Scarlet Lady

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How will Richard Branson’s Scarlet Lady fare in her first big test?

She’s already created more headlines than a rock star caught with drugs. But tonight, Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Voyages ship will face its first big test – cruise critics from all over the world. They […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Feb 20 2020
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New video: Virgin Voyages turns to comedy as Scarlet Lady’s launch date approaches

OK, it might not be on everyone’s Christmas stocking list, but at least it will celebrate the season with a smile. Virgin Voyages has staked a claim to a comedic approach to the impending launch […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Dec 17 2019
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Richard Branson: “I’ll bring second Virgin Voyages ship to Sydney”

Sir Richard Branson, the mastermind behind Virgin Voyages, has told Cruise Passenger that the line plans to bring its second ship to Sydney. In an interview with Cruise Passenger, Sir Richard said he had spoken […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Nov 13 2019
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How to get Richard Branson to deliver your champagne

There is technology to turn on your cabin lights and air con on Princess Cruises. A robot barman can deliver your cocktail on Royal Caribbean. And a robot butler helps you find your way on […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Oct 10 2019
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Ships

Revealed: a day aboard Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady

The launch of Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Voyages has kept us on the edge of our seats for more than five years now. But details are emerging about what you can expect your holiday experience […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Sep 5 2019
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Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady opens sales in Sydney

Richard Branson’s Virgin Voyages has landed in Australia, training travel advisers – known in the line’s parlance as First Mates – in what’s on offer aboard Scarlet Lady, its first ship. Virgin Voyages will be […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Aug 30 2019
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Tips & Advice

Dare to compare: Virgin Voyages v Celebrity, Oceania and Silversea. You’ll be surprised at the results

It’s being launched with all the hullabaloo you’d expect from the Virgin brand and global entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson. It’s the cruise for non cruisers.  The line that will change the game for ever. What […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Feb 21 2019
Ships
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Virgin Voyages promises food that will Razzle Dazzle

Richard Branson’s Virgin Voyages has thrown out the traditional cruise dining rule book and will launch groundbreaking restaurants to rival the food scene of world famous cities. Set to disrupt the cruise cuisine industry, Virgin […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Nov 9 2018
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Virgin Voyages features a tattoo studio aboard

Getting tattooed on a cruise ship can now be added to your bucket list as a tattoo studio can be found on the first ship of new cruise line, Virgin Voyages. The studio is called […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Oct 19 2018
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A focus on wellness for Virgin Voyages’ newly named ship

The name of the first ship from Virgin Voyages, the cruise line owned by billionaire entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson, has been revealed. The Scarlet Lady will be launched in 2020 and has some features onboard […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jul 27 2018
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