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I've sailed on every major cruise line but the entertainment on adults-only Virgin Voyages blew me away, from drag disco to a sex therapy show

Lori A. MayJan 28, 2023, 17:02 IST

The author aboard Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady.Lori A. May

  • I paid $2,711 for a 5-night sailing on Scarlet Lady, Virgin Voyages' first adults-only ship.
  • All entertainment was included in my fare and unlike anything I've seen on other cruise lines.
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This past summer, I was excited to try the new Virgin Voyages adults-only cruise. Right away, I knew it would be a different experience from other cruises I've taken.

The author sailed on Scarlet Lady, the inaugural ship from Virgin Voyages.Lori A. May

I realized the vibe on Virgin Voyages would be different the moment I boarded.

The safety briefing video shown prior to departure.Lori A. May
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I appreciated how the ship had so many different music venues, even in unexpected places, with something for everyone.

There were many intimate venues for live musicians.Lori A. May

I was surprised to find an onboard record shop called Voyage Vinyl, where a resident DJ played some of the shop's collection.

Scarlet Lady has a record store onboard, located in the atrium lounge.Lori A. May
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Scarlet Lady has two large venues that host casual events like bingo and aerobics by day, but at night, transform into nightclubs.

Two dance club venues, The Manor and The Red Room, stayed open late.Lori A. May

I loved dancing at The Red Room, especially when drag queen hosts led the party.

The Red Room dance parties were hosted by drag queens.Lori A. May
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Another new-to-me experience on Scarlet Lady was seeing an onboard sex therapy show.

The author wearing her mask in the audience for Never Sleep Alone.Lori A. May

Not every event on Scarlet Lady was risqué or sexy. Some events felt more familiar to my past cruise experiences, like wine tastings, but with added variety.

Scarlet Lady also hosts low-key events like wine tastings.Lori A. May
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I wasn't sure what to expect with the cruise's signature Scarlet Night party. I was extra curious when I saw an inflatable octopus on the pool deck.

A large inflatable octopus on the main pool deck for the Scarlet Night party.Lori A. May

While Virgin Voyages has typical cruise entertainment like musicians and bingo, I thought the overall vibe was more energetic thanks to unique events.

The author in front of Scarlet Lady.Lori A. May
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