Virgin Voyages has closed on a US$550 million capital raise to accelerate its growth plans. The new funding raise will enable Virgin Voyages to strengthen its financial position while supporting the brand’s rapid expansion into international markets.

Virgin Voyages has confirmed plans for a national, multi-city roadshow during the next month to mark Virgin Voyages’ arrival to Australian shores this coming summer.

Updated cruise schedules from ports around Australia suggest a number of high-end new and debut ship appearances down under are on the cards for the 2025/26 cruise season. According to Sydney and Darwin port authorities, new ships operated by Oceania Cruises, Virgin Voyages, along with PONANT/Paul Gauguin Cruises are in the mix.

Virgin Voyages will be conducting a series of face-to-face seminars for travel agent partners on the Australian eastern seaboard, kicking off at the end of April.

Virgin Voyages has unveiled a fleet-wide partnership with film and music superstar, Jennifer Lopez. Richard Branson’s cruise line is redefining the nautical tradition of appointing a godmother from a ceremonial role to a modern, change-making partnership with undoubtedly one of the most powerful artists in the world.

Virgin Voyages CEO Tom McAlpin has reported a strong swing in bookings for the launch deployment from the UK of the cruise line’s second ship, Valiant Lady.

Virgin Voyages has confirmed its second ship, Valiant Lady, is expected to debut in 2022, initially operating a series of sailings from Portsmouth, UK to Europe.

On the cusp of launching its first commercial passenger carrying services, Virgin Voyages has unveiled details of a new VIP group for guests who cruise with the company in 2021.

Virgin Voyages officially has a fleet after the second ship in its Lady vessels, Valiant Lady, was delivered by shipbuilder Fincantieri on Friday [2 July 2021].

Virgin Voyages will offer guests the chance to take a VIP tour of the shipyard where its vessels are under construction as part of its Mediterranean land activities.

Here’s your first look at Virgin Voyages’ private destination hub in the Caribbean – The Beach Club at Bimini. Centred around an expansive central lagoon-style pool, the beach club is a resort-like experience designed for relaxation and sits on the westernmost part of the Bahamian islands.

Virgin Voyages has provided some key insight and findings on the new cruise line’s customers. The intel, which includes the average age and demographic of its passengers, was revealed during an online presentation to Australian travel advisors.