Cruise news (Virgin Voyages-tagged)

CLIA cruise lines suspend departures from USA ports until September 15
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) announced that its ocean-going member brands/companies would voluntarily extend the cruise suspension...
June 20, 2020
Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages will test all passengers and crew for Coronavirus before embarkation
When Richard Branson’s company Virgin Voyages starts passenger shipping operations in October 2020, the new cruise brand will operate with...
June 18, 2020
Cruise Industry
Fincantieri completes Virgin Voyages' Valiant Lady ship flotation tests
The Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri completed the floatation tests of Virgin Voyages' second cruise ship (currently under construction) on Monday...
June 17, 2020
Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages new ship Valiant Lady leaves building drydock
Fincantieri completed the float out of the Virgin Voyages' second cruise ship (currently under construction). The float out was a major milestone...
June 5, 2020
Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages confirms crew death aboard Scarlet Lady
Virgin Voyages officially confirmed a crew death on the new brand's first ship - Scarlet Lady. The 32-year-old Filipino man died on Friday, May 22...
May 25, 2020
Accidents
Virgin Voyages cancels Scarlet Lady cruises through October 15
Virgin Voyages announced they had cancelled all sailings on the new Scarlet Lady ship through October 15. This is the second wave of cancelations...
May 21, 2020
Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages Postpones Launch Until August
Sir Richard Branson's new cruise line - Virgin Voyages - is the latest to be hit by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, delaying its maiden voyage...
March 13, 2020
Accidents
Scarlet Lady Refuses to Dock in New York Amid 'Current Global Headlines'
The first Virgin Voyages ship - Scarlet Lady, didn't dock in NYC New York due to Coronavirus concerns. Later this week, the cruise liner was...
March 2, 2020
Accidents
Scarlet Lady Sails Into Dover
Sir Richard Branson on Friday, February 21, unveiled his first-ever Virgin Voyages ship in Dover UK. Scarlet Lady is the first of 4 new luxury ships...
February 22, 2020
Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages' Scarlet Lady Delivered by Fincantieri
Shipbuilder Fincantieri delivered Virgin Voyages' highly anticipated first cruise ship, Scarlet Lady, on Thursday, February 13. The vessel, which...
February 14, 2020
Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages Introduces Smart Wearable Technology
Virgin Voyages revealed “The Band” – the line's new wearable technology that is made from recycled ocean plastic expected to unlock...
February 8, 2020
Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages Unveils Resident On Deck DJ Schedule
Virgin Voyages announced its resident On Deck DJ schedule as well as select dates for specialty sailings available for booking. Performances are due...
February 2, 2020
Cruise Industry
Holland America Provides Free WhatsApp Access for Crew
HAL-Holland America Line provided free WhatsApp access for its crew on all 14 ships in the fleet. All the crew members throughout the fleet can now...
December 27, 2019
Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages Reveals Name of Second Ship
The premium cruise brand Virgin Voyages (virginvoyages.com) announced on November 19 the name of company's second ship - Valiant Lady - with planned...
November 20, 2019
Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages Announces Additions to Scarlet Lady’s Maiden Voyage
Virgin Voyages announced additions to the Scarlet Lady's inaugural cruise leaving on April 1, 2020. To mark the celebrations properly, the maiden...
November 16, 2019
Cruise Industry