Decks, Drinks, and More on Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady

by Marian Krueger, in category Cruises, Virgin Voyages
Super red seating area on deck 16 onboard Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady
Super red seating area on deck 16 nboard Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady
Anyone thinking about a cruise might think they’re all the same.  But this is absolutely not true. Virgin Voyages is taking cruising to an all-new level with its adults-only cruising. It truly feels like a high-end resort at sea. You won’t find any of the kitschy games or activities, announcements, etc. It’s all about whatever you want to do, whenever you want to do it. How does that sound now? 

Adult Playground
Adult Playground
After boarding and dropping things off in my cabin, I went for a quick walk around the ship’s deck and I became increasingly more excited. So many places to sit out near the pools and hot tubs, but even more private places to sit if it’s just you and that someone special. No matter how many people are onboard the ship, you can always have that perfect private moment. 

  • One of the many hot tubs on deck
    One of the many hot tubs on deck
    Whether you want to spend the day in the hot tub with a drink in hand or just relax with your special person. 

  • Basketball court in the Athletic Club
    Basketball court in the Athletic Club
    Want to play some games? No one wants to play relationship games, but here you can play with the oversized chessboard, foosball, or even a game of basketball. Maybe you want to get in a game of basketball or hit the gym before indulging in all of the incredible food and beverages on board Scarlet Lady. 

  • Inside of cabana on deck 16
    Inside of cabana on deck 16
    Looking for something a little more private? Check out the private cabanas up on deck 16: all yours, all private, and all fun. 

  • Inside of one of the Grand Cabanas on deck 16
    Inside of one of the Grand Cabanas on deck 16
    For a day filled with splurging, spoil yourself and consider renting one of the cabanas for the day.

  • Aquatic Club
    Aquatic Club
    If you’d rather not, but worry if there won’t be enough seats out on the deck to sunbathe, I promise there are plenty. 

  • Well-Being Pool
    Well-Being Pool
    No cruise is complete without a dip in the on-deck pools. Some say the pool deck is small. I say, “You’re crazy!” Not only are several places to lay out but how can you say this area is small?

Are We at Sea? cocktail at On the Rocks
Are We at Sea? cocktail at On the Rocks

After walking around the ship, I decided to go back to my cabin and get ready for dinner. My first stop was a cocktail at On the Rocks Martini and Cocktail Bar. Delicious! And it’s not like on other cruise lines where you need 10 of their bottom-shelf drinks to make one decent drink. One drink on Virgin Voyages will take care of you as they are carefully crafted cocktails made with top-shelf liquors. 

  • Super yummy salad from the Galley
    Super yummy salad from the Galley
    Next up was dinner. I started with a small salad in the Galley as I was unsure how Virgin Voyages would accommodate my vegan diet.  Plus I was hungry and my dinner reservation was for later that evening. 

  • Vegan chocolate pie from the Galley
    Vegan chocolate pie from the Galley
    I couldn’t turn down the vegan chocolate pie before leaving the Galley even though dinner was coming up for me in Pink Agave. But it was small so I don’t think it actually counts. 
View looking toward Miami at sailaway
View looking toward Miami at sailaway
I returned to my cabin at sailaway as I wanted a low-key sailaway out of Miami. What a great view!

Margarita in Pink Agave
Margarita in Pink Agave
My dinner reservation was in the much-talked-about and super-popular Pink Agave. I can see why this restaurant is always packed because the drinks are good, the service is fast and professional, and the food is somewhat familiar, yet interesting. This isn’t your typical Tex-Mex restaurant. Instead at Pink Agave they are offering an elevated Mexican dining experience that truly works. I started my evening in Pink Agave with a classic Margarita on the rocks with a salted rim.

  • Guacamole in Pink Agave
    Guacamole in Pink Agave
    I started my meal off with fresh guacamole and tortilla chips. So good! 

  • Pink Agave
    Pink Agave

Since I had eaten a little before, I decided on just the guacamole and I do believe it’s one of the best I’ve ever had. I love the unexpected addition of pomegranate seeds on top. But no worries as I will definitely eat here and in the many other specialty dining restaurants that are included. 

Have you ever thought about taking a Virgin Voyages cruise? 

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