Resilient Lady is a cruise ship that is operated by Virgin Voyages. At 110,000 GT and measuring 278 metres (912 ft) long for a capacity of 2,770 passengers, she was built with similar proportions to her older sisters Scarlet Lady and Valiant Lady.[5]

Resilient Lady
Resilient Lady in Sydney in 2024
History
Bahamas
NameResilient Lady
OwnerVirgin Voyages
Operator Virgin Voyages
Builder
Laid down27 April 2017[1]
Launched2 July 2021[2]
Completed8 December 2022[1]
Maiden voyage14 May 2023[1]
Identification
StatusIn Service
General characteristics [2]
Tonnage110,000 GT
Length278 m (912 ft)
Beam38 m (125 ft)
Draught8.05 m (26.4 ft)
Decks
  • 17 total
  • 13 passenger decks
Installed power
  • 2 × Wärtsilä 8L46F Diesel generators producing 9,600 kW (12,900 hp) each
  • 2 × Wärtsilä 12V46F Diesel generators producing 14,400 kW (19,300 hp) each
  • Total Installed Power: 48,000 kW (64,000 hp)[3]
Propulsion2 × 16,000 kW (21,000 hp) ABB Azipod units
Speed
  • Service speed: 20 knots (37 km/h; 23 mph)[3]
  • Maximum: 22 knots (41 km/h; 25 mph)[3]
Capacity2,770[4]
Crew1,160

History

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The ship had her maiden voyage on 14 May 2023.[6] Her first voyage took place in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. The ship sailed out for cruises in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Ocean across late 2023 to early 2024.[6] In April 2024, the ship visited Fremantle for the first time.[7] In July and August, she sailed from the eastern hemisphere to the United Kingdom for her inaugural UK season sailing from Portsmouth to Europe and North Africa.[8][9]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "RESILIENT LADY - IMO 9805348". shipspotting.com. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Virgin Voyages' Valiant Lady delivered, Resilient Lady floated out | Cruise News". CruiseMapper. 2 July 2021. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  3. ^ a b c "Resilient Lady" (PDF). fincantieri.com. Fincantieri. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  4. ^ "Fincantieri delivers Resilient Lady to Virgin Voyages". CruiseandFerry. 13 December 2022. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  5. ^ Introducing Resilient Lady: Virgin Voyages’ third ship is an ode to womankind Virgin Cruises
  6. ^ a b "Virgin's Resilient Lady Completes First Year in Service". Cruise Industry News. 14 May 2023. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
  7. ^ Williams, Abby (2 April 2024). "Resilient Lady makes maiden call at Fremantle". The DCN. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
  8. ^ Payne, Holly (23 August 2024). "Resilient Lady arrives in Portsmouth for inaugural UK season". Seatrade Cruise News. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
  9. ^ Holland, Kaye (23 August 2024). "Virgin Voyages back in Portsmouth with Resilient Lady". World of Cruising. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
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