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Virgin Voyages' Valiant Lady stars on 'The Bachelorette'

Virgin Voyages' Valiant Lady is the setting for the first seagoing edition of 'The Bachelorette,' with the episode set to air Aug. 1 on ABC.

Anne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

July 26, 2022

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Bachelorettes Rachel Recchia and Gabby Windey — who featured in the dual breakup in the season 26 finale of 'The Bachelor,' will be standing by each other’s side once again as they sail through the Mediterranean.

RockStar Suites

Onboard, the women stayed in two RockStar Suites designed by Tom Dixon. The Manor – the ship’s signature nightclub that traces back to Richard Branson’s first Virgin music studio – makes a special appearance during one of the season’s most competitive dates, while Redemption Spa’s thermal suite and mud room doubles as a merman hideaway and hangout for the guys.

When not on dates, the men have their run of Valiant Lady, using the outdoor daybeds of The Dock, playing air hockey at The Social Club and kicking back at the Loose Cannon, reminiscent of British seaside bars.

Cruise virgins

'Rachel and Gabby couldn’t have a better wingwoman than Valiant Lady, and we're thrilled to play a role in their journey to find the one,' said Virgin Voyages President Nirmal Saverimuttu. 'The Bachelorette has never been filmed on a luxury ocean cruise line before, and I think fans will be intrigued and realize that the incredible experience we offer on-board extends beyond the show. They too can embark on a luxurious and relaxing couple’s getaway or guys/girls trip and have an amazing time setting sail the Virgin way.'

Valiant Lady currently sails from Barcelona on seven-night voyages to destinations in Spain, France and Italy, each with an overnight stay at Ibiza.

About the Author

Anne Kalosh

Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

Anne Kalosh covers global stories, reporting both breaking and in-depth news on cruising's significant people, places, ships and trends. A sought-after expert on cruising, she has moderated conferences around the world, including the high-profile State of the Industry panel at Seatrade Cruise Global. She created and led the acclaimed itinerary-planning case study for Seatrade's cruise master classes held at Cambridge and Oxford universities. She has been the cruise columnist for AFAR.com, and her freelance stories have appeared in a wide range of publications, from The New York Times to The Miami Herald.

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