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Virgin Voyages cruise cabins and suites: Everything you want to know

True to its brand, Virgin Voyages does things a little differently than other cruise lines, and this ethos extends to its accommodations. Virgin Voyages' cabins sport a minimalist look with futuristic touches, and its suites exude a rock-n-roll vibe with in-room turntables and peekaboo showers.

While these cruise rooms may be unique in the cruise industry, you won't have trouble choosing your cabin or suite. Virgin offers a reasonable three styles of standard cabin and eight categories of suites, so your choice will be guided by your requirements around space, price and light.

Virgin also does not use standard cruise industry lingo to refer to its rooms. Inside cabins are Insider rooms, ocean views are Sea Views, and balconies are Sea Terrace cabins. Suites are RockStar Quarters. Many rooms can accommodate one to four guests, often in slightly unusual bed layouts, so pay attention if you're traveling in a pack and looking to save a few bucks on your cruise fare.

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Whether this is your first cruise ever or your first with this cruise line, you'll want to familiarize yourself with Virgin Voyages' cabins and suites before you make that booking. Here's everything you need to know.

A Virgin Voyages cabin primer

Virgin Voyages sails three identical ships, with one more on the way by the end of 2023. Cabin categories and design are standard across the fleet, so if you're familiar with one ship, you're familiar with them all.

Here is a breakdown of the cabin types on Scarlet Lady , which should be the same across all the sister ships:

• Insider inside cabins: 105 (8%)
• Sea view outside cabins : 96 (7%)
• Sea Terrace balcony cabins: 1,051 (79%)
• RockStar Quarters suites: 78 (6%)

The cruise line caters to adults only; all passengers must be 18 years old. That means you won't find any family-focused accommodations. However, you will find Insider and Sea View cabins designed for solo passengers, with a 3/4 size bed (larger than a twin but smaller than a full.)

Other cabins and suites in all categories can sleep three or four guests. Groups who don't want to squeeze four into a room (and we wouldn't recommend it, given Virgin's tiny bathrooms and limited storage) can take advantage of connecting rooms.

Balcony cabins are designated either regular, extra-large, centrally located or limited-view, and your cruise fare will change depending on which you choose. Cheeky Corner and Suite Aft Suites are also divided into Pretty Big Terrace, Even Bigger Terrace and Biggest Terrace classes.

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Accessible cabins are available in Insider, Sea View, Central Sea Terrace, Extra-Large Sea Terrace and Seriously Suite categories.

All Virgin Voyages cabins mix a hip yet minimalist design (think IKEA or micro hotel) with tech-forward accessories (such as an iPad that controls the A/C, curtains and mood lighting). The look is more spare than you'll find on other cruise lines that feature thick mattresses, fluffy duvets and faux-wood cabinetry in their cabins.

In standard cabins, the bed is modular – not only transforming from a queen bed to twins but also turning from a bed into an L-shaped lounging couch. In some quad layouts, a queen bed and an extra twin share the same headboard with a bunk overhead. The mattresses are rearranged on a long platform to form various arrangements; any uncovered portion of the platform serves as a nightstand or low table.

A triangular-with-rounded-edges odd-shaped white table serves as a desk and vanity in most standard cabins, with a round vegan leather stool beneath. It partially overlaps the shelving unit beneath that houses a mini-fridge and small shelves. Above is a round mirror and a shelf holding the room-controlling tablet.

Sea View and Sea Terrace cabins trade out the typical cruise ship cabin couch or love seat for a spare director's style chair with a faux leather partial back and a padded seat.

Virgin also skips a full wardrobe for a more minimalist closet area where a hanging rod and a two-shelf luggage rack with storage baskets are hidden behind a curtain. A narrow floor-to-ceiling wardrobe contains four slim drawers, shelves housing the safe, life jackets and extra linens and a full-length mirror.

It's not a lot of storage space — perfect for one, manageable for two and likely impossible for three or four.

Standard bathrooms are also tiny and lacking in storage space. The shower has one measly shelf and pump bottles of Red Flower shampoo, conditioner and body wash. It offers both a rain shower head and a wand. The rest of the tiny bathroom features a bowl sink and a small vanity where you can store toiletries if you move the hand towels somewhere else (possibly the shelf below with the garbage can).

The entire space is tight, even for average-sized people. If you need spacious loos, you will need to book a suite.

Virgin Voyages ships have eight types of suites, ranging from 352-square-foot Seriously Suites (which are essentially extra-spacious regular cabins with slightly nicer furnishings and a much larger bathroom) to the 2,147-square-foot Massive Suite with separate living and sleeping areas, a music room, and a gigantic terrace with a dining table (with steps up in case you want to pull a Richard Branson and dance on it) and hot tub.

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Suites are split into two categories — RockStar Quarters and Mega RockStar Quarters — which determine which additional perks come with your booking.

Virgin claims that 86% of its cabins feature private balconies, and if you can, you want to book one of these. Why? Because nearly every Sea Terrace comes with a sustainably sourced hammock that is extremely comfortable and unusual in the cruise industry — and for us, was the best part of the entire Virgin accommodation experience.

Inside cabins on Virgin Voyages cruise ships

Insider cabins are Virgin's name for windowless interior rooms . They measure 105 to 177 square feet and can sleep one (Solo Insiders) to four people (Social Insiders). As we mentioned above, the Solo Insiders have a 3/4-sized bed. The four-person arrangement is two twin beds arranged in an L shape head to head, with two bunkbeds also in L shape right above. The intent is for the lower beds to be made up as couches during the day and transformed into beds at night.

The room is laid out like a standard Scarlet Lady cabin, but on the far wall, where a window would be, there's a red, round art piece evocative of a porthole.

Ocean-view cabins on Virgin Voyages cruise ships

Sea View cabins are slightly bigger at 130 to 190 square feet and can sleep one to three people, with one pull-down bunk and beds that convert from a queen to two twins. They are arranged identically to the Insider cabins, except they have a large round porthole window with a window seat on the exterior wall.

Some Sea View cabins come in slightly different configurations, especially the rooms located where the ship's superstructure juts out at an angle. We toured one of these practically V-shaped rooms, which had one rectangular window rather than a full porthole. The window was on the same wall as the bed and chair, and the opposite wall had the desk, mini-fridge and mirror. The converging angle of the two walls made it a tight squeeze between the bed and the desk.

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The bottom of the V, if you will, had a tall wardrobe and full-length mirror. The top of the V was the wall with the entry door, the bathroom and the closet hidden away in a tight corner by the window.

Balcony cabins on Virgin Voyages cruise ships

Virgin calls its balcony cabins Sea Terraces. They measure 185 to 225 square feet, including the 45-square-foot terrace. They can sleep two to four people, but there's only one bunkbed. To sleep four, two people will need to share a bed, the third bed will be perpendicular in an L shape (so three heads in close proximity) and the fourth is a bunk flush with the cabin wall above.

Sea Terraces share the layout of the other standard cabins, but the placement of the sleeping and living areas alternates in adjacent rooms. Some cabins have the bed by the bathroom and the desk by the balcony, while the rooms on either side will have the reverse layout, with the bed by the balcony and the desk by the bathroom.

Balconies are outfitted with two upright not-that-comfortable metal chairs and a circular drinks table just big enough for two glasses. The real attraction here is the full-size red hammock hung from the ceiling. A grown adult can easily lay out or simply sit and swing in the hammock. Be prepared to come to blows with your cabinmate over who gets the hammock first and for how long.

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Hammock fans should be aware that certain cabins at the front of each ship do not have a hammock due to constraints around the ship's steel structure and higher winds in these areas. Instead, these balconies have hanging "egg" chairs.

If you love your hammock so much you can't live without it, you can buy one on board. The custom-designed hammocks are handwoven by women in rural Thailand and sold by Yellow Leaf, an organization focused on community transformation and female empowerment.

Suites on Virgin Voyages cruise ships

Virgin Voyages' 78 RockStar Quarters are broken down as follows (based on Scarlet Lady's deck plans):

• Two Massive Suites
• Two Fab Suites
• Two Posh Suites
• nine Gorgeous Suites
• 18 Brilliant Suites
• 14 Cheeky Corner Suites (six Biggest Terrace, four Even Bigger Terrace and four Pretty Big Terrace suites)
• 24 Seriously Suites
• Seven Sweet Aft Suites (three Biggest Terrace, two Even Bigger Terrace and two Pretty Big Terrace suites)

The Sweet Aft, Seriously, Cheeky Corner and Brilliant suites are considered RockStar Quarters. They come with the following perks:

• Access to Richard's Rooftop sun deck with hot tubs and a bar
• Complimentary in-room bar setup (no refills)
• Priority access to dinner and event reservations, plus shore excursion signups
• RockStar agents (i.e. concierges) who can help you 24/7
• Priority embarkation

Gorgeous, Posh, Fab and Massive Suites are considered Mega RockStar Quarters. They come with all the RockStar perks plus additional benefits:

• A daily bar tab for complimentary drinks and bottles of wine throughout the ship
• Complimentary Thermal Suite access at the Redemption Spa
• Private transfers to the ship or free parking (depending on the departure port)
• A personal RockStar Agent
• Limitless in-room bar
• Premium Wi-Fi on Caribbean cruises, allowing streaming on up to two devices

The suite that's right for you will depend on your budget, the perks you value and where on the ship you wish to stay.

