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Virgin Voyages Targets The Millennials & Confirms First Ship As Adults-Only

Virgin Voyages has just announced its first ever cruise ship, due to arrive in 2020, will join the few vessels in the world as strictly adults-only. President and CEO Tom McAlpin, alongside Richard Branson himself, revealed the news at the ship’s keel-laying ceremony in Italy’s Fincantieri shipyard, complete with a DJ, cocktails and an appearance by Boy George. The keel-laying is the next major milestone for the 2,860-passenger, unnamed ship after the steel-cutting ceremony back in March this year. Not only will the ship be exclusive to ages 18 and over, McAlpin confirmed that 86 percent of the cabins...

A Complete Departure From The Ordinary As Virgin Voyages Celebrates First Ever Cruise Ship

‘Today is the moment when our intrepid, romantic and irresistible vision for Virgin Voyages starts to become tangible. I’ve been inspired by the passion from all those involved, it’s so exciting as we continue to work together to bring true sea change to the cruise industry.’ Virgin Voyages CEO, Tom McAlpin, made this statement at the steel-cutting ceremony last Wednesday for the first ship in the new cruise line. Executives of Richard Branson’s Miami-bound Virgin Voyages gathered together to celebrate the first of three ships that the billionaire’s cruise line has commissioned from Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri. The line’s ship is...

Unique Music-Themed Suites Are On The Cards For Virgin’s Scarlet Lady

Virgin Voyages’ debut ship, Scarlet Lady, will now feature musically-themed suites. The suites will be the highest grade cabin available at 2,147 square foot, found on top of the ship’s bridge. They will have a music room with guitars and a large terrace that boasts an outdoor shower, hot tub, hammocks and a runway dining table. Sir Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group, commented: “Virgin has always avoided stuffy formalities and brought a lot of excitement and a bit of rebelliousness to our customer experiences. With these glamorous suites, Virgin Voyages is bringing rock and roll to the high seas...

Virgin Just Confirmed The First Destination Scarlet Lady Will Be Taking You To!

“Havana is the perfect place for our sailors to go and experience a city that exudes an irresistible energy and passion.” Virgin Voyages has just confirmed that the line’s first ever cruise ship will be taking guests to the popular port of Havana. Cuba is the first destination announced for the upcoming adult-only ship, Scarlet Lady, after already announcing it will be based in Miami and will sail the Caribbean. In developing the new cruise line, Virgin has been seeking input from potential passengers on both the appearance of the new ship and its itinerary. “We used research from customers...

Breaking News: We’re At The Reveal Of Virgin Voyage’s First Ever Cruise Ship!

The www.CRUISE.co.uk team have been in Genoa today where Richard Branson revealed the official name of the very first Virgin Voyages cruise ship! The adult-only ship is due to arrive in 2020 and will go under the name Scarlet Lady. Branson confirmed at Fincantieri shipyard that the name will reflect the “brand’s iconic mermaid image” which will appear on the ship’s hull. Virgin will launch a “Scarlet Squad” initiative with the intention of recruiting and mentoring female crew in onboard areas such as marine, technical and hotel management, These areas statistically show low numbers of female staff and senior management....