Some ships reinvent themselves. Scarlet Lady simply levels up.
This winter, she’s back where she belongs, sailing the 4 to 5-night Miami itineraries that made her a favorite from the very beginning. She’s got the same iconic routes. The same adults-only energy. The same sun-soaked escapes that don’t ask for much PTO. The big difference is everything you’ll experience on board now.
Winter 2026 (yes, the very season we’re in now) marks the first time that Scarlet Lady’s most current onboard experience pairs with Miami’s core short sailings. For first-timers, it’s the ideal introduction to a cruise with Virgin Voyages. For returning Sailors, it’s a reminder that familiar doesn’t mean finished.
Because the Scarlet Lady you love is back on the Miami short sailings she’s known for, with more to experience than ever.
Why this Miami season matters
Scarlet Lady has history in Miami; that’s part of her charm. She helped define what a short, adults-only Caribbean escape could feel like: easy, elevated, and unapologetically fun.
But while she’s sailed from Miami before (and even post glow-up on longer itineraries), this is the first winter since her 2024 dry dock where her most ~refined~ onboard experience meets the 4 to 5-night sailings that made her iconic.
That matters because familiarity can be misleading. You might think you already know the experience — and this season is about showing how much more there is to her.
Short sailings, same Scarlet energy
Let’s be clear about what’s intentionally staying the same.
Scarlet Lady is returning to the 4 to 5-night sailings from Miami that defined her early years. These are the get-in, get-away, and come-back-glowing itineraries that work with real calendars and real lives.
You’ll still find her sailing to:
- Bimini, always anchored by a day at The Beach Club at Bimini
- Key West, where the flip-flops stay on well past sunset
- Cozumel, for beach clubs, tacos, and reef dives
- Puerto Plata and Grand Turk, bringing color, culture, and postcard waters
Every voyage includes our signature Beach Club at Bimini stop, because some things simply don’t need improving.
Scarlet Lady remains proudly adults-only, designed for Sailors 18 and up. And yes, the value is still baked in. Dining at 20+ eateries, WiFi, fitness classes, shows, and essential drinks are all included. That’s over $1,000 in value before you even step on board.
For eligible Sailors, resident rates sweeten the deal even more, with up to 15% off for Florida, Georgia, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut residents.
What’s new onboard this season
The difference this winter isn’t where Scarlet Lady sails. It’s how she feels while you’re sailing her.
Her glow-up wasn’t cosmetic. It was experiential, refining how days flow, how nights unfold, and how spaces invite you to linger longer.
One of the biggest additions is Booked, a brand-new show that debuted in November 2025. It’s bold, clever, and designed to pull you into the story rather than keep you watching from the sidelines. Even if you’ve seen Scarlet Lady’s entertainment before, this one hits differently.
Dining and social spaces have been thoughtfully refined to improve flow and energy. You’ll notice it in how venues transition from day to night and how easily you move from cocktails to conversations to late-night snacks.
Lucky Lotus by Razzle Dazzle brings a fresh flavor to a Sailor favorite, layering vibrant Asian cuisine into a space known for playful twists and plant-forward plates.
Suites received their own glow-up too, with 24 new Seriously Suites offering more ways to sail in style. Add to that a reimagined Grounds Club Too for coffee-fueled mornings and people-watching afternoons, plus new VIP cabanas that elevate poolside lounging into an art form.
None of this changes Scarlet Lady’s personality. It simply sharpens it.
Designed for real long weekends
Winter 2026 also introduces something many Sailors have been quietly wishing for: true long-weekend sailings.
Four-night, Wednesday-to-Sunday itineraries are built to minimize your time off while maximizing escape. You can leave midweek, return before Monday, and still feel like you took a proper vacation.
It’s a small scheduling shift that makes a big difference, especially for Sailors who want frequent getaways without rearranging their entire calendar.
First-timer or repeat Sailor: here’s why to sail now
If you’ve never sailed Scarlet Lady, this season is the perfect entry point. Short sailings keep things easy, Miami keeps flights simple, and the onboard experience is more dialed in than ever.
If you’ve sailed her before, this is your invitation to see her with fresh eyes. The routes may feel familiar, but the rhythm onboard has evolved. New shows, refined spaces, and subtle upgrades add up to a noticeably elevated experience.
Scarlet Lady didn’t become a Miami icon by chasing trends. She did it by delivering a cruise experience that felt confident, inclusive, and just a little rebellious. This winter, she brings that same energy back to the short sailings that started it all — now with more depth, more flow, and more reasons to book again.
A gorgeous homecoming
Some escapes are best experienced in familiar waters. This winter, Scarlet Lady proves that returning to your roots doesn’t mean standing still. It means showing up better, brighter, and ready for what’s next.
Whether it’s your first sail or your fifth, Scarlet’s Miami short sailings offer the kind of getaway that fits real life and still feels like an indulgence. Same seas. Elevated Scarlet energy. And more to experience than ever.
