Jack Whitehall is to star in a comedy-themed cruise run by Virgin Voyages this summer.
The comedian and actor is to headline the six-night Comedy Fest sailing from Portsmouth to La Coruna, Bilbao and Bordeaux on August 30.
Meanwhile, Brilliant Lady, the fourth and final ship in the fleet, will feature new shows on board including a production inspired by Virgin Records’ musical catalogue from the past five decades.
Other entertainment planned for Brilliant Lady’s inaugural North American season from September is due to be unveiled next month.
A revamp of original ship Scarlet Lady (pictured) has seen new suites, poolside cabanas and two new shows introduced.
The line adding Panama City and St Thomas in the US Virgin Islands to its international ports of call.
Virgin Voyages will open bookings for a 17-night itinerary through the Panama Canal to Miami. The first east-to-west option that went on sale last year was hailed the fastest selling itinerary in the line’s history,
Winter 2026-27 will see new five-night Caribbean itineraries including Ocho Rios in Jamaica and George Town, capital of the Cayman Islands.