Legendary pop divas set sail with Virgin Voyages in 2025
Our annual Celebration Voyages are quite simply that: a celebration. We created an annual tribute to 50+ years of risk-taking, rock & roll spirit, and commitment to alternative thinking across the Virgin brand — and, as always, you’re invited.
For the May 4 Caribbean Celebration cruise from Miami, reggaeton superstar Nicky Jam is doing a special performance for the lucky Sailors on board. Not to be outdone, our Mediterranean Celebration Voyages later this year — one leaving from Athens on May 18 and one sailing from Lisbon on July 22 — have just rolled out their respective headliners, two more international superstars who came to fame in their revolutionary girl groups but have become solo legends in their own right.
Genre-hopping queen enchants the Greek Isles
The voice behind eternal classics like "We Are Family" and "Lost in Music," Kathy Sledge is Grammy-nominated and admired by collaborators from Elton John to Nile Rodgers. She’s bringing her extensive solo oeuvre to a performance during our 11-day Greek Islands expedition, featuring stops in Istanbul, Kusadasi, Santorini, Rhodes, Mykonos, and the mythic shores of Crete.
Pop icon lights up the Atlantic Coast
International music star Melanie C delivers her high-energy stage presence during a DJ set on our summer cruise from Lisbon. Blending her Spice Girls heritage with solo smashes like "I Turn to You," she'll transform our 5-day coastal voyage into a floating music festival.
Celebrate the Virgin legacy
While Richard Branson's reputation precedes him, Virgin's true essence lies in its collaborative spirit, groundbreaking initiatives, and the core principles that unite every Virgin enterprise. Our Celebration Voyages highlight that spirit of collaboration with engaging TED Talk-inspired presentations, where representatives from across the Virgin family will share stories from our rebellious origins, chat about our maritime innovations, and tease some future innovations (including space exploration).
And not only are we highlighting the minds advancing Virgin's visionary concepts, we’re keeping it light and fun while doing it. During happy hours, creative workshops, and wellness experiences every day of the voyage, you’ll have chances to connect not only with members of Virgin’s leadership team, but with your fellow Sailors also along for this once-in-a-lifetime ride.
Ready to celebrate in style? If we can get Kathy Sledge and Melanie C on board, you sort of have no excuse not to be. Book your cabin on board one of our Celebration Voyages now before they sell out!
Virgin Celebration Voyage - Athens
May 18-29, 2025 | 11 Nights | Roundtrip from Piraeus (Athens) to Istanbul, Kusadasi, Santorini, Rhodes, Mykonos, Crete
Virgin Celebration Voyage - Lisbon
July 22-27, 2025 | 5 nights | One-way from Lisbon to Leixoes (porto), La Coruña, and Portsmouth
