And now, Richard Branson asks you to embark on Virgin Voyages

And now, Richard Branson asks you to embark on Virgin Voyages

Richard Branson now wants you to embark on Virgin Voyages. The British entrepreneur-philanthropist-adventure lover has announced his plans to expand his travel empire into the world of high-end sea journeys with Virgin Voyages. This latest venture will have Branson investing $1.95 billion with an eye on reshaping the world of cruises. Calling cruises “stuffy and dull” Branson points out that the idea of a voyage is far more thrilling—“ adventurous, exciting and glamorous.” And that is why what is really his cruise line won’t be called “cruises” at all. Virgin Voyages, has been created to address what Branson sees as gaps in the cruise market. And its first ship will drop anchor by 2020, in Miami, which will be the home port, from where the voyages will all be undertaken to the Caribbean.  The line will comprise of three ships, all of which are being built by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri. In addition, Branson upholds his commitment to sustainability by partnering with clean energy company Climeon for powering these “voyages.”