Was {that a} ship I simply noticed?!… Sir Richard Branson surprised onlookers as he “sailed” the streets of London and personally handed out Virgin Voyages cruises to fortunate members of the public.
Sir Richard Branson stood on the helm of Virgin Voyages’ iconic first vessel, Scarlet Lady because it sailed via the streets of London. Turning heads as he roamed the bustling metropolis streets, Sir Richard stunned 200 fortunate recipients with an unique invitation to embark on a voyage of a lifetime. Cruising around the UK’s capital, Sir Richard made stops – a few of which from Virgin’s historical past – down Oxford Street, previous Embankment and around Piccadilly and Trafalgar Square, earlier than heading over Westminster Bridge in direction of The London Eye.
Even although this model of Scarlet Lady was street-size as compared, Virgin Voyages’ Lady Ship was packed stuffed with vitality thanks to particular appearances from the model’s Happenings Cast. Replacing the normal function of the cruise director, this fabulous crew is tasked with bringing the epically good vibes on each Virgin Voyages’ itinerary.
Celebrating their thirty second wedding ceremony anniversary at the moment, Yutta and her husband Allen Merilanen have been in the suitable place on the proper time as they have been gifted a free cruise journey by Sir Richard Branson himself.
Winners who additionally obtained vouchers have been screaming and cheering, Aamir Malik, and marathon runner, Olivia Kelly – profitable forward of her race this weekend.
The shock celebrates the beginning of Virgin Voyages’ summer time season within the Med. With greater than 45 completely different routes – from ‘Starry Nights in Greece & Croatia’ to ‘French Daze & Ibiza Nights’ – there’s something for everybody to get pleasure from!
Sir Richard was in London to launch his first ever audiobook ‘Losing and Finding My Virginity’. From residing on a houseboat to a paradise island residence, rising a UK enterprise into a world model and turning a childhood dream of flying to area (in his personal spaceship) a actuality.
Sir Richard’s audiobook is an account of just about six many years of entrepreneurship, overcoming the chances and reaching for the celebrities all while altering enterprise for good. With classes in life and in enterprise, Losing and Finding My Virginity is a must-listen memoir and an inspiring information from the final word entrepreneur. Available completely in audio, Losing and Finding My Virginity is Sir Richard Branson’s multi-million copy bestselling memoirs in a single mixed version, absolutely revised and up to date, offering listeners with a contemporary perspective on Richard Branson’s exceptional journey.
With scrumptious meals to elevate any temper, Wi-Fi included, tipping taken care of, limitless group exercises, all important drinks already coated, a festival-like lineup on seam, and intelligent cabin expertise with subtle styling offering the final word area to disguise away and chill out – setting sail the Virgin means is the right means to journey the Mediterranean sea this summer time.
Speaking of the shock, Richard Branson, Founder of the Virgin Group, mentioned: “It’s been wonderful to go aboard “Scarlet Lady” this morning, crusing around and surprising fortunate Londoners with free voyages! I’m a giant believer in it not simply being about the place you go, however the way you get there. Summer is a time for exploration, rest, and creating unforgettable recollections, and crusing the Med in type is the vitamin-sea everyone wants.”
In addition to the free Virgin Voyages sailings gifted this morning, members of the public additionally obtained a spread of rewards within the type of Virgin Points from Virgin’s Group-wide rewards membership, Virgin Red. Virgin Points might be redeemed in opposition to flights, prepare journey, Virgin Experience Days, a case of wine or perhaps a cheeky sausage roll and might be earned simply too .
Nirmal Saverimuttu, Virgin Voyages’ CEO, mentioned: “In a world where people are constantly on the go, it’s important to stop and celebrate life’s moments while making memories with friends and loved ones that will last a lifetime. We’re thrilled to kick-start our summer Med season with this fun surprise in London and to give unsuspecting travellers a chance to come aboard and experience the standout destinations all over the Mediterranean.”
Starting in May, Virgin Voyages can have two vessels based mostly in Europe: Scarlet Lady crusing from Barcelona, Spain and Resilient Lady crusing from Athens, Greece. Then in August, Richard Branson’s latest journey model will even provide cruises out of Portsmouth, returning to the place all of it started in the summertime of 2021. Resilient Lady will embark on a sequence of three- to six-night sailings from the UK, visiting the historic cities of Amsterdam and Zeebrugge.
For these unlucky to miss out on at the moment’s giveaway, concern not… FOMO can nonetheless be averted by reserving a cabin on Virgin Voyages from simply £1,456 and from May, might be booked with Virgin Points through Virgin Red. And what’s extra… this spring, Sailors can get their ticket to an unforgettable summer time with up to 80% off the second Sailor