14 Night Emerald Isles & Highland Wonders (Portsmouth Roundtrip)
Valiant Lady
Valiant Lady
July 8, 2026
14 Night Emerald Isles & Highland Wonders

Valiant Lady - 7/8/2026

The July 8, 2026 cruise on the Valiant Lady departs from Portsmouth, England. On this 14 Night Emerald Isles & Highland Wonders (Portsmouth Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 11 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Valiant Lady sets sail on Wednesday, Jul 8th and returns on Wednesday, Jul 22nd.

Cruise Length
14
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Portsmouth
England
Port Stops
11
Sea Days
3

Cruise Pricing

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Cruise Itinerary

Itinerary

Valiant Lady - July 8, 2026 - 14 Nights

DayDatePort
1Jul 8thPortsmouth, England
2Jul 9thAt Sea
3Jul 10thCobh (cork), Ireland
4Jul 11thBelfast, Northern Ireland
5Jul 12thGreenock (glasgow), Scotland
6Jul 13thLiverpool, England
7Jul 14thDublin, Ireland
8Jul 15thAt Sea
9Jul 16thStornoway, Isle Of Lewis, Hebrides
10Jul 17thKirkwall, Orkney Islands, Scotland
11Jul 18thInvergordon (inverness & Loch Ness), Scotland
12Jul 19thLeith (edinburgh), Scotland
13Jul 20thAt Sea
14Jul 21stZeebrugge (Bruges), Belgium
15Jul 22ndPortsmouth, England
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The Valiant Lady sails on July 8, 2026 for a 14 Night Emerald Isles & Highland Wonders (Portsmouth Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Portsmouth, England at 5:00 PM and will return to the port of Portsmouth, England on Jul 22nd at 6:30 AM. During the 15-day journey, the Valiant Lady will visit 10 additional ports and will spend 3 days at sea.

Cruise Ship

Valiant Lady Size Infographic

Valiant Lady

110 k
tonnage
912 ft
length
2019
year built
1,408
cabins
2,770
passengers
1,160
crew

VALIANT LADY SIZE

The Valiant Lady has a construction date of 2019 and a total size of 110,000 gross tons. The ship measures 912 feet (278 meters) in length. Valiant Lady is included in Virgin Voyages’s Lady Ship Class. At full capacity, the Valiant Lady holds 3,930 passengers. That includes 2,770 cruise vacationers and 1,160 staff members. The Valiant Lady total number of staterooms is 1,408.

Valiant Lady Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:110,000 GT
  • Length:912 ft (278 m)
  • Beam:125 ft (38 m)
  • Draft:26.4 ft (8 m)
  • Max Speed:25 mph (22 kn)
  • Year Built:2019
  • Years Served:2019 - Present
  • Capacity:2,770
  • Crew Members:1,160
  • Total on Board:3,930
  • Total Staterooms:1,408
  • Flagged Country:Bahamas
  • Ship Cost:710 Million
  • Status:active

To see how this compares, click through to see Valiant Lady age and stats vs all Virgin Voyages ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.

To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Valiant Lady Deck Plans.

Cruise Ports

Day1
JUL 82026
England, United Kingdom
D:5:00 PM

Portsmouth, England, provides docking at Portsmouth Port. Travelers explore the Historic Dockyard and HMS Victory. Excursions visit Stonehenge’s ancient stones. Local markets sell pork pies. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures naval ships and Solent vistas. Dining onboard includes fish and chips, an English favorite. Souvenirs, like nautical crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover maritime history. Light layers and waterproof shoes suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance dockyard walks. Portsmouth’s naval heritage offers a vibrant English stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic ships, prehistoric sites, and coastal charm, making Portsmouth an engaging destination for exploring England’s maritime and ancient history.

Day2
JUL 92026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day3
JUL 102026
Ireland
A:8:00 AMD:5:00 PM

Cobh (Cork), Ireland, offers docking at Cobh Port with excursions to Cork. Travelers explore St. Colman’s Cathedral and Blarney Castle. Excursions visit Kinsale’s harbor. Local markets sell soda bread. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colorful waterfronts and Irish Sea vistas. Dining onboard includes Irish stew, an Irish favorite. Souvenirs, like wool crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Gaelic history. Light layers and waterproof boots suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Cobh’s maritime charm offers a vibrant Irish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic harbors, making Cobh an engaging destination. (126 words)

Day4
JUL 112026
A:10:00 AMD:7:00 PM

Belfast, Northern Ireland, offers docking at Belfast Port. Travelers explore Titanic Belfast and Giant’s Causeway. Excursions visit Ulster Museum. Local markets sell Ulster fry. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures basalt columns and Irish Sea vistas. Dining onboard includes Irish stew, a Northern Irish favorite. Souvenirs, like linen crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Celtic history. Light layers and waterproof boots suit the temperate climate, while sturdy shoes enhance causeway hikes. Belfast’s cultural charm offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of industrial heritage and scenic coasts, making Belfast an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)

Day5
JUL 122026
Scotland, United Kingdom
A:8:00 AMD:6:00 PM

Greenock (Glasgow), Scotland, offers docking at Greenock Port with excursions to Glasgow. Travelers explore Kelvingrove Museum and Glasgow Cathedral. Excursions visit Loch Lomond. Local markets sell tablet. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Gothic architecture and Clyde River vistas. Dining onboard includes Cullen skink, a Scottish favorite. Souvenirs, like whisky crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Clan history. Light layers and waterproof boots suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Greenock’s cultural gateway offers a vibrant Scottish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic lochs, making Greenock an engaging destination. (126 words)

