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Valiant Lady

SHIP OVERVIEW

With a name derived from the Latin, “valere” (which means to be strong) the second lady ship valiant Lady calls Barcelona her home — setting sail through the Mediterranean in the summers and spending her winters voyaging down in the Caribbean.

  • CRUISES
  • STATISTICS

STATISTICS

  • Year Built

    2021
  • Year Refurbished

  • Year Entered Present Fleet

  • Country of Registry

  • Tonnage (GRT)

    110000
  • PAX (basis 2)

    5632
  • Max Pax (inc. Uppers)

    2770
  • Passenger Decks

    14
  • Number of Crew

    1160
  • Officers' Nationality

  • Cruise/Hotel Staff Nationality

STATEROOMS

  • Suites

    78
  • Balcony

    0
  • Oceanview

    95
  • Oceanview No Balcony

    0
  • Oceanview With Balcony

    0
  • Balconies

    1130
  • Interior

    105
  • Accessible

    20
  • Total Number of Accommodations

    1000
  • SUITE
  • BALCONY
  • OCEANVIEW
  • INSIDE

Deck Plans

SHIP REVIEWS

OVERALL RATING

4.6

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Based on 13 reviews

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Virgin Voyage Exceeds My Expectations

SEPTEMBER

Star Star Star Star Star

PROS

All adult cruisers, upscale dining and the entertainment team dancers.

CONS

Small pool and accessible room door doesn't stay open for those in scooters

RECOMMENDED

Yes

I would recommend this cruise line to anyone interested in having a fantastic time. I was on a girls trip and we could not stop talking about how wonderful the ship was. In all areas they exceeded my expectation for a cruise at the cost we paid. The dining was exceptional and out of the ordinary. I could not believe we had caviar and lamb shanks. The only thing missing was crab legs as a free option.

SCORECARD

  • Staff

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Dining

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Entertainment

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Activities

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Cabins/Staterooms

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Itinerary/Ports

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Value

    Star Star Star Star Star

Spring Break Cruise

MARCH

Star Star Star Star Star

PROS

No kids, Food, Pricing, Eco-friendly, Crew Service

CONS

RECOMMENDED

Yes

This was our first ever cruise and boy did we set the bar high! Being an adult-only cruise, it was a perfect getaway, especially for my wife who works with kids. The food was amazing. It didn’t matter where you ate, from The Galley, to Pink Agave, we knew we were getting great food and service regardless. We ended our trip by eating at Extra Virgin, which ended up being our favourite of the whole trip (we recommend getting the steak!). The best part is that it’s all included! Overall, beautiful ship, great pricing, and great service. We’re already looking at sailing with Virgin Voyages again!

SCORECARD

  • Staff

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Dining

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Entertainment

    Star Star Star Star Star
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    Star Star Star Star Star
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  • Itinerary/Ports

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Value

    Star Star Star Star Star

Valiant Lady

MARCH

Star Star Star Star Star

PROS

Lot of security presence, food, always has activities for people to do

CONS

Limited space in hot tubs and pools, happenings cast wasn't interacting as much with guests as I have seen before

RECOMMENDED

Yes

Happenings cast wasn't as present when walking throughout the ship. Limited space in the pool and hot tubs for everyone to get a chance enjoy those amenities. Felt safe with all of the security walking around. Food was fantastic at all the restaurants and galley. Always had activities and shows for people to do so you can do as little or as much as you want. Like that on the app tells about the ports and gives people opportunities to explore the countries without having to book a shore thing.

SCORECARD

  • Staff

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Dining

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Entertainment

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Activities

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    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Itinerary/Ports

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Value

    Star Star Star Star Star

From Royal to Virgin

DECEMBER

Star Star Star Star Star

PROS

The Drinks, Food, Parties, Rooms with hammocks

CONS

Small pool

RECOMMENDED

Yes

So now that were back. It was one of the best trips we took. The staff were just incredible both on and off the ship. Virgin really knows how to party and set up the entire ship for them to enjoy everywhere. The food was incredible and easy to get, especially in the galley. I prefer how virgin does different individual restaurants instead of one main dining hall, so you can really change up where you want to eat. The rooms were nice and modern looking. The bathrooms are a nice size too and a decent amount of storage if you unpack your bags. 95% of the rooms on the ship have a balcony on the deck with a hammock and they are soooooo comfortable. There are bars everywhere and different unique rooms to hang out in. Shows were not as over produced as royal, but I thought the 4 we wernt to were all very good. The ONLY thing i would say was a negative was the main pool was rather small so It got pretty croweded. But they had plently of lounge chairs all around the deck and hot tubs all over the place.

