MIAMI, Feb. 19, 2025 — Virgin Voyages just announced Scarlet Lady’s Winter 2027–2028 deployment, introducing the brand’s first-ever Transatlantic sailing from Barcelona to San Juan alongside a full season of new six- to eight-night Southern Caribbean itineraries from Puerto Rico. Scarlet Lady, the brand’s flagship vessel, is currently sailing her signature 5-5-4 Caribbean itineraries following a recent refresh of onboard spaces and programming.
Designed around destination-forward itineraries with intentionally curated kid-free sea days, the season blends long stays with the brand’s signature adults-only experience and award-winning onboard offerings.
First-Ever Barcelona to San Juan Transatlantic
Kicking off the season is a 12-night Transatlantic sailing from Barcelona to San Juan, marking Virgin Voyages’ first westbound ocean crossing between the Mediterranean and the Caribbean.
Some voyage highlights include:
- A call in Tangier, Morocco
- A maiden call in Lanzarote, Canary Islands
- Multiple sea days designed as immersive resort-style experiences at sea
The sailing also features a Halloween-themed enhanced voyage, offering seasonal onboard programming during the Atlantic crossing.
Southern Caribbean, Reimagined From San Juan
Following the Transatlantic, Scarlet Lady will call San Juan home for the winter season, sailing a range of new Southern Caribbean itineraries built for flexibility and extended port calls.
Itinerary lengths include:
- 6 Nights: Four port days with minimal sea time, ideal for shorter getaways.
- 7 Nights: A blend of destination immersion and restorative sea days.
- 8 Nights: Slower-paced sailings with sea days positioned as a feature.
The season covers some of the Caribbean's most sought-after destinations including Aruba, Antigua, St. Lucia, St. Maarten, Barbados and more across the Lesser Antilles. Most port calls are full-day affairs, running longer than the industry norm. Aruba gets late-night stays throughout the season, including over the December holidays. Scarlet Lady will be docked in the sun-drenched island on Christmas Eve eve for Sailors who would rather spend it on an island than in an airport.
Strategic San Juan Homeport
San Juan connects to 100+ direct flights from across the U.S., and with Scarlet Lady’s departures on Saturdays and Sundays, Sailors can opt for a full week in the Caribbean without burning extra vacation days on either end.
The 2027–2028 deployment incorporates a greater balance of sea days and port days, allowing Sailors to indulge in an elevated, kid-free experience featuring Michelin-inspired dining, award-winning entertainment, WiFi and group fitness classes, all included in voyage fare.
For booking information, visit www.virginvoyages.com or contact a First Mate.
About Virgin Voyages
Promising to Create an Epic Sea Change for All, Virgin Voyages is the award-winning, exclusively adult cruise line founded by Sir Richard Branson. Delivering unforgettable, relaxing vacations at sea, Virgin Voyages launched at the end of 2021. Inspired by superyacht design, its fleet of Lady Ships exemplify an elevated, boutique hotel at sea with contemporary spaces that strike the perfect balance of nautical chic and glamour. Currently departing from the sun-soaked cities of Miami, Barcelona, Athens and San Juan, the fleet offers more than 60 unique itineraries, sailing to 150+ incredible ports of call. On-board, 20+ eateries feature culinary experiences from Michelin-star chefs, stylish workout spaces and group fitness classes are offered daily, and a festival-like line-up of intimate and larger-than-life shows are on the agenda. Paired with modern, tech-savvy cabins, designer suites fit for a rockstar and a mermaid-inspired spa and thermal suite, the brand is taking the industry by storm. For three consecutive years – 2023, 2024 and 2025 – Virgin Voyages won best cruise line in Travel + Leisure’s highly coveted World’s Best Awards for mega-ship ocean cruise line, along with the 2023 and 2024 Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards for best large ocean cruise line.
