No Holding Back Cruise Industry Built on Exceeding Expectations
While the dark cloud of the health pandemic hovers above each of us, the cruise industry looks optimistically into the future. In spite of a doom and gloom portrayal in the media, the facts of the past point to a resurgence of enthusiasm for cruising. The PortMiami alone saw an all time high o
Virgin Voyages: New Kid on the Dock
Whatever you do, don’t call it a cruise. Call it a voyage. In fact, Richard Branson, founder of the world-renowned Virgin Group, was so inclined to stress the difference that he changed the original name of Virgin Cruises to Virgin Voyages in October 2016, less than two years after establishing hi
Cruise Deal of the Week – February 28, 2020
We’re just weeks away from the arrival of Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady and the hype surrounding the newest ship at sea is only growing. Since the first people began to board the ship in England this week, Virgin is running some great promotions for those who book by March 31. The ship
Captain Wendy Williams Quietly Leaves Virgin Voyages
Last June, Virgin Voyages made headlines all over the world when they announced Captain Wendy Williams would be at the helm of Scarlet Lady when she entered service, the first Canadian woman to hold the position with any cruise line. However, Virgin Voyages today confirmed in a statement to Porthole
Scarlet Lady Finally Ready to Set Sail
After three years, 100,000 tons of materials and lots of hard work from the shipbuilders at Fincantieri, Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady is ready to begin her career sailing the high seas. The ship is the first of four planned by the cruise line founded by British billionaire, philanthropist and busines
The Judi’s Choice Awards 2019
The Monthly Mantra Judi’s Choice Awards … Judi’s Choice Awards … Judi’s Choice Awards … It’s time for the 2019 Judi’s Choice Awards! Unlike all those hum-drum “best-ofs” that tackle the obvious aspects of a cruise like dining, entertainment, and itineraries (anyone could do that)
Virgin Voyages Cruise Deal of the Week – December 19, 2019
Back in the days of swashbuckling pirates, they sailed the seven seas in search of their favorite thing (no, not rum)…LOOT! We’ve got a very special cruise deal of the week today from the newest cruise line in the industry: Virgin Voyages. Virgin Voyages Cruise Deal of the Week Sta
What Does Scarlet Lady Smell Like? (VIDEO)
There are many questions in life that we may never answer, but thanks to a new scent from Virgin Voyages, we now know exactly what Scarlet Lady will smell like. The cruise line’s first ship, debuting in just a few months, will have a signature scent called Ship No. 1 which guests can enjoy on [&he
Scarlet Lady Completes Sea Trials
It seems like just yesterday we were getting excited for the first cut of steel for Virgin Voyages’ upcoming ship Scarlet Lady. Now we’re here to celebrate another huge milestone in the life of a cruise ship, successful sea trials. You can’t fill a cruise ship with happy passengers before maki
‘Valiant Lady’ Announced by Virgin Voyages
Soon Scarlet Lady will have a twin sister cruising the Mediterreanean. Virgin Voyages announced in a press release this morning that their second ship will be named Valiant Lady and will sail the Mediterreanean upon her completion in 2021. The line’s first ship has yet to debut but is one of the m
Thirsty? Virgin Sailors Can Shake for Champagne (VIDEO)
Did you know that there are around 49 million bubbles in a single bottle of champagne? Virgin Voyages wants their sailors to experience each and every one with their new Shake for Champagne service. With just a shake of their smartphone, Virgin sailors can have Möet Chandon Impérial delivered anyw
What Would You Name Virgin Voyages’ New Craft Beer?
What happens when you mix one of Miami’s most popular brewing companies with one of cruising’s newest brands? Magic in a bottle. In collaboration with Wynwood Brewing Company, Virgin Voyages is brewing up an English Pale Ale to be sold exclusively on Virgin’s new ship, Scarlet Lady. The a
Wendy Williams Named Captain of Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady
UPDATE: February 27, 2020: Virgin Voyages confirmed in a statement that Wendy Williams is no longer the Captain of Scarlet Lady. Read more here. When Virgin Voyages announced their Scarlet Squad program last year, the goal was to help bridge the gender gap between leadership roles acros
Virgin Voyages Warehouse Party Reveals New Cabin Designs
Very on brand. That was the vibe of Virgin Voyages warehouse party last night in South Florida for curious cruisers eager to check out the interior of what may be the most anticipated ship ever built. Between the roller disco theme, scrumptious bites, and lots of dancing, Virgin even found time to b
Richard Branson Reveals First Virgin Voyages Destination
Appearing as his usual casual self on the Virgin Voyages social media channels yesterday, Richard Branson made a much anticipated announcement; Virgin Voyages is headed to Cuba. The cruise line, whose first ship is set for launch in 2020, has promised a cruising experience unlike what’s currently
Would You Get a Tattoo at Sea?
As one of the most anticipated ship launches in recent memory inches closer to fruition, Virgin Voyages is giving future passengers previews of what to expect from the brand’s new ultra-luxury vessel. The most recent announcement made ripples well past the cruise community and into the world of ta
Virgin Voyages’ Ship Finally Has a Name
Many speculated the first ship in the fleet for Virgin Voyages would harken back to some aspect of Sir Richard Branson’s empire, and they would be be correct. Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady, as the ship will be called, is a throwback to one of the first Virgin Airlines planes of the same name. In a [
Virgin Voyages lays keel, takes pre-sale deposits… and announces Adults Only cruises.
Virgin Voyages Reveals Hull Design and Other Major Details of Its First Ship Cruise News – Oct. 31, 2017 During a live event on the Virgin Voyages Facebook and Instagram pages, the brand-new cruise line laid the keel for its first ship at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa, Italy, during a cere
