Virgin Voyages has completed a renovation of the Valiant Lady, and the ship now an Indian restaurant: Ariya by Razzle Dazzle.
Also, Virgin made tweaks throughout the ship, including removing raised platforms in The Manor nightclub, allowing for more space and easier use of the space as a dance floor. Virgin also relocated the stage in the On the Rocks bar for better sightlines while adding new seating.
Outdoor space The Dock has a new stage setup and windscreen to manage windy weather. Another outdoor space, the Athletic Club, has new shaded daybeds and lounge seating.
The Manor nightclub on the Valiant Lady no longer has raised platform seating. Photo Credit: George Lozada
Virgin also added two stores, TAG and Pandora, and expanded the footprint of its VV Brand shop.
From the late afternoon into the evening, the Grounds Club Too coffee shop is now a full bar.
Virgin has introduced a new slate of activities and entertainment. In the Red Room, there's a game show called Sink or Swim and Sports Smarts, a show featuring sports trivia and physical challenges.
There are several new food-themed activities. Extra Virgin: Aperitivo Club offers a lesson in spritzes, olive oils and pasta pairings. Trust Your Tongue invites guests to test unconventional food combos in the Test Kitchen; Espresso Yourself features espresso martinis and live music; and Sweet Aft Matcha has guests whisking and sampling matcha flavor pairings.
Other new activities are a British pop music-inspired fitness class, a rope work class and a chess tournament.
The Valiant Lady entered service in 2022. The ship is sailing in Europe this summer and will arrive in New York in September to do Bermuda cruises. It will sail Caribbean cruises from San Juan in the late fall and winter.