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Among the RockStar Quarters, the Seriously Suite is the most common suite type on board. It measures 352 square feet, including the balcony. It features a European king bed facing the floor-to-ceiling glass balcony doors, tall closet wardrobes, a brass vanity, a shelving unit with a turntable and bar setup and a window behind the bed looking into the extra-large shower. The bathroom is spacious with a marble tile look, and the terrace is only slightly larger than a standard one, with the same furnishings.

The Sweet Aft Suite ranges in size from 416 to 661 square feet, depending on the deck and the size of the balcony. The higher the deck, the bigger the suite and terrace. There's one Sweet Aft Suite on each deck between decks 8 and 14, and each is located smack in the center of the back of each deck.

These suites also have a bed facing the windows, but the bathroom is to the side with a shower porthole looking onto the oversized balcony. In addition to the standard hammock, the terrace features two padded lounge chairs, a couch and a round metal table (meant for Champagne) and chairs.

The Brilliant Suite measures 482 square feet and looks like an expanded version of the Seriously Suite. The extra space allows for a modular couch that can double as a bed; this suite can sleep up to four. Its balcony is slightly longer than the Seriously Suite's, meaning it can offer the larger Champagne table of the Brilliant Suite.

The Cheeky Corner Suite also comes in a range of sizes, 615 to 857 square feet, based on deck and balcony size. The 14 suites are at the back corners of the ship on decks 8 – 14, on either side of the Sweet Aft Suites.

Balconies wrap around the back and sides of the ships, and offer the same furnishings as the Sweet Afts but with the hammock tucked away in the side corner. Inside, the room has a corner sofa area and a large wardrobe.

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All of the Mega RockStar Quarters are on Deck 15, directly beneath Richard's Rooftop, for easy access.

The Gorgeous Suite is the smallest at 570 square feet, and can sleep up to four. Its interior is similar to the Brilliant Suite, but the difference is in the balcony. The suite has a double-depth balcony with an outdoor shower and lounge chairs.

The Posh Suite measures 833 square feet, with living and sleeping areas divided by a wall. It can sleep four (the living room sofa can convert to a bed) and has a bath and a half (the master with a peekaboo shower looking into the bedroom and out the balcony doors beyond). The balcony is similar to the other suite terraces with lounge chairs, a hammock, Champagne table and chairs and a small couch.

The Fab Suite, at 950 square feet, is essentially an oversized version of the Posh Suite. The extra space allows for additional seating areas in both the living room and bedroom. It can also sleep four.

All the way forward on Deck 15, each of the two Massive Suites lives up to its name, coming in at a whopping 2,147 square feet. You enter the main living area with a circular couch seating area and a full bar. To one side is the music room, which can double as an extra bedroom; the suite sleeps up to four — that is if you don't stay up rocking out on the provided guitars all night. An adjacent guest bathroom is ideal for hosting parties.

On the other side, the master bedroom has privacy behind sliding doors and floor-to-ceiling windows. Just behind, the marble-tiled dressing area features two closets and a soaking tub; turn the corner to find the rest of the bathroom, complete with the signature windowed shower.

The also-massive terrace is your own private backyard with a hot tub, outdoor shower, dining table for six, two hammocks, circular couch seating and padded lounge chairs.

Bottom line

Virgin Voyages' cabins get the job done. However, its standard rooms won't keep you inside when the real fun is found in the ships' public areas. Their best feature is the hammock on every balcony.

For more spacious bathrooms, tricked-out terraces, lounge and seating spaces, and extra perks, upgrade to the RockStar Quarters. While you might want to bring the after-party back to your social living quarters, you miss out if you hide out in your upper-deck digs rather than immerse yourself in the entertainment and cozy hangouts found around Virgin Voyages' ships.

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Sea terrace, massive suite.

This is our most incredible suite on board. Before the tour, you should start thinking about how to stock your bottomless bar for stargazing in the hot tub —because there's no dream that this suite, and your RockStar Agents, can't make a reality.

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Gorgeous Suite

Whether you're in the Peek-a-Boo shower inside, or rinsing off on the Peek-a-View shower outside, the ecstasy-inducing sea views pulse through every part of the design of this suite.

From ceiling to floor marble bathrooms to the champagne table on the terrace overlooking the waves — it's chic enough for a superstar girlband to shack up here.

Cheeky Corner Suite

A lavish Suite cheekily located at the corner of the ship for wrapping panoramic views of the wake (you’re welcome).

Brilliant Suite

Cue the music video montage because your inner rocker will come alive dancing from the bar to the fully marbled bathroom. Or electric slide to the terrace champagne table. Or... well, we'll leave the choreography up to you.

Seriously Suite

From the massive European king bed overlooking the sea to the custom hand-made terrace hammock, luxury and self care here are a serious art.

Sweet Aft Suite

Kick back and enjoy the Suite life with uninterrupted sea views (really...even the bathroom has an ocean view).

Central Sea Terrace

Views for those who love to be centered. Locationally. (Nama)stay here at the center of the ship

Limited View Sea Terrace

All that sweet terrace jazz, but with a (slightly) limited view from a part of the ship

The Sea Terrace

Get epic ocean views from any angle - from inside your cabin to the terrace hammock, that most, but not all, offer.

XL Sea Terrace

XL means extra 30% living space. Extra bathroom space with completely separate toilet and rainshower chambers. And double-the-vanity and storage. Plus, with that gorgeous, red hammock-adorned terrace.

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Perched on the nautically inspired window seat, a duo can take in the views (without all the mist)

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Virgin Voyages Cabins Guide

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Embarking on a journey with Virgin Voyages promises a luxurious and unique experience, and their cabins are no exception. The designs of superyachts inspire Virgin’s cruise ships, and each cabin has been thoughtfully crafted to provide not just a place to sleep but a remarkable space for relaxation and rejuvenation.

Virgin Voyages cabins offer comfort and style without compromise.

Whether you’re a solo traveler, a couple, or a group of friends, these versatile cabins can easily accommodate one to four guests. Each space is equipped with roomy rain showers and innovative mood lighting to create the perfect retreat after a day of exploring diverse destinations or indulging in onboard activities.

Virgin Voyages’ cabins certainly play their part in making the ultimate cruise experience and crafting lifelong memories.

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Virgin Voyages Cabins and Categories

Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady, Valiant Lady, Brilliant Lady, and Radiant Lady offer 1408 passenger cabins and suites with accommodations for 2,770 guests.

The 1,408 passenger cabins include 78 suites, 1,030 Sea Terrace, 95 Sea View, and 105 Insider cabins. It is worth noting that 86% of the cabins have balconies, and 93% of the cabins offer an outside view.

Virgin Voyages offers four cabin categories to cater to different preferences and budgets. These well-designed cabins ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay, enhancing your cruise vacation.

• Insider cabins are perfect for travelers seeking a cozy space with all the essentials. These cabins are designed with comfort and practicality in mind, featuring space-saving and innovative touches like foldable sea beds. There’s no ocean view, but Insider cabins are the cheapest accommodations on the ship.
• Sea View cabins offer guests a beautiful porthole view of the ocean. These rooms come in two sizes: Solo Sea View, accommodating one guest with 130 square feet of space, and the standard Sea View, accommodating up to three guests with 190 square feet.
• Sea Terrace cabins provide extra space and boast balconies, allowing you to enjoy a private outdoor area with a fantastic ocean view. These rooms are perfect for those who appreciate the tranquility of the sea or want to indulge in some sunbathing.
• Rockstar Quarters are luxurious suites offering exclusive benefits and unparalleled amenities, including access to a private outdoor living area, a stocked bar, and priority reservations.
• Mega Rockstar Quarters are the ultimate accommodations. They provide the ultimate experience as if you are a rockstar.

Virgin Voyages Insider cabins offer stylish and cozy accommodations. The staterooms don’t feature any exterior views, but they are cheap, making them great options for cruising on a budget.

There are three types of insider cabins.

• Solo Insider offers solo accommodations without charging a solo supplement. They are ideal if you plan on cruising along. The 130-square-foot cabin includes a bed, wardrobe, desk, TV, bathroom, and rainshower.
• The Insider provides space for two to three sailors. The 177-square-foot cabins offer everything you need to enjoy a comfortable cruise vacation.
• Social Insider is a 177-square-foot cabin with two Pullman-style bunk beds accommodating up to four passengers.

