VIRGIN VOYAGES BRINGS FUTURE SAILORS ON A CINEMATIC JOURNEY AT SEA
Virgin Voyages started 2023 with a bang with the release of a new promotional video. Created by director Jonas Åkerlund, “The Voyage” highlights the brand’s adult experience for 24 hours at sea by transporting its audience on a cinematic journey. A rendition of Culture Club’
Virgin Voyages Welcomes Resilient Lady to Their Fleet
One of the newest cruise lines at sea has taken delivery of their third ship! Virgin Voyages announced today that Resilient Lady was delivered to the cruise line by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and is ready to enter service. The third ship delivered to Virgin Voyages in the past two years, Resi
Virgin Voyages Sets Guinness World Record for Largest Gathering of Merpeople
Virgin Voyages has set the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people dressed as merpeople! On November 4, 2022, 457 sailors traveling aboard Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady’s MerMaiden voyage gathered together at the Beach Club in Bimini dressed in their fins to help set the record!
Virgin Voyages Partners With Sustainability Providers
Incorporating sustainability into their cruise vacation is a priority for Virgin Voyages and today, the cruise line announced a new partnership with Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) along with three waste-based fuel providers, Argent Energy, Good Fuels, and Twelve, to deliver low-carbon
Virgin Voyages to Offer One-Way World Cruises in 2023-2024
It may only be 2022, but cruise travelers can expect some fun sailings to come in 2023-2024! Virgin Voyages has announced four new one-way sailings traveling across the world during the 2023-2024 winter season. The voyages are on board Resilient Lady and Brilliant Lady with sailings to Asia, Austral
Virgin Voyages Secures $550 Million in New Funding
One of the newest cruise lines sailing is poised for a bright future after securing $550 million in new funding from new and existing investors. Virgin Voyages announced the funding in a press release today and executives from the cruise line say it points to not just a bright future for the cruise
Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady to Appear on “The Bachelorette”
If you’re a fan of the hit television show The Bachelorette on ABC and you love cruising, do we have some news for you! For the first time, the 19th season of the dating show will feature not one, but two single ladies looking for love and one of the episode takes place on board […]
Sir Richard Branson Surprises Guests in Bimini
Photo: Carlos Pita/Virgin Voyages Guests on board Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady this week had a very special event to enjoy while cruising! This week was Sir Richard Branson’s special Birthday Voyage and while in Bimini, Sir Richard made a surprise appearance at a three-day Small Business
Virgin Voyages Removes Pre-Cruise COVID Testing
In response to the conclusion of the CDC’s voluntary program, Virgin Voyages will remove the requirements for pre-embarkation testing. In a press release this morning, the cruise line also noted they would continue to consider the recommendations set forth by the organization, as well as adhering
An Up-Close Look at Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady
If anyone in the cruise industry was going to get Jennifer Lopez on the payroll, it surely fell to Sir Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Group. That’s right: J. Lo — international film and music superstar and global style icon — has landed a job at Virgin Voyages. The fleet-wide partnership b
Virgin Voyages Delays Launch of Resilient Lady
The launch of Virgin Voyages 3rd ship will be delayed until mid-2023, according to a press release from the cruise line today. Virgin cited supply chain obstacles, a level of regional uncertainty for international travelers in countries in East Europe, crewing challenges based on government regulati
This Cruise Line Is Giving Away 1,000 Free Cruises
Singer, actress, self-made global icon and Chief Entertainment & Lifestyle officer of Virgin Voyages, Jennifer Lopez, and Virgin Voyages President Richard Branson are offering a trip of a lifetime. Lopez and Branson are offering 1,000 sailors a free opportunity to set sail on Virgin Voyages̵
The Scarlet Lady
Dominican Daze… a perfect description for Virgin Voyages’ dreamy 5 night getaway to the Caribbean. Setting sail from Miami, I had the pleasure of joining the Scarlet Lady and her crew on a journey to the Dominican Republic and The Bahamas – and it’s one that I won’t forget. From th
Virgin Voyages Gifts 500 Cruises to Healthcare Workers
Scarlet Lady just started sailing from PortMiami, but the team at Virgin Voyages is already making an impact on their new South Florida community. The cruise line is showing its appreciation for the community’s healthcare heroes by giving away 500 complimentary cabins for employees at Ba
Pioneering Women in Cruise Design: Interview with Dee Cooper of Virgin Voyages
Brand new cruise ships are incredible feats of engineering, but they’re also incredible feats of design and creativity. From the color schemes to the furniture and decoration, designing a cruise ship from top to bottom is a full time job and the people charged with the task have a whole lot to
Virgin Hotels is Giving Guests a Preview of the Beach Club at Bimini
The Virgin brand has come a long way since their days selling records on Notting Hill Gate in London. Today, the multinational organization has its hand in just about every industry you can think of, including commercial space flight. One of their newest ventures, Virgin Voyages, is set to take the
Virgin Voyages Reveals New Itineraries for Resilient Lady
The third ship from Virgin Voyages is scheduled to sail in 2022 and the cruise line has released new itineraries to follow the ship’s inaugural season in Greece. Resilient Lady will head to the Caribbean on an 11-night repositioning cruise following its summer 2022 season in the Medi
Virgin Voyages Announces Summer Sailings in the UK
Just one day after cancelling their summer cruise season from Miami, Virgin Voyages is joining other cruise lines in offering select sailings from the United Kingdom for residents of the country. The upcoming staycation-at-sea series will include two, three and four-night itineraries with a total of
Virgin Voyages Cancels All Summer Sailings
Eventually we’ll write a story about Virgin Voyages that includes details about our time on board the ship, but unfortunately we’re going to have to wait a little longer. The world’s most anticipated cruise line has unfortunately made the decision to cancel all sailings between Jul
Virgin Voyages Will Require COVID-19 Vaccinations
It’s been a busy morning for Virgin Voyages President and CEO Tom McAlpin. In a statement released to USA Today, McAlpin announced COVID-19 vaccinations would be mandatory for passengers and crew when the cruise line returns to operation this summer. He then joined Good Morning America to
