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Virgin Voyages' Resilient Lady is heading Down Under in 2023

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Resilient Lady is pictured returning from its recent sea trials
Virgin Voyages is now setting its sights on Australia and New Zealand, today announcing its plans to go Down Under starting in 2023.

Resilient Lady, the third in the four-ship fleet, set to debut in Greece in August, will then redploy to Australia/New Zealand.

Resilient Lady will set off on a trans-continental voyage, giving Aussies the chance to sail the high seas from Athens to Sydney in style. Included in the 44-night haul are three individual itineraries: 'Ancient Athens to Modern Dubai,' 'Dubai Delights to Singapore Sights' and 'Singapore, Bali and Australia.'

Melbourne homeport

After this, the ship will arrive at Station Pier in Port Melbourne, Victoria.

Resilient Lady will then set off a series of journeys from Melbourne to destinations across Australia including Hobart and Burnie in Tasmania, along with Sydney in New South Wales. The ship will also visit New Zealand with itineraries that include Picton, Napier, Tauranga, Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin. Itineraries will range from two to 14 nights.

Resilient Lady will sail Australia/New Zealand from Dec. 11, 2023 to March 27, 2024.