by Steve Griswold | May 22, 2026 | Planning Guide, Ship Reviews, Tips & Tricks
The best Virgin Voyages ship is the one on the itinerary you want — because the four “Lady” ships are near-identical. Scarlet Lady, Valiant Lady, Resilient Lady, and Brilliant Lady are all roughly the same size (~2,770 Sailors, 17 decks) with the same 20+...
by Steve Griswold | May 18, 2026 | Planning Guide, Ship Reviews, Tips & Tricks
The Valiant Lady deck plan covers 17 decks and roughly 1,400 cabins, but only nine of those decks have staterooms — decks 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, and 15. Decks 10, 11, and 12 are the sweet spot for a standard Sea Terrace balcony cabin (quiet, mid-ship, fast elevator...
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...
