The Resilient Lady has successfully completed its final sea trial, returning safely to the Sestri shipyard in Genoa, Italy. During the speed trial, it reached an impressive speed of 23 knots (26.5 mph or 42.6 km/h).
“We continue to work closely with the Fincantieri team to ensure the Resilient Lady is ready before its debut in Athens in August. Together, our teams are testing its safety, automation, power generation, and propulsion systems,” says Virgin Voyages.
The third ship in the fleet, the Resilient Lady, will set sail from Athens, Greece, embarking on two seven-night itineraries starting in July 2022:
- Greek Islands Itinerary: Passengers can immerse themselves in Greek history and culture in Athens with stops in Santorini, Rhodes, Crete, and Mykonos. The Greek Islands itinerary also includes an overnight stay in Mykonos.
- Adriatic Itinerary (with the Greek Islands): Departing from Athens, this trip visits Dubrovnik (Croatia) and Kotor (Montenegro) before returning to Greece with stops in Corfu and Argostoli.
The Resilient Lady will also embark on a nine-night voyage before making an 11-night transatlantic crossing from Portugal to Puerto Rico. Once in the Caribbean this winter, the Resilient Lady will be based in San Juan and will call at some of the most irresistible Caribbean ports:
Southeast Caribbean islands – San Juan, Tortola, Pointe-à-Pitre, Bridgetown, Castries, St.
Sunsets in the Lesser Antilles – San Juan, Oranjestad, Willemstad, Fort-de-France, Basseterre, San Juan
