Two Virgin Voyages ships, head to head — specs, amenities, and what each one is genuinely better at.
Brilliant Lady (2025) is the newer ship by 5 years versus Scarlet Lady (2020).
| Spec | Brilliant Lady | Scarlet Lady |
|---|---|---|
| Year built | 2025 | 2020 |
| Tonnage | 110,000 GT | 110,000 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 2,770 | 2,770 |
| Guests (max) | 2,770 | 2,770 |
Trophy marks the ship that wins each row. Smaller capacity = more space per guest.
Distinct ports each ship visits in the next 12 months.
No ports in common in the next 12 months.
None unique — everywhere this ship goes, the other does too.
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