Virgin Voyages Names Melanie C and Kathy Sledge
Virgin Voyages has revealed its spring and summer 2025 Celebration Voyages headliners and unveiled plans for its 2026 Red Hot Sailing Club season. The world’s No. 1 cruise line will welcome Spice Girls alumna Melanie C and disco legend Kathy Sledge aboard its Scarlet Lady and Resilient Lady ships before transforming its Celebration series into the Red Hot Sailing Club Voyages next year. The newly christened Red Hot Sailing Club voyage will set sail from Miami on March 12, 2026, aboard the stunning Brilliant Lady, continuing the brand’s music-fueled legacy while elevating the experience for loyal Sailors with fresh entertainment and programming.
Building on the buzz generated by reggaeton superstar Nicky Jam, who is currently headlining the Miami Celebration Voyage aboard the Valiant Lady, Virgin Voyages announced that Melanie C will take center stage on the Lisbon Celebration Voyage departing July 22, 2025. The five-night sailing aboard Scarlet Lady loops from Lisbon to Porto and La Coruña before concluding in Portsmouth, UK, blending coastal charm with vibrant city culture. During the daytime, guests can stroll Lisbon’s historic cobblestone streets, sample Iberian cuisine and bask on Atlantic beaches. As evening falls, Melanie C will deliver an electrifying DJ set and live performance infused with her iconic Girl Power spirit, celebrating three decades of Spice Girls hits alongside her solo repertoire.
Earlier in the season, the Athens Celebration Voyage sets sail on May 18, 2025, aboard the Resilient Lady, which USA Today 10Best recently named the best cruise ship for entertainment. Disco icon Kathy Sledge, whose chart-topping anthems “We Are Family” and “He’s the Greatest Dancer” defined an era, will headline the 11-night Mediterranean journey. Departing from Athens, the voyage calls on Istanbul, Ephesus, Santorini, Rhodes, Mykonos and Crete, offering an immersive blend of ancient ruins, sun-drenched villages and Aegean vistas. Between shore excursions to bucket-list sites like the Acropolis and Santorini’s caldera, Sailors will dance the night away to Kathy’s soulful classics and later discover her personal favorites in intimate meet-and-greet sessions.
Both Melanie C and Kathy Sledge are part of the Virgin Music Group family, creating an authentic connection that enhances the cruise line’s immersive offerings. Jamie Douglas, Director of Immersive Experiences, noted that these artists “create remarkable communities through their music, a perfect alignment with the spirit and connection that defines the Virgin Voyages experience.” Douglas added that the sailings not only showcase Virgin’s music-driven identity but also serve as a love letter to the brand’s “epic community of loyal Sailors.”
Looking ahead to 2026, the Red Hot Sailing Club Voyage aboard Brilliant Lady will continue the celebration of music and adventure, inviting guests to dance under the stars on a Caribbean itinerary that promises surprise performances and exclusive events. Sailors eager to secure their spot can book the Red Hot Sailing Club voyage or any of the remaining 2025 Celebration Voyages by visiting virginvoyages.com or contacting their preferred travel advisor. With headline acts, curated programming and Virgin’s signature hospitality, these voyages redefine cruising as a platform for unforgettable musical journeys at sea.
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