Valiant Lady

Mermaiden was on 18 March 2022

Virgin Voyages second ship brought the fun of luxury adult-only cruising to a brand new places. Valiant Lady currently sails exclusively in Caribbean destinations from Miami and San Juan.

What’s On Board Valiant Lady?

Upcoming Valiant Lady Voyages

Here is a list of all announced itineraries for the Valiant Lady. If you want to join a group for a specific voyage, click on the Facebook group link to join the group and meet your fellow sailors.

If you are organising a group for a voyage that is not listed here, please let us know and we will add it to the list. If you notice that we are listing a defunct or incorrect group, please let us know and we will remove or change it.

Sail Date Itinerary Group
Western Caribbean Charm
(6 nights)
Facebook Group
Dominican Daze
(5 nights)
Facebook Group
Fire Sunsets & Soirees
(4 nights)
Facebook Group
Riviera Maya
(5 nights)
Facebook Group
Dominican Daze
(5 nights)
Facebook Group
Fire Sunsets & Soirees
(4 nights)
Facebook Group
Mayan Sol
(5 nights)
Facebook Group
Miami, Grand Turk (& back)
(5 nights)
Facebook Group
Fire Sunsets & Soirees
(4 nights)
Facebook Group
Riviera Maya
(5 nights)
Facebook Group
Dominican Daze
(5 nights)
Facebook Group
Fire Sunsets & Soirees
(4 nights)
Facebook Group
Mayan Sol
(5 nights)
Facebook Group
Dominican Daze
(5 nights)
Facebook Group
Fire Sunsets & Soirees
(4 nights)
Facebook Group
Riviera Maya
(5 nights)
Facebook Group
Dominican Daze
(5 nights)
Facebook Group
Fire Sunsets & Soirees
(4 nights)
Facebook Group
Mayan Sol
(5 nights)
Facebook Group
Miami, Grand Turk (& back)
(5 nights)
Facebook Group
Fire Sunsets & Soirees
(4 nights)
Facebook Group
Riviera Maya
(5 nights)
Facebook Group
Dominican Daze
(5 nights)
Facebook Group
Fire Sunsets & Soirees
(4 nights)
Facebook Group
Mayan Sol
(5 nights)
Facebook Group
Dominican Daze
(5 nights)
Facebook Group
Fire Sunsets & Soirees
(4 nights)
Facebook Group
Riviera Maya
(5 nights)
Facebook Group
Virgin Voyages® Celebration Voyage 2024 (Celebration Voyage)
(5 nights)
Facebook Group
Fire Sunsets & Soirees
(4 nights)
Facebook Group
Mayan Sol
(5 nights)
Facebook Group
Miami, Grand Turk (& back)
(5 nights)
Facebook Group
Fire Sunsets & Soirees
(4 nights)
Facebook Group
Riviera Maya
(5 nights)
Facebook Group
Dominican Daze
(5 nights)
Facebook Group
Fire Sunsets & Soirees
(4 nights)
Facebook Group
Mayan Sol
(5 nights)
Facebook Group
Dominican Daze
(5 nights)
Facebook Group
Fire Sunsets & Soirees
(4 nights)
Facebook Group
Riviera Maya
(5 nights)
Facebook Group
Dominican Daze
(5 nights)
Facebook Group
Fire Sunsets & Soirees
(4 nights)
Facebook Group
Mayan Sol
(5 nights)
Facebook Group
Dominican Daze
(5 nights)
Facebook Group
Fire and Sunset Soirées
(4 nights)
Facebook Group
Riviera Maya
(5 nights)
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Dominican Daze
(5 nights)
Facebook Group
Fire and Sunset Soirées
(4 nights)
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Riviera Maya
(5 nights)
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Dominican Daze
(5 nights)
Facebook Group
Fire and Sunset Soirées
(4 nights)
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Dominican Daze
(5 nights)
Facebook Group
Holidaze and Nights
(6 nights)
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Fire and Sunset Soirées
(4 nights)
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Fire and Sunset Soirées
(4 nights)
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Dominican Daze
(5 nights)
Facebook Group
Fire and Sunset Soirées
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Riviera Maya
(5 nights)
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Dominican Daze
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Riviera Maya
(5 nights)
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Dominican Daze
(5 nights)
Facebook Group
Fire and Sunset Soirées
(4 nights)
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Riviera Maya
(5 nights)
Facebook Group
Dominican Daze
(5 nights)
Facebook Group
Fire and Sunset Soirées
(4 nights)
Facebook Group
Riviera Maya
(5 nights)
Facebook Group
Dominican Daze
(5 nights)
Facebook Group
Fire and Sunset Soirées
(4 nights)
Facebook Group
Riviera Maya
(5 nights)
Facebook Group
Dominican Daze
(5 nights)
Facebook Group
Fire and Sunset Soirées
(4 nights)
Facebook Group
Riviera Maya
(5 nights)
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Dominican Daze
(5 nights)
Facebook Group
Fire and Sunset Soirées
(4 nights)
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Riviera Maya
(4 nights)
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Sunny Daze in Puerto Plata & Nassau
(5 nights)
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Fire and Sunset Soirées
(4 nights)
Facebook Group
Riviera Maya
(4 nights)
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Dominican Daze
(5 nights)
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Fire and Sunset Soirées
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Riviera Maya
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Dominican Daze
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Mayan Sol
(5 nights)
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Dominican Daze
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Riviera Maya
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Dominican Daze
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Mayan Sol
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Dominican Daze
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Riviera Maya
(4 nights)
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Dominican Daze
(5 nights)
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Fire and Sunset Soirées
(4 nights)
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Grand Cayman, Costa Maya & More
(7 nights)
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Grand Turk, Puerto Plata & More
(7 nights)
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Riviera Maya
(5 nights)
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Dominican Daze
(5 nights)
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Fire and Sunset Soirées
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Mayan Sol
(5 nights)
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Dominican Daze
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Fire and Sunset Soirées
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Riviera Maya
(5 nights)
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Dominican Daze
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Fire and Sunset Soirées
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Mayan Sol
(5 nights)
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Dominican Daze
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Fire and Sunset Soirées
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Riviera Maya
(5 nights)
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Dominican Daze
(5 nights)
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(4 nights)
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Mayan Sol
(5 nights)
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Dominican Daze
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A large grey cruise ship cutting through the waves with red lifeboats and funnels. There is a glamorous mermaid painted on the side.
Virgin Voyages® Valiant Lady cruise ship© Photo by Virgin Voyages®

