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Virgin Voyages Fires Crew Member After Sexual Assault Allegation
The allegation was reported overnight May 20-21 while Valiant Lady was out of passenger service, and police interviewed the complainant under red-code procedures.
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Five Cruise Ships Add Dining and Deck Upgrades in May Drydocks
Valiant Lady is due to move to Northern Europe from Portsmouth, including a fifteen-night Iceland and British Isles cruise with solar eclipse viewing at sea.
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Virgin Warns of Barcelona Cruise Delays Under New EU Border Checks
Virgin said Barcelona’s port had eight scanning machines for the Entry/Exit System and that authorities had so far declined its offer to pay for more kiosks.
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Virgin Voyages Unveils Rovey AI Assistant for Cruise Planning
Virgin is betting artificial intelligence can turn cruise shopping from a weeks-long research project into a guided conversation, reshaping how lines win first-time guests.
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Valiant Lady Diverts to Saint John After Gale Warning Near Bermuda
Weather-driven reroutes are becoming a reality for cruise lines, and ports like Saint John can turn surprise calls into an early-season boost for tourism and readiness.
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Valiant Lady Sets Record as Largest Ship at Charleston’s Union Pier
As Union Pier heads toward a public waterfront, Charleston is redefining its cruise role from homeport to occasional showcase calls, testing how tourism fits the new harbor.
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Virgin Voyages Sets Four-Ship Caribbean Rendezvous for 2027
As Caribbean capacity swells, Virgin is betting on a shared, made-for-video moment to turn separate sailings into one community and sharpen its edge against rivals.
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Princess Ends Free Medallion Shipping, Raises Home Delivery Fees
Princess' latest fee tweaks highlight a wider shift toward higher onboard margins. For travelers, the real price of a 'package' is increasingly in the fine print.
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Virgin Voyages to Debut Indian Restaurant Ariya on Valiant Lady
As cruise lines compete for adults seeking more than buffet fare, Virgin is betting that destination-inspired Indian dining can be a signature draw for its European sailings.
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Virgin Voyages Moves New York Sailings From Manhattan to Brooklyn
New York’s cruise market is being reshuffled by terminal construction and scarce berths, pushing lines to rethink where they can base ships and keep embarkation smooth.