Virgin Voyages is inviting travel agents to step aboard Valiant Lady this summer as the ship sails her Northern Europe season, with a series of one-day ship visits taking place across the UK and Ireland.
*All details correct at time of publish (2 July 2026)
The visits will give agents the opportunity to experience “The Virgin Way” first-hand, explore Valiant Lady following her recent refresh, and sample the cruise line’s award-winning dining, including the new Ariya restaurant. Guests will also have access to the ship’s outdoor spaces, with the pools open during each visit.
The summer ship visit programme includes calls at:
- 7 August – Dublin
- 8 August – Glasgow
- 9 August – Liverpool
- 10 August – Belfast
- 18 August – Edinburgh
- 20 August – Portsmouth
- 27 August – Portsmouth
Places are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Travel agents can reserve their place by selecting their preferred date and clicking the relevant “Reserve” link.
The ship visits are designed to give agents a closer look at Virgin Voyages’ adults-only cruise experience, helping them better understand the onboard product and confidently recommend it to clients.
For more information, visit FirstMates.com or The Bridge UK – Virgin Voyages’ travel agent Facebook group.
First Mates can access resources, training and booking tools through Seacademy at sellvv.co.uk.
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