Saturday, March 2, 2024
Virgin Voyages, the acclaimed travel brand honored as the top choice in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards, brought joy to passengers aboard a recent Delta flight. Sir Richard Branson surprised them with an exclusive cruise vacation on his latest vessel, Resilient Lady. In collaboration with Delta Air Lines, the direct flight from Atlanta to San Juan was selected to mark the exciting debut of Resilient Lady’s new homeport in San Juan later this year. Resilient Lady, hailed as the “Best New Cruise Ship” in Cruise Critic’s 2023 Editors’ Picks Awards, boasts captivating Caribbean itineraries set to embark this December, with tickets now available for purchase.
Branson, the visionary behind the Virgin Group, personally greeted passengers on the flight to present all eligible SkyMiles Members (aged 18 and above) with a complimentary voyage to experience…amidst the ship’s first season in San Juan later this year.
Sir Richard Branson said, “The Caribbean has been my home for many years, and I’m very excited to welcome Resilient Lady as she sails from San Juan to visit the region’s most beautiful destinations. My excitement clearly couldn’t be contained, so we came up with a way to celebrate with a personal invitation and surprise for some unsuspecting guests on a Delta flight to San Juan. We’re grateful for our partners at Delta who joined in on the fun and have also been long-time venture partners of our airline, Virgin Atlantic. We look forward to showing everyone what it’s like to Set Sail the Virgin Way!”.
Before boarding, Virgin Voyages hosted a lively departure gate takeover, showcasing aspects of the ship’s onboard experience t
“When two award-winning brands come together, they create magic for their customers. Delta is thrilled to have partnered with Sir Richard Branson and Virgin Voyages for this special surprise-and-delight for our SkyMiles Members on the flight,” said Delta’s Tim Mapes. “This is one more way in which we’re adding value to the program and unlocking exclusive experiences for our Members. Stay tuned for more with Virgin Voyages.”
Sir Richard Branson’s latest venture in the travel industry boasts an unbeatable fleet, earning prestigious recognition on Condé Nast Traveler’s Gold List and Hot Lists, while also securing top honors for dining and entertainment from Cruise Critic’s readers.After wrapping up its first season abroad, the celebrated Resilient Lady will set sail on a transcontinental voyage to its new homeport in San Juan this fall.Virgin Voyages is excited to reveal a lineup of breathtaking new ports of call across the Caribbean and Latin America, featuring enticing seven-, eight-, 10-, and 11-night voyages to destinations such as St. Maarten, St. Vincent, Colombia, and Dominica.
Delta Airlines has been a steadfast presence in Puerto Rico for over 70 years, playing a vital role in tourism development and facilitating family reunions. Over the past year, the airline has increased total seat capacity to the island by 11% and currently offers service between Puerto Rico and five Delta hubs, ensuring seamless access to Virgin Voyages’ new Puerto Rico itineraries.
For more information on Virgin Voyages’ new routes from San Juan and to take advantage of the brand’s best deal of the year, including special introductory rates, visit VirginVoyages.com. To become a SkyMiles member, visit delta.com/joinskymiles.
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