The ship will head into dry dock over 14-28 November to undergo refurbishments before embarking on a series of longer voyages this coming winter.
These include a 16-night transatlantic journey from Rome to Miami, as well as a six-night sailing in the western Caribbean and an eight-night cruise in the eastern Antilles.
“Since her much-anticipated debut in 2021, Scarlet Lady has sailed the world, welcoming hundreds of thousands of Sailors [guests] while delivering irresistible vacations,” said Nicole Huang, Virgin Voyages’ vice-president of fleet experience.
“We’re listening and giving travellers more of what they’ve asked for – more suites, luxe new cabanas and fresh, vibey dining concepts – so sailors can truly live the life of a rockstar.”
To meet demand for suites, several of Scarlet Lady’s sea terrace cabins on deck 11 will be converted into 24,352sq/ft suites. These have been reimagined by UK industrial design studio Tom Dixon, with each suite featuring a European king size bed, open shower and additional decor.
Meanwhile six new VIP cabanas, which can be booked individually or as part of a larger group, will be added in front of the swimming pool.
Virgin Voyages will also revamp Scarlet Lady’s culinary offering by adding new menus at its staple restaurants and by transforming its Ground Club Too coffee bar into a full-service bar at night.
Other changes include the creation of a couples treatment room in the ship’s spa, although the existing thermal suite will also be retained. Signature experiences, such as the line’s dining and acrobatics experience Scarlet Night, will also endure when the ship returns to service.
