Virgin Voyages has announced that Scarlet Lady will be undergoing a major refurbishment.
The cruise brand’s first vessel is heading into dry dock from Nov. 14-28 for a handful of cosmetic upgrades after her introductory seasons sailing the high seas.
Nicole Huang, VP of Fleet Experience said:
“Since her much-anticipated debut in 2021, Scarlet Lady has sailed the world, welcoming hundreds of thousands of Sailors on board while delivering irresistible vacations.
“We’re listening and giving travellers more of what they’ve asked for – this includes more suites, luxe new cabanas and fresh, vibey dining concepts – so Sailors can truly live the life of a rockstar.”
Scarlet Lady’s signature experiences like Scarlet Night with award-winning dining and breathtaking acrobatics will remain, but the brand says it is reimagining a couple of the ship’s eateries.
Razzle Dazzle, currently admired for its veggie-friendly brunch and bold interiors, will introduce a new evening concept with enhanced ambience that comes alive at night.
On the heels of the wildly successful Asian Night Market, “Lucky Lotus by Razzle Dazzle” will welcome a daring, Chinese-inspired menu with delicious craft cocktails.
Paired with a distinctively stylish design that swaps communal tables for intimate, loungey booths, Scarlet’s amplified space brings an elevated dining hideaway to sea.
Matching the overwhelming demand for suites aboard the Lady Ships, several Sea Terrace cabins on deck 11 are being converted to create 24 “Seriously Suite” RockStar Quarters.
The most popular among the suite categories, Virgin Voyages’ Seriously Suites measure 352 sq. feet with a European king bed, Peek-a-Boo shower, glamorous vanity, in-room record and vinyls, a stocked bar and the brand’s trademark Yellow Leaf hammock.
New additions on deck include VIP cabanas and luxe daybeds overlooking the Aquatic Club. The six bookable cabanas can be reserved individually or connected for larger group celebrations.
Ground Club Too, the sought-after coffee bar in The Galley (Virgin Voyages’ modern food hall), will still serve Intelligentsia Coffee but by night, transform into a full-service bar with intimate lounge space and elevated cocktails.
Countertop seating, sleek emerald benches, rust-coloured couches and wood-slatted accents take the space from an energy-inducing breakfast cafe to a sophisticated nighttime hangout.
At The Wake, a glamorous Roman and Williams-designed steak and seafood restaurant, the raw bar will be readapted to display the eatery’s impressive collection of high-end wines.
The ship’s non-smoking casino will expand, adding additional slot machines along with exclusive spaces for the world’s most competitive players.
Redemption Spa will see the creation of a couples’ treatment room where duos can recharge. The current Thermal Suite, outfitted with oversized portholes, heated quartz beds, a steamy mud room, cold plunges, a sauna and salt room, remains untouched.
Finally, Scarlet Lady will debut a new mermaid on its bow, a symbol of strength and safe passage for the seafaring brand.
Once the ship has completed all of its renovations, she’ll make the 16-night trans-Atlantic journey from Rome to Miami before embarking on a series of longer Caribbean voyages.
The six-night “Western Caribbean Charm” and eight-night “Eastern Caribbean Antilles” will venture into the tropical Caribbean waters of places like St. Croix, Costa Maya, Roatán, San Juan, Puerto Plata and Bimini.
Every voyage aboard the refreshed Scarlet Lady includes a stop at Virgin Voyages’ Beach Club in the Bahamas, renowned for its powdery white sands, free-form pools, swaying palms and epic flotilla parties.
For more information and to book one of Scarlet Lady’s spectacular long Caribbean voyages, visit www.VirginVoyages.com.
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