November 28, 2022
Brilliant Lady touches water for the first time in Genoa
Virgin Voyages’ fourth ship, Brilliant Lady, touched water for the first time on Friday at the Sestri Ponente (Genoa) shipyard of Fincantieri.
Read More…September 9, 2022
First voyages slated for 24 December 2023 from Miami
EXCLUSIVE: Virgin Voyages has this week opened four new one-way cruises that encompass the repositioning of Resilient Lady from Australia to Europe, while at the same time quietly releasing what appears to be the first departures aboard Brilliant Lady, the brand’s fourth ship.
Read More…April 28, 2022
Six-day schedule void between Sydney and Melbourne paves the way for trade sampler program
Virgin Voyages has selected Melbourne as the Australian homeport for its Australasia deployment, shunning Sydney in favour of the Victorian capital. The adults-only cruise line has similarly chosen Auckland as its New Zealand homeport for the 2023/24 season.
Read More…April 5, 2022
Shane Riley, VP of International Sales jetting into Australia for trade showcase
Virgin Voyages will be conducting a series of face-to-face seminars for travel agent partners on the Australian eastern seaboard, kicking off at the end of April.
Read More…March 14, 2022
Jenny from the Dock invests in Sir Richard Branson’s cruise line
Virgin Voyages has unveiled a fleet-wide partnership with film and music superstar, Jennifer Lopez. Richard Branson’s cruise line is redefining the nautical tradition of appointing a godmother from a ceremonial role to a modern, change-making partnership with undoubtedly one of the most powerful artists in the world.
Read More…February 25, 2022
Resilient Lady to arrive Down Under in late 2023
Virgin Voyages has outlined plans for its third adults-only ship, Resilient Lady, to be deployed to Australia late next year.
Read More…February 15, 2022
PortMiami’s newest international cruise terminal officially launches
Virgin Voyages officially opened its first dedicated cruise terminal at its homeport of Miami, Florida yesterday [13 February 2022].
Read More…February 8, 2022
Virgin Voyages CEO says uplift increases following UK travel restrictions lifting
Virgin Voyages CEO Tom McAlpin has reported a strong swing in bookings for the launch deployment from the UK of the cruise line’s second ship, Valiant Lady.
Read More…November 12, 2021
Virtuoso travel agency offers no-deposit hold to secure cabin during November 2021
Discerning Traveller is now offering clients the ability to book cruise packages online with live integration to cruise line partners. The family-operated member of the Virtuoso network says it is the first Australian dedicated luxury and experiential travel agent to offer the service.
Read More…October 8, 2021
Richard Branson aboard Scarlet Lady’s true inaugural sailing
Sir Richard Branson’s Virtuoso Preferred cruise line, Virgin Voyages, this week embarked on its “first official” sailing from PortMiami, bound for the Caribbean.
Read More…July 26, 2021
Richard Branson’s second cruise ship to debut in the UK in early 2022
Virgin Voyages has confirmed its second ship, Valiant Lady, is expected to debut in 2022, initially operating a series of sailings from Portsmouth, UK to Europe.
Read More…July 19, 2021
The Sea-Blazer Program offers a range of exclusive perks to paying passengers
On the cusp of launching its first commercial passenger carrying services, Virgin Voyages has unveiled details of a new VIP group for guests who cruise with the company in 2021.
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