Virgin Voyages has unveiled a newly named 2026 Red Hot Sailing Club Voyage aboard its latest ship, Brilliant Lady. The voyage will depart from PortMiami to the Caribbean on March 12, 2026.
However, before the name change to the Red Hot Sailing Club, Virgin Voyages is continuing to bring unforgettable musical experiences to its remaining 2025 Celebration Voyages. The cruise line has announced Melanie C will headline the Lisbon Celebration Voyage aboard Scarlet Lady and Kathy Sledge will headline the Athens Celebration Voyage aboard Resilient Lady.
The 5-night Lisbon Celebration Voyage aboard Scarlet Lady will depart from Lisbon on July 22, 2025. The ship will call in Porto and La Coruña before Sailors disembark in Portsmouth, UK. During the day, Sailors can enjoy the sights, local beaches and cuisine, and at night they can take in the music, energy and spirit of award-winning Melanie C, British pop artist and DJ best known as Sporty Spice from the Spice Girls.
The 11-night Athens Celebration Voyage aboard Resilient Lady will depart on her journey from Athens on May 18, 2025. The sailing will feature calls in Istanbul, Ephesus, Santorini, Rhodes, Mykonos and Crete. Kathy Sledge of the group Sister Sledge will bring her musical style and distinctive vocals to Resilient Lady during the Mediterranean journey.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Kathy Sledge and Melanie C home to Virgin for these Celebration Voyages,” said Jamie Douglas, Director of Immersive Experiences. “These influential artists – who are both part of the Virgin music family – create remarkable communities through their music, a perfect alignment with the spirit and connection that defines the Virgin Voyages experience. These incredible sailings not only reinforce Virgin’s standing as an iconic company rooted in music, but also serve as a love letter to our epic community of loyal Sailors worth celebrating every day.”