Scarlet Lady
Sails from Miami, Florida · Fly into MIA
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Scarlet Lady on the River Mersey, Liverpool, February 2020 · Photo: silver-novice, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
About Scarlet Lady
Scarlet Lady is a Virgin Voyages cruise ship, in service since 2021. She measures 108,192 gross tons and carries 2,770 guests with a crew of 1,160. She sails Caribbean, Bahamas, Mediterranean, Transatlantic itineraries. We rate her 4.3 out of 5.
Scarlet Lady is Virgin Voyages' first ship, an adults-only vessel of about 108,000 gross tons built by Fincantieri at Sestri Ponente and delivered in February 2020. The pandemic held back her debut: she carried her first paying guests on short sailings from Portsmouth, England, in August 2021 and began her Miami program that October. Like her three sisters she has no main dining room or traditional buffet, offering about 20 places to eat and drink instead, and most of her 1,408 cabins have balconies. A November 2024 dry dock added suites, cabanas and the Lucky Lotus evening menu at Razzle Dazzle. She sails four- and five-night Caribbean trips from Miami that call at the line's Beach Club at Bimini, and spends summer 2027 in the eastern Mediterranean from Athens.
Ship facts
- Guests
- 2,770
- Crew 1,160 · 1:2.4
- Entered service
- 2021
- Refitted 2024
- Length
- 277 m
- Longer than 70% of 575 ships
- Decks
- 17
Scarlet Lady is bigger than 71% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruise Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 81%. At 39.1 gross tons per guest she is tighter than 52% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
Ratings
- Cabins
- 5/5, fleet average 5.0
- Dining
- 5/5, fleet average 5.0
- Entertainment
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
- Service
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
- Pools & decks
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
- Value
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews. Ticks mark the Virgin Voyages fleet average across 4 rated ships in service.
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Photos
Scarlet Lady on the River Mersey, Liverpool, February 2020Photo: silver-novice, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Where she sails
- CaribbeanEastern, Western and Southern Caribbean islands, sailing year-round from Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico
- Bahamasshort trips from Florida, often with a day on a line's private island
- MediterraneanWestern Med, Greek Isles and Adriatic, mostly April to November
- Transatlanticcrossings between Europe and the Americas, mostly in spring and autumn
Home port: Miami, Florida.
Flying in for your cruise?
Scarlet Lady sails from Miami, Florida. The airport is Miami International (MIA), with 10 lounges to wait in before you board.
- American Airlines Flagship LoungeMIA Concourse D4.9 ★
- American Airlines Admirals Club (D15)MIA Concourse D4.7 ★
- LATAM VIP LoungeMIA Concourse J4.7 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Scarlet Lady?
Scarlet Lady is operated by Virgin Voyages.
How big is Scarlet Lady?
Scarlet Lady measures 108,192 gross tons and 277 metres in length, with 17 decks.
How does Scarlet Lady compare in size with other cruise ships?
Scarlet Lady is bigger than 71% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruise Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 81%. At 39.1 gross tons per guest she is tighter than 52% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
How crowded does Scarlet Lady feel?
Scarlet Lady has a passenger space ratio of 39.1: 108,192 gross tons for 2,770 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Scarlet Lady feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Scarlet Lady carry?
Scarlet Lady carries 2,770 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 1,160 (about 2.4 guests per crew member).
When did Scarlet Lady enter service?
Scarlet Lady entered service in 2021 and was last refurbished in 2024.
Where does Scarlet Lady sail?
Scarlet Lady sails Caribbean, Bahamas, Mediterranean and Transatlantic itineraries. Her home port is Miami, Florida.
Which airport should I fly into for Scarlet Lady?
Scarlet Lady sails from Miami, Florida. Fly into Miami International (MIA), which has 10 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Scarlet Lady?
Virgin Voyages publishes the deck plans for Scarlet Lady; this page links to 3D deck plans.
How is Scarlet Lady rated?
Cruise Frog rates Scarlet Lady 4.3 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial scores. She scores best on cabins (5/5) and lowest on value (4/5).
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