Resilient Lady, the third ship from cruise line Virgin Voyages, will set sail on her inaugural cruise from Athens, kicking off the summer season in the Mediterranean.
The highly-anticipated introduction of Virgin Voyages‘ third ship, Resilient Lady, will coincide with the beginning of the European summer cruise season. Resilient Lady will sail its debut voyage from its new homeport in Athens, Greece, as the newest Lady Ship to join the award-winning fleet for Richard Branson‘s cruise line.
Virgin Voyages’ adults-only ships are inspired by superyacht design with interiors created by renowned architects and designers like Tom Dixon and Concerte Amsterdam.
Resilient Lady’s inaugural season
Resilient Lady will debut on May 14, 2023. The “Greek Island Glow” itinerary, which starts in Athens and includes stops in Santorini, Rhodes, Bodrum, and an overnight in Mykonos before returning to Athens, is featured on the ship’s seven-night “MerMaiden journey.”
The “Adriatic Sea & Greek Gems” itinerary—premiering this season—travels to locations in the Adriatic Sea via the coastline of Croatia, Greece’s chic islands, and a bay in the Balkans. Additionally, this trip includes a late-night stop in Dubrovnik, providing Sailors plenty of time to explore the picturesque city by day and partake in its exciting nightlife.
After the inaugural season in Greece, Resilient Lady will head Down Under, arriving at Station Pier in Port Melbourne, Victoria, then setting sail through Australia and New Zealand from December 11, 2023 through March 27, 2024.
“We have shown the world all that we have to offer when it comes to having the holiday of your dreams, and I can’t wait to show off our lovely new Resilient Lady in one of the most magical places in the world as she sails around the Greek Isles, Croatia, Turkey and more,” said Sir Richard Branson in a press release.
“I’m thrilled this day is finally here and that Resilient Lady has officially joined our award-winning fleet,” said Tom McAlpin, CEO of Virgin Voyages.
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Resilient Lady will introduce new food, drink, and entertainment options
Together with its Creative Collective of some of the best producers in the world, including Randy Weiner (of Sleep No More and Queen of the Night), House of Yes, and MISCHIEF, Resilient Lady will not only travel to new places but also introduce new entertainment, including five new shows, two brand-new soirées in The Manor, exclusive onboard parties, more live music acts, and a festival stage with a changing lineup of acts.
Along with new entertainment choices, Virgin Voyages is also introducing brand-new food and beverage options. Razzle Dazzle by Night, a new menu concept, was curated in collaboration with Chef Eric Haugen. The company is also introducing “Opa Hour,” a tribute to the Greek culinary tradition. Opa Hour will be held in the Dock and Dock House on all three ships and will include a Greek-inspired menu in addition to the regular choices.
About Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages has won numerous prestigious prizes in the consumer travel and cruise industry categories since the brand’s 2021 launch.
“Since our launch just a few years ago, we have received the travel industry’s top awards and have experienced a very high rate of return with up to 40% of our Sailors rebooking their next cruise while they’re still on board with us. I know people are going to love voyaging with Resilient Lady as much as they have with Scarlet and Valiant Lady, and I look forward to sharing this five-star experience with even more Sailors this summer,” said McAlpin.
Most recently, the company won all five prizes in its category at this year’s Cruise Critic Cruisers’ Choice Awards: Best Value for Money, Best Dining, Best Service, Best Cabins, and Best Overall Cruise Line.
In addition to winning numerous awards, Virgin Voyages was just included on Condé Nast Traveler’s 2023 Hot List, a curated collection of the world’s best new hotels, cruises, restaurants, and cultural destinations.
“Virgin Voyages’ delivers an amazing experience and has been recognized by hundreds of thousands of happy Sailors with the awards we’ve won for our service, food, design, entertainment, and more,” Branson enthused.
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