Meet Brilliant Lady: Virgin Voyages’ newest ship

Brilliant Lady is the fourth ship in the Virgin Voyages fleet and, following her UK debut in Portsmouth, she’s charted to cross the Atlantic ahead of her first season in North America. She sits alongside her sisters at around 110,000 GT with capacity for approximately 2,700 sailors—big enough to deliver choice and energy, yet intimate enough to feel curated and design-forward. Portsmouth’s growing role as a premium embarkation and showcase port makes her visit all the more meaningful for the city and local suppliers.

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Why Plus Chauffeurs is the right fit for cruise staff & crew logistics

When timings are tight and plans change, you need a partner who can deliver without fuss. That’s where we come in.

• Rapid response: Our operations desk tracks ship ETAs/ETDs and allocates vehicles dynamically, making last-minute crew and staff movements straightforward.

• Right vehicle, right job: The E-Class saloon is ideal for 1–3 passengers with luggage. Larger rotations are covered by our MPVs. Explore Our Vehicles and the Saloon Car.

• Professional presentation: Discreet, uniformed chauffeurs; meet-and-greet as required; clear comms throughout. See Business Travel and Cruise Port Travel.

• Airport expertise: We handle Heathrow procedures daily, monitor live traffic, and factor in drop-off timings and terminal approaches. Learn more under Airport Transfers.

• Easy booking: Centralised coordination and quick confirmations through Bookings or Contact Us.

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From Portsmouth Port to Heathrow: what to expect

• Typical journey time: Around 1 hr 30–2 hrs in normal conditions, with additional contingency during peak periods or when incidents affect the M27/M3/M25 corridors.

• Terminal accuracy: Tell us your terminal and flight time, and we’ll plan an arrival window that balances efficiency with a calm, unhurried drop-off at Heathrow.

• Luggage & equipment: From standard cases to technical kits, we allocate space-appropriate vehicles and can scale to multiple cars or MPVs on request. For teams, consider Small MPV, Large MPV or Luxury MPV.

• Compliance & coverage: We are a fully licensed and insured operator with experienced local chauffeurs across Hampshire and the South.

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Case study: a last-minute staff transfer done right

• The call: Urgent pickup from Portsmouth International Port for a Virgin Voyages staff member.

• The vehicle: Mercedes E-Class saloon—immaculate, climate-controlled, quiet.

• The approach: Our chauffeur staged near-port, confirmed the rendezvous point, and coordinated discreetly with the requestor.

• The journey: Smooth egress from the port, route validated via in-car systems, comfort stop available on request, arrival at Heathrow with time in hand.

• The outcome: Stress-free transfer, professional impression, and one less moving part for the ship’s shoreside team to juggle.

If you’re coordinating multiple staff or entertainers across different times and terminals, we can set up a rolling dispatch plan—one point of contact, multiple movements, consolidated invoicing.

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FAQs

Do you handle last-minute requests from ships?
Yes. We regularly support same-day movements for cruise lines, agents and event teams. Call us and we’ll mobilise the nearest suitable vehicle.

Can you support multi-vehicle crew rotations?
Absolutely. We scale from executive saloons to MPVs. See Our Vehicles, including Small MPV, Large MPV and Luxury MPV.

Will you meet inside the terminal?
Where permitted. Some ports restrict vehicle abandonment, but we’ll agree a precise, convenient meeting point in advance. Full meet-and-greet is included.

Do you track flights and ship timings?
Yes—we monitor schedules and real-time traffic to keep transfers on track.

Can my company open an account?
Yes—ideal for regular crew/staff movements. Enquire via Contact Us or book ad-hoc via Bookings.

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Fact of the Day

Cruise calls are tightly scheduled around media, bunkering and turnaround windows. Ports like Portsmouth publish public cruise schedules in advance—useful for timing ground transport, hotel stays and press activity around ship calls.

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Local Relevance: why this matters to Portsmouth & Hampshire

Portsmouth’s growing cruise calendar brings fresh energy to the region, and hosting Brilliant Lady underscores the city’s status as a premium embarkation and showcase port. For local hotels, restaurants and suppliers, each call compounds economic benefit—and for travellers, it means more choice on our doorstep. Plus Chauffeurs connects these dots daily—linking Portsmouth, Southampton, Winchester, the New Forest and the wider Hampshire area with Heathrow, Gatwick and London.

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Book Your Chauffeur Service Today

Whether you’re a regular client or planning your first journey, Plus Chauffeurs is here to provide luxury transport solutions that match your expectations — both on the road and online.

Book your next chauffeur-driven journey today!
Call us at +44(0)3333444018, visit www.pluschauffeurs.co.uk, or email enquiries@pluschauffeurs.co.uk to make your reservation.