Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
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across 5 categories
Size
Based on gross tonnage and length
Capacity
Based on passengers and crew
Modernity
Based on year built
Service
Based on passenger-to-crew ratio (lower is better)
Spaciousness
Based on gross tonnage per passenger (higher is better)
Brilliant Lady
Valiant Lady
Gross Tonnage
Brilliant Lady
110,000 GT
Valiant Lady
110,000 GT
Length
Brilliant Lady
278 m
Valiant Lady
278 m
Beam
Brilliant Lady
38 m
Valiant Lady
38 m
Passengers
Brilliant Lady
2,770
Valiant Lady
2,770
Crew
Brilliant Lady
1,150
Valiant Lady
1,150
Decks
Brilliant Lady
—
Valiant Lady
—
Year Built
Brilliant Lady
2,025
Valiant Lady
2,022
Space Ratio
Brilliant Lady
39.7 GT/pax
Valiant Lady
39.7 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Brilliant Lady
2.41 :1
Valiant Lady
2.41 :1
| Specification | Brilliant Lady | Valiant Lady |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Virgin Voyages | Virgin Voyages |
| Class | Virgin Class | Virgin Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,025Winner | 2,022 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 110,000 GT | 110,000 GT |
| Length | 278 m | 278 m |
| Beam | 38 m | 38 m |
| Draft | 8 m | 8 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,770 | 2,770 |
| Crew | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 39.7 GT/pax | 39.7 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.41:1 | 2.41:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Bahamas | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9915547 | 9823259 |
Brilliant Lady
Built in 2025 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Valiant Lady
Built in 2022 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
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