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Virgin Voyages · Scarlet Lady

Southern Caribbean

January 22, 2026January 30, 2026·8 nights·2,770 guests

Year Built2021
Tonnage110,000 GT
Pools2
From$1,335/perpersonSolo from $2,670

What's Included

Wi-Fi
Gratuities
Specialty Dining

Not included

All Drinks
All Excursions
Room Service
Port Shuttle
Flights
Airport Transfers

Insider Tips

Things seasoned cruisers wish they knew

Wi-Fi

The included Basic WiFi blocks video streaming, video calls, and VPN use. Base fare passengers only get dining reservations 15 days before sailing and cannot change names, cabins, or dates.

All Drinks

Despite marketing as 'no hidden fees,' alcoholic drinks are not included in any fare. The Bar Tab add-on starts at ~$300 and up. Tipping on drink purchases is now separate at $20-22/night.

Gratuities

Gratuities were previously bundled into the fare but are now broken out as a separate charge as of October 2025. This effectively raised the visible cost by $140+/person on a 7-night cruise.

Specialty Dining

Popular restaurants (like The Test Kitchen and Gunbae) book up fast. Base fare guests can only make reservations 15 days before sailing, while Premium fare guests get priority access.

Age

Virgin Voyages is strictly adults-only (18+). No children or teenagers are permitted onboard under any circumstances. There are no kids' clubs or family facilities.

Booking

The Base/Lock It In fare is 100% non-refundable with no grace period, no date/name/cabin changes, and no Future Voyage Credit. Only Essential and Premium fares offer flexibility.

Policy Change

The October 2025 VoyageFair Choices restructured fares into airline-style tiers (Base, Essential, Premium) and separated gratuities from the fare. Previous 'all-in' pricing no longer applies.

General

There are no formal nights, no main dining room with fixed seating, and no buffet. All dining is restaurant-style with reservations. This is a different experience from traditional cruise lines.


About the Ship

Hot Tubs
5
Elevators
14
Cabin Voltage
110V & 220V
USB in Cabins
Yes
Pets
Not Allowed
Service Animals
Allowed
Dress Code
Casual
Formal Nights
No
Balcony Smoking
Not Allowed
Accessible Cabins:17
Medical CenterPool Lift
Dietary Options
Gluten-FreeVegan

Your Journey

A top embarkation hub with one of the easiest airport-to-port connections in the U.S.

Day 2At Sea
Day 3At Sea

Aruba's sunny capital sits near Eagle Beach, consistently rated among the world's best beaches.

Curaçao's UNESCO-listed waterfront of vivid Dutch colonial facades is unmistakably photogenic.

Bonaire's protected marine park offers some of the Caribbean's finest shore diving.

Day 7At Sea
Day 8At Sea

A top embarkation hub with one of the easiest airport-to-port connections in the U.S.


Before you sail — hotels in Fort Lauderdale

Arrive a day early and explore Fort Lauderdale before boarding


Cabin Pricing


Reviews & AI Summary

4.3
Ship rating

Richard Branson's game-changing adults-only cruise ship. 20+ restaurants all included with no extra charge. No buffet — replaced by The Galley food hall. Tattoo parlor, drag brunch, and vinyl record shop. A cruise for people who don't cruise.

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