Though small, Insider cabins feature a well-thought-out layout that maximizes space. The intelligent design promises a comfortable and relaxing stay.

But don’t let the small size scare you away.

There’s so much to do on the cruise ship that you won’t spend much time in your Insider cabin. Insider cabins are great choices because they are so cheap. Although you don’t have any views of the exterior, it’s only a short elevator ride to the top decks for the best ocean views.

The Sea View cabins perfectly blend style, comfort, and functionality. These

Virgin Voyages offers two types of Ocean View cabins:

• Solo Sea View is perfect for solo travelers. The 130-square-foot cruise ship cabin waives the solo supplement and provides excellent accommodations with a porthole for ocean views.
• Sea View cabins are 190 square feet and sleep up to three passengers.

The Sea View cabin category offers two variations: Solo Sea View and Standard Sea View . The Solo Sea View is perfect for a single guest, offering 130 square feet of personal space, while the Standard Sea View can accommodate up to 3 guests, providing them with a more spacious 190 square feet to enjoy.

In addition to the mesmerizing ocean view, these cabins are equipped with clever cabin technology like ambient mood lighting and motion sensors to enhance your experience.

Sea Terrace

Virgin Voyages balcony cabins, called Sea Terrace cabins, make up the majority of cabins on Virgin Voyages ships.

There are four categories of sea terrace cabins on Virgin Voyages:

• Limited View Sea Terrace offers balcony accommodations but with one major difference. Your view may be blocked by a lifeboat or a structure of the ship. This stateroom is commonly called an obstructed view cabin on other cruise lines.
• Sea Terrace is the standard balcony cabin. This category tends to be located forward or aft of the ship.
• Central Sea Terrace , as the name suggests, this Sea Terrace accommodation offers a central location on the ship. The central location is the best cabin location because you’ll feel less motion-preventing seasickness on your cruise. Its central location also means you are closer to the ship’s facilities.
• XL Sea Terrace offers more spacious accommodations and a split bathroom and shower. The XL Sea Terrace is 265 square feet, or around 18% larger than the standard Sea Terrace cabin.

The Sea Terrace cabins feature European queen-sized transitional Seabeds that are both cozy and functional. The upgraded bathroom experiences are equipped with Roomy Rainshowers, providing a touch of luxury for guests.

The cabins have spacious closet storage, but we did find a lack of storage aside from the closet.

My favorite feature is the signature red hammock on the terrace. There’s a red hammock on every balcony of the cruise ship. It provides a great aesthetic for the vessel but is also incredibly relaxing.

After sailing on Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady , I can’t believe more cruise ships don’t offer hammocks.

Rockstar Quarters

Rockstar Quarters give you a taste of luxury with premium suite accommodations and prestigious perks to match.

Virgin’s RockStar Quarters are designed by Tom Dixon and feature fully stocked bars. Of course, every suite features Virgin’s signature terrace hammock.

• Pretty Big Terrace sleeps up to two guests with 416 to 418 square feet.
• Even Bigger Terrace sleeps up to two sailors with 459 to 504 square feet.
• Biggest Terrace sleeps up to two guests with 557 to 661 square feet.
• Seriously Suite is the most popular suite category according to Virgin Voyages. The 352 square foot space sleeps 2, with a prime location at the midship deck 12. The Rockstar suite features a large marble bathroom, a peek-a-boo shower window, and an outdoor Champagne table.
• Cheeky Corner Suite is a 615 to 857 square foot suite with an expansive terrace overlooking the ship’s wake. The Cheeky Corner Suite also features a large wardrobe and corner sofa.
• Brilliant Suite is a 482-square-foot cabin with an open floor plan and space for up to four passengers thanks to the convertible sofa.

Rockstars receive the following perks:

• Access to Richard’s Rooftop . A private members-only sundeck with lavish cocktail hours, ocean views, and late-night parties.
• A stocked bar with curated drinks to enjoy in your suite or on the terrace.
• Priority access and early booking for restaurants, events, shore excursions, and experiences.
• Rockstar Agents are available 24/7 to help you maximize your voyage.

Mega Rockstar Quarters

The Mega Rockstar Quarters offer the top accommodations for guests who want to experience the best of what the cruise line has to offer. These exclusive suites embody the spirit of a true rockstar and cater to guests who appreciate top-tier luxury, prime access, and personalized service.

There are several types of Mega Rockstar Quarters available on Virgin Voyages, including:

• Massive Suite : Spanning an impressive 2,147 square feet, this is the largest and most incredible suite on board. Featuring a bottomless in-room bar, a hot tub perfect for stargazing, and access to Richard’s Rooftop, a members-only sundeck, the Massive Suite leaves no detail unattended.
• Fab Suite : This 950-square-foot suite offers a stylish space for guests to relax and unwind. With chic furnishings and modern touches, the Fab Suite provides a cozy yet glamorous retreat.
• Posh Suite : Slightly smaller in size at 833 square feet, the Posh Suite still packs a luxurious punch. This suite boasts access to Richard’s Rooftop and other exclusive amenities available to Rockstar Quarters guests.
• Gorgeous Suite : At 570 square feet, the Gorgeous Suite is a sophisticated space to indulge in the rockstar lifestyle. With elegantly designed interiors and access to Richard’s Rooftop, guests will feel pampered and well cared for.

Booking the Rockstar Quarters is more than just top-notch accommodation.

Staying in the Rockstar Quarters grants guests prime access to various onboard experiences, such as lavish cocktail hours and late-night parties under the stars at Richard’s Rooftop. Additionally, guests in these suites receive 24/7 attention from Rockstar Agents who cater to their every need.

Rockstar sailors also receive additional perks to match their rockstar status.

• A daily Bar Tab with complimentary drinks and bottles of wine around the ship. (Subject to limits.)
• Complimentary access to the Thermal Suite in the Redemption Spa.
• Complimentary parking and private transfers to and from the ship (where available).
• A Mega Rockstar Agent personally dedicated to your needs and services.
• Fully-stocked in-cabin mini bar .
• Premium Virgin Voyages WiFi on Caribbean sailings.

In summary, Virgin Voyages’ Rockstar Quarters are perfect for travelers who desire a high-end, personalized experience with exclusive access to some of the best amenities on the cruise line. These suites offer a taste of the rockstar lifestyle, ensuring guests have a truly unforgettable cruise vacation.

Cabin Features and Amenities

Virgin Voyages cabins boast a modern and sophisticated design, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the cruising experience. The modern and bright color scheme is a nice change from the warm and dark cabins on other cruise lines.

One of the key features of Virgin’s cabins is the clever technology hidden throughout the stateroom. The ambient lighting, automatic opening and closing blinds, iPad room controls, and motion sensors elevate the cabin experience in a subtle way.

Some of the amenities included in Virgin Voyages cabins are:

• Roomy rainshower : Beautiful spa-like rainfall showers. Perfect for taller passengers.
• Mood lighting : Set the perfect ambiance with fully adjustable lighting.
• Clever cabin control : Manage all in-room functionalities using an in-cabin iPad.
• Large flat-screen TV : Enjoy a variety of entertainment options, including TV shows and new movie releases.
• In-room mini-bar : Keep your drinks cold and satisfy your thirst with a mini-bar.
• Bathroom necessities : complimentary products such as shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and hand wash.
• Hairdryer : Have a salon-quality hairdryer available for your convenience.
• In-room safe : Protect your valuables in a secure safe that accommodates a 17″ laptop.
• PIR motion sensors: Motion sensors activate the terrace curtains when you enter the room. The curtains close when you leave, keeping your room cool and conserving energy.
• Plenty of outlets and USB chargers: You won’t need a power bar to charge your devices.

Virgin Voyages Sea Bed

Virgin Voyages offers a unique sleeping experience for its passengers. One of the key features of the Virgin Voyages sea bed is its transformable nature.

The versatile sea bed found is an L-shaped sofa during the day and converts to a Queen bed or two twin beds at night.

During the day, the bed can be converted into a comfortable L-shaped seating area. It’s great to lounge and watch tv while providing more floor space in the cabin.

At night, the sea bed transforms into a Queen size bed or two singles at the press of a button.

The elegant design of the bed seamlessly integrates into the room’s overall aesthetic.

The bed was a bit firmer than I’d liked, but we quickly got used to it. And after a long day of exploration and a night of partying, I had no issue falling asleep.

Virgin Voyages cabins offer beautiful, modern bathrooms. The bathrooms are smaller than on other cruise lines, but their layout makes them feel a bit less awkward.

Large mirrors and ample lighting make getting ready for a night out on the ship enjoyable. Additionally, the bathrooms offer complimentary shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and hand soap.

The showers in the Virgin Voyages bathrooms feature rainfall showerheads , which we instantly loved. The showers also use a sliding door, a step up from the traditional shower curtain.

