Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady - Frequently Asked Questions.

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Virgin Voyages’ First Lady Ship, Scarlet Lady, was showcased back in February 2020 pre-pandemic but her debut was delayed until the summer of 2021. She is now firmly established with the glitterati of Miami and is making regular sortiee to Bimini Beach Club.

Scarlet Lady has even had a glow-up so her cabins are even more fabulous (see my related post here); and her eats, treats and beats are proving extremely popular. . But there are still s potential sailors who have yet to be introduced so let me do the honours.

Scarlet Lady Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

People are already talking about Scarlet on the block - she is already turning heads. Here is what you need to know:

How Big is Scarlet Lady?

Whilst not quite the biggest cruise ship in the world, Scarlet Lady is a very shapely 110000 gt and stands an elegant 17 decks tall. Her length is 278 m (912 ft), Beam (Width) 38 m (125 ft) and she has a Draught of 8.05 m (26.4 ft). Scarlet Lady has capacity to carry up to 2860 Sailors (guests/passengers) in 1408 cabins.

Who are Scarlet Lady‘s Sister Ships?

Scarlet Lady is the first of four Lady Ships - her sisters Valiant Lady and Resilient Lady join her in the fleet in 2022, with a fourth (yet unnamed) sibling in 2023.

Is Scarlet Lady All Inclusive?

Alcoholic drinks are not included in your fare, although they are very fairly priced. However Scarlet Lady won’t let you go thirsty - she wants you to stay hydrated with still and sparkling water, non-pressed juices, sodas, teas and coffee. All 20+ eateries are included plus Wi-Fi, tips and unlimited group fitness classes.

Are Drinks Packages Available on Scarlet Lady?

Virgin Voyages don’t offer drinks packages, but you can set up a pre-paid bar tab. Bar Tab is a non-refundable onboard credit that’s able to be spent on premium beverages all around the ship and at The Virgin Voyages Beach Club at Bimini. Currently, for every $300 pre-purchased for your Bar Tab, you receive a bonus of $50. (Note: Bar tab can only be used to buy premium drinks). Unlike some other cruise lines, you can use your bar tab to buy drinks for whoever you wish, and not everyone in your cabin has to have their own bar tab. So if you are sailing with a cruise-buddy for example, you could pool resources and get one bar tab to use for both of you.

The Bar Tab can be used in every bar/restaurant onboard Scarlet Lady.

How much are drinks on Scarlet Lady?

Virgin Voyages have listened to guests (sailors) who wanted a clear drinks pricing policy, and drinks are reasonably priced. Drinks prices on board are transparent and uncomplicated and include tips:

Bottled beer (e.g. Heineken, Amstel etc.) costs from $5-$6

Basic Cocktails (including those made with well-known spirits like Tanqueray/Jack Daniels etc) $9

Wine by the glass: Around 42% of wines cost under $10 a glass

Champagne: By the glass(non-vintage): $9. Bottle of Moët & Chandon: (using App to Shake to Order) $95 (expensive, but it will come in a red Champagne bucket).

For a comprehensive itemised drinks post I highly recommend checking out this Cruiselifestyle post.

Can you take Alcohol onboard Scarlet Lady?

On embarkation, you can bring on two x 750ml bottles of wine per cabin, in carry-on luggage. No spirits or beer though and the wine should be consumed in your cabin. Good way to get the party started!

Entertainment on Scarlet Lady

Forget Ibiza or Saint-Tropez. SO last year. A visit to the exclusive Beach Club at Bimini in the Bahamas is a must if sailing our of Miami. Then party at the Manor, the Scarlet Lady’s exclusive nightclub, watch a live gig, or take in a thrilling show in the round in The Red Room. Add to the mix the regular Drag Brunch and you’re good to go.

Find out more about restaurants, bars and entertainment HERE.

Is Scarlet Lady a Family Ship?

If your family are all over 18, then yes - let’s party!. However Scarlet Lady is Adult-by-Design which means no kids (sorry - or Yay depending on your viewpoint).

