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Meet your Third Happenings Cast on Resilient Lady

With new faces and fan favorites like Patrick, Jake & Titty Kaka returning you can find the third Resilient Lady Happenings Cast on board from February 27th 2024.

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Resilient Lady's Third Happenings Cast
Resilient Lady's Third Happenings Cast © Photo by Resilient Lady Happenings Cast

The second Happenings Cast helped launch Resilient Lady on her maiden season in Australia as well as the half world cruise from Athens to Sydney, with some familiar faces that have become mainstays on cruise-related social media like Honey Heart, The Diva, Steph, The Hype, Bodhi, The Charmer & Aly, The Hostess.

The traditional cruise director role on cruise ships undergoes a dynamic transformation on the Virgin Voyages ships. Enter “The Happenings Cast”, a diverse ensemble of 12 individuals who provide entertainment, guidance, and more for sailors.

The third Happenings Cast will be perfectly suited to help guide and entertain sailors as Resilient makes her way back to Europe with the new set of itineraries and destinations. Happenings Cast 3 includes some fan favorites returning including Patrick the Hype, Jake the Foodie & Cameron the Gamer. This cast will be on board in rehearsals from early February taking over fully from cast 2 between February 27th to July 31st 2024.

An Aussie Sendoff

The second cast bid farewell to sailors and to Australia through a showcase of social media posts and stories. This was a season that won’t be forgotten for a long time by the members of this Happenings Cast or those who sailed with them. A special shout out from the VV Insider team for the support they gave us on our voyages!

The Happenings Cast dressed in red
Happenings Cast 2, Resilient Lady© Photo by Resilient Lady Happenings Cast

Meet Resilient Lady’s Third Happenings Cast

With some familiar faces, particularly from the sixth Valiant Lady Happenings Cast and first Resilient Lady cast. Plus the addition new talent from both sea and shore. This Happenings Cast are well geared to make sure the guests have a great time as she sets sail back to Europe.

Voyage Hosts

Hannah: The Hostess (Replacing Aly)

Returning to the role of The Hostess is Hannah from London, UK having previously been a part of the fifth Valiant Lady cast. Look out for Hannah on Scarlet Night at The Octopus Garden & at The Hostess Sings Her Secrets during your voyage.

A woman dressed in black on a mirrored hallway
Hannah, The Hostess© Photo by Hannah Rose Macpherson

Titty Kaka: The Diva (Replacing Honey Heart)

A fan favorite Diva, Titty Kaka returns to Resilient Lady after helping to launch her not just in Greece but in Australia as well. You can find Titty Kaka at Around the World with the Diva and Bingo with the Diva.

Three cast members in glittering costumes smiling
Abi the Hostess (Not returning With This Cast), Titty Kaka the Diva & Jake the Foodie from the Happenings Cast© Photo by VV Insider

Aficionados

These members are the experts in their field hosting everything from Trivia to Food Workshops to Magic Shows.

Cameron: The Gamer (Replacing Andrei)

Cameron helped launch Resilient Lady and is a regular on board with many contracts under his belt across the fleet. Look out for him hosting Salty Trivia &  Nintendo Switch Game Night in the Social Club.

Trenton: The Charmer (Replacing Bodhi)

New to Virgin Voyages comes Trenton from Colorado state. He is renowned for not just his magic skills but also as a theatrical actor. You can find Trenton, the Charmer at Tips & Tricks during Afternoon Tea as well as his own secret shows throughout the voyage.

Jake: The Foodie (Replacing Christopher)

Another popular regular to the Happenings Cast is Jake, The Foodie, originally from Australia and also helping to launch Resilient Lady in Greece & Australia. You can find Jake at events like Shot for Shot & Plate, Snap, Eat: Foodie Photo Workshop.

Will: The Artist (Replacing Kat)

Returning to Virgin Voyages is Will from New York. You can find Will, the Artist at events such as Painting with Boozy Bevies as well as the painting segment of the Seahorse Race.

CC: The Balancer (Replacing Amanda)

A fitness trainer and popular health and wellness influencer from Florida and coming fresh from Scarlet Lady is CC the Balancer. You can find CC, the Balancer at events such as Zumba and Game On.


Influencers and Dancers

These members are the vibrant faces seen across Virgin Voyages social channels, ensuring every event is lively and engaging.

Chris: The Spark (Replacing Tanner)

Chris, The Spark is from Pennsylvania and previously was part of the original Resilient Lady Cast who helped launch the ship in Greece in 2023. You can find Chris at multiple events across the ship!

 

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Kyla: The Flare (Replacing Val)

Fredericksburg native Kyla is a U.S.-based entertainer, choreographer, and certified personal trainer. She is also a master makeup professional perfect for Glam Station. Look out for Kyla at the parties on board such as We Fancy and Klub Rubiks.

Anjali: The Glow (Replacing Alize)

Another newbie is Anjali, the Glow. She’s a performer and nutritionist from Florida, Anjali has performed at locations such as SeaWorld & Universal in Orlando. Anajli will be bringing her fashion prowess to events like Klub Rubiks.

Patrick: The Hype (Replacing Steph)

Coming from the Orlando area Patrick is a staple of the theme parks and the wider entertainment community in Florida. He was originally part of the cast launching Scarlet Lady in 2021 and was in cast 6 on Valiant Lady. You can find Patrick, hosting multiple events throughout the ship!

 

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Nayda: The Bounce (Replacing Tommy)

New to Virgin Voyages is Nayda, the Bounce. Coming from a theatrical background with shows such as SpongeBob: The Musical & Footloose: The Musical in her repertoire. Look out for Nayda as the co-host of Bingo with the Diva.

Get to Know your Happenings Cast

The Happenings Cast onboard the Virgin Voyages cruise ships are often the life and soul of your cruise vacation. The cast will be sailing between February 27th and July 31st, 2024, if you have booked during this time frame be sure to reach out to the cast on board.

Many sailors find interacting with the cast on social media is a great way to get to know them and some cast members share hints, tips and event times on their stories. The cast are there not only to entertain but also guide you accordingly to help plan out activities on board.

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5 Comments

  1. Robyn Mahoney says:

    I had a wonderful time with the happenings cast two from Athens to Sydney. It was challenging for the cast with so many people doing the 45 nights
    They were all amazing and I can’t imagine cruising without them
    Watch out cast three you have big footsteps to fill

  2. Monica Z says:

    Fabulous Cast! Lots of fan favorites. Makes me want to book another Greece cruise!

  3. Kyle says:

    Hey Scott. Our cast swapped halfway through our voyage on the Greek Island Glow when the new cast started they were great and got to know the guests very quickly!

  4. Scott Taylor says:

    Our cruise is July 28th to August 4th. If this group is through July 31st does that mean they will switch to the next cast in the middle of the cruise?

    1. VV Insider says:

      Hi Scott. Typically they’ll do a handover between casts so you’d have a mix of both cast 3 and 4 this week. Best of both worlds 🙂

      Make sure you’re subscribed to the VV Insider newsletter as we announce happenings cast now.

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