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Brilliant New Incentives from Virgin Voyages

by Marsha Mowers  April 11, 2025
Brilliant New Incentives from Virgin Voyages

Sean Russo is Director of Sales, Canada for Virign Voyages.

Virgin Voyages is kicking off new Brilliant Lady voyages from NYC this September and to celebrate, the cruise line is offering two “fabulous” pre-cruise and onboard incentives.

Sailors (Virgin’s term for travellers) can enjoy a complimentary stay at Virgin Hotels New York City before the cruise with “Stay Sail and Save” and advisors can score extra “loot” when booking their first sailors with “Brilliant Bounty on Brilliant Lady Bookings.”

“We’re buzzing with excitement as Brilliant Lady gears up to kick off her epic voyages from New York City this September,” said Virgin Voyage’s Sean Russo, Sales Director, Canada. “She’ll be sailing to some seriously stunning ports like Halifax, Saint John, and Québec City—talk about a dream itinerary!

“We LOVE to spoil our First Mates (that’s you, amazing travel advisors), which is why we’re turning up the perks.”

With Stay, Sail and Save, Voyages eligible for a hotel stay are:

Sept 5, 2025 – New York MerMaiden – Hotel stay Sept 4–5

Sept 10, 2025 – The Big Apple to Bermuda – Hotel stay Sept 9–10

Sept 15, 2025 – Fall Colors: Coastal Northeast & Canada – Hotel stay Sept 14–15

Sept 23, 2025 – Autumn Leaves: New York to Quebec – Hotel stay Sept 22–23

Booking qualifications:

All Sea Terrace cabins and above (including Lock It Ins) are eligible.

Bookings made through Circles and My Next Virgin Voyage also qualify.

*Please note: The following rates do not qualify – First Mate, Interline, Casino, Tour Operator, and Closed Rates. Terms and Conditions – https://tinyurl.com/muk2ncen

With  “Brilliant Bounty on Brilliant Lady Bookings,” First Mates can earn $200 Sailor Loot for every booking made on Brilliant Lady’s Inaugural Sailings now until May 31, 2025 for travel September 15, 2025 to March 12, 2026.

Booking qualifications:

  • All cabin categories.
  • New Sailors only. Your client cannot have sailed with Virgin Voyages before.
  • Circles bookings qualify.
  • The following rates do not qualify: First Mate, Interline, Tour Operator, and Closed Rates.

Eligible Voyages:

  • Fall Colors: Coastal Northeast & Canada – 09/15/25
  • Autumn Leaves: New York to Quebec – 09/23/25
  • Fall Leaves to Miami Scenes – 10/03/25
  • Brilliant Lady Miami MerMaiden – 10/17/25
  • Western Caribbean: From Miami to Bimini – 11/01/25
  • Colorful Curaçao to the Charming Caymans – 11/08/25
  • Sunny San Juan & Isles of Beach Miles – 11/20/25
  • Antigua Waves & Grand Turk Caves – 11/28/25
  • Aruban Sunsets & Calm Cayman Days – 12/07/25
  • Brilliant Caribbean Holidays – 12/18/25
  • Brilliant New Year’s Ahoy! – 12/26/25
  • Aruba, Bonaire, Colombia, Jamaica & More – 01/04/26
  • Magnetic Miami to Gorgeous George Town – 02/01/26
  • Sunny San Juan & Isles of Beach Miles – 02/12/26
  • Antigua Waves & Grand Turk Caves – 02/20/26
  • Aruban Sunsets & Calm Cayman Days – 03/01/26
  • Gorgeous Antigua, St. Kitts & Bimini – 03/12/26

Terms and Conditions: https://tinyurl.com/2vj3cjv5

  
  
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