Valiant Lady
Valiant came out of dry dock in May 2026 with a bigger On the Rocks, a more open Roundabout, a single-level Manor and a glassed-in Athletic Club. She’s also the only ship with Ariya, Virgin’s modern Indian restaurant, and the brand-new Sun Society pool party.
What’s different on Valiant Lady
The four Lady Ships share the same bones, but the restaurants, shows, cabins and even the Italian menu change from ship to ship. Here’s what you only get on Valiant.
The May 2026 glow-up
On the Rocks lost its curved wall and got wider, the Roundabout follows Brilliant’s open design in Valiant’s plum, The Manor is now one level, and the Athletic Club traded metal for clear glass and sea-facing daybeds.
Ariya by Razzle Dazzle
A modern Indian restaurant from Chef Maneet Chauhan’s Indie Culinaire, named for Sir Richard Branson’s great-great-grandmother. It’s only on Valiant.
Sun Society
A new 90-minute, mid-century Hollywood pool party at the Aquatic Club on select sea days, starting with the Caribbean sailings on October 19, 2026.
Valiant-only shows
It’s a Ship Show!, Around the World with The Diva, The Magnets and UNTITLED DANCESHOWPARTYTHING are only on Valiant.
Valiant’s glow-up, space by space
Valiant spent May 2026 in dry dock in Palermo and came back with several spaces redesigned to match Brilliant Lady. Tap any one to see it on the deck plan.
On the Rocks
Bigger, with the curved wall removed and the stage moved. More seats and better sightlines for live music.
The Roundabout
Opened up to follow Brilliant’s design, with lounge seating in Valiant’s signature plum.
The Athletic Club
The metal section is gone. Clear glass, open ocean views and sea-facing daybeds.
The Manor
Now a single level, with more dance floor and better sightlines.
Aquatic Club
New pool steps, railings and a reworked seating layout.
Grounds Club Too
A lounge-style coffee and evening bar inside The Galley.
Photos show the fleet design; Virgin hasn’t released full post-refit photos of every space yet.
Sun Society at the Aquatic Club
A 90-minute, adults-only pool party on select sea days, styled like a mid-century Hollywood retreat. It starts slow and sunny and builds to a full-on party by the end, hosted by the Happenings Cast.
It runs on Valiant’s Caribbean sailings, weather permitting. Check your Sailor App the first night for the day and time.
Where Valiant Lady sails, 2026–2028
Each Lady Ship has her own calendar, and it changes every season. Here’s where Valiant is headed and the sailings I’d book first.
- Now – Apr 2027
San Juan
6–8 night Southern Caribbean: Aruba, Curaçao, Barbados, St. Lucia, Martinique, St. Kitts and Antigua. Most days are port days.
- Apr 10–15, 2027
San Juan → Miami
A 5-night hop via Grand Turk and The Beach Club at Bimini.
- Apr 2027 – Apr 2028
Miami
3–7 night Bahamas, Mexico and Caribbean escapes, including Grand Turk, Cozumel, Costa Maya, Nassau and Key West, with Bimini days.
- Apr 16–30, 2028
Miami → Barcelona
A 14-night transatlantic via Morocco.
- May – Oct 2028
Barcelona & Amsterdam
The French Riviera, Italy and Ibiza from Barcelona, then a summer in Scandinavia, the Baltics, the Norwegian fjords and the Arctic Circle from Amsterdam.
Notable Valiant itineraries
Southern Caribbean Cruise
- San Juan
- St. Maarten
- Barbados
- St. Lucia
- Antigua
- Tortola
- San Juan
Five islands with just one sea day. San Juan is an easy flight from the East Coast, and you see the newly refitted Valiant at her best.
Scandinavia & Stockholm Overnight
- Amsterdam
- Oslo
- Copenhagen
- Gdańsk
- Stockholm (overnight)
- Berlin (Warnemünde)
- Aarhus
- Amsterdam
Oslo, Copenhagen and Stockholm on one sailing, with a night in Stockholm, plus Gdańsk and Berlin.
Arctic Circle & Norwegian Fjords
- Amsterdam
- Bergen
- Arctic Circle (cruising)
- Tromsø
- Honningsvåg
- Trondheim
- Åndalsnes
- Olden
- Amsterdam
Crosses the Arctic Circle to Tromsø and Honningsvåg, near the North Cape, with the fjords on the way home.
