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VIDEO: Virgin Voyages releases plan for reducing COVID-19 risks

Who would have thought that free on-board testing for COVID-19 would ever be offered as an inducement to take a cruise? In a reflection on the challenging times we’re living in, such testing is, in fact, just one of the many elements of the Voyage Well plan for tackling COVID-19 risks just rolled out by Richard Branson’s Virgin Voyages.

The plan—which Virgin says it will update as science and technology evolves—has been drawn up with the help of a Voyage Well Expert Advisory Group that includes...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipping/cruising/video-virgin-voyages-releases-plan-for-reducing-covid-19-risks/

[Watch] Miami Welcomes Its First Adult-Only Cruise Ship

  • Scarlet Lady, the ship that has been loudly-touted as a game-changer for the cruise industry, sailed into Miami port.
  • It was due to the coronavirus situation that Scarlet Lady arrived early in Miami.
  • The ship originally was slated to host a variety of events in New York City, including a two-night preview for media and invited guests.

Miami welcomed its first adults-only cruise ship on the morning of March 7, writes Doug Parker for Cruise Radio.

Scarlet Lady

Scarlet Lady, the ship that has been...

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Photos: Fincantieri Presents First Ship Built For Virgin Voyages “Scarlet Lady”

Fincantieri Presents First Ship Built For Virgin Voyages “Scarlet Lady”

“Scarlet Lady”, the first of four ships which Virgin Voyages (new cruise operator and a brand part of Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group), ordered to Fincantieri, was presented today at the shipyard in Genoa Sestri Ponente.

The ceremony was attended, among others, by the President and CEO of Virgin Voyages Tom McAlpin, by the Governor of the Liguria Region Giovanni Toti, by the Mayor of Genoa Marco Bucci, welcomed by the Chairman of Fincantieri Giampiero Massolo, and its CEO Giuseppe Bono.

“Scarle...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/photos-fincantieri-presents-first-ship-built-for-virgin-voyages-scarlet-lady/

Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady Embarks on Her Maiden Voyage



Scarlet Lady, Virgin Voyages’ first adults-only vessel, is preparing for its maiden voyage on April 1, 2020, after successfully completing sea trials in November, reports People.

Scarlet Lady sets sail

The Virgin founder, Sir Richard Branson, boarded the ship in Marseille, France, alongside his wife Joan and children, Sam and Holly, for a first look at the one-of-a-kind ship.

“I think Virgin’s heritage is really well represented on this ship,” he said.

“The name, the Scarlet Lady, was the name of...

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Richard Branson’s Second Adults Only Cruise Announced!

According to a recent article in People.com, Virgin Voyages’ first cruise has yet to set sail but the company is already announcing a second ship! 

It is an Adults-Only cruise

“Valiant Lady” will sail three itineraries out of Barcelona, Spain come May 2021.

The adults-only cruise line headed by billionaire Sir Richard Branson has announced that their second ship will be named “Valiant Lady,” and will sail three itineraries out of Barcelona, Spain starting in May 2021. 

Heading to Europe

Unlike...

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Virgin Voyages Launches Second Ship ‘Valiant Lady’

Valiant Lady

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 in December 2019.

“We are thrilled to unveil the name of our second ship –  Valiant Lady –...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/virgin-voyages-launches-second-ship-valiant-lady/

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