Virgin Voyages Taps Disco Legend Nile Rodgers to Headline 2026 Red Hot Sailing Club Cruise

Image: Brilliant Lady (Photo Credit: Virgin Voyages)
Image: Brilliant Lady (Photo Credit: Virgin Voyages)
Sarah Kuta
by Sarah Kuta
Last updated: 11:45 AM ET, Thu August 14, 2025

Virgin Voyages is sharing more details about its newly rebranded 2026 Red Hot Sailing Club Voyage (formerly the Celebration Voyage).

The cruise is scheduled to set sail on March 12, 2026, aboard Brilliant Lady with Grammy Award-winning artist and disco legend Nile Rodgers. The 9-night cruise includes visits to Puerto Plata, Antigua and Barbuda, St. Kitts and Virgin Voyages’ exclusive Beach Club in Bimini.

Nile Rodgers will offer a one-night-only performance onboard the ship, following in the footsteps of past headliners including Nicky Jam, Melanie C, Boy George and Kathy Sledge. The Red Hot Sailing Club Voyage also celebrates Virgin's most loyal fans with premium experiences and unparalleled access, including intimate fireside chats with Virgin’s executive leadership, exclusive previews of upcoming brand news, surprise pop-ups and spontaneous moments.

Nile Rodgers

Nile Rodgers (Photo Credit: Virgin Voyages)

“Nile Rodgers is the perfect artist to kick off this new chapter of our Red Hot Sailing Club Voyage,” says Jamie Douglas, director of design, innovation and immersive experience.

“He's spent decades breaking boundaries and bringing people together through music, which is exactly what we're all about. This evolution of our Celebration Voyages reflects our commitment to creating deeper connections with our Sailors. When you have a legend like Nile performing beneath the Caribbean sunshine, you know you're in for something truly special.”

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