Virgin unveils adults-only cruise ship complete with free dining and tattoo parlour
Virgin Voyages has given cruise fans a sneak peak into its new ship the Scarlet Lady, which will launch in the USA next year. The cruise ship has been described as “Adult by Design, a sanctuary at sea for the 18 plus traveller.” It will host 2,770 passengers - which it calls sailors - and will offer a mix of itineraries, including voyages to Cuba on select sailings. Virgin Voyages are aiming to give their passengers more value for money. Free fitness classes, free dining, free filtered water and all sodas are included in the voyage fare.
There will also be a series of RockStar suites which Virgin claims are “throwing out traditional clichés on luxury and formalities.”
Eighty-six per cent of Virgin Voyages cabins will feature a balcony and 93 per cent will feature an ocean view.
Highlights of the Massive Suite, the top suite aboard the Scarlet Lady, include its own guitar-clad music room, views of the ocean from every corner of the suite and a massive terrace, complete with its own Peek-a-View outdoor shower, hot tub, hammocks and a runway outdoor dining table.“Virgin has always avoided stuffy formalities and brought a lot of excitement and a bit of rebelliousness to our customer experiences,” said Sir Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group.
“With these glamorous suites, Virgin Voyages is bringing rock and roll to the high seas and spoiling our Sailors like the rockstars they are.”
Tom McAlpin CEO of Virgin Voyages, added: “We have combined brilliant design and Virgin Voyages’ epic Sailor experience vision to create a completely new version of luxury - Rebellious Luxe, which is at the intersection of luxury and a rebellious attitude that makes everything we do different, indulgent and meaningfully relevant to our Sailors.
“Whether they want to sleep all day, praise the sun with yoga at dusk or party all night, our RockStar Suite Sailors can live out their fantasies aboard the Scarlet Lady.”
Well-being will be at the forefront of the onboard experience, activated through a mix of high-energy moments coupled with relaxation and rejuvenation.
There is an athletics club, running track, 360-degree ocean view yoga spot and a variety of fitness rooms.
Numerous restaurants can be found on board, offering every cuisine from steak and seafood to Mexican and pizza.
There is also a Korean restaurant which is “destined to be the loudest eatery on board, each meal will begin with a complimentary round of soju for the table and throughout the evening sailors are encouraged to take part lively Korean drinking games.”
Four lounges have currently been revealed - but more are to come, according to Virgin. One is inspired by New York sports clubs of the 1920’s; the space features oversized gaming for outdoor adult play, the largest daybed at sea, cabanas for relaxation, a sports bar for socialising post-workout and more.
On top of this, there are many grooming and pampering spaces, including an upscale barber shop, the first-ever tattoo studio on board a cruise ship and spa parties.
Virgin Voyages is committed to having one of the cleanest fleets at sea and has banned single-use plastics on board its ships.
Virgin has three more ships on order, due for delivery in 2021, 2022 and 2023.
In further cruise news, the Royal Caribbean’ Navigator of the Seas has revealed its incredible new on-board feature - the world’s longest waterslide at sea.
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