Valiant Lady
Sails from San Juan, Puerto Rico · Fly into SJU
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Valiant Lady docked at St. John's, Antigua, February 2024 · Photo: Master0Garfield, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
About Valiant Lady
Valiant Lady is a Virgin Voyages cruise ship, in service since 2022. She measures 108,192 gross tons and carries 2,770 guests with a crew of 1,160. She sails Caribbean, Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Canada and New England, Bermuda itineraries. We rate her 4.3 out of 5.
Valiant Lady is the second of Virgin Voyages' four near-identical adults-only ships. Fincantieri delivered her in July 2021, and she began carrying guests in March 2022 with a three-night trip from Portsmouth, England. Since then she has alternated European summers, often from Barcelona, with Caribbean winters. A May 2026 dry dock at Fincantieri's Palermo yard reworked ten spaces, adding Ariya, an Indian restaurant, and reconfiguring The Manor nightclub and other venues. After a 2026 summer in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe and an autumn season from New York to Canada, New England and Bermuda, she is based in San Juan through April 2027 for six- to eight-night Caribbean voyages.
Ship facts
- Guests
- 2,770
- Crew 1,160 · 1:2.4
- Entered service
- 2022
- Refitted 2026
- Length
- 278 m
- Longer than 70% of 575 ships
- Decks
- 17
Valiant 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
Valiant Lady docked at St. John's, Antigua, February 2024Photo: Master0Garfield, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Where she sails
- CaribbeanEastern, Western and Southern Caribbean islands, sailing year-round from Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico
- MediterraneanWestern Med, Greek Isles and Adriatic, mostly April to November
- Northern Europethe Baltic, British Isles and Iceland, May to September
- Canada and New EnglandBoston to Quebec City, at its best in autumn
- Bermudaspring to autumn from New York, New Jersey and Boston
Home port: San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Flying in for your cruise?
Valiant Lady sails from San Juan, Puerto Rico. The airport is Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU), with 4 lounges to wait in before you board.
- Escape LoungeSJU Terminal B3.0 ★
- The Lounge San Juan at Terminal BSJU Terminal B2.8 ★
- The Lounge San Juan at Terminal CSJU Terminal C2.5 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Valiant Lady?
Valiant Lady is operated by Virgin Voyages.
How big is Valiant Lady?
Valiant Lady measures 108,192 gross tons and 278 metres in length, with 17 decks.
How does Valiant Lady compare in size with other cruise ships?
Valiant 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 Valiant Lady feel?
Valiant Lady has a passenger space ratio of 39.1: 108,192 gross tons for 2,770 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Valiant Lady feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Valiant Lady carry?
Valiant Lady carries 2,770 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 1,160 (about 2.4 guests per crew member).
When did Valiant Lady enter service?
Valiant Lady entered service in 2022 and was last refurbished in 2026.
Where does Valiant Lady sail?
Valiant Lady sails Caribbean, Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Canada and New England and Bermuda itineraries. Her home port is San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Which airport should I fly into for Valiant Lady?
Valiant Lady sails from San Juan, Puerto Rico. Fly into Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU), which has 4 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Valiant Lady?
Virgin Voyages publishes the deck plans for Valiant Lady; this page links to 3D deck plans.
How is Valiant Lady rated?
Cruise Frog rates Valiant 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).
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