Today, October 6, Virgin Voyages presented the new lifestyle cruising with its beauty Scarlet Lady, committed to offer irresistible cruise vacations. Today she embarks on the first official sailing from the Port of Miami. Important to say that it is adult-only voyage, with more than seven years in preparation, Virgin Voyages marked its Miami debut in style. The itinerary is filed with four-and five-night cruises in the Caribbean.
"For more than 50 years, Virgin companies have been bringing innovation to industries. Virgin Voyages is very much charting our own path, offering a fresh perspective on cruise travel with a mix of the familiar and a healthy dose of Virgin satisfaction," says Sir Richard Branson, Founder of Virgin Group.
No compromise, when it comes to the five-star experience of Virgin Voyages, for the health and well-being, knowing that the Company is testing all the guests for Covid-19 on their own expense, prior to boarding. Not ignoring the fact that full vaccinations for both Sailors and Crew are obligatory for the voyage.
"After many years in the making, we are excited to officially launch Scarlet Lady and welcome Sailors in the U.S. aboard for an unforgettable experience. With Michelin-starred dining, incredible spa, phenomenal on-board entertainment and amazing crew, our promise is to deliver a sophisticated, yet relaxed, adult-only experience — free of formality, where ordinary becomes extraordinary. We call this 'Setting Sail the Virgin Way,'" says Tom McAlpin, President and CEO of Virgin Voyages.
Virgin Voyages' five-star experience comes without compromise, leading with health and well-being at the forefront. On top of requiring full vaccinations for both Sailors and Crew, all guests will be tested for COVID-19 prior to boarding, a cost covered by the brand. The goal is to ensure the safest possible travel experience, which includes implementing best practices around sanitization, physical distancing, limited occupancy and following local government guidelines in each destination Virgin Voyages sail.
Tom McAlpin, President and CEO of Virgin Voyages, says, "After many years in the making, we are excited to officially launch Scarlet Lady and welcome Sailors in the U.S. aboard for an unforgettable experience. With Michelin-starred dining, incredible spa, phenomenal onboard entertainment and amazing crew, our promise is to deliver a sophisticated, yet relaxed, adult-only experience — free of formality, where ordinary becomes extraordinary. We call this 'Setting Sail the Virgin Way.'"
The Caribbean and Mexican stops will make these cruises even more attractive for the curious travelers, with five-night "Riviera Maya" sailings to Cozumel/Playa Del Carmen; five-night "Mayan Sol" voyages to Costa Maya, Mexico, and five-night "Dominican Daze" voyages to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.
Few words about the interior of the ship, 78 Rock Star Quarters are certainly worth mentioning, but not underestimated are the rest of the 1,330 cabins most of them with balconies and ocean view. Virgin Voyages worked with a Creative Collective comprised of some of the most sought-after interior designers, artists and architects including Roman and Williams, Tom Dixon's Design Research Studio, Concrete Amsterdam, Softroom of London and more. Scarlet Lady's interiors were conceptualized by Ben Christie and David Azurdia from the multi-award-winning Magpie Studio in London. RWD from Beaulieu England, who are leaders in super yacht design, created the iconic red Virgin funnel of the vessel.
