By
Laura Hyde |
Virgin Voyages’ first vessel Scarlet Lady is heading to dry dock from 14-28 November 2024 for a refurbishment after three years’ service.
Following the two-week refurbishment Scarlet Lady will debut a new mermaid on its bow, which is a symbol of strength and safe passage for the brand.
“Since her much-anticipated debut in 2021, Scarlet Lady has sailed the world, welcoming hundreds of thousands of sailors onboard while delivering irresistible vacations,” said Nicole Huang, vice president of fleet experience at Virgin Voyages. “We’re listening and giving travelers 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.”
The ship will undergo cosmetic upgrades including reimagined eateries such as Razzle Dazzle, which will introduce a new evening concept called ‘Lucky Lotus by Razzle Dazzle’. A Chinese-inspired menu and craft cocktails will be served in intimate booths. The restaurant’s vegetarian-friendly brunch menu will also continue to be served after the refurbishment.
Lucky Lotus by Razzle Dazzle is a new concept offering a Chinese-inspired menu
The raw bar at The Wake, the ship’s steak and seafood restaurant, will be redesigned to display the eatery’s collection of high-end wines, while the ship’s coffee bar, Ground Club Too, will offer a full-service bar with lounge space and cocktails by night. The interior makeover will include countertop seating, emerald benches, rust-colored couches and wood-slatted accents.
Ground Club Too will offer guests a place to meet up at nighttime
During the refurbishment several Sea Terrace cabins on Deck 11 will be converted to create 24 Seriously Suite ‘rockstar quarters’, which include a European king bed, Peek-a-Boo shower, vanity, in-room record and vinyls, a stocked bar and the brand’s trademark Yellow Leaf hammock.
“We wanted to give our sailors a taste of the rockstar life and worked with Tom Dixon to design the 78 RockStar and Mega RockStar quarters,” said Huang. “They did such an amazing job, and there’s so much demand – our Massive Suite is often booked a year or more in advance. We’re answering in a big way by adding suites, so more people can live their best lives.”
The refurbished Scarlet Lady will offer guests six VIP cabanas overlooking the Aquatic Club, while the non-smoking casino will be expanded to offer additional slot machines and exclusive areas. A couples treatment room will be added to the Redemption Spa.
Once the refurbishment is complete, Scarlet Lady will sail a 16-night transatlantic journey from Rome, Italy, to Miami, Florida. The ship will then sail a number of Caribbean itineraries, including the six-night ‘Western Caribbean Charm’ and the eight-night ‘Eastern Caribbean Antilles’. Each Caribbean voyage will call at Virgin Voyages’ Beach Club in the Bahamas.