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.
What’s On Board Scarlet Lady?
Where is Scarlet Lady Now?
Upcoming Scarlet Lady Voyages
Here is a list of all announced itineraries for the Scarlet Lady. If you want to join a group for a specific voyage, click on the Facebook group link to join the group and meet your fellow sailors.
If you are organising a group for a voyage that is not listed here, please let us know and we will add it to the list. If you notice that we are listing a defunct or incorrect group, please let us know and we will remove or change it.
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A Scarlet Fright Voyage • Ancient Aegean to The Modern Med (Halloween Voyage) (10 nights) |
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Barcelona to Rome (11 nights) |
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Dry Dock at Shipyard (14 nights) |
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Transatlantic - From Rome to Miami (16 nights) Itinerary T-Shirts and More |
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Eastern Caribbean Antillies (8 nights) |
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Scarlet Caribbean Holidays 2024 - Western Caribbean Charm (6 nights) |
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Scarlet Lady New Year's Ahoy (8 nights) |
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Western Caribbean Charm (6 nights) |
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Eastern Caribbean Antillies (8 nights) |
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Western Caribbean Charm (6 nights) |
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Eastern Caribbean Antillies (8 nights) |
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Western Caribbean Charm (6 nights) |
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Eastern Caribbean Antillies (8 nights) |
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Western Caribbean Charm (6 nights) |
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Eastern Caribbean Antillies (8 nights) |
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Western Caribbean Charm (6 nights) |
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Eastern Caribbean Antillies (8 nights) |
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Western Caribbean Charm (6 nights) |
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Eastern Caribbean Antillies (8 nights) |
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Western Caribbean Charm (6 nights) |
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Eastern Caribbean Antillies (8 nights) |
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Western Caribbean Charm (6 nights) |
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Eastern Caribbean Antillies (8 nights) |
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Western Caribbean Charm (6 nights) |
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Miami to Casablanca & Barcelona (15 nights) |
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Barcelona to Palma, Ibiza & More (7 nights) |
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Barcelona to Rome & More (7 nights) |
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Barcelona, Palma, Rome & (Many) More (11 nights) |
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Southern Spain & Casablanca (10 nights) |
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Barcelona to Cannes, Rome & More (7 nights) |
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Florence, Rome, Palma & More (7 nights) |
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Spanish & Italian Hot Spots (7 nights) |
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Atlantis Charter - Barcelona to Lisbon (9 nights) |
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Charter - Lisbon to Portsmouth (5 nights) |
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England to Iceland & Norway (10 nights) |
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Reykjavik to Amsterdam & Portsmouth (11 nights) |
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Portsmouth to Ireland, Scotland & More (13 nights) |
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English Sights & European Delights (Comedy Fest Voyage) (6 nights) |
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Portsmouth to Amsterdam & Bordeaux (7 nights) |
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Portsmouth to Lisbon, Casablanca & Spain (13 nights) |
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Barcelona to Cannes, Rome & Tuscany (12 nights) |
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Italy to France & Spain (9 nights) |
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Spain to Miami Transatlantic (15 nights) |
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Honduras, Mexico & Bahamas (7 nights) |
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Dominican Daze (5 nights) |
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Fire & Sunset Soirees (4 nights) |
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Riviera Maya (5 nights) |
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Miami, Grand Turk (& back) (5 nights) |
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Fire & Sunset Soirees (4 nights) |
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Riviera Maya (5 nights) |
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Dominican Daze (5 nights) |
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Fire & Sunset Soirees (4 nights) |
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Riviera Maya (5 nights) |
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Miami, Grand Turk (& back) (5 nights) |
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Scarlet Lady Caribbean Holidays 2025 (4 nights) |
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Scarlet New Year's Ahoy (5 nights) |
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Dominican Daze (5 nights) |
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Fire & Sunset Soirees (4 nights) |
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Riviera Maya (5 nights) |
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Miami, Grand Turk (& back) (5 nights) |
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Fire & Sunset Soirees (4 nights) |
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Riviera Maya (5 nights) |
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Dominican Daze (5 nights) |
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Fire & Sunset Soirees (4 nights) |
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Riviera Maya (5 nights) |
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Dominican Daze (5 nights) |
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Fire & Sunset Soirees (4 nights) |
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Riviera Maya (5 nights) |
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Miami, Grand Turk (& back) (5 nights) |
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Fire & Sunset Soirees (4 nights) |
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Riviera Maya (5 nights) |
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Dominican Daze (5 nights) |
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Fire & Sunset Soirees (4 nights) |
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Riviera Maya (5 nights) |
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Miami, Grand Turk (& back) (5 nights) |
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Fire & Sunset Soirees (4 nights) |
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Riviera Maya (5 nights) |
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Dominican Daze (5 nights) |
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Fire & Sunset Soirees (4 nights) |
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Puerto Plata, San Juan & Tortola (7 nights) |
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Transatlantic - Miami to Barcelona (14 nights) |
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Rome, Mykonos & The Amalfi Coast (7 nights) |
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Greek Island Glow (7 nights) |
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Corfu, Dubrovnik & More (7 nights) |
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Greek Island Glow (7 nights) |
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Greek Island Glow (7 nights) |
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Starry Nights in Greece & Croatia (10 nights) |
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Istanbul Delights & Santorini Dreams (11 nights) |
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Unknown ( nights) |
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Spanish, French & Italian Classics (8 nights) |
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Total Eclipse of the Med (12 nights) |
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Sicily, Naples, Cannes & More (9 nights) |
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Rome, Florence, Mykonos & More (10 nights) |
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Starry Nights in Greece & Croatia (10 nights) |
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Greek Island Glow (7 nights) |
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Greek Island Glow (7 nights) |
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Mykonos Moons to Spanish Sunrises (7 nights) |
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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 (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 and Career
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.
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 with delayed launch 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
Design and Concept
Adults-Only
In line with Virgin Voyages’s business model, Scarlet Lady is exclusive to adults, targeting a more premium market and those interested in an “elevated” experience.
Offerings
Scarlet Lady’s fares are bundled per cabin, covering dining, fitness classes, internet access, and gratuities. The ship features approximately 20 different dining and drinking establishments, a multi-function theater, and even an onboard tattoo and body piercing parlor.
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.
Conclusion
As the pioneer of Virgin Voyages, Scarlet Lady represents a new era in the cruise industry, offering an adults-only experience with innovative design and unique offerings. The ship’s modern technology and commitment to an “elevated” travel experience set her apart, making Scarlet Lady a symbol of Virgin’s forward-thinking approach to cruising.