The closets are fairly standard for a cruise ship.

You’ll find shelves, drawers, a shoe rack, and a clothes bar with hangers. One of the shelves holds the in-cabin safe for storing your valuables.

The clothes bar uses a curtain instead of doors. The curtain wasn’t an issue, but it did hide the light switches and the “do not disturb” button.

I’m not sure why Virgin placed the switches behind the curtain. It seems more logical to place them on the bathroom wall, which is easier to access.

While the closet is a standard size, it was pretty much the only storage we had in our cabin. The desk was more of a floating shelf without any drawers. So most of our belongings were stored under the bed.

Design and Collaboration

Virgin Voyages cabins are known for their innovative and stylish design, evoking a sense of luxury and comfort for their passengers. They have collaborated with renowned designer Tom Dixon, who played a pivotal role in creating the unique and modern look of Virgin Voyages cabins.

When discussing his creative process for the cabins, Dixon said , “I quite like coming at something from a completely different angle and presumably there is a method to that madness.” He added, “If you’re going to be disruptive then maybe you shouldn’t know that much about how a cruise line is currently operated.”

The staterooms offer an elegant, comfortable environment. The bright colors are a major improvement over other cruise lines’ warm and darker cabins.

Cabin technology is a key aspect of Virgin’s cruise ship cabins. From mood lighting to innovative cabin layouts and the transformative seabed to the digital do not disturb buttons, the technology ensures a one-of-a-kind experience for all passengers.

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Virgin Voyages cabins

Re-shaping cabins at sea.

Virgin Voyages sleeping quarters are a cut above. Cabins are designed not just to be a cosy bolt-hole with a porthole, but a space where you can truly relax and unwind. Modern, yacht-inspired aesthetics and clever cabin technology make for more than just a place to live (or sleep). The cabins and suites are a hero experience, a signature moment, and a place to escape and retreat from the world. Cozy, stylish, modern and smart... this is sailing the Virgin way.

Choose from several cabin categories across 1,330 rooms. Treat yourself to extra space with an XL Sea Terrace cabin, stare across the waves from a Sea View cabin, find your own little special space with an Insider cabin, or team up on your travels with three mates and book a Social Insider cabin.

A seabed that gives you more room

Forget the traditional layout of cruise ship cabins – Virgin Voyages have changed the game on that one too. The Lady Ships offer the most lavish, and unique, beds at sea. The Seabed is the first-ever transformational bed at sea, allowing sailors to enjoy their cabin in two distinct ways; as a place to revel, or a place to relax. Award-winning Walter Knoll, who's designed thoughtful and sustainable furniture for over 150 years, is responsible for specially engineering and handcrafting our transformative Seabed in Germany. Add in sensory lighting, a 43” 4+ flat-screen HD TV, a minibar, vanity areas and bathrooms with a rain shower, and you’ve got cruise ship cabins you’ll probably want to move into permanently.

Let's Talk Cabins

These cosy escapes can be flexed to fit 1-4 Sailors, so these cabins are ideal for solo travellers, duos, and friend groups alike. With roomy rainshowers and cool mood lighting, these cabins are the perfect retreat.

A room with a (porthole) view, these comfortable cabins are ideal for solo Sailors and duos who will love gazing at the sea from the window seat.

Sea Terrace

With a glam area, Roomy Rainshower and outside terrace (almost all of which come complete with a hand-woven hammock!) these mood-lit cabins provide comfort and sweeping views.

The ultimate ship suite: it's Rock 'n' Roll, baby!

RockStar Quarters are where superyachts meet luxury cruises along with rock and roll royalty. Accents of brass and slabs of marble guide you to spacious stargazing terraces, and every detail of these suites serves to celebrate the romance of the open ocean. The suites were conceptualized by world-renowned designer, Tom Dixon - describing Grace Jones as the muse for these gorgeous suites.

Richard's Rooftop

Booking any suite unlocks access to Richard's Rooftop, an exclusive sun deck where elegance meets exuberance. A lavish, elaborate and members-only outdoor space for RockStar Quarters Sailors to bask under the sun, or have a drink under the stars. Think VIP service, chilled vibes, cool tunes, sophisticated loungers and being surrounded by dichroic glass that casts stunning rainbow reflections through the rooftop.

Massive Suite

It’s big, it’s beautiful, it certainly lives up to its name – the Massive Suite is, well, massive! This is a top-of-the-range luxury cruise cabin, and as cruise ship suites go, this one’s a doozy. Sitting right at the front of the ship for those uninterrupted sunset views, it’s tricked out so you’ve got everything you need if you’re rock & roll royalty, right down to the private music room, personal terrace, hot tub and open-air Peak-a-View shower

The Scarlet Lady’s nautical theme continues into the suite, so expect plenty of brass knobs and leather, but you’ve also got 850 square feet of space over three rooms, a private lookout point, a bathroom that’s wall-to-wall marble, and even a hammock. The Massive Suite sleeps up to four people in complete comfort. Scarlet Lady cabins don’t come much better than this.

Are you the host or hostess with the mostess? Then the Fab Suite’s perfect for you. Serve up killer negronis from your very own in-room bar or take your guests out onto your private terrace and watch the sunset. The Scarlet Lady decor features a bit of a nautical theme, and that’s the case with the Fab Suite too, with lots of brass fittings and decorative features that remind you of life on the ocean waves.

Start the day with a yoga session on the terrace and finish it with a glass of bubbly under the stars. Freshen up in the Peek-a-View shower (if you’ve never experienced showering outdoors before, it’s amazing) or chill in the suite and listen to the vinyl record player – so retro, so sophisticated. This spacious 689 sq. ft suite sleeps four people and has a 261 sq. ft terrace.

No, not one of the Spice Girls, but this suite would certainly be posh enough for Victoria and David. Totally glam, utterly bling, and seriously sophisticated, this is the suite for the Instagram generation. You’ll feel like proper A-listers in this 572 sq. ft suite with its own 261 sq. ft terrace. Start the morning in one of two showers (try the Peek-a-View if you’ve never showered outdoors before) and limber up for the day with a yoga session, before heading off and exploring everything that the Scarlet Lady has to offer.

Cruise ship cabins should be all about maxed-out comfort and style, and the Posh Suite has that in bucketloads. Chillax on a sun lounger with your champagne flute sitting on the appropriately-named champagne bucket style table or mix up a mojito from your very own and generously stocked in-room bar. The Posh Suite sleeps up to four in luxurious comfort.

Gorgeous Suite

The Gorgeous Suite is exactly as its name implies – utterly gorgeous. Fabulous views from the private terrace are the perfect way to start the day with a sunrise yoga session, followed by the heavenly experience of an outside soak in your very own Peek-a-View shower. Head into the 396 sq. ft suite and grab some breakfast, or wait until the sun is over the yardarm for the first cocktail of the afternoon from your own in-room bar.

All Scarlet Lady cabins are designed with that wow-factor, but the Gorgeous suite takes it to a different level, showing off Tom Dixon’s designs. Your bathroom is floor-to-ceiling marble with a dichroic glass window, while you can let the motion of the ocean lull you into a state of zen-like relaxation in your very own deck hammock, or from the comfort of a massive European king bed. The Gorgeous suite sleeps up to four people.

Brilliant Suite

Unleash your inner rocker in the Brilliant suite, thanks to its retro record player, top quality selection of tunes, its own well-stocked bar, and a 174 sq. ft terrace where you can hold your own private after-show party. Whatever you want on your rider, you’ve got it, whether that’s a bowl of red M&Ms or a penguin (and we’re not talking chocolate biscuits here).

The Brilliant suite picks up on the Scarlet Lady’s nautical theme with brass fittings throughout, as well as extra luxurious touches like the champagne bucket table on the terrace, a Peek-a-Boo shower and a super-comfy European King bed. Make the most of the Rockstar life by cranking up the music and partying under the stars all night on the private terrace. The Brilliant suite sleeps four rock gods and goddesses in lavish style.

Seriously Suite

How serious are you about living life to the max? The Seriously Suite is everything you need for a rock & roll cruise onboard the Scarlet Lady. This cosy suite is designed for two people, so it’s intimate, luxurious, and ideal for that rockin’ voyage where the champagne corks just keep on poppin’.

On the private terrace you’ve got your very own hammock, champagne bucket table, and insanely awesome ocean views. Inside you’ve got your own bar, a Peek-a-Boo shower, and every Rockstar’s must-have, a retro record player and a selection of banging tunes. Start the day with some self-care yoga on the terrace, and finish it gazing up at the stars with your favourite hits playing in the background. Sounds seriously sweet to us.

VIP treatment

RockStar Treatment   -  check out what perks Sailors get when booked into the Brilliant, Cheeky Corner, Seriously and Sweet Aft Suites!