What Cabin/Stateroom options are there?

There are a wide range of cabins and suites on Scarlet Lady to suit every budget - 21 categories in fact. Think contemporary superyacht-inspired styling with intelligent beds (yes really - you can reconfigure your sleeping arrangements at the touch of a button and drapes/curtains open/close remotely). There is a total of 1408 passenger staterooms onboard made up as follows:

The Insider (Inside) (Cat IN) : 51 Cabins - 105-177 sq ft

Solo Insider (Cat I1) for sailors travelling alone.: 40 cabins

Social Insider (Cat I4): 10 cabins

Solo Sea View (Cat V1): 6 cabins

The Sea View (Cat SV): 89 Cabins - 130-190 sq ft

Sea Terrace (various categories): 1130 Cabins (Cat TX): XL Sea Terrace (Cat TC):Central Sea Terrace (Cat TL)): limited View Sea Terrace.(225-265 sq ft

ROCKSTAR QUARTERS

Sweet Aft Suite (Cat SA): 7 Suites - (Cat SAB) Biggest Terrace (Cat SAE) Even Bigger Terrace (Cat SAP) Pretty Big Terrace - 416 - 661 sq ft

Cheeky Corner Suite 14 Suites - (Cat SCB) Biggest Terrace (Cat SCE) Even Bigger Terrace (Cat SCP) Even Bigger Terrace - 615 - 857 sq ft

Seriously Suite (Cat SS): 24 Suites - 352 sq ft

Brilliant Suite (Cat SB): 18 Suites - 482 sq ft

MEGA-ROCKSTAR QUARTERS

Gorgeous Suite (Cat SG): 9 Suites - 570 sq ft

Posh Suite (Cat SP): 2 Suites - 833 sq ft

Fab Suite (Cat SF): 2 Suites - 950 sq ft

3-Room Massive Suite (Cat SM): 2 Suites - 2147 sq ft

See my related Valiant Lady Deck Plans and Cabins posts.

Which Restaurants are Included on Scarlet Lady?

All 20+ eateries are included in your Virgin Voyages fare - no speciality venues on Scarlet Lady, they are ALL special, and FREE. See my related Dining Guide for full details but here is an overview of some of the most popular:

The Wake - Sophisticated steak and seafood - you can dress up if you want. Expect a chop-house atmosphere, a raw bar, table-side drink cart service and Champagne poured by the glass from a magnum bottle (just remember drinks aren’t included).

Razzle Dazzle - The Naughty but Nice venue Offers veggie (nice) and non veggie (naughty) options.

The Test Kitchen - A laboratory-like eatery, part cooking school and part restaurant.

Pink Agave - An elevated Mexican restaurant with immersive void lighting. Offering a wide variety of Mexican specialties.

Gunbae - Korean BBQ. A social, hands on, interactive, fun dining experience.

Extra Virgin - Extra Virgin is the ship's trattoria serving regionally-inspired and approachable Italian food.

The Galley - The food court (definitely NOT a buffet) featuring a mix of more than eight shops and food carts, including a dedicated bakery and pastry shop, a panini shop, a burger grill, a taco shack, a sushi bar with bento boxes, a noodle bar, a soup and salad stand, and a 24-hour American diner.

The Dock - The Dock is a rustic beach club-inspired space featuring carts of Mediterranean-inspired small plates, dips and mezzes, plus fresh meat and seafood skewers, flame grilled to order.

The Pizza Place - The Pizza Place on Deck 7 serves pizzas to your preference of dough, sauce, cheese and toppings.

Sun Club Cafe - for alfresco eats on the sun deck.

Are Drinks Included with Meals on Scarlet Lady?

Still and sparkling water, non-pressed juices, sodas, teas and coffee are available with meals and throughout the day/night. You just pay for any alcoholic beverages.

Where is Scarlet Lady Now?

You can find out the current position of the sassy lady ship Scarlet Lady by following this link

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Scarlet Lady - All You Need To Know