Scarlet Lady — Deck Plans, Live Tracker, Dining & Videos
Scarlet Lady is Virgin Voyages' lead Lady Class ship, delivered by Fincantieri in Genoa on 14 February 2020. At 110,000 gross tons she carries 2,770 guests at double occupancy (2,860 maximum) and a crew of 1,160. Like all Virgin Voyages ships she is strictly adults-only (18+), with over 20 included restaurants and cafés in place of a traditional main dining room or buffet.
Key Facts
- Cruise Line: Virgin Voyages
- Class: Lady Class (lead ship, 1 of 4)
- Year: 2020
- Tonnage: 110,000 GT
- Guests: 2,770 (double) / 2,860 (max)
- Crew: 1,160
- IMO: 9804801
- Delivered: 14 February 2020
- Builder: Fincantieri, Sestri Ponente (yard 6287)
- Registry: Bahamas (Nassau)
- Current homeport: PortMiami (Caribbean year-round until 26 April 2026 TA to Barcelona)
Quick Answer: Scarlet Lady is Virgin Voyages' lead Lady Class ship — 110,000 GT, 2,770 adult guests, delivered 14 February 2020. She sails 4- and 5-night Caribbean round-trips from PortMiami with a 14-night transatlantic to Barcelona departing 26 April 2026 for her 2026 European summer season. Strictly 18+, all dining and basic beverages included in the fare. This page covers deck plans, live tracking, dining venues, and videos.
Best For: Adults and couples looking for a cruise that does not feel like a traditional cruise — no formal nights, no buffet lines, no children, no upsell pressure on the 20+ included restaurants. Scarlet Lady suits travellers who prefer a boutique-hotel atmosphere with DJ sets, drag brunches, a tattoo parlor, a vinyl record store, and immersive theatre instead of a Broadway stage.
Scarlet Lady tends to suit younger adults, couples, and friend groups who find mainstream cruise lines too conventional. Virgin's approach strips away the typical cruise conventions — no main dining room, no assigned seating, no buffet, no kids. Instead, you get a collection of 20+ distinct restaurants (all included at no extra cost), a vinyl record shop, a tattoo studio, The Manor nightclub, and the Athletic Club. Signature on-board events include Scarlet Night (the ship's once-per-sailing red-themed party), the Runway fashion show, and Drag Brunch. Gratuities, basic WiFi, soft drinks, still and sparkling water, and group fitness classes are all included in the fare. If you are looking for kids' clubs, formal-night glamour, or waterslides, this is the wrong line. All four Lady Class ships are near-identical sisters; Scarlet Lady differentiates herself with the Lucky Lotus by Razzle Dazzle Chinese evening concept and by being the lead ship of the fleet.
Class Profile
- Ship Class: Lady Class — 110,000 GT, 2,770 guests, 1,160 crew
- Signature Features: Adults-only 18+, 20+ all-included restaurants, The Manor nightclub, Squid Ink tattoo studio (first at sea), Voyage Vinyl record store, Richard's Rooftop private VIP deck, Scarlet Night party, 86% balcony cabins
- Scarlet-unique: Lucky Lotus by Razzle Dazzle — Chinese evening concept only on this ship
- Current deployment: Year-round Caribbean from PortMiami (April 2026), transitioning to Western Mediterranean / British Isles / Iceland / Morocco from 26 April 2026
A First Look at Scarlet Lady
Who Scarlet Lady Is For
You'll love Scarlet Lady if: you want an adults-only cruise with none of the traditional cruise conventions — no buffet, no formal nights, no children, no upcharge for dining; you like the idea of 20+ included restaurants and cafés instead of a main dining room; you're drawn to boutique-hotel design, a festival/club atmosphere (The Manor nightclub, Scarlet Night party, DJ sets, Drag Brunch); you want a cruise where all gratuities, basic WiFi, soft drinks, and group fitness classes are baked into the fare; you're looking for Virgin's lead ship and want the Scarlet-unique Lucky Lotus by Razzle Dazzle Chinese evening concept; and you value being on the ship that started the line — the one where every venue was designed from scratch.
