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Virgin Voyages delays Brilliant Lady launch due to supply chain issues

Cruise
Will Payne
7 September 2023

Virgin Voyages has postponed the launch of its fourth vessel, Brilliant Lady, due to "unexpected" construction, supply chain and staffing challenges.

Virgin's second ship Valiant Lady launched from Portsmouth last month

Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady

The line said it is evaluating new possible launch dates for the vessel for when it will able to "deliver the standards customers have come to expect". 
 
"We launched Virgin Voyages in the UK two years ago and have since taken the industry by storm, but even the strongest businesses face unforeseen challenges every now and then," explained vice-president of international sales Shane Riley.

"We are sorry that our sailors [customers] who were excited about Brilliant Lady will have to wait a little bit longer, but we know they’ll love the itineraries as much as we do."