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Jennifer Lopez Will Join Richard Branson on an Extra-special Virgin Voyages Sailing This Spring

The five-night sailing, which will be curated by Lopez and her organization, Limitless Labs, will include J.Lo-inspired experiences and panel sessions with female entrepreneurs.

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Jenny from the block is about to become Jenny from a cruise ship when Jennifer Lopez joins a special Virgin Voyages sailing in April. 

The special-edition “Limitless Voyage” will take place from April 14 to April 19 on board the company’s Scarlet Lady , with music icon Lopez joining Virgin founder Sir Richard Branson to promote women and entrepreneurship, the cruise line shared with Travel + Leisure . The five-night sailing, which will be curated by Lopez and her organization, Limitless Labs, will include J.Lo-inspired experiences and panel sessions with female entrepreneurs. 

“My mission has always been to entertain, empower and inspire my fans to live their lives without putting limits on what they believe they can achieve,” Lopez said in a statement shared with T+L. “Richard and I share this passion for partnerships and experiences that bring people joy and lift you up, which is why I am so excited to work with Virgin Voyages to bring the Limitless Voyage to the seven seas.”

The cruise will sail the Dominican Daze itinerary, departing Miami and sailing to Puerto Plata as well as to Virgin’s private island, the Beach Club at Bimini .

Both Lopez and Branson will join the trip for the first day, participating in a series of events.

For his part, Branson said this trip was the “perfect opportunity to take [her] energy and spirit and together create a voyage unlike any other.”

Virgin Voyages , which only welcomes adults 18 and older, first launched from Miami in 2021 with its debut ship, the Scarlet Lady . Its second ship, the Valiant Lady , launched last year.

The company’s third ship, the Resilient Lady , is expected to sail from its homeport in Greece in 2023, according to the company . The ship will then spend the winter season in the Caribbean and in Australia. 

The cruise line first partnered with Lopez in 2022 , naming her the chief entertainment and lifestyle officer and adding her JLo Beauty products on board.

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Jennifer Lopez Joins Billionaire Richard Branson's Virgin Voyages Cruise Line: 'Jenny from the Dock'

The cruise line shared a hilarious video of the superstar and businessman discussing the partnership while on a FaceTime call

Jennifer Lopez is teaming up with Virgin Voyages, the adults-only cruise line founded by British billionaire Richard Branson .

In a press release issued Wednesday, Virgin Voyages announced that it launched a partnership with the superstar. She will become an investor as well as the brand's Chief Entertainment and Lifestyle Officer.

"My artistic and social mission is to empower, inspire and entertain," said Lopez, 52, per the news release. "Any opportunity that I get to combine all these attributes into a partnership and collaboration is exciting for me.

She continued, "I admire Sir Richard and all he has built. I am inspired by Virgin Voyages' dedication to creating irresistible experiences and focus on well-being, which all fits perfectly with my own lifestyle and brand ethos."

Lopez's responsibilities will include "sailor experience development with an emphasis on well-being and fitness" and "design collaborations and entertainment co-creations," according to the release.

Virgin Voyages will also be exclusively introducing JLo Beauty as part of their on-board offerings, "bringing Jennifer's amazing products to the high seas for the first time."

Branson, the founder of Virgin Group, which also owns the airlines and space travel company of the same name, called Lopez one of the "most talented" and "hardest working people" in the entertainment industry.

"We knew immediately that we wanted Jennifer to be a partner and to help Virgin Voyages shape the future of travel on the high seas," he said. "I admire her as an artist, as an entrepreneur and as a person."

The cruise line shared a hilarious video to announce the appointment, showing Branson and Lopez discussing what the singer and movie star's official title should be.

"I already have a few options for you," said Branson on a FaceTime call as he begins singing and playing the piano.

"Don't be fooled by the ship that I got. I am now Jenny. Jenny from the dock," Branson sang in a nod to the star's popular song "Jenny from the Block."

In response Lopez then says, "You know what. Let's just tackle the title thing later. I am just excited to share our gorgeous ships with the whole world."

