Cruise Critic is breaking their own rules for us ? Virgin Voyages

Thursday, Dec 07, 2023 0

In 2021 when we first emerged on the sea-ne, our first ship, Scarlet Lady, was awarded Cruise Critic’s Editors’ Pick for Best New Cruise Ship. We were thrilled, honored, and — well, the list goes on. So you can imagine our shock when Cruise Critic awarded Resilient Lady with the very same award this year — breaking its own rules since technically Resilient Lady isn’t “first” of its kind. But while Resilient Lady might look like Scarlet and Valiant Lady, they believed the experience, from the dining to the entertainment, was so markedly different and special, she was worth making a first-time exception for. Sea what Cruise Critic had to say about our newest lady ship…

“Resilient Lady isn’t first in class, but it might be the best. Virgin perfected onboard entertainment in 2023, introducing fresh, eye-popping shows like Lola’s Library and Persephone. The ship’s 2023 Eastern Mediterranean itineraries match its beachy vibe, and the detox-retox atmosphere carries over to ports like Santorini and Mykonos, thanks to exceptionally generous shore time. It should fit in just as well when it heads Down Under later this year.”

“Modern food and flavors, done exceptionally well – and with all specialty restaurants included: That’s what you get throughout the Virgin Voyages’ fleet. Whether you crave Mexican or Italian, ramen or poke, vegan or Korean, tapas or a tasting menu, you’ll find it onboard, at no extra cost. Virgin has the pulse on what people want, with a creative spin that keeps us coming back for seconds and thirds.”

“Virgin Voyages is lightyears ahead of the pack when it comes to cruise entertainment. But don’t expect microwaved jukebox musicals. Instead, Virgin scouts acts from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and works with underground theaters in NYC to create something all-new at sea. Intimate venues quite literally immerse passengers in some shows, and the effortlessly diverse casts further the line’s come-as-you-are ethos.”