
Sir Richard Branson’s 72 Birthday Bash
The team and I at VV orchestrated a remarkable birthday sailing for Sir Richard Branson, which brought together his personal invitees and paying sailors for an unforgettable experience. Balancing Richard's private time with friends and family alongside his fans and entrepreneurial partners presented unique challenges. Our program featured numerous highlights, including a raffle that raised over $12,000 for the Epic Sea Change For All charity on Bimini, a private visit with Richard to a local Business Summit, meet and greets, and thoughtful gifting for each cabin. An excursion to Rio Secreto in Mexico was enjoyed with Richard's invitees, while private family celebrations, a Dress Like Richard Event Night, and a White Party Formal Event Night added to the festivities. We partnered with live artists and incorporated special props and fabrication to elevate the experience. Additionally, guests received exclusive offers for future cruises booked during this sailing, making it a truly memorable occasion for all.
Venue: Scarlet Lady Location(s): At Sea, Bimini, Bahamas & Playa del Carmen Mexico
Year: 2022

CANNES LIONS INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF CREATIVITY PARTNERSHIP
Following a 2-year pause due to the pandemic, Cannes Lions partnered with Virgin Voyages to curate an extraordinary experience for their members at the festival. For a day, Virgin Voyages' 2nd ship stayed docked in Cannes, exclusively welcoming Lion's members on board. Guests enjoyed private tours, live-streamed festival awards, had a private keynote with David Carson followed by a thrilling pool party featuring Capital Records DJs. Throughout the day, the stunning ship became a captivating floating advertisement, adding to the festival's allure and excitement.
Venue: Valiant Lady Location: Port de Cannes, France
Year: 2022

VALIANT LADY UK AND BARCELONA MER’MAIDEN VOYAGES
Virgin Voyages' second ship, Valiant Lady, embarked on an exciting Mediterranean adventure from London to Barcelona. The seven-night Western Mediterranean cruise, led by founder Sir Richard Branson, accommodated 2,700 passengers and made stops at captivating destinations like Toulon, Marina di Carrara, Ajaccio, Cagliari, and Ibiza. Branson's presence added a touch of excitement, starting with a mass selfie on the pool deck with the crew, followed by a fully clothed jump into the pool with Chief Experience Officer, Nirmal Saverimuttu. The voyage featured exclusive experiences such as invite-only breakfasts, live podcasts, press sit-downs, a concert with Diplo, and partnerships with House of Yes and Capitol Records. Crew-only events, limited edition gifting, spa experiences, and Meet and Greets with Sir Richard Branson added to the ship's allure.
Venue: Valiant Lady Location(s): At Sea, UK, Belgium, France, Italy, Spain
Year: 2022