VIRGIN VOYAGES NOW SAILING FROM THE PORT OF LOS ANGELES FOR FIRST TIME

April 6, 2026 - For the first time ever, Virgin Voyages today kicked off a brand-new West Coast itinerary sailing from the Los Angeles Cruise Terminal, with its newest ship, Brilliant Lady, making the Port of Los Angeles its homeport this spring.

This maiden call marks the cruise line's fresh start on the West Coast, featuring adults-only cruising and unique experiences to iconic destinations.

"Virgin Voyages brings a fresh, contemporary cruise product to Los Angeles, and we're proud to welcome them as a new homeport partner," said Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka. "With these well-crafted itineraries, passengers can make the most of their time exploring destinations along the Pacific Coast and beyond."

Virgin Voyages' Brilliant Lady began her inaugural tour in September 2025, launching from New York. The 110,000-ton vessel measures 909 feet long and 125 feet wide, specifically designed to pass the Panama Canal. Able to accommodate 2,770 passengers, the ship features 1,408 cabins, more than 20 eateries and unique spaces.

With no children on board and no buffets, Virgin Voyages instead emphasizes premium, all-inclusive dining across 20+ eateries, immersive entertainment and shows, live music and dancing under the stars, detox and retox moments with a variety of fitness spaces aboard Brilliant Lady. Created specifically with the West Coast in mind, Brilliant Lady also introduces new wellness programming designed around movement and recovery, from morning raves to Vibe Rides cycle classes. The ship also features unique offerings such as dedicated solo cabins for passengers traveling alone.

Virgin Voyages offers the following voyages, from five to 17 nights, from Los Angeles:

SoCal and Ensenada: Halloween Edition (five-night cruise)
• Los Angeles
• Catalina Island
• San Diego
• Ensenada
• Los Angeles

Mexican Riviera Halloween Cruise (seven-night cruise)
• Los Angeles
• Cabo San Lucas
• Puerto Vallarta
• Mazatlán
• Los Angeles

L.A. Lights and Vancouver Vistas (eight-night cruise)
• Los Angeles
• Catalina Island
• San Francisco
• Astoria, Oregon
• Victoria, British Columbia
• Vancouver, British Columbia

Coastal Pacific: From L.A. to Vancouver (nine-night cruise)
• Los Angeles
• San Diego
• San Francisco
• Astoria, Oregon
• Victoria, British Columbia
• Vancouver, British Columbia

Panama Canal: L.A. to Miami Halloween (17-night cruise)
• Los Angeles
• Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
• Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
• Puntarenas, Costa Rica
• Panama City, Panama (including sailing through the Panama Canal)
• Cartagena, Colombia
• Miami

2025 was a record cruise year at the Port of Los Angeles with 241 calls carrying a total of 1.6 million passengers, which generated an estimated $300 million for the local economy. The cruise industry is growing rapidly and the Port is poised to accommodate the needs of both current and future passengers.