Key West & Bimini New Year’s
- Miami
- Key West
- The Beach Club at Bimini
- Miami
A short, easy New Year’s at sea from Miami. Good if you want the party without using a week of PTO.
Itineraries from Virgin Voyages Destination & Itinerary Guide and Valiant Lady reimagined, as published October 2026. Ports, dates and times can change, so I’ll confirm your exact sailing when you book.
Where is Valiant Lady right now?
Her last reported position and the past 24 hours of her route. Tap the map to move around, and tap the ship for her next port and arrival time.
Live AIS position via VesselFinder (IMO 9805336). Far from shore, updates can lag by several hours.
Where to eat on Valiant Lady
Every restaurant is included in your fare, and you can book them in the app before you sail. These are Virgin’s current menus for this ship, straight from the First Mate library. Tap any menu to flip through it.
Ariya by Razzle Dazzle
Ariya took over the old Razzle Dazzle space in the 2026 dry dock. Dinner is built around sharing, with a story menu about the spice routes, and brunch keeps a little Razzle Dazzle sparkle. It’s included in your fare, with one premium surf and turf if you want to go big.
- Gol guppa shots with spiced herb water
- Malabar coconut crab cake
- Chicken 65 with habanero aioli
- Lamb shank biryani
- Tandoori shrimp moilee
- Tiffin surf and turf with lobster moilee and truffle naan ($60)
Valiant’s own Italian menu
Extra Virgin is on every ship, but each one has its own menu. These dishes are on Valiant’s Extra Virgin menu and not on her sisters’ (menus dated January 2026).
On every ship
The rest of the lineup is the same fleetwide. Swipe through, tap a menu, or find it on the deck plan.
The Wake
Steak and seafood with wake views, at the very back of Deck 6.
Pink Agave
Upscale Mexican with a mezcal bar, and a late-night party after dinner.
Gunbae
Tabletop Korean barbecue with drinking games. Go with a group.
The Test Kitchen
A playful, multi-course tasting menu. The most adventurous meal on board.
The Galley
Virgin’s answer to the buffet: made-to-order food hall stations.
The Pizza Place
Thin-crust pizza, open late.
The Dock House
Mediterranean mezze and cocktails out on the back deck.
What’s on Valiant Lady
6 shows and 8 parties and nights out. Shows are free unless noted, and most are walk-up; I’ve flagged the ones you need to book. Tap any one to see exactly where it happens.
Only on ValiantAround the World with The Diva
Valiant-only.
Also on ResilientThe Miss Behave Show
Interactive variety game show (also on Resilient).
Only on ValiantThe Magnets Music Residency
Valiant-only a cappella residency.
Only on ValiantIt’s a Ship Show!
Valiant-only supper-club variety hour: a host, live band and rotating acts from around the world, with a free multi-course dinner. Free, but book in the Sailor App once on board.
Only on ValiantUNTITLED DANCESHOWPARTYTHING
Valiant-only show that turns into a dance party.
Also on Scarlet & ResilientFestival Stage Acts
Rotating comedians, magicians, mentalists and variety acts that change every few weeks.
Only on ValiantSun Society
New adults-only, mid-century-style pool party on select sea days, starting with Caribbean sailings on October 19, 2026.
Also on ScarletClub Caliente
Latin club night (Valiant and Scarlet).
Also on ResilientWe Fancy
Themed dress-up party (Valiant and Resilient).
Every shipScarlet Night
Virgin’s signature night: a ship-wide red party that starts around the Roundabout and spills across Decks 6 and 7. Wear red.
Every shipThe PJ Party
Usually the first night around 11pm at the Athletic Club, moved to The Manor if the weather turns.
Every shipLet's Set Sail (Sail Away)
Pool-deck sail-away party with bubbles and the Happenings cast as you leave port.
Every shipClub Night
Late-night DJ sets in The Manor, with themes that vary by ship.
Every shipPink Agave After Dark
Late-night party at Pink Agave.
The Diva and the rest of the Happenings Cast host most of these. Meet the cast →
Lineups from Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady page, October 2026. Shows rotate, so I’ll confirm your sailing’s lineup before you go.
Cabins that are different on Valiant
Same cabin names across the fleet, but not the same layouts. Use the deck plan below to check what’s above and below any cabin, then send me the number.