SCORECARD

  • Staff

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Dining

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Entertainment

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Activities

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Cabins/Staterooms

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Itinerary/Ports

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Value

    Star Star Star Star Star

Review

NOVEMBER

Star Star Star Star Star

PROS

Ship/food

CONS

I felt like the cruise is catered souly to the queer community.

RECOMMENDED

Yes

We loved the ship but if Virgin would like to add customers do away with your woke agendas. Lots of traditional couples love cruising. In my opinion they will only cruise with Virgin one time. We are open minded but it was disgusting at times. It appeared to me that young boys are being prostituting on the cruise. I loved the Divia and the actors they are phenomenal.

SCORECARD

  • Staff

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Dining

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Entertainment

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Activities

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Cabins/Staterooms

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  • Itinerary/Ports

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Value

    Star Star Star Star Star

From Royal to Virgin

AUGUST

Star Star Star Star Star

PROS

The Drinks, Food, Parties, Rooms with hammocks

CONS

Small pool

RECOMMENDED

Yes

So now that were back. It was one of the best trips we took. The staff were just incredible both on and off the ship. Virgin really knows how to party and set up the entire ship for them to enjoy everywhere. The food was incredible and easy to get, especially in the galley. I prefer how virgin does different individual restaurants instead of one main dining hall, so you can really change up where you want to eat. The rooms were nice and modern looking. The bathrooms are a nice size too and a decent amount of storage if you unpack your bags. 95% of the rooms on the ship have a balcony on the deck with a hammock and they are soooooo comfortable. There are bars everywhere and different unique rooms to hang out in. Shows were not as over produced as royal, but I thought the 4 we wernt to were all very good. The ONLY thing i would say was a negative was the main pool was rather small so It got pretty croweded. But they had plently of lounge chairs all around the deck and hot tubs all over the place.

SCORECARD

  • Staff

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Dining

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Entertainment

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Activities

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Cabins/Staterooms

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Itinerary/Ports

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Value

    Star Star Star Star Star

Review of Virgin Cruise Lines.

APRIL

Star Star Star Star Star

PROS

Staff, crew and amenities.

CONS

The entertainment was not for me.

RECOMMENDED

No

The medicinel balls, free weights, jump ropes etc should be removed from the gym. My room on the 14th deck was below the gym and we constantly heard things dropping on the floor above us. Upon going to the gym it appeared the things listed above were the reasons for it.

SCORECARD

  • Staff

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Dining

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Entertainment

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Activities

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Cabins/Staterooms

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  • Itinerary/Ports

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Value

    Star Star Star Star Star

First time Virgin Sailor

FEBRUARY

Star Star Star Star Star

PROS

No kids; The cabin ipad control system was fabulous; the streaming choice of movies and shows in cabin; the rainshower and glass enclosure for shower was awesome; loved the long times in port; no annoying announcements; no photo hounds; no pressure to spend money onboard; our cabin steward came and went and we never saw her hardly - awesome!; the balcony hammock; the ice-cream parlor for no charge; no gratuities; no pressure to shop at certain stores in port; the ship was spotless and one of the cleanest I've ever been on; crew seemed to be truly happy and enjoy their jobs; loved the sailor bracelet but did need to have a catch to help it stay on better;

CONS

Lack of food options at the Dine and Dash in Galley. With limited seating at the specialty restaurants, we ate in the Galley several nights and were disappointed in the lack of options - really only one dinner option was available if we didn't want a burger or salad.; Entertainment quality was not great and seating was so limited.; Lack of storage options in cabins; Embarkation process was horrible - waited in line forever outside on sidewalk to just drop my bags off. This could have been handled so much better.; Beach towels should have been at the gangway for guests to take ashore and return. We had to go to pool deck each morning to get some to take ashore,; The length of dining experience in specialty restaurants was crazy long. It took several hours to eat at each of them.; Bed comforter slid around and we fought with it all night; food was a little foo-foo for us. We would have loved some regular options in specialty restaurants.;

RECOMMENDED

Yes

See pros and cons list.

