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Virgin Voyages Valiant Lady vs Virgin Voyages Brilliant Lady
The Virgin Voyages Valiant Lady is a fairly new ship, being built in 2022. This is an adults-only ship; all guests must be 18 or older. It's 2 years older than the Brilliant Lady, which was built in 2024. This is an adults-only ship; all guests must be 18 or older. Brilliant Lady was originally scheduled to debut in 2023 but the debut has been pushed back to some time in 2024. The Brilliant Lady is still under construction and Virgin Voyages hasn't released all the details yet.
Comparison Overview
- Ship Size
- Number of Passengers
- Food and Restaurants
- Bars and Drinks
- Pools and Hot Tubs
- Ship Features and Activities
- Cruise Costs
- Onboard Costs
Ship Size
The Valiant Lady is considered a medium size ship. Coming in at 909 feet long and 125 feet wide, it's roughly the length of 2.5 football fields, as wide as 2.4 tractor-trailers and the same height as a 13-story building. The Valiant Lady and the Brilliant Lady are in the same class, which means they're sister ships. For the most part, they're similar in terms of size and layout; although they may have different features and attractions on board.
Number of Passengers
Virgin Voyages Valiant Lady holds about the same number of passengers as the Brilliant Lady based on double occupancy (two people per room). When you look at the "Space Ratio," or tons of ship compared to number of passengers, the Valiant Lady has the same amount of space per person as the Brilliant Lady.
| Virgin Voyages Valiant Lady | Virgin Voyages Brilliant Lady | |
|---|---|---|
| Class | Lady | Lady |
| Gross Tonnage | 110,000 | 110,000 |
| Length | 909 | 909 |
| Beam/Width | 125 | 125 |
| Passenger Decks | 13 | 13 |
| Passengers (double occupancy) | 2,700 | 2,700 |
| Crew | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Passenger to Crew Ratio | 2.3 | 2.3 |
| Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) | 41 | 41 |
Food and Restaurants
Food is a big part of any cruise, and the ship you choose can make a huge difference in your food experience.
The Valiant Lady has 22 different dining options like Diner & Dash, The Dock, and Lick Me Til Ice Cream. Of those options, 22 are complementary, or included with your cruise fare.
The Brilliant Lady has the same number of dining venues. Some of its popular venues are The Dock, Extra Virgin, and Pink Agave. 22 of these restaurants are complementary.
The Virgin Voyages Valiant Lady has about the same number of dining options as the Virgin Voyages Brilliant Lady.
Both ships have a similar number of paid versus included dining options.
Restaurants on Virgin Voyages Valiant Lady & Brilliant Lady
| Virgin Voyages Valiant Lady | Virgin Voyages Brilliant Lady | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bento Baby | ✓ | ✓ | Learn More |
| Burger Bar | ✓ | ✓ | Learn More |
| Diner & Dash | ✓ | ✓ | Learn More |
| Extra Virgin | ✓ | ✓ | Learn More |
| Gunbae | ✓ | ✓ | Learn More |
| Hot Off The Press | ✓ | ✓ | Learn More |
| Let's Taco 'Bout It | ✓ | ✓ | Learn More |
| Lick Me Til Ice Cream | ✓ | ✓ | Learn More |
| Noodle Around | ✓ | ✓ | Learn More |
| Pink Agave | ✓ | ✓ | Learn More |
| Razzle Dazzle | ✓ | ✓ | Learn More |
| Social Club Diner | ✓ | ✓ | Learn More |
| Sun Club Cafe | ✓ | ✓ | Learn More |
| The Daily Mix | ✓ | ✓ | Learn More |
| The Dock | ✓ | ✓ | Learn More |
| The Dock House | ✓ | ✓ | Learn More |
| The Galley | ✓ | ✓ | Learn More |
| The Pizza Place | ✓ | ✓ | Learn More |
| The Sweet Side | ✓ | ✓ | |
| The Test Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ | Learn More |
| The Wake | ✓ | ✓ | Learn More |
| Well Bread | ✓ | ✓ | Learn More |
In terms of drinks and cocktails, you have a variety of choices. Both ships serve the Coca-cola family of products. That means Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite and Barqs Root Beer, although the selection can vary by ship.
There are also plenty of bars available on these ships. You can check out recent the bar menus for the Valiant Lady and the Brilliant Lady below.
Pools and Hot Tubs
Nothing beats relaxing by a pool with a nice drink in hand as you feel the fresh sea breeze pass by you. The problem is that with thousands of people on a ship, there's not always room. If you want to spend all day for 7 days in a pool, a cruise isn't for you. You would have a much better bet choosing a resort with a huge pool complex. That being said, a quick dip in the pool can be nice on a hot day.
The Virgin Voyages Valiant Lady has a total of 1 pools and 3 hot tubs.
The Virgin Voyages Brilliant Lady has the same number of pools as the Valiant Lady and the same number of hot tubs.
| Virgin Voyages Valiant Lady | Virgin Voyages Brilliant Lady | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Pools | 1 | 1 |
| Pools - General Access | 1 | 1 |
| Pools - Adults Only | ||
| Pools - Exclusive | ||
| Total Hot Tubs | 3 | 3 |
| Hot Tubs - General Access | 3 | 3 |
| Hot Tubs - Adults Only | ||
| Hot Tubs - Exclusive |
Ship Features and Activities
Both ships have lots of activities to keep you busy throughout your cruise. Below you'll see a list of some of the major features on these ships. On both ships, 45% of the activities below are included in your cruise fare.
| Virgin Voyages Valiant Lady | Virgin Voyages Brilliant Lady | |
|---|---|---|
| Acrobatic Show | ✓ | ✓ |
| Arcade | ✓ | ✓ |
| Casino | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fitness Center | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Room | ✓ | ✓ |
| Group Fitness | ✓ | ✓ |
| Jogging Track | ✓ | ✓ |
| Salon | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tattoo Studio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Thermal Suites | ✓ | ✓ |
| Learn more | Learn more |
Cruise Costs
Virgin Voyages is a premium cruise line. Premium cruise lines typically offer upscale food, accommodations, and service. These typically cost about $150 - $400 per person per day.
Cruise pricing is dynamic and varies for each specific sailing based on factors such as departure point, ports of call, and time of year. To get a good idea of how the pricing compares, visit Virgin Voyages's website to price out the separate cruises or consult a travel professional.
Onboard Costs
Another way to gauge the cost of a cruise is to consider how much you'll spend on board. Even though a lot is included in the base cruise fare, you may still spend money on things like spa treatments, specialty dining, drinks, and excursions. In addition, guests can also have to pay for things like gratuities and tips.
Typically guests can expect to spend about 25 - 40% of the cost of the cruise on onboard expenses. In other words, if the cruise fare is $1,000 per person, you might spend between $250 and $400 on extra expenses.
The table below will help you understand what you might spend onboard a Virgin Voyages ship.
| Virgin Voyages | |
|---|---|
| Base Daily Gratuities* (Per Person Per Day) | Included |
| Tip added to drinks & services | Included |
| Soda Price | Included |
| Domestic Beer Price | $8.00 See drink menus |
| Drink Package Price | No drink package available |
| Internet Plan | Base level is Included. For "premium" speeds, it's around $10 per day |
| *Daily gratuities for a standard cabin. Suites or specialty rooms may have higher rates. | |
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