Central Sea Terraces, Deck 11
Where Scarlet has Seriously Suites, Valiant has regular balcony cabins. That makes Deck 11 a great high-up, mid-ship balcony pick.
Limited View Sea Terraces, Deck 8
Virgin’s printed plan labels some of these Smaller Balconies, but on Valiant they’re Limited View terraces with the red hammock. The deck plan below shows them correctly.
Near the new On the Rocks
The bigger On the Rocks has more live music. If you’re a light sleeper, check what’s below you on Deck 8 before you book.
78 RockStar suites on Valiant
That’s 24 fewer than Scarlet, so the suite you want can sell out sooner. Tell me early and I’ll also watch for upgrade bids. Perks, fares and my upgrade-bid playbook are the same on every ship, so they live on one page.
Tour every cabin and suite
Cabin categories are the same on every Lady Ship, so all the photos and Virgin’s 3D tours, from Insider cabins to the Massive Suite, live on one page. Then use the Valiant deck plan below to pick your spot.
Explore Valiant Lady, deck by deck
Tap any cabin for its category, beds and what’s above and below. Tap a venue for photos and notes, or use the finder to filter for egg chairs, glass railings, quiet picks and more. Compare all four ships
Deck 9
Drag to move, pinch or use + / − to zoom. Tap a cabin or venue for details.
Deck plans redrawn by At Ease Travel Co. from Virgin Voyages' official First Mate deck plans for each ship (Scarlet, Resilient and Brilliant Lady updated 01/25/2026; Valiant Lady updated 05/12/2026). Layouts can change during dry docks, so I'll confirm the exact cabin and category on your ship before you book. Railing and egg chair details come from Virgin Voyages' First Mate terrace guide. Noise notes are based on what's above, below and beside each cabin plus sailor reports, and they're a guide, not a guarantee. Venue photos are from Virgin Voyages' First Mate media library. Menus link to Virgin's own dining pages because they change often. Cabin availability isn't shown here; it changes by the minute, so ask me or check the booking link.
My Valiant tips
I sail Virgin myself and book it every week. These are the things I tell my clients before they board Valiant.
- It’s a Ship Show! is a free supper club with dinner. Book it in the Sailor App early; seats are limited.
- Book Ariya dinner for one night and come back for brunch. They’re two different menus.
- Sun Society runs on select sea days only. Check the app the first night and plan your pool day around it.
Compare the other ships
Scarlet Lady
The original, now with Seriously Suites on Deck 11
Resilient Lady
Lola’s Library, Another Rose and the original Razzle Dazzle
Brilliant Lady
The newest lady, with Rojo and eight Brilliant-only shows
What will my bar tab be?
Estimate your drinks spend on Valiant and see whether a Bar Tab bonus makes sense.
Open the calculator →Valiant Lady FAQ
What is different about Valiant Lady?
Valiant came out of dry dock in May 2026 with a bigger On the Rocks, a more open Roundabout, a single-level Manor and a glassed-in Athletic Club. She is the only ship with Ariya, Virgin's modern Indian restaurant from Chef Maneet Chauhan's team, and the Sun Society pool party, plus Valiant-only shows like It's a Ship Show! and Around the World with The Diva.
Where does Valiant Lady sail in 2026 to 2028?
Southern Caribbean sailings from San Juan through April 2027, then Bahamas, Mexico and Caribbean trips from Miami from April 2027 to April 2028. After a spring 2028 transatlantic she spends May to October 2028 sailing from Barcelona and Amsterdam.
How big is Valiant Lady?
Valiant Lady debuted in 2022 and carries about 2,770 sailors and 1,160 crew, with 1,330 cabins plus 78 RockStar Quarters.
What are the best cabins on Valiant Lady?
The Central Sea Terraces on Deck 11 are a great high-up, mid-ship balcony pick. The Limited View Sea Terraces on Deck 8 keep the red hammock at a lower fare. Light sleepers should check what sits below them near the bigger On the Rocks before booking.
Do you pay more to book Valiant Lady with a travel agent?
No. You pay the same Virgin Voyages fare as booking direct, with $0 planning fees. Booking with me gets you a Top 100 First Mate handling your cabin, dining and Shore Things, plus Sailor Loot on eligible bookings.
Ready for Valiant Lady?
Send me your dates, or book through my First Mate link. As a Virgin Voyages Top 100 First Mate, I’ll help you pick the cabin, book the shows that need booking and make sure your perks land where they should.