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 will descend on the British seaport of Dover and spend the night on Scarlet Lady, the vessel Sir Richard himself … Read more
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 of Scarlet Lady in April next year, by creating a hilarious pastiche of every perfume ad you’ve ever watched. Sniff … Read more
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 to the Chief Operating Officer and Harbour Master of the Port Authority of NSW, Philip Holliday and had been shown … Read more
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 MSC. But at last, Virgin Voyages has created a piece of technology that actually makes sense – an exclusive on-demand … Read more
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 to look like if you’re feeling brave enough to book a trip. We spoke to Virgin Voyages President and CEO … Read more
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 fully operational in Australia by the end of the year, President and CEO Tom McAlpin announced today at Cruise360 Australasia, … Read more
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 do we know so far? The Scarlet Lady, Virgin Voyages first ship, has a tattoo parlour, ‘sailors’ instead of guests, ‘Events … Read more
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 Voyages’ first ship, Scarlet Lady will offer more than 20 restaurants, seaside lounges and casual eateries when she launches in … Read more
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 Squid Ink and is a feature that is befitting the ship, which is boldly named Scarlet Lady. Squid Ink will … Read more
She's the most specious ship yet from luxury line Oceania Cruises. James Sitters tells Rose Kelly and Peter Lynch what's on board the new class of ship, including restaurants, spas and suites.