SCORECARD

  • Staff

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Dining

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Entertainment

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Activities

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Cabins/Staterooms

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Itinerary/Ports

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Value

    Star Star Star Star Star

Winter cruise

FEBRUARY

Star Star Star Star Star

PROS

Staff , food , all included food and drinks , pool deck not over crowded

CONS

Learning way around ship

RECOMMENDED

Yes

Absolutely love not having announcements every 15 minutes like other cruises . Will go on this cruise line again

SCORECARD

  • Staff

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Dining

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Entertainment

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Activities

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  • Cabins/Staterooms

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Itinerary/Ports

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Value

    Star Star Star Star Star

Fun Cruise!!

JANUARY

Star Star Star Star Star

PROS

Beautiful, clean ship. Non stop entertainment. Friendly staff. Good food in speciality restaurants.

CONS

Excursion companies were disorganized and poorly run in DR and St Croix.

RECOMMENDED

Yes

Ship is beautiful and clean. Lots of areas to sit and enjoy with friends or alone. Disappointed in Virgin's private island Bimini's food and cleanliness of restrooms.

SCORECARD

  • Staff

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Dining

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Entertainment

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Activities

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Cabins/Staterooms

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  • Itinerary/Ports

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Value

    Star Star Star Star Star

Fall Transatlantic

NOVEMBER

Star Star Star Star Star

PROS

Clean ship & Vibrant Crew

CONS

Still some app problems and repetitious entertainment.

RECOMMENDED

Yes

Couple of land tours were poorly handled and crowded lines in venues. A lot of repeated entertainment onboard. Some weather related and others were for it being a longer cruise than what they normally do.

SCORECARD

  • Staff

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Dining

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Entertainment

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Activities

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Cabins/Staterooms

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Itinerary/Ports

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Value

    Star Star Star Star Star

Best Cruise Ever

SEPTEMBER

Star Star Star Star Star

PROS

Beautiful new ship. Fantastic Crew. Above average food choices. Tips were included in cruise fare.

CONS

A bit clunky prodedure with boarding but got through it.

RECOMMENDED

Yes

Absolutely the best cruise we have ever been on. State of the art ship with an over the top crew. No set dining time and table (love it) and superb food selections. Loved the hammock on our balcony! Also liked that the tips for the crew normally extra on other cruises are included in the fare. Entertainment was ourstanding and varied. Can't state enough positive things about this cruise.

SCORECARD

  • Staff

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Dining

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Entertainment

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Activities

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Cabins/Staterooms

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Itinerary/Ports

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Value

    Star Star Star Star Star

Western Mediterranean Cruise in July 2022

JULY

Star Star Star Star Star

PROS

Everything! The food, the service, the ship's decor, the entertainment, the technology

CONS

Ship to shore launch process, the quality of the two bands

RECOMMENDED

Yes

This was my 4th cruise and it was BY FAR the best one I have been on. Firstly, I think Virgin looked at the overall cruise experience from a passenger perspective and designed the ship and the crew processes around that. The embarkation process was easy. My single studio cabin was so functionally designed that it actually felt spacious. When you check-in they give you a nautical themed waterproof wrist band with an RFID tag that is used for everything - no need to carry a room key or a wallet on board. And it is used as a personal identifier to disembark and embark for shore excursions. The food is fantastic! No buffets! There are an exceptionally large amount of outdoor lounging areas; many semi hidden for privacy - all over the ship. Again, these areas were well done in the furniture design. Like the cabin, there was clearly a lot of thought put into the design from a passenger perspective. The staff all seem 'happy'. I asked several and all said it was the best company to work for. Lastly, the overall experience is adult and trendy/modern. All the house music is current. The onboard entertainment has adult / sexual undertones as this is an adults-only cruise. The only entertainment 'miss' was both the house band and the guest band were 'eh'. Note my cruise was a mostly couples cruise - few singles and few groups. We were also only 800 passengers out of a 2400 capacity.

SCORECARD

  • Staff

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Dining

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Entertainment

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Activities

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Cabins/Staterooms

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Itinerary/Ports

    Star Star Star Star Star
  • Value

    Star Star Star Star Star

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