Branson announced his vision for Virgin Voyages and it's first ship, Scarlet Lady, in 2019 , noting that he wanted to launch the line because he's never been a fan of cruising and was looking to reinvent the experience.

"I've never been on a cruise , I've wanted to go on a cruise," he told PEOPLE. "That's why we started a cruise line, just to try to create a cruise ship that was fun, and that was for adults."

The sailings are all 18+, have a no-tipping policy and include a variety of adult-friendly offerings like a tattoo parlor, drag brunch, a blow-dry bar and a multitude restaurants.

While its initial planned launch was delayed by the pandemic, Virgin has since introduced a second ship, Valiant Lady, and announced a third, Resilient Lady, coming in August 2022.

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Virgin Voyages announces Limitless Voyage inspired by Jennifer Lopez

Virgin Voyages is setting sail with Jennifer Lopez’s Limitless Labs for an exclusive voyage aimed at women entrepreneurs.

Inspired by Jennifer’s passion to encourage others to live limitlessly, Virgin Voyages is introducing an exclusive, special-edition Limitless Voyage, taking place on Scarlet Lady’s Dominican Daze sailing on 14 to 19 April 2023.

Building on Jennifer’s existing partnership with Virgin Voyages as its chief entertainment and lifestyle officer, the Limitless Voyage is focused on the themes of community, courage, character, confidence, care, clarity and connection. Limitless Labs is a mission driven organisation focused on changing the game for women to up-level their lives through equal access to education, opportunities and capital.

“My mission has always been to entertain, empower and inspire my fans to live their lives without putting limits on what they believe they can achieve,” said Jennifer Lopez. “Richard and I share this passion for partnerships and experiences that bring people joy and lift you up, which is why I am so excited to work with Virgin Voyages to bring the Limitless Voyage to seven seas.”

This amazing opportunity from Virgin Voyages and Limitless Labs gives Sailors a chance to recharge during the escape of a lifetime with events that strike the perfect balance of rest, work, and play. Setting sail from Virgin Voyages’ stunning homeport in Miami, guests will be treated to an itinerary that includes everything from connection opportunities and panel discussions led by women entrepreneurs to immersive well-being programming designed to replenish and restore Sailors’ energy.

“It’s exciting and inspiring to see the impact Jennifer’s having through all she does, not just in the entertainment industry, but also through her business ventures and her support of women’s entrepreneurship with Limitless Labs,” said Sir Richard Branson. “She brings so much passion to all of her projects, and so it was the perfect opportunity to take that energy and spirit and together create a voyage unlike any other.”

Anyone can book the Limitless Voyage, but Virgin Voyages has created a Limitless Experience Package that will enhance the experience. Designed specifically for women entrepreneurs, the Limitless Experience Package will offer access to special on-board events and activities.

Virgin Voyages and Jennifer Lopez are also donating 50 cabins on this voyage to hard-working Latina entrepreneurs through the non-profit Grameen America .

Visit Virgin Voyages to find out more.

On The Floor or at sea? Virgin Voyages sailing Jennifer Lopez-inspired cruise this April

Jennifer Lopez fans, pack your Louboutins.   Virgin Voyages is sailing a special voyage inspired by the actress and musician in April, the company announced Thursday.

The cruise was curated by Lopez, who serves as Chief Entertainment and Lifestyle Officer for the adults-only cruise line backed by Richard Branson, and her organization Limitless Labs, which aims to help women "up-level their lives through equal access to education, opportunities and capital," according to a news release .

"My mission has always been to entertain, empower and inspire my fans to live their lives without putting limits on what they believe they can achieve," Lopez said in the release. "Richard and I share this passion for partnerships and experiences that bring people joy and lift you up, which is why I am so excited to work with Virgin Voyages to bring the Limitless Voyage to the seven seas."

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Una Noche Más: When is the Limitless Voyage?

The Caribbean cruise will take place on Virgin's Scarlet Lady ship from April 14 through 19.

What can guests expect from the Limitless Voyage? Can they Feel the Light?

The five-night cruise will sail round-trip from Miami with stops in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic and Bimini in the Bahamas.