You may prefer a different ship if: you are travelling with children (Virgin Voyages is strictly 18+); you want a traditional main dining room experience with set seatings; you want Broadway-style production shows (Scarlet Lady's Red Room runs immersive theatre instead); you want waterslides or big-ship mega-resort amenities; or you prefer Mediterranean or Pacific deployments year-round (Scarlet Lady alternates Caribbean winter / Europe summer).
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The Logbook: Scarlet Lady (Lady Class)
Virgin Voyages Lady Class — Sister Ships
Scarlet Lady is the lead ship of the four-ship Lady Class, all built by Fincantieri at its Sestri Ponente yard in Genoa. The sisters share an identical hull, propulsion, and cabin layout (1,408 cabins, 2,770 guests, 1,160 crew) — they differ mainly in deployment, yard number, and a few per-ship venue exclusives.
- Scarlet Lady — Lead ship, IMO 9804801, yard 6287, delivered 14 February 2020. Caribbean from PortMiami (current), Mediterranean summer. Scarlet-unique: Lucky Lotus by Razzle Dazzle Chinese evening concept.
- Valiant Lady — IMO 9805336, yard 6288, delivered 1 July 2021. US East Coast / Mediterranean. Valiant-unique (from May 2026 drydock): Ariya, Virgin's first Indian restaurant at sea, by chef Maneet Chauhan.
- Resilient Lady — IMO 9805348, yard 6289, delivered 7 December 2022. Currently Caribbean from PortMiami after Virgin cancelled her 2024-25 Australia programme in February 2024.
- Brilliant Lady — IMO 9870654, yard 6304, entered commercial service 5 September 2025 after an 18-month lay-up. Brilliant-unique: the only Lady with a Panama-Canal-capable adapted frame, enabling West Coast and Alaska sailings. Currently on Virgin's first West Coast deployment ex-Los Angeles (from 6 April 2026), repositioning to Seattle for Virgin's first Alaska season in May 2026.
All four ships are strictly 18+ adults-only, with 20+ included restaurants, the Manor nightclub, Richard's Rooftop, Squid Ink tattoo parlor, Voyage Vinyl record store, and included gratuities/WiFi/fitness classes. None have Cirque du Soleil — Virgin has never had that partnership and uses in-house production shows.
Scarlet Lady Deck Plans
View the official Virgin Voyages deck plans for Scarlet Lady to explore cabin locations, the 20+ restaurants, the Manor nightclub, Squid Ink tattoo studio, Richard's Rooftop, and the Athletic Club.
Ports & 2026 Itineraries
As of April 2026, Scarlet Lady is running 4- and 5-night Caribbean round-trips from PortMiami. On 26 April 2026 she will depart on a 14-night transatlantic to Barcelona to begin her 2026 European summer season.
Caribbean (PortMiami, April 2026)
- Miami (PortMiami), Florida — homeport & turnaround
- Bimini Beach Club, Bahamas — Virgin Voyages' private beach club
- Nassau, Bahamas
- Key West, Florida
- Cozumel, Mexico
- Puerto Plata (Amber Cove), Dominican Republic
14-Night Transatlantic (26 April 2026)
Miami → Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) → Casablanca (Morocco) → Alicante (Spain) → Barcelona
2026 European Summer Season (from late April 2026)
Western Mediterranean, British Isles, Iceland, and Morocco itineraries from Barcelona and Portsmouth.
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Key Facts About Scarlet Lady
Where Is Scarlet Lady?
Track Scarlet Lady's current position via VesselFinder (IMO 9804801). As of April 2026 she is sailing Caribbean round-trips from PortMiami; her 14-night transatlantic to Barcelona departs 26 April 2026.
Live tracker via VesselFinder.
Frequently Asked Questions About Scarlet Lady
What dining options are available on Scarlet Lady?
