Virgin Is Launching a Spooky True Crime Cruise from Miami

While onboard, guests can attend live true-crime podcast recordings, exclusive meet-and-greets, and costume contests.

August 5, 2025

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Virgin Voyages is launching its first-ever True Crime Voyage this fall. Virgin Voyages graphic

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If you just finished binge-watching Amy Bradley Is Missing on Netflix, there is a new cruise just for you. Virgin Voyages, in partnership with iHeartMedia, is launching its first-ever "True Crime Voyage" this fall for all you true-crime junkies.

In a statement, the company calls the new adults-only cruise "a five-night escape to the Caribbean," adding it "combines warm sunny days with infamously chilling cold cases."

The Valiant Lady departs PortMiami on Friday, October 10, and sails to Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic and Virgin Voyages' Beach Club in Bimini before returning to Miami on Wednesday, October 15. Guests can attend live podcast recordings of iHeartPodcasts' popular shows like Betrayal, Stuff They Don't Want You to Know, and Buried Bones. The excursion also includes exclusive meet-and-greets, "How to Podcast" workshops, giveaways, and themed cocktails and bites inspired by infamous cases.

In a statement, Nicole Huang, senior vice president of fleet experiences at Virgin Voyages, says the new offering blends "the intrigue of incredible storytelling with the indulgence of elevated travel. We’re taking everything our Sailors already love about Virgin Voyages and adding a twist for the Halloween season. It’s going to be mysterious, glamorous, and like nothing else at sea."

Timed to the spooky holiday, the cruise will also include costume contests, bar crawls, "eerie entertainment, a special edition of the ship's Happenings Cast show, and a spooky rendition of Virgin Voyages' signature Scarlet Night soiree."

"We're beyond excited to bring our investigations to the high seas," says Kate Winkler Dawson, cohost of Buried Bones, added. "Honestly, what better setting for mystery than the middle of the ocean?"

Pricing for two-person cabins starts at $1,590, which includes Wi-Fi, entertainment, fitness classes, tips and gratuities, and dining at more than 20 venues on board. Suite prices begin at $4,890. The Valiant Lady has a capacity of about 2,770 passengers.

Virgin's True Crime Voyage. Friday, October 10, through Wednesday, October 15. virginvoyages.com.

Naomi Feinstein is a staff writer of Miami New Times where she primarily focuses on news. Naomi started her career with New Times as a summer intern in 2019, then returned as a fellow in August 2022 before joining the staff full-time in February 2023. She graduated from University of Miami where she contributed to the student-run newspaper, the Miami Hurricane. She holds a master’s degree and graduated with honors from the Columbia School of Journalism. In 2021, Naomi was recognized as the College Journalist of the Year from the Society of Professional Journalists of Florida, and she placed second for Best General News Story in the 2021 Pinnacle Awards.

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