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Virgin Voyages Adds Astronauts to 2026 Solar Eclipse Cruises
It will be the first total solar eclipse visible from mainland Europe since 1999, with totality crossing northern Spain and waters east of the Balearic Islands.
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Scarlet Lady Passenger Arrested in Crete After Drug Search
The Atlantis Events charter had been forced off its original routing after planned calls in Turkey and Egypt were blocked because of the cruise’s LGBTQ+ theme.
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Egypt Denies Scarlet Lady Entry to Alexandria on LGBTQ+ Charter
Guests had Alexandria excursions refunded to onboard accounts, while the revised schedule added Chania on July 10 and replaced Heraklion with a sea day.
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Virgin Voyages Hairstylist Charged With Abusive Sexual Contact
The complaint says Pawar admitted massage was not part of his job or offered in the Dry-Dock Salon or Stubble and Groom; spa services were separate at Redemption Spa on Deck 5.
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Turkey Forces Virgin Voyages LGBTQ+ Charter to Reroute
Campbell said Atlantis had brought gay cruise charters to Istanbul and Kusadasi thirteen times in twenty-five years, but United States Embassy calls did not reverse the decision.
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Starboard Launches Alaska-Exclusive Goods on Brilliant Lady
Virgin’s Seattle departures run through September, with seventeen seven- to twelve-night voyages scheduled to twelve Alaska and Pacific Northwest destinations.
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Virgin Voyages Fires Crew Member After Sexual Assault Allegation
The allegation was reported overnight May 20-21 while Valiant Lady was out of passenger service, and police interviewed the complainant under red-code procedures.
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Virgin Voyages Launches First Seattle-Based Alaska Season
The ship’s Alaska program adds a Lumberjack and Naturalist to the Happenings Cast, with Alaska Native Voices leading workshops centered on Native perspectives.
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Virgin Warns of Barcelona Cruise Delays Under New EU Border Checks
Virgin said Barcelona’s port had eight scanning machines for the Entry/Exit System and that authorities had so far declined its offer to pay for more kiosks.
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Urban One and Virgin Voyages Launch 2026 ONE Voyage for HBCUs
The sailing shows how affinity cruises are evolving beyond entertainment, turning loyal fan communities into sustained support for historically Black colleges and universities.
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Virgin Voyages' Brilliant Lady Makes First San Diego Call
Virgin’s West Coast debut gives San Diego another signal of cruise growth as California ports compete for newer ships and more varied Pacific itineraries.
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Virgin Voyages Unveils Rovey AI Assistant for Cruise Planning
Virgin is betting artificial intelligence can turn cruise shopping from a weeks-long research project into a guided conversation, reshaping how lines win first-time guests.