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MY CRUISE CONTRACT IS RUINED | RESILIENT LADY CANCELED UNTIL 2023

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The Shiplife
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👁️ 48K views📅 4 years ago⏱️ 5:59

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Editorial Summary

The creator discusses the news that Virgin Voyages has delayed the inaugural sailing of its third ship, the Resilient Lady, from 2022 to 2023. As a crew member and entertainer scheduled to work on the vessel, the creator explains that the announcement was delivered to the performers just before rehearsals. The delay is attributed by the cruise line to supply chain issues and broader industry shortages. The creator notes that this situation mirrors previous delays seen with other ships like the NCL Prima and suggests that the timing of the new launch date may be influenced by Mediterranean seasonal trends, revenue considerations, and investor interests. Regarding personal impact, the creator mentions having a booked cruise on the ship and outlines the options provided by the cruise line, which include receiving future voyage credits or a complimentary voyage. The creator intends to investigate the details of these offers and potentially rebook for next year to mitigate the impact of the cancellation.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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Solid Strip

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What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

virgin voyages has announced that their third ship the resilient lady the ship that i am currently in rehearsals to work on as a crew member and entertainer has cancelled its inaugural sailing its mer maiden voyage its launch here in 2022 and will now take place in 2023

i gotta admit it was very emotional and well it's just it wasn't a good day for everybody

i am not surprised in the slightest at this news due to everything that has happened over the past couple weeks

virgin has admitted that it is due to supply chain issues as to why they are going to delay the inaugural sailing of the resilient lady

Creator's Tips & Advice

Check your email for cancellation notices and options
Consider rebooking before July 31st to get an access key
Look into the details of the complimentary voyage option

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhy was the Resilient Lady inaugural sailing canceled?
QWhat are the options for booked passengers?
QHow does this affect the broader cruise industry?

Topics Covered

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