Valiant Lady: What is the large Virgin cruise ship with her own nightclub currently at Portsmouth port?
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The large 110,000 cruise liner is a striking sight
A gorgeous luxury cruise ship has returned to Portsmouth after being a regular fixture in the city.
Valiant Lady, operated by Virgin Voyages, sailed into Portsmouth International Port at roughly 5am this morning (August 5). Alongside her sister vessels, Scarlet Lady, Resilient Lady and Brilliant Lady, the quartet have been regular fixtures in the Solent since 2022.
Cllr Steve Pitt, leader of Portsmouth City Council said: “It’s great to see Virgin Voyages return to the city this morning. Portsmouth is the global brand’s UK home, and today’s first call of the season marks another milestone for our port with the first commercial connection of a cruise ship.
“Valiant Lady has successfully plugged in to the port’s newly commissioned shore power system meaning it is taking 100 per cent renewable power straight from the grid and switching off engines while in port. They plan to continue this across their three calls this month, meaning whenever and wherever residents spot the spectacle, it is reducing emissions and helping to improve air quality around the port.”
More than 2,500 tourists disembarked this morning, with around 2,400 stepping onboard for their holiday. Promising to take passengers on trips to the Caribbean and across Europe while organising a whole host of entertainment events, thousands of people step aboard the ships every year.
Facts and figures about Resilient Lady
Resilient Lady sailed on her maiden voyage from Portsmouth in March 2022 on a three-night voyage to Zeebrugge, Belgium. She also visited Spain, Portugal, and the Canary Islands, before before repositioning in the Mediterranean. She would go on to conduct itineraries in the Caribbean from a base in Florida, USA.
She weighs a gross tonnage of 110,000 and is 912ft long, while being able to transport up to 2,770 passengers at once. Across her 17 decks, the mega cruise liner boasts a whole host of amenities.
What is on board Valiant Lady?
Passengers are promised to be taken on stunning holidays in sumptuous comfort in her various luxury cabins. Other features of the ship include the redemption spa, various restaurants boasting cuisines from China, Mexico, India, Italy, and elsewhere, nightclub, casino, retail shops, live music stages, karaoke bar, champagne lounge, swimming pool, and even a gym with its own boxing ring and fitness centre.
The ship has hosted various high-profile events in the past, including Russell Howard comedy gigs and a week of the World Poker Tour.
Where and when can I see Valiant Lady?
Valiant Lady is scheduled to conduct three turnaround calls this August. These will take place today (August 5), August 20, and 27. Her first trip is a 15-day Land of Fire and Ice Cruise cruise, which takes tourists to Dublin, Liverpool, Belfast, Iceland, and Edinburgh before returning to Portsmouth.
Lots of laughter is expected during the second trip, as gust5s will be treated to the seven-night Comedy Festival tour. Her final voyage will be a ten-day journey to Reykjavik, Iceland, while stopping in Amsterdam and Edinburgh along the way.
The ship is currently at Portsmouth International Port, but she is due to leave at 6pm tonight. She’ll be sailing past The Round Tower in Old Portsmouth and can be seen on the Hot Walls and on Southsea seafront.