The sailing will feature events "that balance personal and professional growth," according to the release, including networking opportunities and panels conducted by women entrepreneurs. Guests can also start their days with morning meditation or take part in fitness classes such as bungee and spinning, along with 1990s dance classes set to songs inspired by Lopez, and more.

Lopez herself will send passengers on their way at a sail away party, according to the line's website .

The cruise line will also give 50 staterooms "to hard-working Latina entrepreneurs through the non-profit, Grameen America," during the cruise, according to the release, with more details to be announced soon.

Love Don't Cost a Thing, but this sailing does. How much does the Limitless Voyage cost?

The cruise starts at $2,526 for a sea view cabin based on double occupancy as of Friday, including taxes and fees, according to Virgin's website . The fare includes food, drinks like water and sodas, gratuities, Wi-Fi and more.

Jennifer Lopez didn’t show up for her own cruise, but I did — and let me say, she missed out

Editor's note: TPG's Erica Silverstein accepted a free trip from Virgin Voyages to attend the Limitless Voyage on Scarlet Lady. The opinions expressed below are entirely hers and weren't subject to review by the line.

"I almost canceled this so I could work," said a panelist on Jennifer Lopez's first Limitless Voyage theme cruise. She was speaking about work/life balance to a group of women so eager to be together that they'd rolled out of bed for a 9 a.m. Q&A session after an epic party that had the entire ship dressed up and drinking and dancing until late.

Do you know who did cancel an appearance at the start of the cruise so she could work? JLo.

JLo also didn't sail on the voyage, though that was never part of the plan.

It's ironic, really. The Virgin Voyages sailing aboard the Scarlet Lady cruise ship , orchestrated by Lopez's Limitless Labs organization, was themed around empowering women to reach their full potential in their professional aspirations while balancing that drive with personal growth and self-care. A panel of a dozen badass female entrepreneurs took time out of their busy lives to connect and party with 200 driven women looking to take their careers and social impact to the next level — all while having rockstar levels of fun on a no-holds-barred, adults-only cruise ship.

Time-strapped CEOs, cash-strapped budding businesswomen and I spent five days getting real, getting inspired, embracing truths, working out, laying out, finding moments of Zen, dancing merengue in the Dominican Republic, jumping into waterfalls, stuffing our faces, toasting our good fortune and shaking our booties well past our bedtimes.

Scarlet Lady, our floating home for the week, was the ideal playground, the battery that kept our energy charged via drag diva shows, pajama parties and all the pizza we could eat. It made sure that all the woo-woo moments and healing sound baths that came with the Limited Voyage programming were balanced with an irreverent vibe full of sexual innuendos and F-bombs.

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All the Limitless Voyagers gave each other space to enjoy the sun, sand and sea away from their inboxes and countless Zoom meetings and conference calls.

As for Jennifer, Virgin Voyages' own chief entertainment and lifestyle officer? She chose the daily grind over this chance to dig deep, play hard and get to know some amazing women.

JLo might not have shown up, but I did. Here's what she missed.

An epic cast

As the OG Fly Girl, Jennifer Lopez would have loved the camaraderie and enthusiasm of the Limitless ladies, who had bonded like sisters by the time the ship set sail following an all-out drone show over the Miami shoreline.

The group included 50 Latina entrepreneurs who were gifted the cruise by Jennifer Lopez and Virgin Voyages through a partnership with Grameen America, a micro-finance organization that assists small women-owned businesses in underserved communities. They were the most enthusiastic group, sitting in the front row at every event and radiating energy. Additional participants represented a range of ethnicities and ages; even a few men dared to attend the sessions as well. Ben totally could have come.

If Jennifer had any doubt about who runs the world (not her song, I know), she wouldn't after meeting the dozen female CEOs, entrepreneurs and businesswomen who participated in daily Q&A panel sessions and so-called fireside chats. One speaker commented she had never experienced so many accomplished women in the same room at one time. They included Stacy London (star of "What Not to Wear," now the CEO of State of Menopause), Katie Ann Echevarria Rosen Kitchens (co-founder of FabFitFun) and Carrie Byalick (president of Stephen Colbert's production company).