About Valiant Lady

Valiant Lady is a majestic cruise ship and the second vessel in the Virgin Voyages fleet. Sharing similar design and features with her older sister ship, Scarlet Lady, she offers luxury adult-only cruising experiences.

Overview

  • Name: Valiant Lady
  • Operator: Virgin Voyages
  • Winter Homeport: Miami, USA
  • Summer Homeport: Barcelona, Spain
  • Launched: 20 May 2020
  • Inaugural Voyage: 18 March 2022
  • 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

View Deck Plans

Construction and Launch

Planning and Construction

  • Announcement: Virgin Cruises announced plans for three ships, including Valiant Lady, in December 2014.
  • Ordering: Contract signed with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri in October 2016, with the three-ship order costing $2.55 billion.
  • Steel Cutting: Construction began on 20 July 2018.
  • Naming: Named “Valiant Lady” on 19 November 2019.
  • Float Out: Floated out from her dry dock on 20 May 2020.
  • Delivery: Delivered on 1 July 2021.

Maiden Voyage

  • Launch: She entered service on 18 March 2022, with a three-night MerMaiden cruise from Portsmouth, England to Zeebrugge, Belgium.

Operational Career

  • 2022: Sailed from Portsmouth to various destinations like Belgium, Spain, Portugal, and the Canary Islands before repositioning to the Mediterranean in summer 2022 and on to the Caribbean for the Winter.
  • 2023: Caribbean sailings and a season in San Juan to replace Brilliant Lady cancelled sailings.
  • 2024: San Juan Sailings and a return to Caribbean sailings from Miami.

Design and Features

Valiant Lady includes luxurious design elements and features in line with her sister ship, Scarlet Lady. Guests can enjoy premium dining options, elegant accommodations, and various entertainment and relaxation facilities. The ship exemplifies Virgin Voyages’ signature style and commitment to a modern cruising experience.

Environmental Considerations

Valiant Lady is designed with environmentally-friendly technologies, aligning with Virgin Voyages’ sustainable practices, although specific details have not been widely publicized.

Conclusion

Valiant Lady, having joined the Virgin Voyages fleet, enriches the luxury cruise market with her sophisticated offerings. Building upon the success of Scarlet Lady, Valiant Lady invites guests to experience modern cruising with adult-oriented travel and entertainment. Her launch and operational success to date underscore Virgin Voyages’ reputation for elegance and innovation in the cruise industry.


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