Resilient Lady
Mermaiden was on 14 May 2023
Virgin Voyage’s third ship; Resilient Lady has sailed all over the world from Asia to Australia to Europe and the US.
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About Resilient Lady
Resilient Lady is the latest cruise ship to join the Virgin Voyages fleet. After a successful launch on 14 May 2023, she began her voyage, offering travelers exquisite experiences and destinations.
Overview
- Name: Resilient Lady
- Operator: Virgin Voyages
- Winter Homeport: Athens, Greece
- Summer Homeport: Sydney, Australia
- Launched: 9 December 2022
- Inaugural Voyage: 14 May 2023
- Tonnage: 110,000 GT
- Length: 277.2 metres (909 ft)
- Draft: 8.05 metres (26.4 ft)
- Beam: 41 metres (135 ft)
- Capacity: Over 2,770 passengers and 1,160 crew
- Decks: 17
- Cruising Speed: 20 knots (37 km/h; 23 mph)
- Maximum Speed: 22 knots (41 km/h; 25 mph)
- Adults-Only: For guests aged 18 and over
Construction
Planning
As part of the three-ship plan, she was ordered, sharing identical specifications with her sister ships, Scarlet Lady and Valiant Lady.
Construction and Delivery
Following the construction footsteps of her sister vessels, Resilient Lady reached her completion milestones with precision. Delivered to Virgin Voyages on 9 December 2022.
Naming and Debut
Resilient Lady was officially named on March 8th 2021 with her mermaid icon being revealed on March 28th 2022.
Delayed Launch
Virgin Voyages announced a delay for Resilient Lady on June 8th 2022, with its launch pushed from the summer of 2022 to spring 2023. The decision was made due to a combination of global challenges, including supply chain issues, regional uncertainties in Eastern Europe, crewing difficulties,
Maiden Voyage
Her inaugural voyage finally took place on launched on 14 May 2023 from Athens, Greece, following the delay.
- Launch: Successfully launched on 14 May 2023 from Athens, Greece.
- Itineraries: Summer voyages out of Athens to the Greek Islands and the Adriatic Sea on alternating weeks.
Operational Career
- 2023 – Sailings in Athens, Greece offering alternating weekly itineraries to the Greek Islands and the Adriatic Sea during the summer months. 45 day repositioning to Australia from Athens via Dubai & Singapore. Followed by the Maiden Australian season during Australian summer.
- 2024 – Sailings in Australia until March 27th, 45 day repositioning from Australia via Cape Town to Athens, Sailings in Athens, Greece during the Summer followed by UK Departures during August, September. Miami & San Juan Sailings later in the year.
- 2025 – Sailings in San Juan until April followed by sailings from Athens, Greece.
- 2026 – Resilient Lady will be taking over traditional Valiant Lady routes with 4/5 night sailings from Terminal V.