This C-suite group was definitely a Virgin-style Rockstar Suite.

And yet these rockstars were not aloof, holding themselves apart from the ambitious women who came to learn from their success stories. They engaged in earnest conversation, posed for selfies and joined the Limitless ladies for dinner. Heck, Stacy London joined us in a workout class and took part in some raucous post-class cheering and chanting in the hallway.

In other words, these busy professionals showed up in every way, which, I discovered, is the Virgin Voyages vibe. People show up in full force for everything.

When Virgin says dress in red and party in the Red Room, the ship's versatile performance space, the massive theater is packed with scarlet-clad revelers. When a group of Latina Gen Zers hosts a performance in the ship's nightclub, the dance floor is packed with both guests and the ship's own cast of dancers and singers cheering them on. When the server at Korean barbecue restaurant Gunbae asks if you want to play a drinking game, you say "hell yeah!" and take the soju shot.

I think Jennifer would have loved it.

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To be fair, as noted above, Lopez never intended to sail with us. She was going to make an appearance at a pre-cruise event. It wasn't clear if she would perform or give a pep talk, but her absence was important enough that Virgin Voyages gave every cabin $100 in onboard spending money to apologize to guests who might have booked the sailing in order to see her.

But it was clear that a Virgin Voyages cruise in general, and the Limitless Voyage in particular, is all about showing up, connecting and getting your mind blown in ways you didn't expect. I hope JLo feels inspired to join the cast of amazing women at the next themed cruise because she might be surprised at how she benefits from that.

A shot of courage

A Virgin Voyages cruise is not just about showing up; it's also about taking risks and getting out of your comfort zone.

It's not your grandmother's cruise. Crew members can be tattooed, pierced or gender fluid — something not as visible on other lines. The ship's Diva, a drag queen named Carlos, will call you up onstage and ask you to hold his balls, and you will order treats at "Lick Me Til Ice Cream" before or after you dare to get your first tattoo on board or belt karaoke songs in the Social Club.

The Limitless Voyage took this fearlessness and no-holds-barred way of living life to the fullest on vacation and applied it back to our everyday lives of work and relationships. The panelists discussed the art of risk-taking and how to face impostor syndrome. They challenged us to speak our truths but also to examine the story we tell ourselves about who we should be and make space for the life and work we want to live. (And if that got too touchy-feely for you, you could go to Deck 16 and beat up a punching bag or go to the Draught Haus and do shots to shake it off.)

Now I get that Jennifer Lopez might not have felt compelled to sit and listen to a bunch of successful women speak given that she's likely wealthier and more successful than the incredible women speaking on her theme cruise.

But JLo, have you ever participated in a workout like The Class, led by its co-CEO Natalie Kuhn, who radiates kindness and enthusiasm like no one you've ever met? At 8 a.m., an ungodly hour on a party ship, she led a packed HIIT class that pumped us up with high-energy movement and even higher-energy music, then asked us to stop, place our hands on our hearts and consider what truth we wanted to embrace and what stories we wanted to abandon as we shimmied, burpeed and sweat into a better version of ourselves.

"Your quality of life is too important to be left up to chance," she shouted, as I felt myself tearing up and vowing with each jump and each squat to abandon any toxic insecurities on the dance floor.

Yeah, we work on the floor, JLo. We took some risks on the floor, on the cruise and on shore excursions where we jumped off waterfalls. That sounds like your thing.

Detox and retox

I can also only imagine that for a busy professional like Jennifer, with her beauty business, her acting and her charity work and concerts, balance is hard to find. Does she go-go-go and forget to take time out for self-care, to do what she wants to do and not what her fans, business partners and publicist tell her to do?

On the Limitless Voyage, balance was a key component, both in our discussions and in our daily schedule. We pondered how to take time for self-care while pursuing our professional goals — without that yoga class or 10-minute meditation becoming another mandatory box to check. We explored how balance might not look like a debutante with a book on her head but rather a slackliner wobbling her way from point A to point B, and how work and life might not be opposing forces after all.