• Early Booking / Priority Access - be the first the book and get prime access to onboard eateries, events and experiences. RockStar Sailors also get access to the exclusive VIP area at The Beach Club at Bimini
• Select Beverages On Us - RockStar Quarters Sailors can choose from a selection of drink packages for their in-room bar.
• RockStar Agents - 24/7 access to our team of RockStar Agents, ready to satisfy your needs and wants - before you even step onboard

Mega RockStar Treament -  check out what perks Sailors get as a Mega RockStar when they are booked into the Massive, Fab, Posh or Gorgeous Suites!

• Premium WiFi - you can stream from all your devices and enjoy in-room, on demand entertainment. If you can dream it, we can stream it
• Bottomless In-Room Bar - never run out of your favourite drink, or any of the makings for your favourite cocktail, with the bottomless bar of your dreams inside your suite
• Daily Bar Tab - revel in exclusive access to complimentary drinks and bottles of wine around the ship, and at The Beach Club at Bimini, with a daily bar tab
• Daily Spa Access - complimentary access to the Thermal Suite in Redemption Spa, with mud, salt, and sream rooms, sauna, hot/cold plunge pools, and marble hammam benches
• Private Transfer - all Mega RockStars get a private transfer to whisk you to and from the ship, so that treating yourself starts (and ends) beyond the sail
• Dedicated RockStar Agent - Sailors will have a RockStar Agent personally dedicated to them and their needs. So, no matter the ask, you've got an agent at your (RockStar) service

Luxury cabins on an epic Caribbean voyage

Virgin Voyages cabins are designed not just to give you a place to lay your head, but somewhere you can call home while you’re sailing. Let Virgin Atlantic Holidays take care of everything for you with a flight, hotel and cabin package, for the ultimate Caribbean voyage. So the only other question has to be, do you go for a Sea View Cabin, or do you treat yourself to the RockStar suite of a lifetime?

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Virgin Voyages – Balcony Cabin Review (Sea Terrace): Bed, Storage, and Bathroom

If you are considering a cruise with Virgin Voyages you may be wondering what the cabins are like, I’ve just returned from a cruise onboard Scarlet Lady staying in a Sea Terrace (balcony) cabin.

Most elements are almost identical to that of an ocean view and inside cabin so this post is also relevant to those cabin categories.

In this article, we will look at if the bed is comfortable, what the storage is like, the bathroom, the minibar, the balcony hammock, and lots more.

This is the cabin that I stayed in on the Virgin Voyages website: Sea Terrace (affiliate link).

Virgin Voyage’s Converting ‘Sea Bed’

The cabin features a bed that converts from the day layout shown below into a full-sized bed. This converting bed design definitely was a divisive subject when the ship was launched.

When I first heard about the bed I have to admit I didn’t really understand why Virgin would make such a strange choice. Royal Caribbean did try something similar in the early 1990s, it was a more basic version and the idea was scrapped.

The original idea was that the bed would be converted each day but Virgin have changed this and the bed now starts in bed mode and is only converted when guests request it.

I personally didn’t feel the need to have the bed converted. I worry too much about the extra work for the room stewards and I’m also a fan of an afternoon nap. During my cruise I never had the bed converted.

Virgin Voyages Converting Bed by Day:

When the bed is in day mode the bedding is taken off the bed and the edge piece is swung around into the position shown below. The bedding is stored inside the bed/sofa in the white space you can see at the end.

Virgin Voyages Converting Bed by Night:

When the bed is in night mode the white box where the sofa part would go is visible. I used this area to store a few things such as my purchases in the Virgin Voyages gift shop that can be seen below.

The table is designed so that it can be used with the bed and sofa designs. I didn’t really use this table, instead just putting my drink/photo on the white box area.

Almost all cruise ships which have double/queen/king-sized beds are made up of two single beds pushed together. You may be able to feel where the beds join together but I don’t think you’d be able to feel it on this bed as much as you might on some other cruise lines.

When the bed is in bed form you wouldn’t ever know that it wasn’t a permanent part of the room. The cabin looks like most other cruise ship cabins when the bed is like this.

The Sea Bed Was Susprisingly Comfortable

I have to admit before my cruise I was concerned about how comfortable the bed could realistically be. I am happy to report that it is very comfortable and is also full length.

The bed is approximately 2metres long which is the average length of beds sold in Europe.

If you’re over about 6’2 your feet will probably hang off the end (but you’re probably used to that)!

I was a little worried that the bed would feel like a camping bed but that couldn’t be further from the truth, the mattress is full thickness and a mattress topper is laid at night.

You wouldn’t know that the bed converts when you are in it. The below photo shows how our cabin would look on a typical day. I usually wouldn’t share photos of my cabin looking so messy but there were no drawers in the cabin to tidy away things like hairdryers or hairbrushes.

Does The Bed Have to Convert?

The bed can be left as a bed throughout the entire cruise if that is what the guest would like. I was a bit worried that I’d have to miss out on my afternoon naps because the bed would have been put away but the passengers are in control of when/if the bed is made into a day bed.

I was only on Scarlet Lady for a weekend so had very little time for napping, but I still appreciated the bed being left as a bed. I don’t mind sitting on the bed if I am in the cabin during the day.

At the moment the bed starts in bed mode and will only be changed to the daybed mode if requested.

Do Suitcases Fit Under The Bed?

You could possibly put your suitcase under the part of the bed that is fixed but you would be able to see it all of the time. The bed is also quite low so if you have a large suitcase it might not be high enough.

I’d suggest putting your suitcase in the bottom of the closet if you are cruising on Scarlet Lady. Alternatively, there is a lot of floor space at the end of the cabin by the chair and desk where I’m sure the suitcases could go.

I did fit my suitcase under the bed, just to try it but usually kept my suitcase in the bottom of the closet. My suitcase is a size small and it JUST fit.

There Aren’t any Bedside Tables

There aren’t any kinds of bedside tables for the bed. If you are on the side closest to the bathroom you can use the big white box to rest your phone/drinks on but if you’re on the other side you’ll have to rest it on the floor.

Sometimes it is nice to have a glass of water by the bed and I did worry a little that I would knock it over. It was okay but definitely could have been improved with some form of bedside tables.

At The Other End of The Cabin (A Little Surprise!)

At the other end of the cabin, you’ll find a desk, a chair/stool, and a bigger chair in the corner. The cabin feels very spacious because of the lack of extra things in the room. I personally really like this style as I’m not generally a person who likes much too ‘stuff’.

Other cabins would usually have a sofa/couch or big chair in this part of the room.

Under the desk is a minibar and inside the minibar is a ‘time to play kit’ available to buy for $30. I’ve never seen anything like that in a cruise ship cabin before!

How Many Plug Sockets are There on Scarlet Lady?

On the desk, there is 1 European socket, 1 US socket, and 2 USB sockets. By the side of the bed, there are 2 USB sockets and 1 US socket on both sides. Bringing the total to 10! Amazing.

The plug sockets behind the chair are a meter or so away from the bed so unless you have a long arm you would need a long charger to lay in bed and browse on your phone. Arguably you’d be out enjoying yourself rather than doing this anyway!

If you are ever curious about which plug sockets a cabin will have, check out our full list here, featuring a searchable table (it might be an idea to favorite this one for the next time you need it): Complete Cruise Ship Plug Socket Guide: Search by Ship

No Drawers – At All

I think it’s important to note that there are no other drawers or shelves in the cabin apart from those found in the wardrobe/closet area by the door.

I pack very light so this isn’t a problem for me but I do imagine that it’ll be a problem for people who like to pack more than I do.

We only cruised for the weekend so living out of our suitcases without any problem. If I was cruising for longer I would find this to be more of a problem.

I really missed having a drawer for chargers and items like my camera or sunglasses. Usually, on a cruise, there will be a drawer under the desk where all of these things will go but because of the cabin’s minimalistic design, there are no drawers at all.

This meant that the cabin often looked messy, which I didn’t like.

I loved the number of mirrors in the cabin, it’s definitely a very photogenic room. The entire room has mood lighting which is controlled by the tablet you can see on the desk in the photo above.

The tablet also controls the TV and curtains in the cabin.

A word of warning: The way that the curtains work is that they are opened/closed by the tablet. You can manually open them but as soon as you open the curtains an inch the entire curtain will be opened. Make sure you’re adequately dressed before you decide to peak at what the weather is like outside!

A Good Sized Closet/Wardrobe

The closet area is a pretty good size with 7 shelves on top of each other inside a cupboard and a place for hanging clothes. There isn’t a door on the hanging section but it does have a curtain. 

There is enough space in the bottom of the wardrobe for a suitcase to go and I ended up with my shoes down here too. There’s also a shelf at the top where you can put a few things. I’d recommend putting things here that you don’t need all the time like the pool towels.

