Virgin Voyages’ Resilient Girl made her UK debut on August 23, 2024, at Portsmouth Worldwide Port, marking the primary time all three Virgin Voyages ships have visited the identical port.
The port acknowledged that this occasion strengthens the continuing relationship between Portsmouth and Virgin Voyages, which started with the launch of Scarlet Girl in 2021 and was adopted by Valiant Girl in 2022.
Shane Riley, Virgin Voyages’ vice chairman of UK and worldwide gross sales, stated: “We’re again in British waters as soon as once more, this time with quite a lot of quick cultural stints and sunny journey sailings to assist Sailors escape the British climate. We first set sail from Portsmouth on our maiden voyage again in 2021, so we’re delighted to return this September and October.”
Andrew Williamson, head of cruise and ferry at Portsmouth Worldwide Port, added: “We’re so excited to have Virgin Voyages again of their UK dwelling. Resilient Girl dominates the town’s skyline, and we are able to’t wait to host her right here for the following month. To have such an internationally acknowledged model grow to be a daily caller to the port is a large increase, and as we speak’s maiden name additional establishes the good relationship now we have constructed with the entire Virgin crew over the past three years.
“The nice and cozy welcome cruise ships obtain from residents is what retains these iconic manufacturers coming again, with our distinctive harbor offering the right viewing spot for arrivals and departures. Tonight’s late departure might be no totally different, with Victorious pageant goers being handled to a particular Portsmouth message from Resilient Girl as she sails previous on the finish of the night.”
The Resilient Girl’s four-night voyage to Amsterdam concludes again in Portsmouth on Tuesday, August 27. All through September, the ship will provide common sailings to locations together with Amsterdam, Zeebrugge, Lisbon, Bordeaux, Ibiza and Malaga. Moreover, a particular Celebration Voyage will characteristic visitor appearances by Richard Branson and Boy George.