Day6
JUL 132026
England, United Kingdom
A:9:00 AMD:7:00 PM

Liverpool, England, has docking at Liverpool Port. Travelers explore Beatles Story Museum and Albert Dock. Excursions visit Liverpool Cathedral. Local markets sell scouse stew. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather. Photography captures Mersey River views and historic docks. Dining onboard includes fish and chips, a British favorite. Souvenirs, like Beatles memorabilia, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover maritime history. Light layers suit the temperate climate. Comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Liverpool’s vibrant culture offers a dynamic English stop, blending music heritage with waterfront charm.

Day7
JUL 142026
A:8:00 AMD:7:00 PM

Dublin, Ireland, offers docking at Dublin Port. Travelers explore Trinity College and Guinness Storehouse. Excursions visit Cliffs of Moher. Local markets sell boxty. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures Georgian architecture and Liffey River vistas. Dining onboard includes Irish stew, an Irish favorite. Souvenirs, like Claddagh crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Celtic history. Light layers and waterproof boots suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Dublin’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Irish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic cliffs, making Dublin an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)

Day8
JUL 152026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day9
JUL 162026
Scotland, United Kingdom
A:8:00 AMD:6:00 PM

Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, offers docking at Stornoway Port. Travelers explore Callanish Stones and Lews Castle. Excursions visit Uig’s beaches. Local markets sell haggis. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather for island tours. Photography captures standing stones and Hebridean vistas. Dining onboard includes stornoway black pudding, a Scottish favorite. Souvenirs, like Harris tweed, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Gaelic history. Light layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while sturdy shoes enhance site walks. Stornoway’s historic charm offers a vibrant Scottish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ancient sites and island beauty, making Stornoway an engaging destination for exploration.

Day10
JUL 172026
Scotland, United Kingdom
A:8:00 AMD:6:00 PM

Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Scotland, has docking at Kirkwall Port. Travelers explore Skara Brae’s Neolithic ruins and St. Magnus Cathedral. Excursions visit Ring of Brodgar’s stone circle. Local markets sell Orkney cheese. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather. Photography captures ancient sites and rugged coasts. Dining onboard includes bannocks, an Orkney staple. Souvenirs, like wool crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Neolithic history. Light layers and waterproof shoes suit the cool climate. Comfortable shoes enhance ruin tours. Kirkwall’s ancient heritage offers a vibrant Scottish stop, blending history with coastal charm.

Day11
JUL 182026
Scotland, United Kingdom
A:8:00 AMD:5:00 PM

Invergordon (Inverness & Loch Ness), Scotland, offers docking at Invergordon Port with excursions to Inverness. Travelers explore Culloden Battlefield and Loch Ness. Excursions visit Cawdor Castle. Local markets sell shortbread. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Highland landscapes and North Sea vistas. Dining onboard includes haggis, a Scottish favorite. Souvenirs, like tartan crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Jacobite history. Light layers and waterproof boots suit the temperate climate, while sturdy shoes enhance battlefield walks. Invergordon’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Scottish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic sites and scenic lochs, making Invergordon an engaging destination. (126 words)

Day12
JUL 192026
Scotland, United Kingdom
A:9:00 AMD:6:00 PM

Leith, Scotland, has docking at Leith Port with excursions to Edinburgh. Travelers explore Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile. Excursions visit Holyrood Palace. Local markets sell shortbread. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather. Photography captures medieval streets and castle views. Dining onboard includes haggis, a Scottish favorite. Souvenirs, like tartan scarves, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Scottish history. Light layers and waterproof shoes suit the rainy climate. Comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Leith’s access to Edinburgh offers a vibrant Scottish stop, blending history with urban charm.

Day13
JUL 202026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day14
JUL 212026
Belgium
A:8:00 AMD:5:00 PM

Zeebrugge (Bruges), Belgium, offers docking at Zeebrugge Port with excursions to Bruges. Travelers explore Bruges’ Belfry and Markt Square. Excursions visit Ghent’s cathedral. Local markets sell waffles. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures medieval canals and North Sea vistas. Dining onboard includes moules-frites, a Belgian favorite. Souvenirs, like lace crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Flemish history. Light layers and waterproof shoes suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance cobblestone walks. Zeebrugge’s cultural gateway offers a vibrant Belgian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic canals, making Zeebrugge an engaging destination. (126 words)

Day15
JUL 222026
England, United Kingdom
A:6:30 AM

Portsmouth, England, provides docking at Portsmouth Port. Travelers explore the Historic Dockyard and HMS Victory. Excursions visit Stonehenge’s ancient stones. Local markets sell pork pies. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures naval ships and Solent vistas. Dining onboard includes fish and chips, an English favorite. Souvenirs, like nautical crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover maritime history. Light layers and waterproof shoes suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance dockyard walks. Portsmouth’s naval heritage offers a vibrant English stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic ships, prehistoric sites, and coastal charm, making Portsmouth an engaging destination for exploring England’s maritime and ancient history.