ONBOARD LIFE ABOARD BRILLIANT LADY — DINING, ENTERTAINMENT, AND WELLNESS
- Cruise Ship Crayz News Team
- Oct 14
- 4 min read
Brilliant Lady begins her MerMaiden season, bringing more than just new ports and itineraries — she brings an evolved version of Virgin Voyages’ lifestyle at sea. Every inch of the ship, from her new dining venue to her immersive entertainment, has been designed to amplify the energy, creativity, and boldness that Virgin Voyages is known for. This is not a cruise. It’s a voyage.
Dining Without Limits
Dining aboard Brilliant Lady isn’t just about food — it’s about storytelling, community, and discovery. With over 20 eateries included in your fare, the variety feels endless, but one new venue stands out above the rest.
✨ Rojo by Razzle Dazzle
Exclusive to Brilliant Lady, Rojo by Razzle Dazzle reimagines one of Virgin’s most iconic restaurants into something entirely new — an intimate, sultry, and social Spanish-inspired dining space that’s bursting with energy.
This is not the daytime Razzle Dazzle you’ll find on other Lady Ships. Rojo is a standalone concept, with a full redesign that trades in bright tones for bold red interiors, candlelit tables, and a tapas-bar vibe that feels like Barcelona at midnight.
Signature dishes include:
Croquetas de Jamón – crispy, creamy perfection with a hint of smoke.
Charred Octopus with Paprika Aioli – a shareable favorite packed with Mediterranean flavor.
Manchego-Stuffed Peppers – sweet, savory, and made for pairing with cava.
Patatas Bravas – a classic done the Virgin way, with a tangy chili-garlic kick.
Churros con Chocolate – golden, sugar-dusted, and impossible to share.
Drinks to match the mood: The bar at Rojo is a celebration of Spanish mixology — think cava spritzes, sherry cocktails, and sangria made tableside. It’s designed for conversation and connection, with an upbeat playlist and a touch of Virgin cheekiness.
Rojo isn’t just another restaurant — it’s a destination in itself.
Entertainment That Pushes Boundaries
Virgin Voyages’ entertainment has always been unpredictable — and Brilliant Lady raises the curtain on an even bolder lineup. Her shows are more immersive, more interactive, and designed to blur the line between audience and performer.
🎭 Mainstage Productions
Hosted in The Red Room — Virgin’s signature transformable theater — these all-new productions will debut exclusively aboard Brilliant Lady:
“Out of Time” — A futuristic, time-traveling comedy that fuses live theater, special effects, and audience interaction. Expect humor, heart, and just a little chaos as passengers help “repair” the timeline.
“Red Hot” — A high-energy musical celebrating the rebellious history of Virgin Records. With live vocals, dance, and an electric soundtrack, it’s a party that doubles as a love letter to Virgin’s roots.
🎤 The Manor & Beyond
At night, The Manor transforms into the ship’s glittering after-dark heart — two stories of mirrored glam, seductive lighting, and a soundtrack that never stops.
Featured Events Include:
Scarlet Night: Brilliant Edition – the signature all-red Virgin Voyages celebration with an elevated flair exclusive to Brilliant Lady. Expect immersive performances, sea-shanty-inspired dance sequences, and an open-deck finale under the stars.
The Boogie Room – a retro-themed disco takeover with live DJs spinning through decades of dance hits.
The Untitled Club Show – a cabaret-meets-comedy hybrid where the line between performer and guest disappears entirely.
🎬 Pop-Up Entertainment
On Brilliant Lady, entertainment doesn’t stay confined to theaters. Expect surprise performances on deck, roaming musicians, and late-night acoustic sets in The Dock. Every evening has the potential to become a memory you didn’t see coming.
🍸 “Up With a Twist” — Dinner, Drama, and Delight
If you think dinner and a show means one after the other — think again. On Brilliant Lady, Up With a Twist turns the idea on its head.
Hosted inside The Manor, this immersive supper-club experience invites guests into Lady Valentina’s Emporium of Excess — a roaring 1920s-inspired world of indulgence, music, and theatrical spectacle. Created by Holly-Anne Devlin and Kaleidoscope Immersive, the show transforms the venue into a glamorous dinner performance where food, music, and storytelling intertwine.
As you dine on French-inspired dishes — from grilled swordfish with ratatouille to passion fruit opera cake — the show unfolds around you. Dancers twirl between tables, vocalists perform up close, and each course feels like part of the plot.
And then comes the twist: the audience decides how it ends.With eight possible endings, guests vote via buttons at their tables to determine which cast member wins Lady Valentina’s favor. No two nights are ever the same.
The $50 experience includes crafted cocktails like The Ingenue (vodka, mango, blueberry, lime, and ginger beer) and We’re All Mad Here (Zacapa 23 Rum, coffee liqueur, and amaro). With premium seating tiers and a constantly changing finale, Up With a Twist has quickly become Brilliant Lady’s can’t-miss theatrical event.
Step into Lady Valentina’s Emporium of Excess — where dinner becomes drama, and the ending is entirely up to you.
Wellness, Reimagined
Virgin Voyages believes that wellness shouldn’t be something you squeeze in — it should be seamlessly part of the experience.
The Redemption Spa – An ethereal, all-white space designed to detox and reset. Thermal suites, plunge pools, mud rooms, and salt therapies help you unwind after late nights.
B-Complex Gym & Athletic Club – Divided into themed sections (“Burn,” “Bike,” “Build,” and “Balance”) for every type of workout, from spin classes to yoga.
The Perch – An open-air wellness deck for sunrise stretching, meditation, and those quiet ocean moments between adventures.
Even wellness carries the Virgin personality — cheeky, stylish, and always optional.
The Brilliant Blend
What makes Brilliant Lady so distinct is her personality. She’s a ship built for those who want it all — indulgence and relaxation, adventure and serenity, late nights and lazy mornings.
Onboard, every moment feels alive. You can start your evening sipping sangria under red lights at Rojo, dance through the night at The
Manor, and greet the sunrise with yoga on The Perch. This ship isn’t about schedules — it’s about freedom, creativity, and connection.
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