Virgin Voyages to go on general sale on Valentine’s Day
Virgin Voyages’ inaugural season will go on sale to the general public on February 14.
However, those holding pre-sale deposits will be able to book from February 5.
Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson announced today that its first ship, Scarlet Lady, will sail from Miami round the Caribbean throughout 2021.
A second ship will sail from Miami during the autumn and winter of 2021/22.
The cruise line also announced plans to build a new cruise terminal in Miami, subject to gaining approval from the Board of County Commission.
Building work is due to start next year and should be completed by November 2021, said Virgin.
It said the terminal will have ‘a significant positive economic impact on the entire region and solidifies a vital homeport for Virgin Voyages as the company continues to grow’.
"Miami is an incredible city and one of my favorite places to work and play," said Branson. "From our headquarters for Hotels, Voyages and now Trains USA, South Florida has quickly become another home for Virgin brands in the leisure travel sector."
Virgin Voyages CEO Tom McAlpin added: "South Florida is our home, and with our fleet now growing to four ships, we’re humbled and thankful to soon have a gorgeous new terminal overlooking the Miami skyline, an incredible view that will set the stage for the alluring journey that we will take our sailors on."
Linsey McNeill
Editor Linsey McNeill has been writing about travel for more than three decades. Bylines include The Times, Telegraph, Observer, Guardian and Which? plus the South China Morning Post. She also shares insider tips on thetraveljournalist.co.uk
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