With only three years at sea, we’re thrilled to announce that we’ve been voted Travel + Leisure’s Best Mega-ship Ocean Cruise Line in 2024. Inspired by the Golden Age of sea travel of the late 19th to early 20th centuries, we wanted to bring back the romance of the open ocean, redesign it for travel enthusiasts of today, and of course, add a signature Virgin twist. Having first received this award in 2023, and now earning it again, this reaffirms our commitment to doing just that.
We’d first like to thank and congratulate our amazing Crew, whose dedication to delivering brilliant service remains steadfast and unwavering. But no award would be possible without our First Mates. This award was made possible due to your continued trust in our brand, including your efforts that helped highlight all the ways Virgin Voyages stands out from the other cruise lines so that Sailors keep coming back to Sea The World The Virgin Way. With so many ships to choose from, securing this top honor depended on multiple factors, and Sailors, Travel Specialists, and critics have taken notice.
Becoming The Best Cruise Line
“Virgin Voyages was not only voted the best mega-ship ocean liner in Travel + Leisure’s 2024 World’s Best Awards, but absolutely knocked it out of the park by receiving top marks in every cruise amenity category. The cabins and facilities? Excellent. On-ship dining? Delicious. The value of the experience? Incomparable.” - Travel + Leisure.
Brilliant For You
From competitive commissions (16% with no NCFs) to our award-winning Seacademy training platform, being brilliant for our First Mates has always been at the forefront of how we do business. And with our three lady ships making waves on both sides of the Atlantic, it’s the perfect time to increase your sales.
Valiant Lady is spending her summer in the best tropical locations on our Caribbean Weekenders — perfect for anytime getaways and last-minute luxury cruise deals, while Scarlet Lady and Resilient Lady are spending theirs in the Mediterranean. From Barcelona and Athens, respectively, your Sailors can experience the shores of Italy, France, and Spain, or Greek Island hot spots (Santorini, Corfu, Mykonos), Croatia and Montenegro this summer through October.
There's more to come in 2025 and 2026. More stops will be added to these itineraries, and brand-new destinations including Iceland, Scotland, Ireland, and Northern Ireland can be explored out of Portsmouth — with all itineraries available to book right now.
Our fourth ship, Brilliant Lady, debuting in 2025, is making her way on a sea-defined roadtrip to the four corners of the USA, stopping in some of America’s most exciting destinations (like NYC, Los Angeles, and Alaska!) — plus Canada, Mexico, and across the Panama Canal too.
With all the hype surrounding our multi-award-winning lady ships, check out our incredible itineraries that sail to over 100 ports, and get your Sailors to experience it for themselves on the exclusively adult voyage of a lifetime.
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