Virgin Voyages
Brilliant Lady
- Cruises
- 36
- From
- $357
Ship comparison
Brilliant Lady vs Valiant Lady
Virgin Voyages
Valiant Lady
- Cruises
- 55
- From
- $476
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Brilliant Lady is a large Virgin Voyages ship carrying 2,770 passengers, in service since 2025. Valiant Lady is a large Virgin Voyages ship carrying 2,770 passengers, in service since 2022.
Choose Brilliant Lady if you want a more active cruise, a more romantic trip or better-rated dining: it outscores Valiant Lady for active (8.0 vs 7.0), romantic (9.0 vs 8.0) and dining (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Valiant Lady does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Brilliant Lady | Valiant Lady | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Virgin Voyages | Virgin Voyages |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2025 (better) | 2022 |
| Gross tonnage | 110,000 | 110,000 |
| Passengers | 2,770 | 2,770 |
| Crew | 1,150 | 1,160 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 39.7 | 39.7 |
| Decks | 15 | 17 |
| Length | 912 ft | 909 ft |
| Beam | 135 ft | 135 ft |
| Speed | 23 mph | 23 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 36 | 55 |
| Upcoming sailings | 71 | 130 |
| Cruise lengths | 3–17 nights | 3–14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $357 (better) | $476 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Brilliant Lady leads on 6 of the ten, Valiant Lady on 0, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Virgin Voyages
Brilliant Lady
Brilliant Lady is Virgin Voyages’ fourth “Lady Ship” — an adults‑only (age 18+) cruise ship built for travelers who want the energy of a boutique hotel, the food-and-nightlife density of a great city weekend, and the convenience of a ship where you never need to dress up unless you feel like it.
Sailing now
36 cruises on sale, from $357.
Virgin Voyages
Valiant Lady
Valiant Lady, the second ship from billionaire Richard Branson's upstart Virgin Voyages, launched in March 2022 with cruises to some of the most exciting ports of call in the Mediterranean and Adriatic Seas.
Sailing now
55 cruises on sale, from $476.
Questions
Brilliant Lady or Valiant Lady?
Which is bigger, Brilliant Lady or Valiant Lady?
They are the same size, 110,000 gross tons each. Brilliant Lady carries 2,770 passengers and Valiant Lady carries 2,770.
Which ship is newer, Brilliant Lady or Valiant Lady?
Brilliant Lady is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2025 against 2022 for Valiant Lady.
Which has more space per passenger?
They are level at 39.7 gross tons per passenger.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 2.4 passengers.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 1.0 out of 10.
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