Valiant Lady

Indian Plates, Korean BBQ and a Steakhouse, Included in the Fare

Every restaurant on Valiant Lady is included in the fare, so where you eat each night comes down to mood rather than budget. The one to seek out is Ariya by Razzle Dazzle, a modern Indian restaurant curated by Chef Maneet Chauhan. Its saffron-laced mains and cardamom cocktails are made for sharing, in a setting built around conversation.

Around it, the line’s favourites fill out the week, from The Wake’s mid-century steakhouse and Gunbae’s tabletop Korean BBQ to Pink Agave’s Mexico City street plates and vast tequila list.

Caribbean Winters, Mediterranean and Norwegian Summers

From November to March, Valiant Lady runs Caribbean cruises with Virgin Voyages out of San Juan, Puerto Rico, on round trips of six, seven or eight nights. Stops change between departures, but Saint Lucia, Saint Kitts and Barbados are typical, and the eight-night sailings can reach Aruba and Curaçao. She also sails round trips of three to seven nights from Miami, Florida, from April to June and again from October to December, often with a day at the line’s Beach Club.

From April to October she is based in Barcelona for six- and seven-night Western Mediterranean round trips. Ports vary, though Palma de Mallorca, Ibiza, Cannes and Rome are among them. In July and August she heads to Norway from Amsterdam. Her seven-night round trips might take in Bergen and Flåm, while longer voyages of eleven to thirteen nights cross the Arctic Circle, with calls such as Tromsø and Honningsvåg.

Wherever she sails from, we book the flights, the hotel either side and the transfers with the cruise as one holiday. On her three- and four-night Miami sailings, that means a night or two in Miami around the cruise, so it becomes part of a longer trip. Her fleetmates include Scarlet Lady and Resilient Lady, and our Virgin Voyages page covers the whole line.

Nights at The Manor, Sunsets on The Perch

Evenings on Valiant Lady build towards The Manor, her nightclub, where entry is free and the liveliest crowd gathers for live entertainment as the night goes on. For something lower-key, On the Rocks pairs aged spirits and craft cocktails with live music. Sip is a champagne lounge for anything from a glamorous breakfast to a glass of fizz by moonlight.

The Loose Cannon keeps things rowdy with trivia nights, spirited bartenders and a real cannon. At dusk, The Perch becomes an intimate social spot for a sunset drink with ocean views. By day, The Athletic Club channels the old New York sports clubs, with a boxing ring, a basketball court and oversized seesaws, free for every guest to use.

Drinks at her bars are charged as you go or paid from a pre-purchased Bar Tab, while the It’s Included fare adds complimentary WiFi and essentials such as coffee, teas, juice and sparkling water.

Valiant Lady Cabins and Deck Plans

Her RockStar and Mega RockStar suites share RockStar Quarters, a private area set apart for their guests. Its centrepiece is Richard’s Rooftop, a private sundeck with panoramic ocean views, shaded daybeds, complimentary drinks and bottle service. If a RockStar suite is on your shortlist, the Valiant Lady cabins and deck plans show exactly where those suites sit on the ship.

At Cruise1st, our cruise experts know Virgin Voyages well. Call them for expert advice before you book, whether you are weighing a winter in San Juan against a summer from Barcelona. Read what guests said in the Valiant Lady reviews, then browse our Caribbean cruise deals with Virgin Voyages.