Kelis headlines Brilliant Lady’s Miami MerMaiden one-time-only sailing

Virgin Voyages’ Brilliant Lady is headed for Miami following its debut in New York. Beginning Oct. 17, Brilliant Lady will begin its Caribbean season, with an eight-night Miami MerMaiden sailing that will blend big city buzz with tropical energy, and be headlined by none other than Grammy-nominated artist and culinary creator Kelis.

The one-time-only itinerary takes Sailors from Miami to Tortola’s lush landscapes, St. Maarten’s cultural crossroads and Virgin Voyages’ private Beach Club at Bimini.

But the real headliner is on board: Grammy-nominated artist and Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef Kelis. Known for global hits like “Milkshake” and “Bossy,” Kelis is set to deliver a high-energy performance under the Caribbean stars on Brilliant Lady’s pool deck.

And the celebration doesn’t stop at the music. Leaning into her culinary passion, Kelis will debut the indulgent Kelis Sundae at The Wake, a decadent dessert created exclusively for the Miami MerMaiden. It’s a first-of-its-kind treat that blends her artistry in both food and music, giving Sailors a taste of her creativity beyond the stage.

Kelis said: “There’s something magical about performing at sea and creating something deliciously special to celebrate such an epic moment aboard Brilliant Lady. Virgin Voyages gets that music and food tell stories, and I’m excited to share both sides of my passions with Sailors on this incredible Miami celebration.”

The voyage will also spotlight Miami’s legendary nightlife, with a bespoke speakeasy experience will bring the city’s bar culture to sea, with cocktail menus curated in collaboration with local favorites The Sylvester, Bar Kaiju, Swizzle and Better Days. This limited-edition experience captures the spirit of Miami’s electric evenings, adding a hometown flavor to the sailing.

Nirmal Saverimuttu, CEO of Virgin Voyages, said: “Miami has always been Virgin Voyages’ home, so bringing Brilliant Lady here with an artist like Kelis feels like coming full circle. Her fearless creativity and boundary-pushing artistry perfectly capture the spirit of what we’re building at sea.”

Brilliant Lady’s arrival also unlocks a season of longer Caribbean getaways. In addition to her debut MerMaiden, she’ll chart courses south to the ABC islands, explore Colombia’s colourful coastlines and call on Ocho Rios, offering Sailors an expanded menu of tropical escapes.

Sail on over to www.virginvoyages.com for more.