Valiant Lady resumes service with new Indian restaurant following dry-dock

Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady has resumed service after a two-week dry-dock where a new Indian restaurant, among other upgrades, was added.

Ariya by Razzle Dazzle is a modern Indian restaurant developed with chef Maneet Chauhan with capacity for 220 passengers and a regionally inspired menu.

Among other changes, outdoor venue The Athletic Club has received new shaded daybeds and an updated lounge, while The Roundabout, located at the centre of the ship, has been refreshed with a new furniture layout.

The adults-only cruise line has also updated its onboard entertainment line-up with 20 new ‘Happenings’ events slated to take place across venues around the ship, with an expanded late-night programme, an interactive game show in the Red Room and more food and drink-themed options.

Chief executive Nirmal Saverimuttu said: “Valiant Lady was already one of the most compelling ships at sea, but we kept asking ourselves how to make her even more worth coming back for.

“The best transformations don’t come from smooth sailing but from listening, pushing further and creating something truly special.

“From Ariya to The Manor to a completely reimagined lineup of Happenings, Valiant Lady returns with a new energy our Sailors will feel immediately.”

The 2,700-passenger ship will sail in the Mediterranean this summer before repositioning to San Juan in the autumn.