Virgin Voyages is expanding its Mediterranean footprint in 2028 with a broad mix of sailings from Barcelona and Athens aboard Scarlet Lady and Valiant Lady. The lineup includes short seven-night escapes, longer repositioning voyages, and overnight calls in marquee destinations such as Mykonos, Ibiza, and Istanbul.

Summer 2028 Overview

The 2028 season centers on two homeports: Barcelona for Western Mediterranean routes and Athens for Greek Isles and Eastern Mediterranean voyages. Across the season, the ships will alternate between roundtrip itineraries and one-way sailings linking Spain, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Morocco, and beyond.

Highlighted Voyages

One of the most notable early-season sailings is Miami to Morocco & Spain Transatlantic, a 14-night journey on Valiant Lady that ends in Barcelona after calls including Ponta Delgada, Funchal, and Tangier. Another headline option is San Juan to Spain Transatlantic on Scarlet Lady, which also finishes in Barcelona and adds Madeira and Tangier along the way.

For travelers focused on the Mediterranean itself, the schedule includes Mediterranean: Barcelona to Athens, Italy, Spain & French Riviera, and several Greek Isles sailings with overnight time in Mykonos. The route mix also reaches deeper into the region with sailings featuring the Adriatic, Albania, Turkey, Egypt, Malta, and the French Riviera.

Notable Port Combinations

  • Barcelona, Cannes, Rome, Amalfi Coast, Catania, Palma de Mallorca.
  • Athens, Santorini, Mykonos, Kusadasi, Rhodes, Chania, Valletta.
  • Dubrovnik, Kotor, Sarande, Corfu, Istanbul, Alexandria.
  • Nice, Portofino, Marseille, Livorno, Ibiza, Ajaccio.

What Stands Out

The schedule shows Virgin Voyages leaning into variety rather than repeating a single format, with both roundtrip cruises and open-jaw itineraries that make it easier to combine cities with a longer land stay. Overnight calls in Mykonos and Istanbul are especially attractive for travelers who want more evening time ashore.

For travelers based in Europe, the Barcelona departures are the most flexible option, while Athens sailings offer stronger access to the Greek Isles and the eastern edge of the Mediterranean. The transatlantic crossings also create useful repositioning options for guests planning longer vacations.