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Ship to join Virgin Voyages ’ fleet , spent the summer at her homeport in Athens , Greece . Exclusively designed for travelers 18 +, Resilient Lady joins her sister ships in providing a top-tier adults-only vacation experience . The new ship boasts the glitz , glamour and gourmet fare travelers have come to expect from Virgin Voyages with meticulously designed spaces and expertly crafted menus Sailors won ’ t be able to wait to sink their teeth into .
“ Virgin Voyages delivers an amazing experience and has been recognized by hundreds of thousands of happy Sailors with the awards we ’ ve won for our service , food , design , entertainment and more ,” said Sir Richard Branson in a May 2023 press release . “ We have shown the world all that we have to offer when it comes to having the holiday of your dreams , and I can ’ t wait to show off our lovely new Resilient Lady .”
Resilient Lady kicked off her “ MerMaiden ” voyage on May 14 , 2023 , where she treated guests to Virgin Voyages ’ coveted “ Greek Island Glow ” itinerary . The sailing began in Athens , Greece , and included stops in Santorini , Rhodes , Bodrum and Mykonos before returning to The City of the Violet Crown .
VIKING SATURN After a festive naming ceremony in New York City on June 6 , 2023 , Viking Saturn , the newest ship in Viking ’ s ocean fleet of identical sister ships , was proclaimed ready to hit the seas . Ann Ziff , chairman of the Metropolitan
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Opera , was named the ship ’ s godmother and showed her support for the new vessel . “ For those who are curious about the world , there is no better way to explore and immerse yourself than from the comfort of a Viking ship ,” said Ziff .
However , before Viking Saturn was officially named , the ship embarked on a series of inaugural sailings in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe . The ship also tested the waters with a 14-night cruise from Iceland to NYC . Come summer , Viking Saturn spent its days sailing three
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The Resilient Lady docked in Athens , Greece .
different itineraries : Iceland and Norway ’ s Arctic ; Iceland , Greenland and Canada ; and British Islands and Iberia . Finally , in the fall of 2023 , the ship made its way to the Mediterranean with two voyages for cruisegoers to choose from : Mediterranean Odyssey and Mediterranean & Holy Land .
Viking Saturn has a gross tonnage of 47,800 tons and has 465 staterooms that accommodate up to 930 guests . The new ship features all veranda staterooms as well as classic Scandinavian design and delicious al fresco dining options .
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