16:22 uur 19-11-2019

Virgin Voyages bezienswaardigheid op de Middellandse Zee met tweede schip ‘Valiant Lady’ lanceert 3 opwindende 7-daagse routes van Barcelona met overnachtingen op Ibiza

MIAMI– (BUSINESS WIRE) – Virgin Voyages, het nieuwe lifestyle-merk dat de reisbranche wakker schudt, heeft aangekondigd dat hun tweede schip ‘Valiant Lady’ zal heten. Ze zal 7-nachten mediterrane routes  varen vanuit  Barcelona ( ​​Spanje ) wanneer ze haar debuut maakt in Mei 2021. Boekingen voor de drie hoofdroutes worden op 19 december 2019 geopend. Zij bieden allemaal reizen met overnachtingen op enkele van de populaire bestemmingen in Frankrijk, Italië en Spanje.

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“We zijn zeer verheugd om de naam van ons tweede schip te onthullen – Valiant Lady – en om onze belofte na te komen de reizigers een zee-ervaring te bieden, en hoe het is om te varen in dit fantastische deel van de wereld . Onze passagiers zullen verliefd worden op de plaatsen waar we naartoe gaan en de momenten en herinneringen die ze kunnen creëren op ons prachtige schip.  . Er is tenslotte geen betere manier om de zeven zeeën te bevaren dan het op de Virgin-manier te doen, ”zei Tom McAlpin, CEO van Virgin Voyages.

Virgin Voyages Sets Sights on the Med for Second Ship ‘Valiant Lady’ Launching 3 Exhilarating 7-night Itineraries From Barcelona With Overnights in Ibiza

MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)– 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. Bookings for the three feature itineraries, that all offer overnight and late-night stops across some of the hottest destinations in France, Italy and Spain, will open December 19, 2019.

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Virgin Voyages Sets Sights on the Med for Second Ship ‘Valiant Lady’ (Graphic: Business Wire)

Virgin Voyages Sets Sights on the Med for Second Ship ‘Valiant Lady’ (Graphic: Business Wire)

“We are thrilled to unveil the name of our second ship – Valiant Lady – and to deliver on our commitment to offer travelers a sea change in how they can experience cruising in this fantastic part of the world. Our Sailors will fall in love with the places we go and the moments and memories they will be able to create on our gorgeous ship. After all, there is no better way to sail the seven seas than doing it the Virgin way,” said Tom McAlpin, CEO of Virgin Voyages.

2021 Summers on the Med with a home in Barcelona

Valiant Lady will dock just steps from Las Ramblas at the World Trade Center Barcelona, positioning Sailors as close to the heart of this stunning departure-port-city as possible. This prime location, usually reserved by luxury liners and mega-yachts, gives walking access to the dynamic and diverse neighborhoods of Poble Sec, el Raval, Barri Gotic, Port Vell and the famed urban beach of La Barceloneta. With a weekly Sunday sail away, Sailors will enjoy extra time in Barcelona and be able to take advantage of many different flight options. Virgin Voyages is partnering with Global Ports Holding, the world’s leading independent cruise port operator, to prepare for Valiant Lady’s arrival in early summer 2021.

Open for bookings December 2019, 7 night sailings start May 2021 and feature an overnight in Ibiza

The Med, home to some of the world’s best beach clubs, cultural experiences, restorative spas, yacht clubs and nightlife, is a perfect choice for Virgin Voyages. Valiant Lady will sail 3 different itineraries with truly breathtaking ports of call.

  • Itinerary 1 includes the exotic delights of Barcelona, Ibiza, Monte Carlo, Marseille and Olbia
  • Itinerary 2 includes a fantastic sampling of the Med featuring Barcelona, Ibiza, Toulon, Ajaccio, Marina di Carrara and Cagliari
  • Itinerary 3 is a mostly Spanish immersion, stopping by Barcelona, Ibiza, Palma de Mallorca, Malaga and the British port of Gibraltar

Hearing Sailor and First Mates (travel partners) requests for later stays in ports, Virgin has delivered this on every itinerary. This means Sailors have the flexibility to make the most of their time in port and take in all that these destinations have to offer. Of particular note, every sailing features a Friday overnight stay in Ibiza, one of the most stunning and thrilling Balearic Islands. Whether it’s a blissed out beach club, a bohemian market, a serene spa, watching the stunning sunsets, or a late night out, there is no comparable place that offers the variety and style of this ultimate destination.

Introducing ‘Valiant Lady’

Virgin Voyages also revealed that the name ‘Valiant Lady’ was inspired by the Latin word valere and from the French origin, vaillant, meaning “bold”, “strong”, and “courageous.” While historically, the image of women only graced the bows of ships to bring protection to a vessel, ‘Valiant Lady’ embodies the idea that women design, captain, lead and champion change in the maritime industry.

The Scarlet Lady’s sister ship ‘Valiant Lady’ will continue Virgin Voyages’ ‘Scarlet Squad’ program aimed at recruiting, supporting and mentoring female shipboard talent, and growing opportunities to access leadership roles in onboard areas such as marine, technical and hotel management that statistically show low numbers of female leadership.

All Virgin Voyages ships have been designed by a leading creative collective who are the brains behind some of the world’s most loved boutique hotel brands. The collective includes names like Design Research Studio (Tom Dixon), Roman & Williams and Concrete Amsterdam who have all been inspired by the brand’s design concept- the Modern Romance of Sailing and Mission to Redefine the Experience of a Vacation at Sea.

Future Sailors, First Mates and travel advisors are invited to check out Virgin Voyages by visiting www.virginvoyages.com or following @virginvoyages on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn.

ABOUT VIRGIN VOYAGES

Virgin Voyages is a global lifestyle brand committed to creating the world’s most irresistible holidays. The brand currently has four ships on order with master shipbuilder Fincantieri and has operations in the US, UK and Europe. Virgin Voyages’ ships are designed to reflect a super yacht’s sleek luxury, featuring spaces designed by some of the top names in contemporary interiors. An Adult-by-Design sanctuary, the ships offer a dose of Vitamin Sea with well-being activated through a mix of high-energy moments coupled with relaxation and rejuvenation. Scarlet Lady will also feature never before seen entertainment and 20+ world-class intimate eateries on board. Virgin Voyages offers incredible value for its sailors with all restaurants, group fitness classes, soft drinks, and many more Virgin surprises included within the voyage fare. Scarlet Lady will sail from Miami to the Caribbean all year round from March 2020 and Valiant Lady will sail the Mediterranean from May 2021. The fleet’s ships host more than 2,770 sailors and 1,160 amazing crew from around the world. Keep watch on virginvoyages.com for more updates.

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