Virgin Voyages is expanding its 2026 cruise offerings, introducing the "Marvellous Voyages" collection with longer sailings ranging from 12 to 16 nights and featuring new destinations like Dublin, Glasgow, Reykjavik, Amalfi Coast, Majorca, Cannes, Iceland, Istanbul, the British Isles, and the Baltics.
A highlight of the 2026 season will be the "Eclipse Voyages," timed to coincide with the total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, giving passengers the opportunity to witness this rare astronomical event at sea.
The total solar eclipse will be visible across various locations, including the Arctic Ocean, Greenland, and Iceland, with much of the eclipse path over the sea, making cruising an ideal way to experience it.
The Marvellous Voyages series includes a total of seven sailings between March and August 2026, featuring 12 new ports of call, such as Salerno, Edinburgh, Stockholm, Hamburg, Oslo, Tangier, and Greenland.
Passengers on the Eclipse Voyages will receive solar eclipse shades and a commemorative guide, with loyalty members having priority booking access.
Each 110,000-gross-ton Virgin Voyages ship accommodates up to 2,770 passengers.
Virgin Voyages' Scarlet Lady will complete her 2025-2026 winter in the Caribbean before crossing the Atlantic, Valiant Lady will launch her "Eclipse in the Land of Fire and Ice" cruise in 2026, and Brilliant Lady will offer longer journeys in 2026.
This article was written in collaboration with Generative AI news company Alchemiq
Sources: Travel Weekly, Travel Daily Media, Cruise Radio, Recommend, Cruise Addicts, Cruiseline, Eat Sleep Cruise, Cruise Hive.