Virgin Voyages' newly added Resilient Lady cruise ship anchored at Bodrum Cruise Port on its maiden voyage. Resilient Lady, the new entertainment-oriented ship of the cruise industry, will make 16 voyages to Bodrum throughout the year.
Aziz Güngör, Director of Eastern Mediterranean Ports of Global Ports Holding, said, “The interest of luxury cruise lines in Bodrum has increased in direct proportion with the serious promotional activities carried out by Global Ports Holding and the increase in Bodrum's luxury awareness as a brand in the world in recent years.”
Bodrum Cruise Port, which is included in the portfolio of Global Ports Holding, a subsidiary of Global Investment Holdings and the largest cruise port operator in the world, is home to Resilient Lady, which Virgin Voyages has recently added to its fleet. Established by world-famous businessman Richard Branson, Virgin Voyages' first voyage, the Resilient Lady cruise ship, has only added Bodrum Cruise Port from Turkey to its route.
“The interest of luxury cruisers has increased”
At the ceremony prepared at the port for the Resilient Lady's first voyage to Bodrum Cruise Port, the guests were welcomed with the brass band, small gifts special for Bodrum, Turkish coffee and Maraş ice cream. Bahamas arriving at Bodrum Cruise Port from Santorini Port on Thursday, May 11 at 07:00 bayraklı Resilient Lady will depart for Piraeus Port at around 20.00:1444. There are a total of 1096 passengers and XNUMX personnel on board, mainly American and British nationals.
Speaking at the ceremony, Global Ports Holding Eastern Mediterranean Ports Director Aziz Güngör said, “We expect 2023 thousand passengers with 138 ships to Bodrum Cruise Port in 125. In addition, as the main port, we will host the Turkish cruise ship Blue Sapphire on 46 expeditions. The interest of luxury cruise lines in Bodrum has increased in direct proportion to the serious promotional activities carried out by Global Ports Holding and the increase in the world's luxury awareness of Bodrum as a brand in recent years.
Offers a cruise experience that combines fun with luxury
Part of the world-renowned Virgin brand, Virgin Voyages aims to offer a luxury cruise experience with a leisure-focused approach. Virgin Voyages also makes a difference in the industry by hosting adults only. Bahamas, a new addition to Virgin Voyages' fleet bayraklı and 278 meters long, the Resilient Lady has the capacity to host 2 sailors and 770 crew. While the passengers of the ship are American and British citizens, there is a party-themed presentation on the ship. The menus of Resilient Lady, where the common areas were designed by world-renowned architects, were prepared by Michelin-starred chefs.
Virgin Voyages ships are planning to make 2023 voyages to Bodrum Cruise Port in 16, and will make 2024 voyages in 17. The summer term cruises of the Resilient Lady ship will take place in Bodrum Cruise Port, the Greek Islands and the Adriatic Sea, while in the winter period, it will travel to the Caribbean and Australia.