By S. Browne. Updated 2:19 p.m., Thursday, January 15, 2026, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).
The Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation and Sustainable Development welcomed the first-ever call of Valiant Lady, one of Virgin Voyages’ flagship cruise vessels, on January 14th, 2026, marking growth and diversification of the cruise tourism sector in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG).
The inaugural visit was commemorated with a traditional plaque exchange ceremony between the Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation and Sustainable Development, Hon Dr Kishore Shallow, and Captain Justin Lawes of Valiant Lady.
“This symbolic exchange underscores the strengthening partnership between St Vincent and the Grenadines and Virgin Voyages, and celebrates the destination’s rising profile within the premium cruise market,” the Ministry said.
Minister Shallow welcomed the vessel’s arrival, noting that the call represents confidence in St Vincent and the Grenadines as a world-class, sustainable cruise destination.
“We are delighted to welcome Valiant Lady to St Vincent and the Grenadines. This inaugural call reflects our growing appeal, the readiness of our infrastructure, and our commitment to delivering authentic, high-quality experiences for today’s global traveller. We welcome this partnership and look forward to the economic opportunities, cultural exchange, and enhanced visibility it brings to our nation,” said Minister Shallow.
The Ministry noted that Valiant Lady brings with it a new generation of cruise visitors seeking immersive, boutique-style experiences. Passengers will have the opportunity to explore the natural beauty, cultural heritage, and warm hospitality of St Vincent and the Grenadines, contributing to local economic activity through tours, attractions, and small business engagement.
The Ministry highlighted that this inaugural call reflects the Government of St Vincent and the Grenadines’ strategic efforts to attract cruise lines that share the vision for responsible tourism development and long-term partnerships that benefit the people of St Vincent and the Grenadines and protect the environment.
The Ministry further stated that the Government and people of St Vincent and the Grenadines extend a warm welcome to the captain, crew, and passengers of Valiant Lady, and look forward to many more successful calls in the years ahead.
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The information was sourced from a press release sent to us by the Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation, and Sustainable Development.
