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Valiant Lady

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The 2,770-passenger Valiant Lady, the second ship from Virgin Voyages, debuted in March 2022 with sailings in the Mediterranean region.

  • 2,770guests
  • 110,000gross tons
  • 55cruises now
  • $476fares from

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A Sea Terrace cabin is one of the standard staterooms on a Virgin Voyages ship.

At a glance

Valiant Lady is a large-size cruise ship operated by Virgin Voyages, in service since 2022. It carries 2,770 guests and 1,160 crew (2.4 guests per crew member) at 110,000 gross tons. It ties with 3 other ships as the largest of 4 Virgin Voyages ships by guest capacity. On Cruiseable's Bliss scale it scores highest for party, romantic and spa & fitness (8/10) and lowest for family friendly (1/10). It has 55 cruises on sale, with lead fares from $476 to $3,290. 14 of its upcoming sailings dropped in price since the previous weekly fare check.

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Specs

Guests
2,770
Crew
1,160
Gross tons
110,000
Decks
17
Length
909 ft
Beam
135 ft
Maiden voyage
2022
Space ratio
2.4
Gross tons per guest
Guests per crew
2.4
Speed (mph)
23
IMO
9805336

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What Valiant Lady is best at

Ten dimensions scored by our editors on a 10-point scale. The Cruiseable app ranks every cruise against the mix you care about.

  1. Active 7.0
  2. Adventure and nature 5.0
  3. Cultural 7.0
  4. Dining 7.0
  5. Entertainment 7.0
  6. Family friendly 1.0
  7. Party 8.0
  8. Romantic 8.0
  9. Spa and fitness 8.0
  10. Staterooms 7.0

Our review

Valiant Lady: Sail the Mediterranean in sassy, classy style

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.

The ship is nearly identical to its sleek sister ship Scarlet Lady, which debuted in August 2021. A midsize vessel that carries 2,770 passengers, Valiant Lady is for adults only — guests must be 18 or older. 

Part of the Virgin brand is to flout convention, so you'll find several cruise ship staples have been jettisoned. There's no dress code, no set dining times and no cafeteria-style buffets.

On the ship, you can find your own space. If you enjoy music, try out the different venues for performers as well as the dance club the Manor. Or head to the Arcade, Gaming Room or the huge fitness center. Wellness is a constant theme on Virgin sailings, and yoga classes come at no extra charge.

You'll have more than 20 dining options on board, including high-end restaurants that you'd expect would cost a surcharge — but all meals are included in your base fare. Guests can pop into a champagne bar, a tap room and even a diner where they can snag a milkshake. 

Who will like cruising on Valiant Lady

Travelers who like to try new experiences will be attracted to the flourishes and reimagined guest experiences aboard Scarlet Lady, as well as its cheeky twists on cruise line conventions.

Where Valiant Lady sails

Valiant Lady features voyages to the Caribbean: St. Lucia, Barbados, Grad Turk, San Juan, Cozumel, Costa Maya, Dominica and ports farther afield. 

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Inclusions

More than $600 in value is included in every Resilient Lady fare:

  • All tips are included — there's no charge for gratuities.
  • All dining venues are complimentary with chef-curated experiences at 20+ eateries.
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Unlimited group fitness classes
  • Basic beverages like coffee, tea, water, soda and non-pressed juices come at no extra cost.

Dining

Dining is an experience on Valiant Lady — and all restaurants are included at no extra cost. In partnering with famed restaurateurs and Michelin-Starred chefs from New York City, Virgin has done away with buffets and pre-set dining times. Chefs pair fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors with distinctive culinary stylings to deliver elevated, diverse meals. On board you'll find: 

  • 20+ complimentary venues — with a bar in every specialty restaurant.
  • No main dining halls. No assigned seating.
  • No single-use plastics are ever used on board.
  • Every eatery has its own kitchen and an executive chef, and all food is fresh and made to order, never mass produced.

Restaurants

Top dining venues on Valient Lady include:

Razzle Dazzle: This “vegetarian-forward” venue — open for breakfast, lunch and dinner — lets you unleash your inner vegan with a host of veggie dishes as well as meat dishes for the carnivores in your party.  

Extra Virgin: Look for regionally inspired Italian food and handmade fresh pasta and a meal where a wine menu of rich reds and playful whites is as central as the food.

Pink Agave: This Mexican hacienda eschews instant Mexican fare in favor of authentic dishes, including tlayudas, memelas, sopes, tortas, esquites and tamales — with plenty of vegetarian and gluten-free options, too.