And we lived this balance on board — not in a tantric guru kind of way but with the Virgin Voyages mantra of "tox, detox and retox."

We started our mornings with soul-baring panel sessions, then indulged in decadent breakfasts (like a burger served on two pieces of French toast at The Galley). We paid homage to JLo with booty burn workouts, then downed pina coladas on the pool deck while the rest of our bodies burned in the Caribbean sun. I spent an hour lying meditatively on a deck chair while a svelte, bikini-clad healer played singing bowls and rang chimes by my head, then got tipsy during a six-course cocktail-pairing dinner ... because that's how you roll on Scarlet Lady.

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At The Feast, hosted by Rei Chou (a business owner, healer and personal coach) at the Extra Virgin Italian restaurant on board, my tablemates and I had a heart-to-heart about the gifts we have in abundance and what true fulfillment looks like while we stuffed our faces with meatballs, gnocchi and mini doughnuts. We danced shoulder to shoulder and socialized at crowded bars, then escaped to our cabins to seek solace in a softly swinging hammock, gazing out at the calming ocean waves.

Yin and yang, work and play, detox and retox. Sometimes, JLo, a cruise is the balance you need when work becomes all-consuming.

Global connections

"I'm so honored and amazed that you all took time out from your vacation to visit us," a Dominican woman told our tour group in Puerto Plata. We had to come to meet the women and girls working at RePapel to recycle paper garbage into new paper products (notebooks, cards, beads) they can sell to support their families.

So much of the Limitless Voyage was about ourselves: self-discovery, self-care, self-indulgence. But the organizers made sure we also focused on the larger community and how to bring more voices and perspectives to the table.

In the Dominican Republic, several vanloads of Virgin cruisers chose to skip fun in the sun to support a local women-owned business. The ladies welcomed us into their business headquarters with gifts and song to show us how they embrace sustainability, reducing landfill while creating opportunities for women to earn money closer to their families instead of traveling far from home to become housekeepers.

We ripped paper into shreds so it could be turned into pulp and sponged water off newly minted paper so it could dry into sheets. But the activities weren't the point — it was the connection. There was a joy in dancing merengue with tour guides, bus drivers and gangly, wide-grinning 11-year-olds despite language and culture barriers and getting a small glimpse into how they are bettering the world despite a lack of material resources.

On board, we celebrated diverse voices as well, something you might not find on other cruise ships. Latina comedians Aida Rodriguez and Gina Brillon cracked us up while admonishing us whenever we dared to be oversensitive cupcakes. A Latina girl band brought down the house with their original songs, outsized personalities and sharp dance moves. Wait — does that remind you of anyone?

Mindset shift

After five days, I leave this ship feeling refreshed, despite the hangover and food coma. I have a renewed commitment to rewriting the narrative I tell myself about my worth and rethinking what's possible in my career. It's not something I expected to find on a cruise — and certainly not one where I drank more and stayed out dancing later than I have in years.

Maybe Jennifer Lopez didn't need a cruise to find such things. Maybe she's surrounded by people who have her back and she always takes time for self-care. Perhaps she goes on epic vacations where she connects with others, reconnects with herself and tries something new.

But if I learned anything from the CEOs and women entrepreneurs at the Limitless Voyage, it's that no matter how successful you are, self-doubt never disappears. You always have a need for more self-care, more connection with a supportive community and, frankly, more fun. Underneath all those C-suite execs were little girls freaking out that they were making mistakes or that they still weren't good enough.

A wise woman once said, "You get back what you put out." So, JLo, should you choose to host another cruise with Limitless Labs — and Virgin Voyages says there will be a reunion tour — I hope you find time in your schedule to attend. You might be surprised that you get more from the experience than you thought. You can thank me later.

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Move over, ChatGPT. ‘Jen AI’ – a play-on-words for ‘generative AI’ – has entered the chat for Virgin Group’s cruise line.

In a new campaign for Virgin Group’s Virgin Voyages, a cruise ship is not the only thing Jennifer Lopez is getting on board for.

