Adults-only Virgin Voyages launches first West Coast cruises from LA – NBC Los Angeles

Vacation, anyone?

The adults-only cruise line Virgin Voyages has launched a fresh lineup of West Coast cruises, now sailing from the Port of Los Angeles for the first time.

Virgin Voyages said Monday that its newest ship, “Brilliant Lady,” will be homeported in LA, sailing from the Los Angeles Cruise Terminal. The ship will offer itineraries ranging from five to 17 days.

Here are some of the cruises sailing from LA:

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

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

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

Panama Canal: LA 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

Brilliant Lady is on her maiden call.

She began her inaugural tour in September 2025 from New York and will launch for the first time from LA on Tuesday.

According to the company, the 909-foot-long, 125-foot-wide ship was specifically designed to pass the Panama Canal. With 1,408 cabins and more than 20 eateries, the 110,000-ton vessel can serve up to 2,770 passengers.

Like all Virgin Voyages, the cruise ship has “no children and no buffets” on board.

Instead, the adults-only experience focuses on all-inclusive dining, live entertainment, music under the stars, and “detox and retox moments” across fitness spaces.

“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,” a press release noted. “The ship also features unique offerings such as dedicated solo cabins for passengers traveling alone.”

Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka called Virgin Voyages a “fresh, contemporary cruise” for Los Angeles — and the agency knows its cruises.

The Port had a record cruise year in 2025 with 241 calls carrying a combined 1.6 million passengers. According to the Port, the season generated an estimated $300 million for the local economy.

Travel is cruising along in Long Beach, too.

Last month, Carnival Cruise Line launched its 1-hour “Express Dining” program on 15 ships, including three ships that sail from Long Beach.