Virgin is launching an immersive true-crime cruise leaving from Miami
Departing from Port Miami on Friday, October 10, Virgin's True Crime Voyage will see its Valiant Lady cruise ship sail to Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic and Virgin Voyages' Beach Club in Bimini over five days, before returning to Miami on Wednesday, October 15.
Among the onboard activities are live podcast recordings of iHeartPodcast shows Betrayal, Stuff They Don't Want You to Know and Buried Bones, along with meet-and-greets, workshops (about making podcasts, not committing crime) and giveaways.
"We're beyond excited to bring our investigations to the high seas as there's something deliciously twisted about discussing cold cases while sipping cocktails under the Caribbean sun," said Buried Bones co-host Kate Winkler Dawson in a statement. "Our fans are going to experience true crime storytelling like never before, and honestly, what better setting for mystery than the middle of the ocean?"
"We're always looking for ways to craft experiences as bold and original as our Sailors," SVP of Fleet Experiences at Virgin Voyages Nicole Huang added. "This True Crime Voyage is a perfect expression of that, blending 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.'
In addition to the podcast lineups, the October excursion will include plenty of Halloween-inspired programming, including costume contests, bar crawls and a special edition of the ship's beloved Happenings Cast show. Plus, attendees can expect a spooky version of Virgin Voyages' signature Scarlet Night soiree.
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