Rather, in an ad released Tuesday, the singer-dancer-actress became the first celebrity to give their likeness to artificial intelligence (AI) program to create ‘Jen AI,’ an AI-powered virtual version of J-Lo whose job is to invite people to sail the high seas. As part of the campaign, consumers can create their own custom invitations using the Jen AI tool by visiting VirginVoyages.com.

The spot opens with a reclining J-Lo, who in a seductive voice introduces herself as Virgin Voyages’ chief celebration officer and invites people to board the ship. Suddenly, due to a glitch, her true identity is revealed: she‘s actually a man named Kyle. The viewer then learns that the real J-Lo is nowhere to be found and the woman in frame is indeed Jen AI, a play on words for ’generative AI’ – the burgeoning class of tools that produce content in response to user inputs. Another woman from the backend takes on Kyle’s duties, suggesting that Jen AI needs an upgrade or two before the technology is perfected.

“Creatively, we love that this makes you laugh and will keep you engaged from the beginning to the end of the film when you send the invites featuring Jen AI to all your friends,” said Nathan Rosenberg, Virgin Voyages’ chief brand officer.

Created with advertising agency VMLY&R and startup AI agency Deeplocal, the campaign builds on an existing partnership between Virgin Voyages and Lopez, which started in 2021. It comes as 77% of voyagers recommended sailing Virgin Voyages over other cruise lines, according to Condé Nast Traveler’s 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards.

“Through this wildly creative idea from VMLY&R, we are both using and poking fun at the world of AI. This idea brings together an innovative and playful use of AI tech, alongside a global icon and superstar,” said Rosenberg. “Jen AI gives everybody access to Jennifer to help gather their loved ones together, stop making excuses and set sail on the vacation of a lifetime.”

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“We all want to celebrate things in life, and there is no better way than to celebrate than with a Virgin Voyage, but we know life is busy and it’s difficult to get your crew together and make it all happen,” said Ryan McManus, chief creative officer, North America at VMLY&R. “With all the developments around gen AI, we decided to build something that can help invite the world to Voyage. Meet Jen AI. A kind of AI version of Jennifer Lopez – designed to invite your friends and family to a celebratory voyage. Because who can say no to J-Lo?”

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Virgin Voyages Expands Partnership with JLo

• June 27, 2023

As part of an expanded partnership with JLo, Virgin Voyages announced the launch of Jen A.I., a tool that enables guests to create a custom invite from JLo to share with their friends and family and convince them to travel.

See the video preview here.

Jen A.I. uses augmented reality and the singer’s likeness and requires only a few clicks to create a personalized invite. 

  Virgin Voyages’ Chief Celebrations Officer Jennifer Lopez said: “It’s so important to me that we stop and take time to celebrate special moments in our lives and encourage others to do the same. If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s how important it is to cherish life’s special moments with your inner circle.”

Guests can activate the new Jen A.I. tool by visiting VirginVoyages.com. After answering a few simple questions, including what they’d like to celebrate, what destinations they want to visit and who they want to visit them with, a personalized invite will be emailed to them to share with the people they want. 

Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Group, said: “This extraordinary company was founded on the idea of connecting people and celebrating all of life’s special moments. We want to be the ultimate choice for any kind of celebration travel, and let’s be honest, who can say no to Jennifer?”

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JLo Is Getting Into the Cruise Business

Ahoy! Despite the many living nightmares that have happened on big ships in recent years, JLo is launching a cruise. A press release from Virgin Voyages , which dubbed JLo their Chief Entertainment & Lifestyle Officer last year in honor of Women’s History Month (?), informs me it kicks off in Miami on April 14 and will celebrate “women who are making ship happen.” Finally, a floating petri dish for the She-E-Os!

Will JLo be joining her honored guests on this voyage into the dark underbelly of female empowerment? Absolutely not. (She only does yachts , remember?) She will, however, make a pit stop at the “epic sail away party” to say “bon voyage” to whoever decided to step foot on this gargantuan vessel of doom. In all likelihood, she will pack up Ben Affleck with a little duffel and send him to grimace his way through sea-induced nausea and hand out iced coffees halfway through the trip. Frankly, I would risk severe seasickness to witness this.

