by Steve Griswold | Apr 11, 2026 | Ship Reviews
The newest member of the Virgin Voyages fleet has finally landed on the West Coast, and honestly, it’s about time. Brilliant Lady is the fourth and final Lady Ship in Virgin’s adults-only fleet, and she’s the first VV ship to ever homeport in Los...
by Steve Griswold | Apr 6, 2026 | Ship Reviews
The ship that started it all. Scarlet Lady was the first vessel to fly the Virgin Voyages flag, and after a major refurbishment in late 2024, she’s better than ever heading into 2026. Whether you’re a first-time sailor or you’re planning your third...
by Steve Griswold | Apr 4, 2026 | Ship Reviews
Quick Reference — Valiant Lady at a Glance Launched: 2022 (second ship in the Virgin Voyages fleet) Size: 110,000 gross tons | 912 ft long | 17 decks Capacity: 2,770 sailors | 1,150 crew Cabins: 1,404 total (86% with balconies and signature hammocks) Dining: 20+...
by Steve Griswold | Mar 27, 2026 | Ship Reviews, Tips & Tricks
The RockStar experience is the premium tier on Virgin Voyages and it is the closest thing to a luxury cruise within a contemporary cruise line. I have stayed in RockStar suites and standard cabins across multiple ships, so I can give you an honest breakdown of whether...
by Steve Griswold | Mar 22, 2026 | Ship Reviews
Sister Ships, Different Personalities Valiant Lady and Scarlet Lady are sister ships built on the same platform with identical deck layouts, cabin configurations, and restaurant lineups. On paper, they’re the same ship with different names. In practice, each has...
by Steve Griswold | Mar 18, 2026 | Ship Reviews
The Adventurer of the Fleet While Scarlet Lady and Valiant Lady stick primarily to Caribbean and Mediterranean waters, Resilient Lady is the wanderer — the ship that takes the Virgin Voyages experience to corners of the globe her sisters don’t reach. Since her...
