October 25, 2026 — Virgin Voyages has opened bookings for four short Brilliant Lady cruises from Los Angeles in November 2027, including a 3-night Thanksgiving sailing. They are part of a reworked month that cancelled three previously announced cruises.
The new sailings
| Departs | Length | Ports | Returns |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 6, 2027 | 4 nights | Catalina Island (Avalon) Nov 8; Ensenada Nov 9 | Nov 10 |
| Wed, Nov 10, 2027 | 3 nights | Ensenada Nov 12 | Sat, Nov 13 |
| Sat, Nov 20, 2027 | 4 nights | Catalina Island Nov 22; Ensenada Nov 23 | Wed, Nov 24 |
| Wed, Nov 24, 2027 (Thanksgiving) | 3 nights | Ensenada Nov 25 | Sat, Nov 27 |
All four are roundtrips from Los Angeles. The November 20 sailing replaces part of a 7-night Mexican Riviera cruise that was originally scheduled. No fares were published. Guests booked on the cancelled cruises can rebook onto any of the four.
What it means for travelers
- Short cruises fit a long weekend. The Wednesday and Saturday departures make it easy to fit in a 3- or 4-night cruise. LAX and Long Beach serve the Los Angeles cruise port. Fly in the day before, because Los Angeles flights can be full.
- Thanksgiving week is busy for air travel. For the November 24, 2027 sailing, book flights early and plan to arrive a day or two ahead.
- Booked on one of the cancelled November 2027 cruises? Contact Virgin or your travel advisor to rebook before you change any flights.
Sources
- VV Insider: Virgin Voyages’ Short Los Angeles Cruises for November 2027 Now on Sale
- VV Insider: Insider Weekly for 25th October 2026
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