In our 3rd annual guide to the Top New Cruise Ships (2020 Edition), we highlight 9 of the most anticipated cruise ships you’ll likely want to book for 2020. New Cruise Ships 2020 Several of the cruise lines on our list are evolving the proven designs from existing ship classes and expanding their fleets, one luxury cruise line is entering into the expedition cruise market, two other cruise lines are launching their largest vessels ever, and a brand-new cruise line is readying their first ship for launch. Note: This list…
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Getting Spicy in RockStar Suites onboard Scarlet Lady
Virgin Voyages has enlisted the help of Spice Girl, Geri Horner to thoroughly test out the line’s new RockStar Suites onboard their first cruise ship Scarlet Lady. In the video, Sir Richard Branson calls Geri Horner to see how she is doing with putting the RockStar Suite through a rigorous “real-life” test from a “real-life” rock star. Following Horner’s journey through the ‘Gorgeous Suite,’ one of the ship’s most glamorous cabins, the footage chronicles her full RockStar experience, as she’s seen spinning records, reading Branson’s book, rocking out with a…
Read MoreVirgin Voyages Appoints Canadian Female Captain
Virgin Voyages announced today at a press conference in Toronto the appointment of Captain Wendy Williams as Master of Scarlet Lady. When Captain Williams takes the helm of Scarlet Lady in spring 2020, she will become the first Canadian woman to be captain of a ship for a major cruise brand. Just last year, Virgin Voyages announced its Scarlet Squad program, an initiative dedicated to bridging the gender gap in leadership roles across the maritime industry, where women represent less than three percent of the workforce. The program aims to…
Read MoreVirgin Voyages Music Centric Offerings on Scarlet Lady
Virgin Voyages has announced a series of music-centric experiences onboard their first ship Scarlet Lady as well as at their private Beach Club at Bimini Bahamas. Incorporating the Virgin brand’s deep-rooted history in music, Virgin Voyages sonic identity will have a home in electronic music, but will also include other music genres, ensuring that all Sailors will find a sound they love. Virgin Voyage’s fierce approach to music will feature exciting developments such as: Voyage Vinyl – a new record shop aboard Scarlet Lady that will be the go-to spot…
Read MoreVirgin Voyages will Feature Beach Experience in Bimini
Along with the opening of bookings to the general public today, Virgin Voyages also announced details of their onboard entertainment program and exclusive island experience on all itineraries. Previously identified as the “secret location” on initial itineraries, Virgin Voyages has confirmed that they will be stopping in Bimini in the Bahamas on each voyage. Exclusive Bimini Destination The Beach Club at Bimini will provide an exclusive experience that will be featured on all Scarlet Lady sailing where sailors can enjoy an epic beach day and/or explore the island flavor and culture…
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