Resilient Lady
Sails from Miami, Florida · Fly into MIA
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Resilient Lady docking at Sydney's Overseas Passenger Terminal, February 2024 · Photo: Dicklyon, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
About Resilient Lady
Resilient Lady is a Virgin Voyages cruise ship, in service since 2023. She measures 108,232 gross tons and carries 2,770 guests with a crew of 1,160. She sails Caribbean, Bahamas, Mediterranean, Transatlantic itineraries. We rate her 4.3 out of 5.
Resilient Lady is Virgin Voyages' third ship, an adults-only sister of Scarlet Lady and Valiant Lady at about 108,000 gross tons and 278 meters. She began sailing in May 2023 in the eastern Mediterranean, spent the 2023-24 southern summer in Australia and New Zealand, and had her first UK season from Portsmouth in 2024. Dining follows the fleet pattern of many included restaurants with no main dining room or buffet. For the 2026-27 winter she sails five- to seven-night Caribbean cruises from Miami, with calls such as Grand Cayman, Ocho Rios, San Juan and the Beach Club at Bimini, before a 2027 summer season from Barcelona.
Ship facts
- Guests
- 2,770
- Crew 1,160 · 1:2.4
- Entered service
- 2023
- Maiden voyage May 2023
- Length
- 278 m
- Longer than 70% of 575 ships
- Decks
- 17
Resilient Lady is bigger than 71% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruise Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 81%. At 39.1 gross tons per guest she is tighter than 52% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
Ratings
- Cabins
- 5/5, fleet average 5.0
- Dining
- 5/5, fleet average 5.0
- Entertainment
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
- Service
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
- Pools & decks
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
- Value
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews. Ticks mark the Virgin Voyages fleet average across 4 rated ships in service.
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Photos
Resilient Lady docking at Sydney's Overseas Passenger Terminal, February 2024Photo: Dicklyon, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Where she sails
- CaribbeanEastern, Western and Southern Caribbean islands, sailing year-round from Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico
- Bahamasshort trips from Florida, often with a day on a line's private island
- MediterraneanWestern Med, Greek Isles and Adriatic, mostly April to November
- Transatlanticcrossings between Europe and the Americas, mostly in spring and autumn
Home port: Miami, Florida.
Flying in for your cruise?
Resilient Lady sails from Miami, Florida. The airport is Miami International (MIA), with 10 lounges to wait in before you board.
- American Airlines Flagship LoungeMIA Concourse D4.9 ★
- American Airlines Admirals Club (D15)MIA Concourse D4.7 ★
- LATAM VIP LoungeMIA Concourse J4.7 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Resilient Lady?
Resilient Lady is operated by Virgin Voyages.
How big is Resilient Lady?
Resilient Lady measures 108,232 gross tons and 278 metres in length, with 17 decks.
How does Resilient Lady compare in size with other cruise ships?
Resilient Lady is bigger than 71% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruise Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 81%. At 39.1 gross tons per guest she is tighter than 52% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
How crowded does Resilient Lady feel?
Resilient Lady has a passenger space ratio of 39.1: 108,232 gross tons for 2,770 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Resilient Lady feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Resilient Lady carry?
Resilient Lady carries 2,770 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 1,160 (about 2.4 guests per crew member).
When did Resilient Lady enter service?
Resilient Lady entered service in 2023.
Where does Resilient Lady sail?
Resilient Lady sails Caribbean, Bahamas, Mediterranean and Transatlantic itineraries. Her home port is Miami, Florida.
Which airport should I fly into for Resilient Lady?
Resilient Lady sails from Miami, Florida. Fly into Miami International (MIA), which has 10 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Resilient Lady?
Virgin Voyages publishes the deck plans for Resilient Lady; this page links to 3D deck plans.
How is Resilient Lady rated?
Cruise Frog rates Resilient Lady 4.3 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial scores. She scores best on cabins (5/5) and lowest on value (4/5).
Traveller reviews
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