Virgin Voyages’ fleet may only consist of four Lady ships, but we’re still taking a deep dive into each vessel by age. Let’s take a look at how the small but mighty cruise line has grown from launching with one ship in 2021 to operating four modern vessels in under five years.
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All Virgin Voyages Ships From Newest to Oldest
Virgin Voyages ships aren’t just cruise ships. Instead, they are all Lady ships, which is a play on the term “your ladyship” that is used in Britain (where founder Sir Richard Branson is from).
The soon-to-be four sister ships are all very similar, with each vessel coming in at 110,000-gross tons with room for 2,770 guests onboard.
Each ship has a total of 1,408 staterooms between luxury suites and standard cruise cabins.
They are all 912 feet long and have 17 decks, 13 of which are accessible by guests (or Sailors) for seemingly limitless entertainment, dance parties, high-quality dining, relaxation, and more.
Though the differences between these ships are few and far between, the biggest variation between these ships are the itineraries they operate and how long they’ve been in service.
Each ship also has its own unique mermaid design on the hull, despite all featuring the same sleek superyacht-inspired design and the red, white, and gray color scheme.
Inside, guests may also notice slightly different shops and design elements in the Roundabout, which is the cruise line’s term for the main atrium.
Before we get deeper into the nitty-gritty details, here’s a quick table listing all the ships by age for easy reference:
| The Fleet | Launch Year | Gross Tons | Guest Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brilliant Lady | 2025 | 110,000 | 2,770 |
| Resilient Lady | 2023 | 110,000 | 2,770 |
| Valiant Lady | 2022 | 110,000 | 2,770 |
| Scarlet Lady | 2021 | 110,000 | 2,770 |
Brilliant Lady (2025)
The vessel is the newest in the fleet right now. She was built at the same Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa, Italy, as her predecessors, with final outfitting taking place in Palermo, Italy.
It’s been a long wait, as she was originally supposed to debut in 2023, but supply chain and staffing challenges led to extended delays.
Her official maiden voyage will be a 5-night sailing to King’s Wharf, Bermuda, which sets sail in New York on September 5, 2025.
As the first ship in the fleet to be Panama Canal compliant, Brilliant Lady is able to sail to new ports of call her older sisters cannot access.
She will make history for the Virgin Group during her inaugural season as the first ship in the Virgin fleet to homeport in Los Angeles and will bring the cruise line to Alaska (out of Seattle) for the very first time.
Adding to the anticipation, she will feature a new version of the famous Razzle Dazzle Restaurant, called Rojo by Razzle Dazzle, which will serve gourmet cuisine with a Spanish-America twist.
It will also bring back the beloved Pink Agave restaurant, which transforms into a salsa dance club at night.
Finally, the new addition will debut with seven new original and energetic productions onboard, such as “Red Hot,” “Out of Time,” and “Murder in the Manor.”
- Entered Service: 2025
- Ship Class: Lady Ship
- Gross Tonnage: 110,000
- Passenger Capacity: 2,770
Resilient Lady (2023)
Construction began on the third Lady ship, Resilient Lady, in 2017 – the same year as Scarlet Lady. She was also constructed by Fincantieri’s shipyard in Genoa, Italy.
Resilient Lady’s name was announced on International Women’s Day in 2021 to celebrate the resilience and strength of women as the world was bouncing back from the Covid-19 pandemic.
She ultimately become the third Virgin ship to launch when she embarked on a 7-night “MerMaiden voyage” in Athens, Greece, on May 14, 2023. She currently sails to Greece, the Bahamas, and the Caribbean.
Notably, her cruise cabins are known for feeling more Mediterranean and organic than her sister ships, but the staterooms are essentially the same as far as functionality is concerned.
- Entered Service: 2023
- Ship Class: Lady Ship
- Gross Tonnage: 110,000
- Passenger Capacity: 2,770
Valiant Lady (2022)
Less than a year after Scarlet Lady entered service, Virgin Voyages was ready to introduce the cruise world to Valiant Lady.
Construction began in the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa, Italy, in 2018, and as with her older sister, Valiant Lady was also delayed by the pandemic.
For example, her “float out” ceremony occurred two months later than planned.
The new-build officially entered service on March 18, 2022, with a three-night sailing from Portsmouth, England to Zeebrugge, Belgium.
Today, she sails to the Bahamas, the Caribbean, Bermuda, and throughout Europe.
- Entered Service: 2022
- Ship Class: Lady Ship
- Gross Tonnage: 110,000
- Passenger Capacity: 2,770
Scarlet Lady (2021)
As the first ship in the fleet, Scarlet Lady was the first cruise ship to introduce “Sailors” to the quintessential, adults-only Virgin experience.
Construction began in the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa, Italy, in 2017, with delivery of the young ship originally scheduled for 2020.
Of course, the Covid-19 pandemic threw a wrench into those plans, and Scarlet Lady finally embarked on her maiden voyage on October 6, 2021.
In 2024, she also underwent a “glow up,” in which several Sea Terrace cabins on Deck 11 were reconfigured into 24 “Seriously Suite” RockStar Quarters to keep up with the high demand for these room types.
These accommodations are particularly coveted because they include access to Richard’s Rooftop, which is an exclusive area onboard for RockStar and Mega RockStar suite guests that has its own lounging, hot tubs, and bar.
These accommodations and more can be enjoyed on itineraries that visit popular ports of call in the Caribbean, the Bahamas, and Europe.
- Entered Service: 2021
- Ship Class: Lady Ship
- Gross Tonnage: 110,000
- Passenger Capacity: 2,770
Honorable Mention: Virgin Voyages’ Private Beach Club (2020)
While a private resort isn’t a cruise ship, it’s worth calling out that Virgin Voyages opened the exclusive Beach Club at Bimini in the Bahamas in 2020.
If the pandemic hadn’t happened, the beach club’s opening would have coincided with Scarlet Lady’s launch.
This allows the adults-only cruise line to be competitive with bigger players in the cruise industry, such as Carnival Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean, that now boast multiple private destinations.
The 4.5-acre resort features multiple pools (including a 6,200-square-foot lagoon-style pool), a bar, a gourmet restaurant, and plenty of beach-friendly activities. Even Wi-Fi is included.
Will the Virgin Voyages Fleet Keep Growing?
At this time, no additional ships have been ordered by the cruise line.
I personally spoke to Virgin Voyages CEO Nirmal Saverimuttu in June 2025, who told me that the cruise line was focusing on a successful launch for Brilliant Lady before thinking about further expansion.
At the same time, the brand has also been focused on improving the onboard experience across its existing fleet, such as by continuing to evolve the onboard entertainment and dining experiences.
