What's NEW on Virgin Voyages in Sept 2025? + BRL NYC Launch
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I'm David from VV Insider, and we've been lucky enough to go along to some of these exclusive launch events to see Brilliant Lady for ourselves, see the new spaces, see the new shows, and try the new food.
The new cabin type offers two hammocks instead of one. One thing we were told by the team is that these new hammocks have been specifically engineered for this cabin type and they're designed specifically for sitting rather than lying down because of course the space on the balcony is limited.
This show is a ticketed experience that costs $50 per person on board, but that cost is well worth it personally for the show alone, but also you get a fantastic exclusive dinner included with that as well.
Having seen and experienced Brilliant Lady for ourselves, we can see that the celebrations are well worthwhile. And anyone who's booked to go on Brilliant Lady is going to have the most fantastic time.
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Stay up to date with Virgin Voyages in our early-September 2025 VV Insider update. We take you through Brilliant Lady’s launch week—from Portsmouth previews to New York celebrations—with first looks at the redesigned Roundabout, Draught Haus and Athletic Club, the new Slightly Smaller Sea Terrace cabins (now with two hammocks and balcony tweaks for Panama Canal transit), and an early peek at Rojo by Razzle Dazzle plus menu changes at The Dock/Dock House. We also cover brand-new entertainment on board (Up with a Twist and Murder in the Manor), confirm Comedy Fest 2026 dates on both sides of the Atlantic, and run through practical updates including the new Sailor app on Android (with Shake for Champagne restored), Valiant Lady’s 10th Happenings Cast, and revised Work From Sea Wi-Fi pricing. Finally, we highlight current offers (including the $109 sale), celebrate VV Insider turning two, and share a few moments from the New York pool party—yes, Sir Richard jumped in first! STORIES 🚢 Brilliant Lady launch week: Portsmouth previews to New York celebrations https://vvinsider.com/portsmouth-welcomes-brilliant-lady-virgin-voyages-fourth-ship/ 🧭 First looks at The Roundabout, Draught Haus and The Athletic Club https://vvinsider.com/brilliant-lady-complete-ship-tour-videos-pictures/ 🛏️ New “Slightly Smaller Sea Terrace” cabins: two hammocks + Panama Canal-ready balcony tweaks https://vvinsider.com/sea-terrace-slightly-smaller-balcony-first-look/ 🍽️ Dock & Dock House menu updates https://vvinsider.com/first-look-new-dock-dock-house-menus-on-brilliant-lady/ 🎭 New main shows: Up with a Twist (ticketed supper club) and Murder in the Manor (’80s whodunnit cabaret) https://vvinsider.com/up-with-a-twist-first-look-menu-food-pictures/ https://vvinsider.com/murder-in-the-manor-first-look-with-pictures-video/ 📅 Comedy Fest 2026 dates confirmed in the UK and US https://vvinsider.com/virgin-voyages-confirms-comedy-fest-voyages-for-2026/ 👯 Valiant Lady’s 10th Happenings Cast https://vvinsider.com/meet-your-10th-happenings-cast-on-valiant-lady/ 🗺️ Resilient Lady Summer 2027 itineraries, including the eclipse voyage https://vvinsider.com/resilient-lady-summer-2027-itineraries-revealed/ 📶 Work From Sea Wi-Fi pricing changes explained https://vvinsider.com/virgin-voyages-updates-work-from-sea-wi-fi-pricing/ 📱 New Sailor app on Android with Shake for Champagne restored https://vvinsider.com/virgin-voyages-launches-android-app-2-0-and-ios-enhancements/ 💸 Sail & Save: $109 sale overview https://vvinsider.com/virgin-voyages-sail-save-offer-september-3rd-9th-offers/ 🎂 VV Insider turns two https://vvinsider.com/vv-insider-turns-two-today/ 🏊♂️ New York singalong and pool party wrap-up (Sir Richard’s splash) https://vvinsider.com/brilliant-lady-arrives-in-nyc-with-a-choir-led-sail-in-at-the-statue-of-liberty/ 📚 Book your voyage with extra perks ➜ https://vvinsider.com/book/ 🚕 Book your cruise chauffeur port transfer ➜ https://www.book-online-transfers.com/en/vvinsider-airport-taxi 🗺️ All Brilliant Lady launch coverage & guides ➜ https://vvinsider.com 00:00 Introduction and Overview 01:46 Brilliant Lady Launch Week 02:20 New Spaces and Dining Options 03:07 New Meze at Dock and Dock House 03:52 Brilliant Lady Ship Tour + New Spaces 06:28 Entertainment Highlights 08:47 Other Virgin Voyages News 10:06 New Sailor App and Happenings Cast 12:23 WiFi Pricing Updates 14:04 Special Celebrations 16:32 Brilliant Lady New York Arrival 19:02 Conclusion and Farewell