Just four years after Virgin Voyages’ first ship sailed its inaugural Caribbean itineraries, the cruise line is bringing online its fourth ship while continuing to challenge the norms of the industry.

Brilliant Lady , which is calling PortMiami home for the winter, arrived in October from New York City to sail adults-only cruises to the Caribbean and Bahamas, ranging from six to 12 nights. While closely resembling its sister ships, the 110,000-gross-ton Brilliant Lady features “software” updates to its dining menus and entertainment offerings. It’s also the first Virgin ship capable of a Panama Canal crossing, with its lifeboats now tucked into the ship rather than hanging over the side.

The ship’s slate of entertainment offerings includes the roaring ’20s-inspired “Up With A Twist”

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