I talk more about this area of the cabin in my video review below. I always look at if Virgin have made any changes since I was first on board:

The Balcony Hammock Was AMAZING!

The balcony was a decent size but the hammock was my favorite part.

The balcony also has two seats and a table and I’d recommend you move these to the side if you’re going to be spending a lot of time in the hammock, I enjoyed swinging on it and you’d bang into the chairs if you didn’t move them.

Each hammock is handwoven and it was SO MUCH FUN. I have to admit I definitely thought it was a gimmick before I sat in the hammock, I thought I’d just sit in it to have a photo taken but I ended up spending about an hour sat here.

The hammock was a lot easier to get into than it might look. The fabric bunches together so you just have to sit down then stretch out, you aren’t climbing onto it like how it looks above. That would be nearly impossible.

The Virgin Voyages’ Cruise Ships Have Tiny Bathrooms

The cabin bathroom was clean and functional, but tiny. The view below was taken from inside the shower with the main door to the cabin being behind the towels on the right.

It’s by far the smallest cruise ship cabin bathroom I’ve had but I did like how Virgin have made the toilet seat a different shape from all of the other cruise lines, nobody else has even tried that one!

The actual shower was a great waterfall design and the actual shower space was a good size.

The tricky part came when getting out of the shower as the door takes up most of the main room. I usually get out of the shower and flip my head over to put a towel on my head, if I did this in this cabin I would probably hit my head on the toilet. So I didn’t…

Again there are no drawers or storage space in the bathroom.

In the rest of the world, soap is white but on a Virgin Voyages cruise, it’s black! Black soap!

Would I Recommend This Cabin?

I love the design of the cabin and the way that technology is used with the tablet controlling the mood lighting. I also really enjoyed the hammock on the balcony and the number of plug sockets in the cabin was a real plus. That said, the cabin isn’t one of my favorites. I think I’d struggle with the lack of storage for a cruise longer than a weekend and the tiny bathroom was a disappointment for me.

I’ve just returned from a cruise onboard Scarlet Lady, I had an amazing time but it wasn’t what I expected AT ALL. To find out what the cruise was like, and if I’d recommend it, check out this post:

Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady – Cruise Review – (Photos of Ship, Food, Cabins, and More)

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Deck layouts, review of facilities, activities, amenities.

Scarlet Lady deck plan review at CruiseMapper provides newest cruise deck plans (2024-2025-2026 valid floor layouts of the vessel) extracted from the officially issued by Virgin Voyages deckplan pdf (printable version).

Each of the Scarlet Lady cruise ship deck plans are conveniently combined with a legend (showing cabin codes) and detailed review of all the deck's venues and passenger-accessible indoor and outdoor areas. A separate link provides an extensive information on Scarlet Lady staterooms (cabins and suites), including photos, cabin plans and amenities by room type and category.

MS Scarlet Lady (2020-built/2021-inaugurated, last refurbished in 2022) is the first cruise ship of Virgin Voyages . The new cruise line company (2014-founded) has a fleet of all four same-designed liners/sisterships - Scarlet Lady (2020), Valiant Lady (2022), Resilient Lady (2023) and Brilliant Lady (2024).

Scarlet Lady cruise ship deck plan shows 1408 staterooms for 2770 passengers (max capacity 2860) served by 1160 staff-crew (813 crew cabins). The boat has 17 decks, of which 13 are passenger-accessible and 9 with cabins. Shipboard venues and signature facilities include:

(Sun Deck / Sports Deck) Athletic Club (training center / outdoor gym area) with a boxing ring and gym club equipment), raised jogging track (Runway track, red-white colored), sundeck with open-air lounge (double daybeds, semi-circular loungers), triple netting area (overlooking below decks), 10 private cabanas, beverage service (outdoor Sports Bar), foosball tables, swimming pool, showers, Sun Club (Sun Worship Sanctuary), MyBeast (outdoor playground / poolside gym area)

The Crow's Nest (aft sundeck) is furnished with loungers and mats, hosting sunrise and sunset outdoor yoga classes.

The B Complex (indoor fitness with Technogym ARTIS equipment, separate rooms/studios for cycling, yoga, cardio and spinning classes), Gym and Tonic Bar

Aquatic Club Sundeck (Poolside Oasis and Aquatic Club Bar)

Two swimming pools (including the Well-being Pool - ship's main pool with MyBeast (playground with fitness apparatus)

The Manor (2-deck high Disco Nightclub), Richard's Rooftop (VIP area / Suite passengers only sundeck)

(Deck 7 aft) The Dock (outdoor lounge with cushioned wooden furniture (loungers, deckchairs, daybeds)

(Deck 7 midship) "Ministry of Ground" and "Ministry of Ground Too" - two specialty coffee bars serving Intelligentsia coffee (Virgin Voyages Blend) and made-to-order beverages made by expert baristas.

(Deck 7) Voyage Vinyl (record store), Draught Haus (taproom serving craft beers)

(Deck 5) Redemption Spa (wellness complex with Reception, Mud Room, Salt Room, Hydrotherapy Pool, cold plunge pool, Jacuzzi, Thermal Suite, treatment rooms, Dry Dock Salon/hairdressing, Stubble and Groom /barbershop, Blow Dry Bar, Male pedicure Spa, Mani-pedi Spa)

Squid Ink (tattoo studio)

The Red Room (theater lounge that transforms into 4 different event configurations)

The Groupie (private karaoke room) doubles as Cinema and VIP Casino.

In 2022-Q1 (Jan-Feb), Virgin Voyages updated all Scarlet Lady's staterooms while the liner was operational (deployed in the Caribbean) and carrying passengers. The refurbishment project included refreshing the cabins' interiors by adding authentic artworks, new-theme linens and decorative pillows (with nautical stripes), vertical wooden beams (decorating the wall facing the bed), more wooden furniture (increasing the drawers and storage space).

Deck layouts

Deck 05 - spa-cabins, deck 06 - dining-lounge-casino, deck 07 - lobby, deck 08 - cabins, deck 09 - cabins, deck 10 - cabins, deck 11 - cabins, deck 12 - cabins, deck 13 - cabins, deck 14 - bridge-cabins, deck 15 - lido-pools-suites, deck 16 - sundeck-sports, deck 17 - yoga.

Scarlet Lady deck plans are property of Virgin Voyages . All deck layouts are for informational purposes only and CruiseMapper is not responsible for their accuracy.

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Sweet Aft Suite

Center Aft Suite

Type: Aft Suite

Cabin is 236 ft 2 , Balcony is 180 ft 2

Terrace size of category SAE is 224 to 268 square feet. Terrace size of category SAB is 322 to 425 square feet.

*Actual cabin size and layout may differ from size and diagram shown.

CDP Code: Aft-Suite

- Terrace - Desk with seat - Two loungers and small table on terrace - Roomy Rainshowers with handheld sprayer - Mood lights - Flat-screen HDTV with Bluetooth - Mini bar with ice bucket - Bottle opener - Glassware - Bathroom necessities - Steamer & hairdryer - Safe - Wardrobe

Cheeky Corner Suite

Type: Corner Suite

Cabin is 311 ft 2 , Balcony is 304 ft 2

Terrace size of category SCE is 349 to 397 square feet. Terrace size of category SCB is 442 to 537 square feet.

CDP Code: Corner-Suite

- Terrace - Desk with seat - end tables for bed - Two loungers, hammock with small table on terrace - Roomy Rainshowers with handheld sprayer - Mood lights - Flat-screen HDTV with Bluetooth - Mini bar with ice bucket - Bottle opener - Glassware - Bathroom necessities - Steamer & hairdryer - Safe - Wardrobe

The Insider

Type: Insider

Cabin is 177 ft 2

Handicap cabins are 258 square feet.

CDP Code: Inside

- Configurable Seabed - No window - Desk area with seat - Chair - Side Table - Roomy Rainshowers with handheld sprayer - Mood lights - Flat-screen HDTV with Bluetooth - Mini bar with ice bucket - Bottle opener - Glassware - Bathroom necessities - Steamer & hairdryer - Safe - Wardrobe

The Sea View

Type: Seaview

Cabin is 190 ft 2

Handicap cabins are 288 square feet.

