Adults-only cruise line kicks off 5 new West Coast routes with Los Angeles as homeport (original) (raw)
An adults-only cruise line kicked off a brand new West Coast itinerary on Monday, with several new routes departing the Port of Los Angeles.
The company, Virgin Voyages, announced that its newest ship, Brilliant Lady, would make L.A. its homeport starting 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 said in a media release.
Brilliant Lady began its inaugural tour in September 2025, launching from New York. The 110,000-ton vessel, which measures 909 feet long and 125 feet wide, is also specifically designed to pass the Panama Canal.
Virgin Voyages’ Beautiful Lady vessel docked at the Port of Los Angeles. (Virgin Voyages)
Virgin Voyages’ Beautiful Lady vessel docked at the Port of Los Angeles. (Virgin Voyages)
Virgin Voyages’ Beautiful Lady vessel docked at the Port of Los Angeles. (Virgin Voyages)
Virgin Voyages’ Beautiful Lady vessel docked at the Port of Los Angeles. (Virgin Voyages)
It also features 1,408 cabins that can hold a total of 2,770 passengers.
There are now five new Virgin Voyage cruise options calling at the Port of Los Angeles:
| Name | Route | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SoCal and Ensenada: Halloween Edition | Los Angeles-Catalina Island-San Diego-Ensenada-Los Angeles | 5 nights |
| Mexican Riviera Halloween Cruise | Los Angeles-Cabo San Lucas-Puerto Vallarta-Mazatlán-Los Angeles | 7 nights |
| L.A. Lights and Vancouver Vistas | Los Angeles-Catalina Island-San Francisco-Astoria, Oregon-Victoria, British Columbia-Vancouver | 8 nights |
| Coastal Pacific: From L.A. to Vancouver | Los Angeles-San Diego-San Francisco-Astoria, Oregon-Victoria, British Columbia-Vancouver | 9 nights |
| Panama Canal: L.A. to Miami Halloween | Los Angeles-Cabo San Lucas-Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala-Puntarenas, Costa Rica-Panama City (including the Panama Canal)-Cartagena, Colombia-Miami | 17 nights |
Virgin Voyages markets itself as a cruise line “with no children on board and no buffets,” instead emphasizing all-inclusive dining across more than 20 eateries as well as entertainment and shows, live music, detox and retox opportunities and more.
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The ship also features unique offerings such as dedicated solo cabins for passengers traveling alone.
According to officials with the Port of Los Angeles, last year was a record year for cruises at the port, with 241 calls carrying a total of 1.6 million passengers and generating an estimated $300 million for the local economy.
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