After a long wait, the new cruise line Virgin Voyages' first ship, the adults-only Scarlet Lady, set sail from her home port of Miami today, and we're excited to be onboard to experience it. The first cruise is always the opportunity to impress, but also reveal what may need to be adjusted. So what has our experience been so far? read more
After waiting years for our first glimpse, in late September we got to spend an evening on Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady. Seeing any new ship is exciting, but in this case, it’s the first ship for a brand new cruise line, which isn’t an opportunity that comes around very often. Making it especially unique is that Richard Branson’s Virgin Voyages promises to be different: a cruise line for, among others, people who don’t think they’d like to cruise... read more
The count is over, at four hundred and ninety-two days. That’s how long Virgin Voyages, the newest cruise line, just for adults, was delayed in setting sail due to the pandemic. In early 2020 many were eagerly awaiting the April 1 maiden voyage, but the change of date was no joke. For a group of lucky British sailors (that’s what Virgin Voyages calls guests), they set sail today from... read more
Some like paying as you go, others swear by drink packages and other pre-paid amenities. While Virgin Voyages works a bit differently, you may be able to have a few drinks (or more) without breaking the bank. Here's how... read more
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If you're as excited as we are about Scarlet Lady then you'll be happy to see we've compiled a number of the menus from restaurants on Virgin Voyages' first ship, along with descriptions, and a number of actual photos from onboard restaurants - not just renderings. Check out the gallery at very the bottom for even more renderings as well as actual photos of the venues.. read more
Today Virgin Voyages allowed previously deposited guests to start booking passage on Scarlet Lady, the lines first ship. As we've anticipated, the experiences Virgin has been promising look to come at a premium set of prices, though it's important to consider what is included. Interestingly, there are still some big unknowns, including stops on itineraries marked, "Secret Location"... read more