CDP Code: Seaview

- Configurable Seabed - Porthole - Desk with seat - Roomy Rainshowers with handheld sprayer - Mood lights - Flat-screen HDTV with Bluetooth - Mini bar with ice bucket - Bottle opener - Glassware - Bathroom necessities - Steamer & hairdryer - Safe - Wardrobe

Solo Inside

Type: Solo Insider

Cabin is 105 ft 2

CDP Code: Solo-Inside

- Configurable Seabed - No window - Desk with seat - Roomy Rainshowers with handheld sprayer - Mood lights - Flat-screen HDTV with Bluetooth - Mini bar with ice bucket - Bottle opener - Glassware - Bathroom necessities - Steamer & hairdryer - Safe - Wardrobe

Central Sea Terrace

Type: Terrace

Cabin is 185 ft 2 , Balcony is 40 ft 2

CDP Code: Terrace

- Configurable Seabed - Terrace - Desk with seat - chair - Two terrace chairs and small table - Roomy Rainshowers with handheld sprayer - Mood lights - Flat-screen HDTV with Bluetooth - Mini bar with ice bucket - Bottle opener - Glassware - Bathroom necessities - Steamer & hairdryer - Safe - Wardrobe

The Sea Terrace

XL Sea Terrace

Type: XL Terrace

Cabin is 225 ft 2 , Balcony is 40 ft 2

CDP Code: XL

- Configurable Seabed - Terrace - Desk with seat - chair - Two terrace chairs and small table - Separate enclosed toilet - Rainshower chambers with handheld sprayer - Mood lights - Flat-screen HDTV with Bluetooth - Mini bar with ice bucket - Bottle opener - Glassware - Bathroom necessities - Steamer & hairdryer - Safe - Wardrobe

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Rooms for 3 people?

By Cherries Jubilee , October 12, 2019 in Virgin Voyages

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The website will let me book a sea terrace for 3 but the room walkthrough certainly doesn’t have space for a third person. Does anyone have any idea what the layout for a three person room looks like or is it still too soon?

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3 hours ago, Cherries Jubilee said: Does anyone have any idea what the layout for a three person room looks like or is it still too soon?

Like on other lines, the third person will either be in a pullman or on a converted sofa.

4 hours ago, Biker19 said: Like on other lines, the third person will either be in a pullman or on a converted sofa.

I'm not sure how a converted sofa would work for a third person, since the only sofa in the room is converted into a bed for the first two guests.

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I confirmed with Sailor Services Chat-A pullman  is the answer..

Thanks you guys. I completely forgot about pullman beds. We’ve never had one in a stateroom before. I kinda wish they had gone with a single chair that pulled out into a bed.

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On 10/12/2019 at 5:24 PM, garymfreedman said: I confirmed with Sailor Services Chat-A pullman  is the answer..

This is a screen shot from the Virgin Voyages "Choose Cabin" page of a "Social Insider" room with the beds made up:

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Virgin Cruises: Everything You Need To Know About Setting Sail

W hen it comes to big, international cruise lines, Virgin Voyages is the new kid on the block, and the company seems to like that reputation. Founded in 2014, Virgin Cruises cultivates a youthful, streamlined, come-as-you-are atmosphere. There is no dress code. No children are allowed onboard. Very little about the ship is exclusive or labeled "VIP." Best of all, their cruises are generally more affordable than for other big-name lines.

That logo probably looks familiar if you've ever spent time in a major airport or mall. "Virgin" started as a music distributor in London way back in the 1970s, and the jazzy red sign has lured passersby into Virgin Records stores for decades. The Virgin Group trademark has gradually expanded into other industries as well, including Virgin Hotels, British airline Virgin Atlantic, and even the satellite-launching Virgin Orbit. Cruise ships may have seemed like an inevitable investment, but Virgin has stayed true to its rock-and-roll roots.

Your idea of a cruise may consist of canasta glasses and shuffleboard, but these excursions aim for a hipper demographic. Virgin Voyages are an excuse for adults of all ages to chill out, get fit, eat well, and party hard — and enjoy free WiFi the whole time. Virgin Voyages even messes with the traditional cruising lingo to distance itself from other lines. The vessels are known as "Lady Ships." Passengers are "Sailors." Land-based tours are "Shore Things." Not sure what to expect on your maiden — er, Virgin — voyage? Here are some tips to get you acclimated.

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Virgin Is For Adults Only

While there are many great cruise lines to book for your next family vacation , Virgin Voyages is for adults only, which means any parents are required to treat themselves and leave the kids at home. On the one hand, you won't have to watch your language or worry about tripping over toddlers in the corridors. The 18-plus age limit attracts a wide range of people, from teens traveling independently for the first time to music-loving Gen Xers to retirees looking for something a little different. That said, Virgin "Sailors" typically skew younger than passengers on other cruise lines, so you're more likely to run into groups of twenty-somethings eager to get their party on. Entertainment options can be more risqué and freewheeling than on, say, a Disney cruise.

The diverse array of bars is a huge draw for Virgin, and as with many cruises, sailors who are 18 or older are permitted to buy and consume alcoholic drinks w hile at sea . When you reach the port, the usual national laws apply, which means under-21 teetotaling in the United States. 

These Ships Are Big

As of this writing, Virgin Voyages has a fleet of three "Lady Ships," with a fourth slated for later in 2024. The design of each vessel takes inspiration from the "superyacht" craze, which generally translates as a narrower, sleeker design and bright, modernist decor. Note that these ships are pretty big, even for cruise ships, with 1,404 cabins and suites that can accommodate up to 2,762 Sailors on a single voyage. Add to that total 1,150 crew members, and you've got a pretty bustling ship.

Cruise ships can come in bigger sizes, including the largest-ever Icon of the Seas , but if you don't like crowds or are looking for something more bespoke, consider looking elsewhere. The advantage of a 110,000-ton ship is the impressive range of onboard activities, including pools, bars, restaurants, a casino, a spa, multiple fitness options, and a full bill of live entertainment, so you'll never want for something to do. 

Virgin Has Sailaways Around The Globe

Virgin Voyages has grown steadily in the past decade, and the Lady Ships now cover much of the globe, including the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, the South Pacific, and a Transatlantic passage. Most Americans will depart from Miami, as this will be the most convenient port to reach by plane, and the Virgin Voyages headquarters are also based in Plantation, Florida, so it's home turf. That said, more ambitious travelers can find sailaways in more far-flung locations, from Athens, Greece, to Sydney, Australia.

Itineraries can last from a few days to two weeks. Many Sailors may enjoy the idea of crossing the Atlantic by ship, and because the Virgin brand was originally founded in the United Kingdom, the seaside British city of Portsmouth is a popular place to start a journey, especially if you're interested in Northern Europe. Virgin Voyages left less of a footprint in Africa and South America, but the company's rapid growth and imminent fourth ship may extend its reach. Stay tuned.

Virgin Is Pretty Affordable

Virgin has earned a reputation for quality and competitive pricing. Cruise lines travel everywhere, and their pricing is also all over the map; you can find bargains that undercut the most generic airport hotel, or you can spend a literal fortune on luxury accommodations and add-ons. Virgin lies somewhere in the middle, with some passengers reporting total pricing of as little as $133 per day.

Virgin also doesn't push extravagant VIP packages on its Sailors, and with rare exceptions — such as Richard's Rooftop — most Sailors receive egalitarian treatment. Almost all dining aboard is included, so you don't have to worry about paying for individual meals. This means you have extra cash to use on Shore Things, merchandise, and other optional treats. One of the most pleasant surprises is that Virgin Voyages will calculate your gratuities into the total price, so you don't have to expect a hefty (and unexpected) bill at the end of your trip. Rest assured that all crew members receive tips. 

You're With The Band

It's standard practice for cruises to come with a scannable key card for opening doors and making purchases, but Virgin cleverly markets this item as "The Band." More than just a card or a fob, The Band has a catchy name and even catchier design, like a Space Age version of hippie bracelets. The Band can be worn in lots of different ways, though most people will probably wrap it comfortably around their wrists.

This accessory is your room key, your payment method, and your casino card, all wrapped in one. The Band's best gimmick is its Shake for Champagne delivery; you shake it rigorously, and a bottle of bubbly will be delivered to you. Virgin even has a savvy environment tie-in: The Band is fashioned from recycled plastic waste rescued from the sea. If you're not sure exactly how much six grams of plastic is, imagine cutting a water bottle in half, and that's how much litter you've repurposed.

Virgin Doesn't Have A Luggage Limit

Unlike airlines, which may weigh every bag you bring on the plane and measure your suitcase to the inch, cruise lines tend to be much more relaxed about luggage limits. Virgin is no exception: Staff won't cut you off at a precise size or weight, and all they ask is moderation. Because of Virgin's history in the music business, they even encourage you to bring musical instruments, as long as they're portable and can fit through an X-ray machine at the security checkpoint. You can even bring up to two sealed bottles of wine, though beer and spirits are not allowed.

Virgin has the usual list of restricted items, most of which are obvious, such as firearms, wet cell batteries, and Hoverboards. When packing for your next cruise vacation , note that clothing irons are not permitted, along with drones; keep this in mind if you're fantasizing about epic aerial videos of the ship easing into port.

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All major cruise lines have their own apps, which can expedite reservations and customize a passenger's experience without involving a crew member or an 800 number. Virgin Voyages describes its app as a kind of virtual concierge, and it becomes useful long before you board the ship. The app will walk you through your itinerary, itemizing every event and option you can expect on a given day. You can reserve your Shore Things excursions through the app, learn about the different dining options aboard, book a spa visit, or order room service. Whether you're looking for a prompt delivery of fresh towels to your cabin or a snorkeling experience four days from now, all you have to do is tap your way through the app.

