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Richard Branson Adding Cruises to the Virgin Empire
Source: AP
Say hello to Virgin Voyages, Richard Branson’s newest edition to the Virgin travel empire!
A quick early peek at our lady ship as she gets ready to make her debut. She probably wouldn’t approve of us showing her looks this early in her beauty regimen, but we won’t tell if you don’t. #ShipTease pic.twitter.com/j9iBhoX6QQ
— Virgin Voyages ⚓️ (@virginvoyages) April 27, 2018
The billionaire’s company plans to invest $2.5 billion in building three new ships, the first of which will sail its maiden voyage from Miami to the Caribbean in 2020, according to CNBC.
Roman & Williams designed some key spaces for Virgin Voyages and we’re getting all the party, relax, rejuvenate, party again feels just looking at them. Have a peek at a render video of The Dock, our outdoor lounge space @tweetsbyRw2 designed. #RomanAndWilliams pic.twitter.com/2eZdV7NmvM
— Virgin Voyages ⚓️ (@virginvoyages) May 31, 2018
The adult-only ship, which will feature a futuristic lounge, laboratory themed restaurant and a rooftop terrace claiming to have the largest daybed at sea, has reportedly been designed to attract first-time cruisers according to CNBC.
Master Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri will, the company promises, create a “new kind of sea vacation…redefining what guests expect from a cruise.”