Scarlet Lady has over 20 included restaurants and cafés — not a traditional main dining room or buffet. Complimentary specialty venues include The Wake (steakhouse, raw bar, tableside martini service), Pink Agave (contemporary Mexican with Tom Dixon interiors and a fully gluten-free menu), Extra Virgin (Italian), Gunbae (Korean BBQ with round griddle tables), Razzle Dazzle (vegetable-forward breakfast and brunch by day, with Scarlet Lady's unique Lucky Lotus Chinese concept by night), and Test Kitchen (chef's experimental tasting menu inspired by Escoffier). Quick-serve options include The Pizza Place, The Galley food hall, Sun Club Cafe, and Grounds Club. All dining is included at no extra charge — no cover fees, no reservations required for most venues.
Is Scarlet Lady adults-only?
Yes — strictly. Scarlet Lady is adults-only: every guest must be 18 years of age or older at time of sailing. Virgin Voyages has applied this policy across all four Lady Class ships since launch. There are no children's clubs, no kids' menus, no family staterooms, and no waterslides. The adult-only policy is the central design choice of the Virgin Voyages concept.
Does Scarlet Lady have Cirque du Soleil?
No. Virgin Voyages has never had a Cirque du Soleil partnership. Scarlet Lady's entertainment is produced in-house in collaboration with creative partners including House of Yes (The Manor nightclub) and theatre producers such as Randy Weiner. Current productions in The Red Room include Persephone, Booked!, Duel Reality, and signature immersive experiences. Signature ship-wide events include Scarlet Night, the ship's once-per-sailing red-themed party.
Who was Scarlet Lady's godmother?
Scarlet Lady does not have a traditional christening godmother. Virgin Voyages has broken with cruise-industry convention and does not hold formal christening ceremonies. Giuliana Rindone, a Fincantieri shipyard employee, served as the float-out ceremony godmother in Genoa on 8 February 2019 — this was a shipyard milestone, not a christening. In March 2022, Virgin appointed Jennifer Lopez as fleet-wide "Chief Entertainment and Lifestyle Officer" — this is a brand-partnership title, not a ship godmother role.
Where does Scarlet Lady sail in 2026?
As of April 2026, Scarlet Lady is sailing 4- and 5-night round-trip Caribbean itineraries from PortMiami, calling at Bimini Beach Club (Virgin's private beach club in The Bahamas), Cozumel, Key West, Puerto Plata (Amber Cove), and Nassau. On 26 April 2026 she will depart on a 14-night transatlantic repositioning voyage from Miami to Barcelona via Las Palmas (Gran Canaria), Casablanca, and Alicante, transitioning to her 2026 European summer season of Western Mediterranean, British Isles, Iceland, and Morocco itineraries.
What is included in a Scarlet Lady fare?
Every Virgin Voyages fare on Scarlet Lady includes: all 20+ restaurants and cafés (no cover charges), all gratuities, basic WiFi, still and sparkling water, non-pressed juices, sodas, and group fitness classes at the Athletic Club. Not included: premium WiFi tiers, specialty coffees and alcoholic beverages, Bar Tab drink packages, spa treatments, and shore excursions. Virgin's "Sailor Loot" shipboard credit promotions are frequently offered at booking.
Sources & Attribution
Scarlet Lady facts verified against primary sources including Fincantieri press releases (delivery 14 February 2020; float-out 8 February 2019), Virgin Voyages press releases, Cruise Industry News 5-year anniversary retrospective, VesselFinder, MarineTraffic, CruiseMapper, and FleetMon.
- VesselFinder — Scarlet Lady (IMO 9804801)
- Fincantieri — Delivery press release (14 Feb 2020)
- Fincantieri — Float-out press release (8 Feb 2019)
- Virgin Voyages — MerMaiden voyage press release (Oct 2021)
- Cruise Industry News — Scarlet Lady 5-year retrospective (Feb 2025)
- CruiseMapper — Scarlet Lady (yard 6287)
- Virgin.com — JLo as Chief Entertainment and Lifestyle Officer
Photos: Scarlet Lady exterior by PelicanPete and Mark H via Flickr (CC BY-NC-SA). Other photos credited where shown.
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