Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Voyages has launched its second ship ahead of a summer programme of Mediterranean sailings.
Valiant Lady will cruise around the UK, gracing the ports of London International Cruise Terminal (Tilbury) and Liverpool ahead of her maiden voyage from Portsmouth before docking at her homeport in Barcelona.
Sir Richard said: “ Virgin Voyages has been a dream in the making since my 20s and today is a momentous day launching our second ladyship, Valiant Lady.
"It’s exciting to be able to celebrate our continued growth as a brand that’s on a mission to voyage like no other. In our five decades in business, Virgin has always sought to offer our customers something extra special, and Virgin Voyages has worked tirelessly to do just that.”
Tom McAlpin, chief executive of Virgin Voyages, added: “Following the success of our first lady ship, Scarlet Lady, we are so excited to debut Valiant Lady to the UK and begin our European tour.
"The lifting of UK travel restrictions has already shown promising signs with 70 per cent uplift in bookings since December."
Valiant Lady features an impressive 1,330 cabins, 78 RockStar Quarters and two iconic Massive Suites, which boast their own turntables and private hot tub.
The brand’s newest vessel also boasts first-class entertainment, state of the art health and wellness facilities, and exquisite dining experiences curated by Michelin-starred chefs .
Valiant Lady has curated itineraries featuring longer port stays and over-nighters in some of Europe’s most idyllic islands and effervescent cities, including Palma de Mallorca and Ibiza. A jam-packed schedule allows guests to experience destinations how they want, when they want, with flexible boarding times.
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