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 launch was pushed back until September 2026. 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 912 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.

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 12 different dining options like Extra Virgin, The Dock / The Dock House, and Gunbae. Of those options, 12 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 Wake, Gunbae, and The Pizza Place. 12 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

Bars and Drinks

The Virgin Voyages Valiant Lady and Virgin Voyages Brilliant Lady both have 18 bars to choose from during your sailing.

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.

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 2 pools and 6 hot tubs. 2 of the hot tubs are exclusive access, which means there's either an extra charge to access them or you need to book a certain class of cabin to have access to them.

The Virgin Voyages Brilliant Lady has the same number of pools as the Valiant Lady and the same number of hot tubs.

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, 55% of the activities below are included in your cruise fare.

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.

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