Valiant Lady Returns From Dry Dock With New Dining and Redesigned Spaces
The Virgin Voyages ship now features Ariya, updated public areas and more than 20 new Happenings.
Valiant Lady has returned from dry dock with new dining, redesigned spaces and more than 20 new Happenings. The ship’s 1300-plus crew members also completed a Virgin Way culture booster.
Ariya is a new 220-seat modern Indian restaurant developed with Indie Culinaire and chef Maneet Chauhan. The space takes inspiration from Indian spice markets. Its menu spans regional influences and includes lamb shank biryani, puffed rice and avocado chaat, and cocktails shaped by the same influences.
Several outdoor areas received changes. The Athletic Club now has shaded daybed clusters and updated lounge seating facing the ocean. The Dock gained a new stage setup and windscreen for greater comfort during outdoor performances in changing conditions.
Grounds Club Too continues serving Intelligentsia Coffee throughout the day and becomes a full bar from late afternoon. At The Manor, the removal of raised platforms has opened the dance floor. On the Rocks received a relocated stage to improve sightlines across the ship’s center bar, along with additional seating.