{"id":6281,"date":"2025-10-03T05:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T09:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.portquebec.ca\/?p=6281"},"modified":"2025-10-01T18:27:33","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T22:27:33","slug":"the-port-of-quebec-welcomes-a-new-cruise-line-and-brilliant-lady-the-newest-ship-in-the-virgin-voyages-fleet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.portquebec.ca\/en\/press-release\/the-port-of-quebec-welcomes-a-new-cruise-line-and-brilliant-lady-the-newest-ship-in-the-virgin-voyages-fleet\/","title":{"rendered":"THE PORT OF QU\u00c9BEC WELCOMES A NEW CRUISE LINE AND BRILLIANT LADY, THE NEWEST SHIP IN THE VIRGIN VOYAGES FLEET"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A wave of adults-only cruise experiences has landed in Qu\u00e9bec City<\/em><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Qu\u00e9bec City, October 3, 2025<\/strong> – Today, the Port of Qu\u00e9bec is welcoming Virgin Voyages and its newest ship, Brilliant Lady<\/em>, for the very first time. This maiden call marks the official arrival of the cruise line founded by Sir Richard Branson. Sailing in the capital, this milestone cements Qu\u00e9bec City’s status as a must-see destination along the St. Lawrence.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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An Exceptional Adults-Only Vessel<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Hailing from the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy, Brilliant Lady<\/em> is the fourth vessel in the Virgin Voyages fleet, following her sister ships Scarlet Lady<\/em>, Valiant Lady<\/em>, and Resilient Lady<\/em>. She is 278 metres long and 38 metres wide and can accommodate up to 2,770 passengers and 1,160 crew across 17 decks.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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This ultramodern ship is designed like a boutique hotel and has a reputation for its kid-free atmosphere, immersive shows, designer suites, high-tech cabins with personal hammocks, and impressive dining options in more than 20 onboard eateries including six signature restaurants.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Maiden Call Puts Qu\u00e9bec in the Spotlight<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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The arrival of Brilliant Lady<\/em> marks much more than a maiden call: it signifies Virgin Voyages’ entry into the provincial capital. With its distinctive, elevated concepts and younger, more diverse Sailor demographic, the line is bringing a breath of fresh air to the cruise options in Qu\u00e9bec City. This new player is helping boost the Port’s international appeal and strengthen its role as a must-see destination along the St. Lawrence.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t

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The arrival of Brilliant Lady<\/em> is a major event for our Port and our city. It speaks to Qu\u00e9bec City’s appeal to the world’s leading cruise lines and illustrates our ability to offer an incredible experience to passengers and locals alike. We are very pleased to be welcoming Virgin Voyages and collaborating on this maiden call, which will become a milestone in our cruise history.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t