Valiant Lady

Valiant Lady is Virgin Voyages' second ship and a sister to Scarlet Lady, an adults-only (18+) vessel that trades the buffet line and kids' clubs for a stylish, boutique-hotel-at-sea feel. The vibe is energetic and social without tipping into a non-stop party ship — reviewers describe trendy, upscale-casual travelers, many in their 30s and 40s, who want to relax and 'be themselves' rather than dress up for dinner. It carries up to roughly 2,700 guests, and its signature touches like balcony hammocks, the Squid Ink tattoo studio and the Scarlet Night party give it a personality most mainstream ships lack.

Food is the headline: more than 20 included eateries, all sit-down or fast-casual with no buffet, spanning The Wake steakhouse, Gunbae Korean BBQ, Pink Agave Mexican, Extra Virgin Italian, the experimental Test Kitchen and Razzle Dazzle. Service is warm and personable but dinners run long, often near two hours. Cabins are modern and well-designed with the hammock-equipped Sea Terraces making up the bulk of the ship, while RockStar suites add the private Richard's Rooftop lounge. Entertainment centers on the transformable Red Room theater and The Manor nightclub, and pools can feel cramped at peak times. Wellness is strong, anchored by the multi-room Redemption Spa and an open-air Athletic Club with free classes.

Valiant Lady is best for adults seeking a design-forward, food-first, no-kids cruise with strong included value — it competes with Celebrity and premium mainstream lines on price while feeling more boutique and lifestyle-driven. It sails a dual-season deployment: summers from Barcelona around the Mediterranean and winters from Miami in the Caribbean. Standout activities include the Scarlet Night deck party, drag brunch at Razzle Dazzle, getting inked at sea at Squid Ink, and the Redemption Spa's hydrotherapy circuit. Buyers should note that Virgin added daily gratuities in late 2025, so the headline fare is no longer fully all-in.