Lloyd’s Register of Shipping cruise ship BRILLIANT LADY

Overview
Brilliant Lady, sister ship to Scarlet Lady, Valiant Lady and Resilient Lady, is a large modern cruise ship built by Fincantieri for Virgin Voyages. Delivered in 2023, the vessel is certified “comfort class” and integrates advanced onboard automation for passenger control of HVAC, lighting, curtains, music and TV via an app.

Capacity & accommodation

• Passenger cabins: 1,408
• Crew cabins: 813
• Suites (various types): 78 (detailed breakdown below)
• Maximum persons on board (including crew): 4,400
• Guest capacity indicated for the class: >2,770

Cabin breakdown (summary)

• Suite Type 1: 2
• Suite Type 2: 2
• Suite Type 3: 2
• Suite Type 4: 27
• Suite Type 5: 24
• Aft corner suite: 14
• Aft suite: 7
• Balcony long: 112
• Balcony: 1,018
• Window: 95
• Inside: 105

Main characteristics

• Gross tonnage (GRT): about 110,000
• Length overall (LOA): 277.2 m (also referenced as 278 m)
• Beam moulded: 38 m
• Design draught: 8.05 m

Performance & machinery

• Service speed: 20 kn
• Maximum speed: 22 kn
• Propulsion power: 2 × 16,000 kW
• Auxiliary generator sets: 2 × 8L46F (2 × 9,600 kW) and 2 × 12V46F (2 × 14,400 kW)
• Total installed electric power: 48,000 kW

Onboard systems
The ship integrates advanced hotel and entertainment systems and a home automation platform that enables passengers to control air conditioning, lighting, curtains, music and TV from a mobile app. Design and systems are oriented to passenger comfort as reflected by the comfort class certification.

Classification & delivery

• Classification society: Lloyd’s Register
• Delivery year: 2023
• Shipbuilder: Fincantieri
• Operator: Virgin Voyages