Scarlet Lady
“Virgin Voyages' adults-only flagship — bold design, boundary-pushing dining, zero kids in sight.”
Scarlet Lady is Virgin Voyages' inaugural ship and the vessel that introduced the world to Richard Branson's adults-only take on modern cruising. Homeported year-round in Miami, she sails 4- to 8-night Caribbean itineraries to destinations such as Nassau, Bimini, Puerto Plata, and Key West. Every detail — from the Squid Ink tattoo parlor to the two-storey nightclub, The Manor — was designed for guests 18 and older seeking a boutique, design-forward alternative to family mega-ships. There are no formal nights, no fixed dining times, and no cover charges across 20+ eateries. Following a 2024 dry dock refresh, Scarlet Lady added the exclusive Lucky Lotus restaurant and refreshed several public spaces, keeping the fleet's original ship feeling current.
Scarlet Lady was the first cruise ship to feature a working tattoo parlor (Squid Ink) and remains the only Virgin Voyages ship with the exclusive drag cabaret Lights, Camera, Drag and the Chinese-inspired restaurant Lucky Lotus, both added during her 2024 dry dock.
What’s Onboard
Dining
- ✓The Galley — casual food hall with rotating global stations
- ✓Extra Virgin — Italian trattoria with handmade pasta
- ✓Pink Agave — upscale Mexican restaurant with mezcal and tequila
- ✓Gunbae — interactive Korean BBQ with tableside grills
- ✓Lucky Lotus — Chinese-inspired restaurant added in Scarlet Lady's 2024 refresh
- ✓The Wake — steak and seafood with sunset views; all 20+ venues included in the fare
Pools & Recreation
- ✓The Dock & The Dock House — beach-club-style main pool deck with Mediterranean grill fare
- ✓Redemption Spa — hydrotherapy pool, mud room, salt room and cold plunge pools
- ✓The Athletic Club — open-air gym with boxing ring and sports court
- ✓MyBeast adult playground and fitness apparatus at the Well-Being Pool
- ✓Running track and daily group fitness classes, all included in the fare
- ✓Multiple sun decks and pools spread across the ship's top decks
Entertainment
- ✓Duel Reality — acrobatic circus spectacular inspired by Romeo and Juliet
- ✓Lights, Camera, Drag — Scarlet Lady's exclusive drag cabaret
- ✓Never Sleep Alone — late-night interactive comedy show in The Manor nightclub
- ✓Scarlet Night — signature ship-wide themed party and pool deck finale
- ✓The Manor — two-storey nightclub with rotating DJs
- ✓Festival Stage Acts — rotating comedians, magicians and a cappella performers
Cabins
- ✓Insider (interior), Sea View (oceanview), Sea Terrace (balcony) and Suite categories
- ✓RockStar Suite — top suite tier with Richard's Rooftop access and a dedicated Suite Insider
- ✓Solo Insider and Solo Sea View — dedicated single-occupancy cabins with no single supplement
- ✓Smart-mirror TVs, USB charging and space-efficient superyacht-inspired design throughout
- ✓Approximately 1,150 total staterooms across 13 passenger decks
- ✓No interconnecting family suites — every cabin is designed for adult occupancy
Family & Kids
- ✓Virgin Voyages is strictly adults-only — every sailing requires guests to be 18 or older, with no exceptions
- ✓No kids' clubs, youth staff, or family programming exist on Scarlet Lady or anywhere in the fleet
- ✓Solo Insider and Solo Sea View cabins let solo travellers sail without paying a single supplement
- ✓Sailing solo is common and well-supported, with communal dining tables that make meeting other Sailors easy
- ✓Adults-only pool decks and lounges throughout — there is no separate family zone to avoid
- ✓Ideal for couples, friend groups and solo travellers who specifically want a childfree ship
Video Tour
Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady Full Ship Tour 2025
- ✦Adult couples and solo travellers wanting a childfree ship
- ✦Design-conscious cruisers who want boutique, non-mega-ship styling
- ✦Foodies who want no cover charges across 20+ restaurants
- ✦Nightlife-focused travellers wanting late-night entertainment
Families with children — Virgin Voyages does not accept anyone under 18 on any sailing, with no exceptions. Also not for cruisers wanting a large-ship activity roster like waterslides or rock climbing walls, which Scarlet Lady doesn't have.
4-night Caribbean from ~$700/pp (Insider) to $2,200+/pp (RockStar Suite)