Over the course of five nights, the cruise will follow Virgin’s “Dominican Daze itinerary,” sailing from Miami to Puerto Plata and Bimini. What else will happen over the course of this nautical adventure? Apparently, “Ted-talk-inspired seminars” (maybe one on e-mailing ?) and “wellness programming.” There will be some unspecified “JLo-inspired entertainment,” which, as far as we know, will not involve JLo’s physical presence whatsoever.

JLo is not alone in venturing into the celebrity-cruise sector — Gwyneth Paltrow has been championing a “Goop at Sea” experience for several years now. I’m not sure the attachment of a celebrity’s name can persuade people to trap themselves on a gently rocking luxury hotel for days on end, but if so, I wish them luck.

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Set Sail On A J Lo Cruise With Virgin Voyages’ Latest Adventure

• By Sean Effertz
• March 15, 2023
• In Travel News

NEWS - Get ready to set sail in style on board Virgin Voyages' J Lo cruise ship this April! The music icon will be joining the adults-only fleet, created by British entrepreneur Richard Branson, for a luxurious voyage across the sea. With four ships currently in the fleet, passengers can expect premium features such as upscale dining outlets, design-forward staterooms, and wellness hubs.

J. Lo will be taking center stage on the Scarlet Lady, where over 20 onboard dining ventures await. Although some amenities may be impacted by the pandemic, passengers are sure to have a memorable experience. Find out more about this exciting collaboration between Jennifer Lopez and Virgin Voyages.

Traveling Across The Sea In Style With Virgin Voyages J Lo Cruise

Virgin Voyages comes from the mind of British entrepreneur Richard Branson, and it’s an adults-only cruise ship. At the time of writing, the fleet has four ships – Brilliant Lady, Resilient Lady, Valiant Lady, and Scarlet Lady, which J. Lo will be joining this April 2023.

All ships have premium features and amenities, including upscale dining outlets, design-forward staterooms, wellness hubs, and free Wi-Fi access for passengers. Swimming pools and group workout classes are also available for those interested.

Foodies can also sink their teeth into over 20 onboard dining ventures, which include restaurants and specialty bars. But it’s important to mention that some activities and amenities might not be available because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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J Lo Takes The Scarlet Lady’s Center Stage

The announcement of the partnership between Jennifer Lopez, Richard Branson, and his brand of luxury cruise ships occurred as a social media post.

In the short clip, Jennifer Lopez and Richard Branson were on a FaceTime call, discussing the artist's role in the partnership. Branson comically names a couple of example titles, including "Jenny from the dock" and "Supreme Goddess of Mermaids."

With this partnership, both Lopez and Branson will join the five-day cruise for the first day. The Virgin Voyages CEO also said that it’s the “perfect opportunity to take [her] energy and spirit together and create a voyage unlike any other.”

The cruise departs from Miami and will sail to Puerto Plata. It’ll also visit the Beach Club at Bimini, Virgin’s private island. Virgin Voyages will also provide 50 staterooms for its “hard-working Latina entrepreneurs through the non-profit, Grameen America,” according to a press release .

Activities And Events Aboard The Scarlet Lady

Aside from the Scarlet Lady’s sail away party (wherein Jennifer Lopez will join), cruise ship passengers can enjoy the cruise by taking part in the ship’s many activities, amenities, events, and features.

During the day, the cruise ship offers a range of activities. For instance, customers can use play games for free, such as foosball, shuffleboard, and air hockey. There are also arcade booths filled with classic video games at The Arcade.

Customers can also head to The Roundabout to hear the DJ mixing tunes. The place has plenty of seats to relax and listen to the beats. Interested folks can also go to Squid Ink for a fresh tattoo.

At night, travelers can head to The Dock for live performances from performing artists like the Phantom Tales. But for passengers looking for a chance to earn quick cash, the Casino on Deck 6 is waiting. Here, the place has over 100 slot machines, along with other gambling activities like craps and roulette.

