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Virgin Voyages Hints at Maiden Voyage Surprises, Announces Two Preview Sailings

Image: PHOTO: Virgin Voyages' first ship, Scarlet Lady. (rendering courtesy of Virgin Voyages) (Photo courtesy of Virgin Voyages)
Image: PHOTO: Virgin Voyages' first ship, Scarlet Lady. (rendering courtesy of Virgin Voyages) (Photo courtesy of Virgin Voyages)
Patrick Clarke
by Patrick Clarke
Last updated: 12:00 PM ET, Fri November 15, 2019

In true Virgin style, Virgin Voyages' maiden voyage aboard the Scarlet Lady next spring will feature several unique experiences and surprises.

The cruise line announced Friday that the April 1, 2020 sailing will be packed full of celebrity-guest appearances, special events, exclusive surprises and an overall enhanced Virgin Voyages experience.

What's more, Virgin Voyages has opened bookings for a pair of Sneak-a-Peek sailings ahead of the Scarlet Lady's maiden voyage allowing guests a unique opportunity to experience the cruise line ahead of the start of its inaugural season.

The first sailing will depart Thursday, March 26 to Sunday, March 29 while the second cruise will run Sunday, March 29 to Wednesday, April 1.

Guests will enjoy a selected highlights version of the full Virgin Voyages experience on the three-night sailings, which will feature multiple marquee experiences including a day at the Beach Club at Bimini, a Scarlet Night Party, access to all restaurants and the complete versions of entertainment offered onboard.

Bookings for the two Sneak-a-Peek sailings open on VirginVoyages.com Friday, November 15.

Virgin Voyages has been releasing exciting details in the lead-up to Scarlet Lady's maiden voyage all year long, most recently announcing on-demand champagne delivery and unveiling several pieces from its new crew uniform collection designed by British fashion icon Gareth Pugh.


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Patrick Clarke

Patrick Clarke

Senior Editor

A Maryland native and wanderer who has lived across the U.S. from North Carolina to SoCal, Patrick Clarke graduated from Towson University with a B.S. in journalism. He previously worked for Bleacher

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