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Scarlet Lady refresh to add suites, new dining concept, cabanas

Virgin Voyages' first ship, Scarlet Lady, will get a glow-up in November, adding suites, a new dining concept, VIP cabanas and more.

Anne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

September 21, 2024

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The Lucky Lotus by Razzle Dazzle's entrance and dining area, top, and, below, Ground Club Too's new evening cocktails look and VIP cabanas on deckRENDERINGS: VIRGIN VOYAGES

At a Glance

  • Two-week dry dock
  • Sea terraces converting into 24 'Seriously Suite' RockStar Quarters
  • Evening changes for Razzle Dazzle and Ground Club Two

The Nov. 14-28 dry dock takes place three years after Scarlet Lady's 2021 debut.

'We’re listening and giving travelers more of what they’ve asked for — this includes more suites, luxe new cabanas and fresh, vibey dining concepts — so sailors can truly live the life of a rock star,' said Virgin Voyages' Nicole Huang, VP fleet experience.

Lucky Lotus by Razzle Dazzle

Razzle Dazzle, which offers a veggie-friendly brunch and bold interiors, will introduce a new evening concept with enhanced ambience. The 'Lucky Lotus by Razzle Dazzle' will serve a daring, Chinese-inspired menu with craft cocktails. The new design swaps communal tables for intimate, loungey booths.

24 new suites

Matching the demand for suites, several sea terrace cabins on Deck 11 are being converted to create 24 'Seriously Suite' RockStar Quarters. The most popular among Virgin Voyages' suite categories, Seriously Suites measure 352 square feet with a European king bed, peek-a-boo shower, glamorous vanity, in-room record and vinyls, stocked bar and the brand’s trademark Yellow Leaf hammock. 

'We wanted to give our sailors a taste of the rock star life and worked with Tom Dixon to design the 78 RockStar and Mega RockStar Quarters. They did such an amazing job, and there’s so much demand, our Massive Suite is often booked a year or more in advance,' Huang said.

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VIP cabanas

On deck, VIP cabanas flanked by breezy white curtains and luxe daybeds overlooking the Aquatic Club will offer a front-row view for A-listers to see and be seen or by anyone wanting to treat themselves. The six bookable cabanas can be reserved individually or connected for larger group celebrations. 

Ground Club Too by night

Ground Club Too, the coffee bar in The Galley (Virgin Voyages’ modern food hall), will still serve Intelligentsia Coffee to jumpstart the day. But by night it will transform into a full-service bar with intimate lounge space and elevated cocktails.

Countertop seating, sleek emerald benches, rust-colored couches and wood-slatted accents take the space from energy-inducing breakfast cafe to sophisticated nighttime hangout.

At The Wake, a glamorous Roman and Williams-designed steak and seafood restaurant, the raw bar will be readapted to display high-end wines. 

The ship’s nonsmoking casino will expand, adding more slot machines and exclusive spaces for the most competitive players.

Spa couples treatment room

Redemption Spa, offering everything from awakening bamboo and hot mineral massages to vitamin-infused facials, will get a couples treatment room. The current Thermal Suite, outfitted with oversized portholes, heated quartz beds, a steamy mud room, cold plunges, sauna and salt room, remains untouched.

Finally, Scarlet Lady will debut a new mermaid on its bow.

Six- and eight-night Caribbean cruises

Following the dry dock, the ship will make a 16-night trans-Atlantic crossing from Civitavecchia (Rome) to PortMiami before embarking on a series of six-night 'Western Caribbean Charm' and eight-night 'Eastern Caribbean Antilles' voyages. Destinations include St. Croix, Costa Maya, Roatán, San Juan and, on every cruise, Bimini for Virgin Voyages’ Beach Club.

About the Author

Anne Kalosh

Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

Anne Kalosh covers global stories, reporting both breaking and in-depth news on cruising's significant people, places, ships and trends. A sought-after expert on cruising, she has moderated conferences around the world, including the high-profile State of the Industry panel at Seatrade Cruise Global. She created and led the acclaimed itinerary-planning case study for Seatrade's cruise master classes held at Cambridge and Oxford universities. She has been the cruise columnist for AFAR.com, and her freelance stories have appeared in a wide range of publications, from The New York Times to The Miami Herald.

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