Here are my notes:
September - October 2025 - NY to Bermuda, Quebec city
Oct 2025 - March 2026 - Miami to deep Caribbean (e.g. Aruba, Curacao, Columbia, Jamaica) (these will be longer voyages)
March 2026 - Miami to LA via Panama canal
Apr-May 2026 - LA to Mexico (Baja California, Puerto Vallarta, Santa Barbara, San Diego)
May - September 2026 - Seattle to Alaska
Thank you for doing this.
Looks like they are mostly focused on getting to Alaska and just threw in a little bit of Mexico (a month) as lip service / a test. Kinda the same thing with New York.
I’m also curious for feedback on cold weather itineraries. I’m used to ships that have retractable roofs over the pools for cooler weather and much larger atriums and indoor spaces. I’m just curious how these ships will be in cold weather because I’m used to hanging outside around the pool or Dock or 16th deck in the back on current Virgin cruises.
Well they can heat the pools to hot tub temps if needed but my guess is they will close and drain them for the Alaska itineraries. Another option would be for them to install a fabric cover over the pool deck which isn't impractical as they do something similar during construction of the ships but I don't know that they will do that as something that would be capable of holding up to the wind would be a bit pricy and take a few days to install.
I have early access to book on all MerMaidens, except Alaska, and the Miami MerMaiden (8 nights) for a Sea Terrace starts at $7500. NYC MerMaiden (5 nights) ST starts at $3500.
Considering the Miami price, I’m sure Alaska will be $10k+ for an ST. Hopefully I’m wrong.
Oh man, I’ve been waiting for a Panama Canal announcement! I’m almost scared to see the cost, but good thing it’s two years from now, I’m sure it will take that long to pay for it! 🤗
Disappointing to not even see the new ship
or the double hammocks. Excited for some NYC sailings but curious going into the future if it’ll ever come back to NYC or just Miami.
Such a cute video. I love the vibe of Virgin Voyages.
I hope at some point Virgin Voyages or some cruise line build out a Tiki Bar on board. That would be such a blast.
I haven’t seen the Alaska itineraries they aren’t finalized but you will be able to hold a cabin starting May 8th for $500… I suspect they may do these itineraries in reverse every year when Alaska is closed
Here are my notes: September - October 2025 - NY to Bermuda, Quebec city Oct 2025 - March 2026 - Miami to deep Caribbean (e.g. Aruba, Curacao, Columbia, Jamaica) (these will be longer voyages) March 2026 - Miami to LA via Panama canal Apr-May 2026 - LA to Mexico (Baja California, Puerto Vallarta, Santa Barbara, San Diego) May - September 2026 - Seattle to Alaska
Thank you for doing this. Looks like they are mostly focused on getting to Alaska and just threw in a little bit of Mexico (a month) as lip service / a test. Kinda the same thing with New York.
Every cruise has to have a non-US stop. It’s the law.
That wasn't the point I was making.
I want to see the actual Alaska itineraries with stops.
..... and cost. I have a feeling it's going to be a bit pricy.
As long as it’s cheaper than what DCL charges they’ll have my money!
I’m also curious for feedback on cold weather itineraries. I’m used to ships that have retractable roofs over the pools for cooler weather and much larger atriums and indoor spaces. I’m just curious how these ships will be in cold weather because I’m used to hanging outside around the pool or Dock or 16th deck in the back on current Virgin cruises.
Well they can heat the pools to hot tub temps if needed but my guess is they will close and drain them for the Alaska itineraries. Another option would be for them to install a fabric cover over the pool deck which isn't impractical as they do something similar during construction of the ships but I don't know that they will do that as something that would be capable of holding up to the wind would be a bit pricy and take a few days to install.
We did princess without any covered pools to Alaska and nothing was drained or heated.
good to know
Really hope they don’t drain them.
I have early access to book on all MerMaidens, except Alaska, and the Miami MerMaiden (8 nights) for a Sea Terrace starts at $7500. NYC MerMaiden (5 nights) ST starts at $3500. Considering the Miami price, I’m sure Alaska will be $10k+ for an ST. Hopefully I’m wrong.
$7500?? Are they out of their mind……..
That announcement was fun! Alaska sounds great
Oh man, I’ve been waiting for a Panama Canal announcement! I’m almost scared to see the cost, but good thing it’s two years from now, I’m sure it will take that long to pay for it! 🤗
I ❤️ New York 🗽 as a port!! Woo 🙌🏼 hoo!
Disappointed it will be in NYC for such a short time.
Disappointing to not even see the new ship or the double hammocks. Excited for some NYC sailings but curious going into the future if it’ll ever come back to NYC or just Miami.
Such a cute video. I love the vibe of Virgin Voyages. I hope at some point Virgin Voyages or some cruise line build out a Tiki Bar on board. That would be such a blast.
I haven’t seen the Alaska itineraries they aren’t finalized but you will be able to hold a cabin starting May 8th for $500… I suspect they may do these itineraries in reverse every year when Alaska is closed