First Look: Pictures of 2026 Wake & Dock New Food Menus on Valiant Lady
First look with pictures at The Wake and The Dock’s new Valiant Lady menus, revealing 11 new additions, 10 removals and returning fan favorites.
Virgin Voyages has started rolling out its refreshed menus at The Wake and The Dock, and we now have a first look at what has changed. Sailors onboard Valiant Lady‘s August 27, 2026 departure have shared the new menus with VV Insider. This is the ship’s first sailing during the 2026 Eat & Drink Festival.
The new menus include several new dishes, replacements for long-running choices, and refreshed vegan and gluten-free options. Virgin Voyages previously said some dishes could vary between ships.
Importantly, these are permanent restaurant menu changes. They are not temporary Eat & Drink Festival menus.
What’s Changed at The Wake on Valiant Lady?
The Wake has received several significant changes across its dinner menu.
There are new starters, new seafood mains and a completely new vegan main. However, several of the restaurant’s best-known dishes remain.
What’s New at The Wake on Valiant Lady
- Tuna Tartare with avocado, cucumber, chili and ponzu vinaigrette.
- Duck Terrine with chanterelle, sunchokes and port-soaked cherries.
- Broccoli Quinoa Pancake (vv) (gf) with peas, pea shoots and pickled pearl onion.
- Caramelized Sea Scallops (gf) with cauliflower, caper raisin emulsion and almonds.
- Grilled Swordfish (gf) with saffron potatoes, zucchini and lobster bisque.
- Oysters Rockefeller with spinach, breadcrumbs and Parmigiano, available for $30.
- Bacon Wrapped Twice Baked Potato Fully Loaded (gf), a new side.
The Raw Bar platters have also been adjusted. Razor clams and seafood salad are now included, while some of the previous shellfish choices have been removed.
What’s Been Removed at The Wake on Valiant Lady
Several dishes from the previous menu no longer appear on Valiant Lady:
- Hamachi Crudo with pickled rhubarb, hibiscus and basil.
- Crispy Polenta (vv) (gf), the previous vegan and gluten-free main.
- Shrimp & Grits with smoked bacon, caper tomato sauce and Aleppo pepper.
- Pan Roasted Atlantic Salmon (gf) with roasted beets, grilled Holland leeks, lemon yogurt sauce and caviar.
- Twice Baked Potato & Caramelized Onions (v), which has been replaced by the new bacon-wrapped version.
There are also some smaller changes at the Raw Bar. Snow crab claws have disappeared from both platters, while crawfish is no longer included with the Grand Plateau.
Fan Favorites Remain at The Wake on Valiant Lady
Virgin Voyages has kept several of The Wake’s best-known dishes alongside the new additions.
The Salt-Baked Dorade remains, as Chef Levi indicated before the rollout. The core grill selection also remains, including Filet Mignon, New York Strip, Hanger Steak and New Zealand Lamb Chops.
So while there are several new dishes, the refreshed menu still retains some of The Wake’s most recognizable choices.
What’s Changed at The Dock/The Dock House on Valiant Lady?
The changes at The Dock are more selective. Several familiar choices remain across the mezze cart and open-fire grill. However, there are new dishes in both sections of the Valiant Lady menu.
What’s New at The Dock
- Turkish Deviled Eggs (v) (gf) with watercress, harissa and artichoke.
- Jeweled Tabbouleh (vv) (gf) with parsley, sunflower and pomegranate.
- Yellowfin Tuna (gf) with chickpea, Kalamata olive and herb hazelnut vinaigrette.
- Pork Souvlaki with baby gem, red pepper tirokafteri and pita.
What’s Been Removed at The Dock on Valiant Lady
Five dishes from the previous menu are no longer listed:
- Walnut & Pomegranate Dip (v) with piquillo pepper and cilantro.
- Cauliflower Couscous (vv) (gf) with muhammara and dukkah.
- Marinated White Anchovies with quinoa croquette and saffron aioli.
- Spanish Octopus with sunchokes and muhammara.
- Fire-Roasted Chicken Thigh with pita and eggplant purée.
Fan Favorites Remain at The Dock on Valiant Lady
Many of The Dock’s familiar choices remain. Black Baba Ganoush, Beet Hummus, Watermelon & Feta Salad, Falafel and Chocolate Hummus are still available from the mezze cart.
The Grilled Shrimp also remains on the open-fire grill, as Chef Levi indicated before the rollout. Goat Cheese Polenta and Hanger Steak are also still available.
Fleet Ship Menus
Looking for the menus and changes on other ships? Visit our dedicated The Wake and The Dock pages to compare menus across the Virgin Voyages fleet.
