Scarlet Lady
Mermaiden was on 6 August 2021
The ship that started it all. Scarlet Lady was the first Virgin Voyages cruise ship, welcoming guests to fabulous adult-only luxury cruising in the Caribbean and Europe.
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About Scarlet Lady
Scarlet Lady is a cruise ship owned and operated by Virgin Voyages. As the inaugural ship for the cruise line, the ship has played a significant role in defining the Virgin Voyages brand and its unique approach to cruise travel.
Overview
- Name: Scarlet Lady
- Operator: Virgin Voyages
- Homeport: Miami
- Launched: 14 February 2020
- Inaugural Voyage: 6 August 2021 (Portsmouth Previews), 6 October 2021 (Official from Miami)
- Tonnage: 110,000 GT
- Length: 277.2 metres (909 ft)
- Draft: 8.05 metres (26.4 ft)
- Beam: 41 metres (135 ft)
- Capacity: Over 2,770 passengers and 1,160 crew
- Decks: 17
- Cruising Speed: 20 knots (37 km/h; 23 mph)
- Maximum Speed: 22 knots (41 km/h; 25 mph)
- Adults-Only: For guests aged 18 and over
Construction
Planning
On 4 December 2014, Virgin Group announced its entry into the cruise industry, forming Virgin Cruises. The company signed a letter of intent with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri for three cruise ships, with the first scheduled for 2020. The order reportedly cost $2.55 billion. On 18 October 2016, the company rebranded to Virgin Voyages.
Construction and Delivery
Scarlet Lady, initially known as Virgin I and “hull number 6287”, had her steel-cutting ceremony on 22 March 2017. The ship was assembled from 399 sections and floated out from the shipyard on 8 February 2019. After performing sea trials, she was formally delivered on 14 February 2020.
Technology and Specifications
Scarlet Lady is equipped with diesel-electric genset systems, ABB Azipod XO units, and a hybrid scrubber system for environmental sustainability. In 2021, she was equipped with satellite internet connectivity to provide passengers with free ultra-fast onboard Wi-Fi access.
Naming and Debut
On 20 July 2018, the ship’s name was revealed as Scarlet Lady, honoring Virgin Atlantic’s second plane. The debut schedule was significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Her inaugural voyage finally took place on 6 August 2021 from Portsmouth in the United Kingdom, followed by a second ‘Mermaiden Voyage’ out of Virgin Voyages home port of Miami on 6 October 2021.
Operational Career
- 2020 – Friends and Family repositioning to the UK, launch delayed in March 2020 due to Covid-19.
- 2021 – Soft launches in Portsmouth and Miami as cruising returns to normal
- 2022/2023 – Regular Caribbean sailings with a 4 and 5 night sailings to Bimini and other areas such as Dominican Republic and Bahamas
- 2024 – Transatlantic Sailing to Europe, Mediterranean Season & Dry Dock in November 2024
- 2025 – Sailings in Caribbean followed by Europe with a first port of call in Iceland
- 2026 – Sailings in Caribbean and taking over Resilient Lady’s Greek Isles routes
