Virgin Voyages Valiant Lady has returned to service with new enhancements following its two week dry dock.
Upgrades to the ship include the launch of its new Indian restaurant, Ariya by Razzle Dazzle, which hosts 220 guests, The Athletic Club has had upgraded daybeds and lounge seating along with its sports court and hot tubs.
There has been upgrades to The Roundabout, The Manor, On the Rocks, The Dock and the ships Grounds Club Too will now evolve into a bar from late afternoon.
1,300 staff onboard Valiant Lady have completed a ‘Virgin Way’ culture booster as part of the ships upgrades.
The ship also has an upgraded entertainment programme, with new additions including game show Sink Oar Swim, and Nice Box! a retail-themed entertainment experience.
The programme also includes wellness, fitness and creative sessions such as Silent Sweat, a headphone led fitness class, VHS Volume 2: The Great British Burn Off, a Britpop inspired group session, while Upcycle Club, Knot Today and Hooked work with reclaimed materials, ropework and crochet to create souvenirs.
Nirmal Saverimuttu, CEO of Virgin Voyages, said:
“Valiant Lady was already one of the most compelling ships at sea, but we kept asking ourselves how to make her even more worth coming back for. The best transformations don’t come from smooth sailing but from listening, pushing further and creating something truly special. From Ariya to The Manor to a completely reimagined lineup of Happenings, Valiant Lady returns with a new energy our Sailors will feel immediately. Every one of our 1,300+ Crew has been through The Virgin Way, and that reignited culture is the linchpin to the service Sailors keep coming back for.”
