The ship is sailing in the Mediterranean this summer before repositioning to San Juan in the autumn.
Updates include the launch of Ariya by Razzle Dazzle, a new modern Indian restaurant, as well as redesigned spaces across The Athletic Club, The Roundabout, Grounds Club Too, The Manor, On the Rocks, The Dock and retail areas.
All 1,300+ crew have also completed a “Virgin Way” culture booster as part of the ship’s return to service.
What’s new onboard Valiant Lady:
– Ariya by Razzle Dazzle: A new modern Indian restaurant developed with Indie Culinaire and chef Maneet Chauhan. The venue seats 220 Sailors (guests), with a menu inspired by regional Indian cuisine, including dishes such as Lamb Shank Biryani and Puffed Rice and Avocado Chaat. The restaurant is named after Sir Richard Branson’s great-great-grandmother, Ariya, who was from Tamil Nadu.
– The Athletic Club: New shaded daybeds and updated lounge seating have been added to this outdoor social space which also contains a sports court and hot tubs.
– The Roundabout: The central onboard space has been refreshed in Valiant Lady’s signature plum colouring, with new furniture groupings.
– Grounds Club Too: The venue will continue serving Intelligentsia Coffee during the day, and will now evolve into a full bar from late afternoon.
– The Manor: Raised platforms have been removed to open up the dance floor and create more space for late-night entertainment.
– On the Rocks: The stage has been relocated to improve sightlines, with additional seating also introduced.
– The Dock: A new stage setup and windscreen have been added to make outdoor performances more comfortable in changing weather conditions.
– Retail: Luxury watch and jewellery brands TAG and Pandora have joined the onboard retail line-up, while the Virgin Voyages brand shop has moved into a larger space.
There's also new onboard entertainment. Valiant Lady’s refreshed entertainment programme includes more than 20 new Happenings events across venues including the Red Room, The Manor, The Roundabout, The Perch, dining venues and late-night social spaces.
