“Scarlet Lady”, the first of four ships which Virgin Voyages (new cruise operator and a brand part of Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group), ordered to Fincantieri, was presented today at the shipyard in Genoa Sestri Ponente.
Virgin Voyages Launches Second Ship ‘Valiant Lady’
Virgin Voyages, the new lifestyle brand shaking up the travel industry, announced their second ship will be called ‘Valiant Lady’ and that she will sail 7-night Mediterranean itineraries out of Barcelona, Spain when she debuts in May 2021.
Virgin Voyages Signs Up For Newly Opened MSA Solent Training Centre With Wärtsilä Simulators
The grand opening of the purpose-built MSA Solent maritime training centre, which features state-of-the-art simulators from the technology group Wärtsilä, took place on September 15.
Captain Wendy Williams To Lead First Virgin Voyages Ship; Becomes First Canadian Woman To Captain Major Brand Cruise Ship
Virgin Group Founder Sir Richard Branson and Virgin Voyages President and CEO Tom McAlpin announced the appointment of Captain Wendy Williams as Master of Scarlet Lady.
Virgin Voyages Reveals Plans For Miami Cruise Terminal
Virgin Voyages has made a series of exciting announcements, including details of the terminal in Miami that the company is planning.
Aquatica Submarines Announces Discovery Inc. As Expedition Media Sponsor And Virgin Voyages As Platinum Sponsor
With the historic scientific expedition to Belize’s Blue Hole fast approaching, Aquatica Submarines has announced Discovery Inc. as the Expedition media partner.
Fincantieri Signs €700m Contract To Build Fourth Ship For Virgin Voyages
Fincantieri and global travel brand Virgin Voyages have signed a contract valued at approximately 700 million euros for the construction of a fourth cruise ship, which will be delivered at the end of 2023.
Fincantieri Begins Work On Second Ship For Virgin Voyages With Steel Cutting Ceremony
The steel cutting ceremony of the second of three cruise ships that Virgin Voyages (part of Virgin Group) ordered to Fincantieri took place at the Sestri Ponente (Genoa) yard.
Virgin Voyages Names First Vessel ‘Scarlet Lady’ After The Soul And Spirit Behind It
Now, she’s emerging again, but this time she reappears as a mystical Mermaid – the soul and spirit behind the first Virgin Voyages ship. Her name, and therefore the name of our first vessel, was carefully deliberated and finally chosen to be Scarlet Lady.