VIDEO: Valiant Lady Dry Dock Changes Full Guide
Valiant Lady’s dry dock overhaul, Ariya by Razzle Dazzle, Roundabout and Manor upgrades, new Happenings events, pool and Athletic Club changes, and the full 2.0 verdict.
Virgin Voyages has completed a major round of updates for Valiant Lady following her May 2026 dry dock, and this video walks through the biggest changes now onboard. We cover the redesigned Roundabout and public spaces, upgrades to venues like On The Rocks and The Manor, accessibility improvements on the pool deck, the makeover to Grounds Club Too, and a full look at Ariya by Razzle Dazzle. We also share first impressions of the new Happenings events that debuted on Valiant Lady.
What We Cover
- Overview of Valiant Lady 2.0 after dry dock
- Roundabout updates
- A more open atrium-style layout after divider removal
- Draught Haus redesign and added espresso machine
- New Shore Things area seating
- Lick Me Till Ice Cream refresh
- Future Voyages area remodel
- Entertainment venue changes
- On The Rocks stage reworked for better live music viewing
- High Street shop changes, including the move of Squid Ink and expanded brand store
- The Manor dance floor expansion and improved viewing space
- New Happenings events onboard
- The Great British Burn Off
- Espresso Yourself
- Sink or Swim
- Pay Attention
- Nice Box
- Sweet Aft Matcha
- Till Bar Do Us Party
- Extra Virgin: Aperitivo Club
- Trust Your Tongue
- Off the Record
- Outdoor and accessibility updates
- New pool steps and railings
- Pool deck furniture changes for more space
- Athletic Club aft redesign with clearer wake views
- Grounds Club Too renovation in The Galley
- General refurbishments across the ship
- New carpeting
- Fresh hull paint and reapplied mermaid artwork
- New cabin hammocks with QR-coded maker tags
- Ariya by Razzle Dazzle
- Restaurant design and seating
- Menu highlights
- Drinks and dessert favorites
- Final thoughts on whether Valiant Lady is now the most exciting ship in the fleet
