NEW on Virgin Voyages - March News, NEW Happenings Cast + Roles
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Murder in the Manor has now been moved over to a reservations only system.
Abby, of course, is the original iconic hostess of all the mermaid and voyages that have gone before.
The new cast includes some familiar faces, mostly from Valiant cast number nine.
The two cast members are the naturalist and the lumberjack.
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It’s only the first week of March and Virgin Voyages has already rolled out a handful of changes that could seriously impact how you plan (and what you can actually get booked) on upcoming sailings. In this week’s Virgin Voyages INSIDER Update, David from VV Insider breaks down the new reservation-only setup for Murder in the Manor on Brilliant Lady, the latest on Brilliant Lady’s West Coast MerMaiden season (plus why Passport to Flavours might be making a comeback), fresh Winter 2027–2028 Caribbean itineraries for Valiant and Resilient Lady, and an important New York City terminal move you’ll want to factor into your travel plans — plus the newest Happenings Cast updates, including two Alaska-specific roles coming to Brilliant Lady. ⚓ BOOK YOUR VIRGIN VOYAGE Extra perks + planning support when you book through VV Insider: https://vvinsider.com/book/ In this week’s **Virgin Voyages INSIDER Update**, David from **VV Insider** covers: • a big change to **Murder in the Manor** on Brilliant Lady (and what it means for getting a seat) • a fresh look at **Brilliant Lady’s West Coast MerMaiden** season (LA + Seattle) — plus what “Passport to Flavours” might look like onboard • brand-new **Winter 2027–2028 Caribbean itineraries** for Valiant Lady and Resilient Lady • an important **New York City port move** you’ll need to plan for • **Happenings Cast 11** on Valiant Lady, and two brand-new Alaska-specific cast roles coming to Brilliant Lady WHAT WE COVER TODAY 👇 🎭 Murder in the Manor: now reservation-only (how booking works + what to do on embarkation day) 🧜 Brilliant Lady West Coast MerMaiden: LA (7 Apr 2026) + Seattle (21 May 2026) preview 🍽️ Passport to Flavours: Eat & Drink Festival elements returning for MerMaiden sailings 🗺️ New Winter 2027–2028 Caribbean itineraries: Valiant Lady (shorter getaways) + Resilient Lady (longer sailings + Halloween TA) 🗽 NYC sailing update: Virgin Voyages moves terminal from Manhattan to Brooklyn (what you need to know) ✨ Happenings Cast updates: Valiant Cast 11 + new Alaska roles (The Naturalist + The Lumberjack) on Brilliant Lady 🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES 🎭 Murder in the Manor reservation change ➜ https://vvinsider.com/murder-in-the-manor-now-requires-reservations-on-brilliant-lady/ 🎭 Full Murder in the Manor show guide ➜ https://vvinsider.com/on-board/event/murder-in-the-manor/ 📲 Booking events guide (how reservations work onboard) ➜ https://vvinsider.com/guides-and-faqs/guide/booking-events/ 🧜 Brilliant Lady MerMaiden updates (LA + Seattle) ➜ https://vvinsider.com/brilliant-lady-tour-nears-finale-as-mermaiden-sailings-approach/ 🍽️ Passport to Flavours guide ➜ https://vvinsider.com/first-look-passport-to-flavors-event-eat-drink-festival/ 🗺️ Winter 2027–2028 Caribbean itineraries (Valiant + Resilient) ➜ https://vvinsider.com/valiant-resilient-lady-winter-2027-2028-on-sale-now/ 🗽 NYC terminal move (Manhattan → Brooklyn) ➜ https://vvinsider.com/virgin-voyages-new-york-sailings-move-port-terminal/ ✨ Meet Happenings Cast 11 on Valiant Lady ➜ https://vvinsider.com/meet-happenings-cast-11-on-valiant-lady/ 🪵 Alaska cast additions (Naturalist + Lumberjack) ➜ https://vvinsider.com/new-alaska-focused-happenings-cast-roles-announced-by-virgin-voyages/ 💰 “Sail Forward” bonus Sailor Loot (up to $200) ➜ https://vvinsider.com/the-sail-forward-bonus-up-to-200-onboard-credit-sailor-loot/ 💎 Red Diamond Club (Diamonds loyalty + perks) ➜ https://vvinsider.com/red-diamond-club/ 🎟️ Events & entertainment directory ➜ https://vvinsider.com/on-board/events/ 📩 Get the Insider Newsletter ➜ https://vvinsider.com/the-insider-newsletter/ CHAPTERS ⏱️ 00:00 March Updates Overview 02:16 Show Reservation Changes 04:41 Brilliant Lady West Coast Tour 07:32 New Caribbean Winter Itineraries 10:11 NYC Port Moves 10:50 Valiant Happenings Cast 11 13:53 New Happenings Cast Roles 17:17 Wrap Up and Sailaway If this helps with your planning, subscribe for weekly Virgin Voyages news, tips, and practical guides so you can sail smarter. #VirginVoyages #VVInsider #CruiseNews #BrilliantLady #ValiantLady #ResilientLady