Fort-de-France, Martinique. Photo Credit: Scott S Bateman/Pixabay
About Virgin Voyages
- 2 - 15 Day Sailings
- Adults Only Cruise Line
- Fleet of 3 Ships: Resilient Lady, Scarlet Lady & Valiant Lady
- Guests Capacity 2,700
- Headquartered in Plantation, FL
- Joint Venture between the Bain Capital & Virgin Group
- Launched in 2021
- Premium Cruise Line
- Sails Caribbean, European Rivers, Mediterranean, Oceania & South Pacific & Transatlantic
- Sir Richard Charles Nicholas Branson, British Business Magnate & Commercial Astronaut Founded Virgin Group
Dubrovnik, Croatia. Photo Credit: Ivan Ivankovic/Pixabay
Virgin Voyages Clientele
- Adults Only Cruise
- Adult by Design Entertainment
- Age Requirement 18+
- All Inclusive Cruiser(s)
- Average Ages Onboard 30 - 60
- Bachelor & Bachelorette Parties
- Different Cruise Experience
- Enjoys Boutique Hotel Atmosphere
- Enjoys Edgy & Risqué Performances
- Hip Ship Vibe
- Menus by Michelin Starred Chefs
- Milestone Celebration
- Reunions
- Solo Traveler
- Super Yacht Atmosphere
- "Young at Heart"
Melbourne, Australia. Photo Credit: moerschy/Pixabay
Good to Know
- Any special requests are required within 21 days prior to sailing.
- Athletic Club features adult-size seesaws and more.
- Attire onboard is casual.
- Bookings within 44 days of the sailing require payment in full.
- Cancellation policy varies by amount paid and date of request.
- Caribbean sailing usually visits Havana (Cuba).
- Complimentary WiFi.
- Cruise fare includes dining, gratuities and onboard activities.
- Cruise fare includes basic beverages: coffee, non-pressed juices, soda, sparkling water, still water and tea.
- Departure ports in Australia, Florida, Greece, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Spain and United Arab Emirates.
- Designing a new private destination, The Beach Club on the Bahamian Island of Bimini.
- Dining and entertainment reservations can be booked 45 days prior to sailing via Sailor App.
- Electronically controlled stateroom blackout shades.
- Embarkation is around 2PM.
- Embarkation lines tends to be long.
- Every restaurant has a bar.
- Excursions ("Shore Things") are can be booked 120 days prior to sailing via Sailor App.
- Extended hours in ports on select sailings.
- Features beer taproom, coffee bar, Champagne lounge, martini and cocktail bar.
- Final payment is due 120 days prior to sailing.
- Granted (2019) a 30 year berthing rights agreement at Miami Port.
- Has no traditional Beverage Package, but prior to sailing, you may add money to your bar tab. Unused funds can not be applied to a future cruise or onboard charges.
- Made to order food onboard.
- Mega RockStar and RockStar Quarters may book dining and entertainment reservations 60 days prior to sailing.
- No buffet dining.
- No specific LGBTQIA events onboard.
- Offers plenty of dining venues and specialty bars.
- Onboard Scarlet Lady offers a tattoo studio, Squid Ink.
- Open seating dining.
- Overnight stays are available on select itineraries.
- Passport viability 6 months beyond return.
- Popular cruise line amongst foodies and wellness cruisers.
- Popular spots in the Caribbean, Europe and the South Pacific.
- Reduction in disposable plastics, no disposable water bottles or plastic straws onboard.
- Requires a deposit of 20% of the cruise fare.
- Reservation can be held for 24 hours without a deposit up to 45 days prior to sailing.
- Sailor App is known to crash often.
- Scarlet Lady offers a brunch at Razzle Dazzle with a Drag Show.
- RockStar Suites onboard Scarlet Lady feature marble bathrooms, music rooms stocked with electric guitars, outdoor hot tubs and private terraces.
- Scarlet Lady commenced from Miami Port in October 2021 sailing the Caribbean for 4 - 5 night sailings.
- Spa and wellness experiences can only be booked once onboard.
- Stateroom tablet may screencast a movie on the TV.
- Tour of the Bridge is roughly 2.5 hours and costs $200/PP.
- Unlimited fitness classes onboard.
- Wearable wrist band made of recyclable ocean plastic is your onboard device for payment system and stateroom key.
- Wellness area features alfresco yoga, boxing ring, gymnastics equipment and outdoor training area just to mention a few.
Cádiz, Spain. Photo Credit: Paul Edney/Pixabay
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Miami, FL. Photo Credit: yanivmatza/Pixabay
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