Resilient Lady unveiled as third Virgin Voyages ship

The third ship to be operated by Virgin Voyages’ will be called Resilient Lady. The new ship will sail two itineraries in the Mediterranean in 2022 from its homeport in Athens. The newest addition to the Virgin Voyages fleet is due to be completed in July 2022. The new ship will join Valiant Lady and Scarlet Lady.

Resilient Lady will operate two itineraries from Piraeus which will both be 7 nights. The Greek Isles itinerary will visit Santorini, Rhodes, Crete and feature an overnight stay in Mykonos. The Adriatic itinerary with Greek Isles will include stops at Dubrovnik, Kotor, Corfu and Argostoli.

Sir Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Group, said: “Sailing in the Med is such an extraordinary experience, and we’re so excited to bring the adventure of a Virgin Voyage to this beautiful place.

“I’m so proud of the incredible work the team has accomplished to introduce Resilient Lady.”

Tom McAlpin, chief executive and president of Virgin Voyages, said: “Welcoming Resilient Lady to our fleet and revealing these amazing itineraries sets the tone for the most memorable summer voyage.

“We know the time to travel is on the horizon, and Virgin Voyages is here so that we can keep dreaming of irresistible vacations ahead.”

The line added: “While the year has been filled with adversity and adaptation for all of us, it’s no secret that women have been challenged to rise up more than ever during the pandemic.

“The introduction of Resilient Lady arrives on the heels of International Women’s Day, which is symbolic of the spirit of our Lady Ships and is in celebration of women and their achievements, strength, leadership and resilience.”