October 2024 Virgin Voyages Rumor & Tidbit Roundup
Brilliant Lady anchors in Malaga for winter testing, Alaska 2026 launches in November, Dixie Krystals returns, Portsmouth sees 25K passengers, and more.
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Brilliant Lady Anchored in Malaga
Brilliant Lady, set to launch September 5, 2025, will be anchored in Malaga for the winter. Sailors on the recent repositioning cruise from the UK to Morocco had a close-up view of the ship. Over the next six months, Brilliant Lady will undergo extensive testing, which includes various nautical maneuvers and assessments of port access.
The ship will spend some days anchored at sea while entering the port on other occasions for operational tests. This includes evaluating the supply of food and materials onboard. The testing period is expected to conclude by May 31.
Source: Sur in English
Cast & Crew Updates
Dixie Krystals, the Diva from Scarlet Lady’s Cast 8, is returning for Cast 10. Keep an eye on our newsletter for more casting updates on the upcoming Happenings Cast post Scarlet Lady dry dock.
Alaska 2026 Season Coming Next Month
Reports indicate that the highly anticipated Alaska 2026 season will launch next month in November. Currently, the Frontier of the Line Pass is available for sale, allowing guests to book ahead of the regular launch. This initiative aims to streamline the booking process for future sailors.
Source: Reddit
Portsmouth Port Welcomes 25K Sailors on Virgin Voyages
Portsmouth has welcomed 25,000 passengers during a successful season for Resilient Lady in August and September. This milestone makes Portsmouth the first port globally to home port all three Virgin Voyages ships since the brand’s inception in 2021.
Each ship’s visit generates about £1.5 million for the local economy, benefiting council services and local tourism. Scarlet Lady will return to Portsmouth next August for sailings to Iceland and more.
Source: Seatrade Cruise
Shore Power Being Installed on Scarlet Lady and Valiant Lady
Captain Edward Perrin shared updates on the installation of shore power for Virgin’s ships. Brilliant Lady and Resilient Lady are equipped with shore power plugs, while Scarlet Lady and Valiant Lady are currently being retrofitted.
The retrofit includes adding a new shell door for high-voltage shore connections. This initiative is part of Virgin Voyages’ efforts to enhance sustainability and adapt itinerary planning to utilize shore power where available.
Source: Cruise Industry News
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