Interested customers can book a ticket for the cruise at Virgin Voyages’ website . Prices start at $2,526, including fees and taxes. It also comes with complimentary food, drinks, and Wi-Fi access.

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Jennifer Lopez Shows Off Her 6-Pack ABS!

W ith phrases like “SURVIVING JLO” trending on social media, some pop culture fans thought the This Is Me… Now star would be laying low. Since completing her promotional tour for the “narrative-driven odyssey,” however, Jennifer Lopez has not shied away from cameras. On Sunday, the 54-year-old stepped out in SoHo for a special lunch date, showing off her toned abs.

J.Lo wore a casually chic spring outfit to her lunch visit with Matt Damon and his wife, Luciana Damon. The “Jenny From the Block” singer donned a cropped, ribbed green turtleneck sweater and baggy wide-leg jeans for the outing. She paired the look with platform lug boots and a Mini Lady Dior Bag in Pine Green Patent Calfskin ($5,500).

Lopez waved at the paparazzi as she walked the NYC street. She wore tinted aviators and her engagement ring for the look. The “Let’s Get Loud” singer styled her hair in loose waves with a center part. She flashed an easygoing smile that indicated no worries for the maligned star. Since This Is Me… Now premiered in early 2024, Lopez has experienced online mockery and “exceptionally weak” tour sales, reports The Ringer . The bewildering movie received 4.3 stars out of 10.

Many former fans came forward on social media. These critics are detailing unsavory experiences with the Hustlers actor . J.Lo has reportedly tipped poorly or not all throughout her career, refused to acknowledge fans during meet-and-greets and greets, and required restaurants to be redecorated to suit her tastes before dining, among other problematic behaviors. On top of the poor reviews of Lopez’s recent self-funded film, many call the Selena star out of touch and vain.

Lopez has not acknowledged the online accusations of mistreatment and rudeness. Instead, the mother of two is sticking to her workout schedule, as evidenced from her recent midriff-focused looks. Before her Sunday lunch with the Damons, J.Lo stepped out in gray leggings, a cropped gray long-sleeve tee shirt, a New York Yankees baseball hat, and white sneakers. She carried a White Matte Crocodile Himalaya Birkin bag that retails for over $200,000.

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Time will tell regarding whether J.Lo will respond to the online backlash. The same day she grabbed lunch with Matt and Luciana Damon, the “Love Don’t Cost a Thing” singer posted an Instagram video of her opening performance at the 2015 American Music Awards. The video highlighted the portion where she danced to Rihanna’s “Bitch Better Have My Money.” She captioned the video, “Don’t act like you forgot.”

JLo’s 1000 Virgin Voyages Giveaway

1000. Epic. Vacations.

And JLo wants to gift you one. As she settles into her role as Chief Entertainment & Lifestyle Officer, JLo continues to make big moves with us — and her latest one is no different. Because after a difficult few years for so many, she knows how much so many of you deserve to get away, relax, and experience a truly amazing vacation; and together, we’re making that happen. So for the next 30 days, you have the opportunity to enter and win one of 1000 seafaring getaways out of Miami or Barcelona , whisking you away on a sundrenched summer or fall voyage.

All the deets:

How do I do it?  To enter, all you have to do is go here and after a few playful questions, voila!, you’re entered to win the vacation of a lifetime. 

What do I win, exactly? A fully paid voyage of your choice on either Scarlet Lady (out of Miami) or Valiant Lady (out of Barcelona) anytime between July and October of 2022.  You’ll sail in a Sea Terrace cabin for 2 Sailors — meaning yes, you can bring a friend or partner along for the ride, er, sail. 

Who can enter? Anyone! Well, we’re adults only, so no kids. Sorry kiddos you have to be age 18+. But there are a few restrictions on countries, so as long as you reside in one of the following countries, you’re good to enter: 50 United States + District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, Mexico, Germany, and Spain.

How long do I have to enter? 30 days from May 31st! So don’t wait (and it literally takes 2 minutes to enter), because you won’t want to miss this.

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