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News Aug 14, 2025

Music legends, special events, and exclusive experiences on our 2026 Red Hot Sailing Club voyage.

This 9-night Caribbean voyage is more than just a cruise — it’s a celebration of all things Virgin with a once-in-a-lifetime festival at sea.

Red Hot Sailing Club Voyage: Nile Rodgers

Funkalicious disco ducks… get ready to hit the water. It’s time to dust off your dancing shoes because Virgin Voyages is serving up the ultimate blend of funk, fun, and fabulous Caribbean destinations. We’re thrilled to announce that the legendary Nile Rodgers & CHIC are headlining Brilliant Lady’s 2026 Red Hot Sailing Club Voyage. With mega hits like “Le Freak,” “Good Times,” and “We Are Family,” belting out over Caribbean waves, you will have no choice but to live out their disco dreams at sea. 

Picture this — a 9-night round-trip adventure from Miami on the stunning new Brilliant Lady, filled with electrifying performances, festival vibes, and dazzling Caribbean destinations. The seas have never been this smooth, this chic, or this funky. Let’s break it all down, from the shores you’ll wander to the exclusive events and perks saved just for you.

This isn’t just any cruise; it’s the cruise. Departing from Miami, you’ll explore a string of sun-soaked treasures like Puerto Plata, St. John’s, Basseterre, and our glorious private Beach Club at Bimini. Plus, this voyage is jam-packed with extras designed to celebrate all things Virgin and the Sailors that make our voyages so iconic. 

Speaking of icons… at the center of this specialty sailing is a performance by the legendary Nile Rodgers & CHIC, turning this 9-day celebration into a floating festival at sea, blending Virgin’s music roots with the rhythms of the Caribbean for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. 

And that’s not all! This epic itinerary is full of unique onboard and onshore experiences curated just for our Red Hot Sailing Club Sailors. These extras include: 

  • Red Hot Welcome + Kickoff Mixer so you can meet your fellow Sailors and immerse yourself in the festival vibes
  • Fireside chats and surprise moments with Virgin Voyages leadership, like our CEO, Nirmal Saverimuttu
  • Onboard activations tied to Virgin’s music and cultural legacy
  • Curated, immersive shore excursions in four stunning Caribbean ports
  • Cocktail events and celebrations designed to delight our Sailing Club members

Even more exciting? You’ll get to do it all on Brilliant Lady, our fleet’s newest ship and your new home at sea for craveworthy dining, next-level entertainment, and new ship spaces designed to spark unadulterated joy. 

So what are you waiting for? This once-in-a-lifetime voyage sets sail March 12th, 2026, and the spots are filling up (freakishly) fast!

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