I've been following this thread with interest as we're booked on it. Our girl has disappeared. I checked the websites that show cruise ship schedules (cruise mapper being one) and Brilliant Lady is not in Funchal or Lisbon when she's supposed to be. Zero zip nada.
I reached out to Virgin about where she's gone and have received no response.
I'm only a little peeved about this. It's not like those of us who are experienced cruisers haven't realized that something is not quite on the up and up about this transatlantic. I wish they'd make an announcement and get it over with.