Pre-brooking can be really helpful, as time can be disorienting on any ocean-bound vacation — just be sure to  check the cruise ship calendar before booking a cruise . Cleverly, the Virgin Voyages app can also be a social experience by scanning other sailors' assigned QR codes and connecting them to your account. This allows families and groups to coordinate dining and activities together.

There's A Bar Tab System

Virgin Voyages doesn't have the kind of drinks package you'll find on other cruise lines, but it does have Bar Tab, a credit system that you can pay for in advance. That credit goes by the pseudonym "Sailor Loot," and as you buy premium beverages on your Bar Tab, you earn free drinks later on. This translates to a $10 bonus when you spend $100, $25 when you spend $200, and so on. You can easily set this up on the Virgin Voyages app or through the company's hotline.

The catch is that you have to set up and purchase your Bar Tab account at least 24 hours  before  you sail. This system isn't necessary to purchase drinks onboard, but if you're the kind of traveler who likes special benefits, make sure your Bar Tab is ready to use by the time you walk up that gangplank. You're also welcome to use this system to buy drinks for other people, so groups may consider pooling their resources.

The Ships Embrace Accessibility

In a perfect world, every deck on every cruise ship would be easy to navigate, no matter how passengers get around. No ship is perfect, but Virgin Voyages seems to take a special interest in accessibility: Wheelchairs can be brought aboard or rented from a partner company, Scootaround, and each ship is outfitted with wheelchair-accessible cabins. Pool lifts help disabled swimmers in and out of the water, and all public venues have accessible seating. Sailors who are deaf or hard of hearing can request a visual alert kit and assistive listening devices in many of the ship's venues, among other useful tools. Sailors who are blind or have other vision challenges will find braille and tactile signage and can ask for a guided tour.

While regular pets aren't permitted aboard, service animals are, and leashed dogs can be brought into most public spaces and eateries. Just remember that animals aren't always permitted on land without special permission from the host country, so it's important to research each port's legal requirements.

You Can Select A Cabin Type

In short, you can pick your cabin type , and Virgin will usually assign you a specific unit. Each cabin comes with WiFi, eco-conscious construction, and 24-hour room service. Along the ship's edges, you can select from a Sea Terrace which has a balcony, or a Sea View with a porthole. Interior lodging is cleverly branded as "Insider" cabins, which have no windows at all but can accommodate up to four people. If you're quick to reserve, you may also secure a pair of connecting cabins.

Cabins are all equipped with rain showers, hair dryers, adjustable lighting, and both European and American-style electrical sockets. For travelers in a higher tax bracket, Rockstar Quarters can provide you with up to 2,147 square feet of space, and a variety of Suites may include marble bathrooms and brass highlights. These accommodations are best booked through a Virgin Voyages agent.

There's Plenty To Eat

You could argue that Virgin Voyages are like giant floating food-halls. The 20-plus dining venues are known as "eateries," and you won't find a single buffet among them. Eateries are designed to feel like sit-down restaurants, many of them casual and diner-style, others upscale and showcasing global cuisines. Some samples: Razzle Dazzle offers elevated pub food in a casual setting, Pink Agave gives the Michelin treatment to classic Mexican fare, and Gunbae (Korean for "bottoms up") serves up gourmet barbecue. Many eateries specialize in shareable plates, perfect for families or groups of friends. The eateries are also packed with plant-based and allergy-sensitive fare.

Reservations aren't required, but you can reserve a table on the Virgin Voyages app and may consider them for culinary hot spots. To make the process as painless as possible, all these eateries are free of charge, and service charges are already included, so you can walk in and out without even thinking about the check.

The Merchants Are Unique

The Virgin brand started as a record store, so it's no surprise that Virgin Voyages would corner the market on retail. This row of luxury stores is known as "High Street," a common British expression for the shopping district. The shops specialize in luxury items, such as up-market fashion, cosmetics, and, yes, music. But you can also find everyday toiletries at The Essentials, and reasonably priced bottles of wine at the onboard liquor store. Virgin merchants are known for consistent pricing, which isn't always the case on cruise ships that use flash sales to draw in customers.

The most "metal" thing you can do on a Virgin Voyages ship is get yourself a tattoo, and the Squid Ink studio is open for business on every Lady Ship. This is a very professional outfit, and many Sailors will like the novelty of getting some artwork done at sea. As a result, you will probably want to reserve your session in advance, and you can expect to pay what many customers would consider premium prices.

The Entertainment Is World Class — And Off-Beat

Leave it to a company that started as a record shop to drum up epic live performances. Most large cruise ships are respected for their Broadway-caliber shows, which is no small feat in the middle of the ocean. Predictably, Virgin likes to host unusual programming, such as the ship-wide Scarlet Night event, which covers the entire ship in red costumes and lighting, featuring circus performers and live instrumentals. There's also the wildly avant-garde Untitled Dance Show Partything, the immersive theatrical experience Persephone, and a wide range of stage performances in The Red Room. Each night, you'll have fresh opportunities to join a dance party or sing karaoke.

If you don't require throbbing music or explosions of glitter, no problem. There's a very traditional casino and a video arcade stocked with vintage games. And if you need a more holistic alternative to all that rockstar living, you can join a yoga session or group workout in one of the fitness centers.

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If you’ve ever gone away and been tutted at or gawked at while enjoying a moment at the bar, you’d probably rather stay home instead.

Well, a number of cruise operators have been thinking about how to make their trips more inclusive and accessible to a wider variety of guests, and their efforts have not gone unnoticed.

Whether it’s gender-neutral toilets or sign language interpreters, we’ve plucked the boats that boast a better experience for everyone from the Sailawaze Excellence Awards (BTW  you can win a cruise for two by voting here , we should add…).

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After a day of sightseeing, what can be more entertaining than a night of drag performance? It’s par for the course at Virgin Voyages, where all staff are encouraged to express their gender identity freely.

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The company prides itself on being a welcoming space for LGBTQ+ passengers with its gender-neutral toilets and hospitable atmosphere.

Founder Richard Branson has a long history of supporting gay rights, beginning with legendary Heaven nightclub in London, and the celebrations on his ships ramp up in June as themed parties are thrown and guests are presented with pride-inspired cocktails and on-deck DJs.

Celebrity Cruises

If you thought cruises were only for the silver-haired, you’d be wrong. Celebrity Cruises are a riot of colour, flying every hue of the LGBTQ+ flag – especially in June, Pride Month.

The operation, which travels to every continent, even hosted the first legal same-sex marriage at sea in 2018 and regularly holds gay weddings.

Celebrity Cruises says it promotes diversity among both staff and guests and throws regular LGBTQ+ welcome events to get the party started.

Disney Cruise Line

Family-friendly operators Disney Cruise Line prides itself on making trips accessible to those with additional needs. Guests with disabilities have access to comfortable staterooms and suites, along with a full range of services, facilities, and amenities, including auxiliary aids.

Its liners are also home to specially designed communication staterooms for guests with hearing disabilities, including a vibrating bed shaker under the mattress and an indicating panel with light signals for the doorbell, telephone calls, general alarm and fire alarm.

The ships also provide sign language interpreters for shows and entertainment.

Saga Cruises

If a loud party isn’t for you, over 50s can enjoy a more sedate voyage, with Saga Cruises providing a number of options for guests with mobility issues. A chauffeur service to and from ports is provided as standard on all trips, rooms are equipped with hearing loop systems and hoists are available to help guests in and out of the pools.

Assistance is also provided to those who need help with baggage and large print is provided in the cinema guide and daily paper, alongside Braille playing cards.

A-Rosa Cruises

Meanwhile, A-Rosa Cruises are designed with families and multi-generational groups in mind. Under-15s travel for free and family rooms have been provided so up to five can share a room while they meander along Europe’s rivers, waking up in a different city each day.

Hosts are available to take care of youngsters in the kids club, where children can choose from a variety of activities, including crafting, T-shirt design and face painting while adults can enjoy a relaxing treatment at the spa.

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This year, European river specialist VIVA Cruises launched its inaugural LGBT voyage, which took travellers to Antwerp, Rotterdam and Amsterdam where they could visit the world’s largest archive of LGBTQ+ history by day and party at the city’s vibrant gay and lesbian bars by night.

VIVA is a member of the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association, an organisation built to promote equality and safety within LGBTQ+ tourism.

Autistic travellers, those with Down syndrome and other additional needs can benefit from a specially designed holiday with Royal Caribbean. Priority check-in, boarding and departure are available to those who need it and the Autism on the Seas programme offers ‘staffed cruises’ with specialised respite sessions and private activities and sessions.

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