Which Virgin ship is yours?
Scarlet, Valiant, Resilient and Brilliant Lady share the same design, so the real choice comes down to where they sail, the shows and a few restaurants. Here's how I match sailors to ships.
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Photos courtesy of Virgin Voyages.
The fleet, side by side.
| Ship | Debut | Winter 2026-27 | Summer 2027 | Only on this ship | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scarlet Lady | 2021 | Bahamas & Caribbean from Miami, most with Bimini | Greek Isles, Turkey & Adriatic from Athens | Deck 11 suites, Lucky Lotus | Short getaways, suite lovers |
| Valiant Lady | 2022 | Southern Caribbean from San Juan | Bahamas, Mexico & Caribbean from Miami | Ariya, Sun Society pool party | Island hopping, foodies |
| Resilient Lady | 2023 | Western & Eastern Caribbean from Miami | Western Mediterranean from Barcelona | Lola's Library, Another Rose, Diva Fever | Cabaret fans, Europe |
| Brilliant Lady | 2025 | Eastern Caribbean & Bahamas from Miami | Alaska from Seattle & Vancouver | Rojo, (Slightly) Smaller Balconies | Alaska, Mexico, Panama Canal |
Deployments from Virgin Voyages' published 2026 to 2028 schedules as of October 2026. Itineraries change, so I confirm dates and ports for your sailing.
Read the ship guides.
Scarlet Lady guide
Cabins to book and avoid, suites, shows and 2026 to 2028 sailings. Read the guide →
Valiant Lady guide
Fresh from her 2026 dry dock, with Ariya and the Sun Society. Read the guide →
If you want this, sail that.
A long weekend
Scarlet Lady's 4 and 5 night Miami sailings, usually with a Bimini beach day.
Real islands
Valiant Lady from San Juan this winter: 7 nights of Southern Caribbean ports.
Alaska or Mexico
Brilliant Lady: Alaska in summer 2027 and the Mexican Riviera from Los Angeles.
Europe in 2027
Scarlet from Athens or Resilient from Barcelona, with transatlantics in between.
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Which Virgin Voyages ship FAQ
Which Virgin Voyages ship is the best?
All four Lady Ships share the same design, so the best ship is the one sailing where and when you want. Scarlet Lady is great for short Bimini getaways, Valiant Lady for the Southern Caribbean from San Juan this winter, Resilient Lady for cabaret lovers, and Brilliant Lady for Alaska, the Mexican Riviera and the Panama Canal.
What is the newest Virgin Voyages ship?
Brilliant Lady, which launched in 2025. She has the most open Roundabout in the fleet, Rojo for Spanish tapas and a show lineup that's almost entirely her own.
Which Virgin ship goes to Alaska?
Brilliant Lady. After her first Alaska season in 2026, she returns to Seattle and Vancouver for 7 to 12 night sailings from late May to early September 2027.
Which Virgin ship has the most suites?
Scarlet Lady, with 102 RockStar Quarters after her refresh, and she's the only ship with suites on Deck 11. Her sisters have 78 each.
Are the Virgin ships different sizes?
No. Each carries about 2,770 Sailors and 1,160 crew. The differences are restaurants, shows, a few cabin types and where each ship sails.
More Virgin Voyages guides.
Let me match your ship.
Text me your dates and the vibe you want. I'll suggest the ship, sailing and cabin, with the current offers and my Sailor Loot.
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