports of call (Philipsburg, Basseterre, Tortola, St. John's and The Beach Club) and 4 days at sea. It is the only upcoming departure of this itinerary on Brilliant Lady. The lowest fare today is $2,550 per person for a balcony cabin (about $255 a night). Since we started tracking it in March 2025, the balcony fare has ranged from $1,345 to $3,391; today’s is $1,205 above the lowest. December averages 82°F highs and 71°F lows across the ports on this route.
The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 7.0 out of 10, averaged across 6 ports. Balcony cabins rose $117 on Oct 13.
// WHO'S ONBOARD YOUR CRUISE
Brilliant Lady December 28, 2026 Roll Call
7 SAVED THIS SAILING
// 02 · CRUISE PRICE
Brilliant Lady December 28, 2026 Price & Tracking
BRILLIANT LADY·DECEMBER 28, 2026
The graph below tracks historic price of the Brilliant Lady cruise ship departing December 28, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $2,550 ($255 per night) for a Balcony Cabin. Compared to the average price of $2,875 ($288 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 11%.
Brilliant Lady cruise departing December 28, 2026 — 10-night itinerary. Current Balcony Cabin price: $2,550 ($255 per night). Average price: $2,875.
// PRICE HISTORY · BALCONY
Last 6 months · refreshes daily
This cabin
Avg $2,693
LIVE RATE
BALCONY CABIN
Brilliant Lady · December 28, 2026
$2,550
$255 per night · 10 nights
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5% below average
Avg $2,693 · You save $143
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// 03 · ITINERARY
10 Night Brilliant New Years Ahoy! (Miami Roundtrip) Cruise Map
Interactive Itinerary MapDECEMBER 28, 2026
All 11 days of the Brilliant Lady December 28, 2026 cruise, including 4 days at sea. Arrival and departure times are local to each port, and the cruise line can change them before sailing.
// 04 · PORTS
10 Night Brilliant New Years Ahoy! (Miami Roundtrip) Port List
Brilliant Lady·December 28, 2026
Day 2 · Tuesday · Dec 29
At sea
Day at sea aboard the Brilliant Lady — featuring The Dock, The Red Room, The Smoking Room & Necessities.
Day 3 · Wednesday · Dec 30
At sea
Day at sea aboard the Brilliant Lady.
Day 8 · Monday · Jan 4
At sea
Day at sea aboard the Brilliant Lady.
Day 9 · Tuesday · Jan 5
At sea
Day at sea aboard the Brilliant Lady.
// 05 · WEATHER
10 Night Brilliant New Years Ahoy! (Miami Roundtrip) Weather Forecast
Brilliant Lady·December 28, 2026
// YEAR-ROUND AT MIAMI
Average monthly temperature and rainfall. Your sail month is highlighted.
AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN
// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS
Most Popular Miami Shore Excursions
Independent shore excursions in every port on this Brilliant Lady itinerary, booked directly with the operator who runs them. We flag the ones that guarantee you're back on board before the gangway lifts.
6 PORTS OF CALL·603 EXCURSIONS HELD·BOOK DIRECT WITH THE OPERATOR
SELECT A PORT
BEST MIAMI SHORE TOURSBest Miami Shore ToursCURATED FROM 234 · NOT A SEARCH RESULT
OF 234TOP PRODUCT
4.6(3,194)
$42
Speedboat Sightseeing Adventure of Miami
Miami's only off-shore, speedboat tour. Experience thrills during a 45-minute speedboat ride across Miami…
45 MINBOOK ON VIATOR
TOP PRODUCT
4.7(2,870)
$82.98
Everglades Small-Group Tour from Miami with Transportation
Experience the Florida Everglades on this 4–5 hour small-group tour from Miami, featuring an exciting airboat…
5 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
TOP PRODUCT
4.6(2,860)
$30
Miami Biscayne Bay rich and famous Sightseeing Boat Tour
Set sail on an unforgettable journey through the famous waters of Biscayne Bay with Miami’s top rated Miami…
1.3 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
TOP PRODUCT
3.5(2,509)
$45
Miami: Hop-on Hop-off Tour with 10 Stops and Bay Cruise Option
Discover Miami's vibrant vibes with a hop-on hop-off tour of Magic City. Our flexible tours turn Miami into…
2 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
EXCELLENT QUALITY
4.8(1,634)
$30
Miami Pirate Boat Tour: Skyline & Celebrity Homes
Set sail on an unforgettable adventure through Biscayne Bay aboard the Miami Pirate Boat Tour: Skyline &…
1.3 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
WORRY-FREE
TOP PRODUCT
4.4(1,391)
$78
60 min. Everglades Airboat ride & pick-up ,small group +pro guide
Our Everglades Tour is led by a real guide with over 10 years of experience in Miami. Personal connection is…
5 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
WORRY-FREE
TOP PRODUCT
4.9(928)
$189
Half-day Everglades National Park Tour and 1-Hour Air Boat Ride
With your expert naturalist guide, head out on an amazing 90-minute nature walk in Everglades National Park…
6 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
4.1(833)
$24.50
Miami Millionaire’s Row Sightseeing Cruise
Experience Miami’s original Millionaire’s Row cruise, family-owned and operated for over 75 years (est…
1.5 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
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// 07 · SAFETY SCORE
Itinerary Safety Score
10 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.
// 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 BREAKDOWN06 PORTS
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
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
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
Tortola is generally safe for tourists, but visitors should stay vigilant and exercise caution, especially after dark.
0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
St. John's is generally safe for travelers, but vigilance is advised due to potential petty theft and risks in certain neighborhoods after dark.
0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
The Beach Club in Bimini provides a secure environment for cruise travelers, but caution is advised outside due to higher crime rates.
0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
// 08 · CRUISE SHIP
Brilliant Lady Ship Overview
Specs & DetailsVIRGIN VOYAGES
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.
// 09 · MORE CRUISES
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// 09 · FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for yourBrilliant Lady·December 28, 2026sailing
Researched and assembled by Gangwaze Cruise Editorial using daily-refreshed itinerary, pricing, weather, and safety data.
LAST UPDATED · OCT 13, 2026