Gunbae: A flameless grill sits in the middle of each guest table, a visual prompt to rustle up your own spicy Korean BBQ meal. 

The Wake: This retro-style venue serves up steak and seafood in a setting that recalls the three-martini lunch days of Madison Avenue ad men — minus the cigar smoke and with more gender equality. 

Activities

Valiant Lady offers a range of activities that appeal to both active travelers and those who just want to kick back. You'll find a pool — though one that's smaller than those found on similar-sized ships — as well as a smoke-free casino and spa. Some highlights:

  • Redemption Spa offers full amenities and treatments as well as a Thermal Suite — with a sauna, mud, salt and steam rooms, hydrotherapy pool and marble hammam benches. After hours Redemption turns into a hotspot with spa parties and DJ music.
  • Group fitness classes: All yoga, HIIT, cycling, barre and other group classes are free.
  • Outdoor fitness spaces: You'll find a training zone, running track and The Perch — for yoga at sunrise.
  • B-Complex: This indoor facility features a space to build and balance (weights/yoga/stretch) and a space to bike and burn (cycling/rowing/running).

Entertainment & lounges

Guests can choose from a festival-like lineup of shows and musical performances. A renowned group of producers, directors, choreographers and artists have collaborated on productions on board described as immersive and contemporary — shows that blur the line between audience and performer. Shows take place in the Red Room, the ship's larger-than-life entertainment space and first-ever transformational, multi-form theater at sea.

Elsewhere on the ship, you'll encounter unexpected pop-up performances and engaging happenings, including: 

  • The Manor: Nightclub acts
  • Sip Lounge Champagne lounge
  • On the Rocks: Martini and cocktail bar
  • Loose Cannon: Social club
  • Richard's Rooftop: This VIP bar on the top deck of the ship named after Richard Branson is reserved for the exclusive use of the ship's suite passengers and offers a full bar, chic circular loungers and a colorful light system.

Fun facts

  • Virgin Voyages says the name of its second ship was inspired by the Latin word valere, derived from the French for vaillant, meaning bold, strong and courageous.
  • Valiant Lady will continue Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Squad program, aimed at recruiting, supporting and mentoring female shipboard talent and growing opportunities to access leadership roles in onboard areas such as marine, technical and hotel management that statistically show low numbers of female leadership.

Interested in a cruise on this ship?

For pricing, itinerary information and to reserve your spot on Valiant Lady, contact a Cruiseable travel consultant by email or call 1-877-322-3773.

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Inside and out

Dining 1

  • Razzle Dazzle is the go-to option for casual dining, with an emphasis on vegetarian dishes.
    Razzle Dazzle is the go-to option for casual dining, with an emphasis on vegetarian dishes.

On board 6

  • A look at one of the tastefully appointed lounges on your Virgin Voyages sailing..
    A look at one of the tastefully appointed lounges on your Virgin Voyages sailing..
  • Step into the sauna for a cleansing experience on your Virgin Voyages sailing.
    Step into the sauna for a cleansing experience on your Virgin Voyages sailing.
  • Enjoy a handcrafted cocktail during a sailing on Valiant Lady.
    Enjoy a handcrafted cocktail during a sailing on Valiant Lady.
  • On a Virgin Voyages sailing, you’ll meet a younger mix of travelers than on most cruise ships.
    On a Virgin Voyages sailing, you’ll meet a younger mix of travelers than on most cruise ships.
  • Themes are a big part of the Valiant Lady shipboard experience.
    Themes are a big part of the Valiant Lady shipboard experience.
  • You’ll find plenty of private nooks in the bars and lounges aboard your sailing.
    You’ll find plenty of private nooks in the bars and lounges aboard your sailing.

Staterooms 2

  • A Sea Terrace cabin is one of the standard staterooms on a Virgin Voyages ship.
    A Sea Terrace cabin is one of the standard staterooms on a Virgin Voyages ship.
  • Plop into a hammock on your balcony for some fun down time.
    Plop into a hammock on your balcony for some fun down time.

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  • The 2,770-passenger Valiant Lady sails the Caribbean in winter and the Mediterranean in summer.
    The 2,770-passenger Valiant Lady sails the Caribbean in winter and the Mediterranean in summer.
  • The 2,770-passenger Valiant Lady features itineraries throughout the Caribbean.
    The 2,770-passenger Valiant Lady features itineraries throughout the Caribbean.

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Cruises on Valiant Lady

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