The newbuild Brilliant Lady cruise ship has successfully concluded her final dry dock period ahead of her imminent delivery to Virgin Voyages.
This significant milestone occurred at the Fincantieri's shipyard in Palermo Sicily, on Saturday, February 24. As the 4th and final vessel constructed for the Virgin cruise line, Brilliant Lady is poised to set sail in March.
This announcement comes after a period of adjustment for Virgin Voyages, which, in September 2023, had to postpone Brilliant Lady's originally scheduled inauguration (in December 2023) due to construction delays. Consequently, planned sailings were canceled, and the company redirected its focus towards the three sisterships - Scarlet Lady, Resilient Lady, and Valiant Lady.
Constructed at Fincantieri's Sestri Poente yard (near Genoa), Brilliant Lady has undergone rigorous sea trials in the Mediterranean, alongside the final drydocking in Palermo. These activities signify that the vessel's construction is nearing completion, paving the way for Fincantieri to proceed with the timely delivery of the ship. Brilliant Lady marks the culmination of Virgin Voyages' fleet, all of which have been meticulously crafted by the esteemed Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri.