Take a tour of my balcony cabin on Virgin Voyages' Scarlet Lady. It came with a hammock where I took naps next to the ocean.

Lori A. MayDec 10, 2022, 17:53 IST

The bed in my XL Sea Terrace balcony cabin on Virgin Voyages.Lori A. May

I paid $2,711 for a 5-night sailing on Scarlet Lady, Virgin Voyages' inaugural adults-only ship.
I liked the ship and my XL Sea Terrace balcony cabin so much, I immediately booked another sailing.

This past June, I went on my first Virgin Voyages cruise on the Scarlet Lady, with a 5-night itinerary from Miami to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, and to Bimini in the Bahamas.

This June, I went on my first cruise with Virgin Voyages onboard the Scarlet Lady.Lori A. May

This past June, I went on my first Virgin Voyages cruise on the Scarlet Lady, with a 5-night itinerary from Miami to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, and to Bimini in the Bahamas.

My balcony cabin cost $2,711, but included most meals and activities, plus taxes and port fees.

The Scarlet Lady in port.Lori A. May

My XL Sea Terrace cabin was located on Deck eight, port side.

This is where my room was positioned, but on the other side of the ship.Lori A. May

Inside, all the decks were clearly marked, making the ship easy to navigate, and I opened my room with a wearable band.

Wearing my red wearable band, which I used to open my stateroom.Lori A. May

Inside my room, I thought it was a spacious setup with a queen bed.

The bed inside my cabin.Lori A. May

I thought my room had a minimal, sophisticated look with softened hues. I also appreciated the smart use of technology.

I loved the softened hues throughout my room.Lori A. May

The cabin's smart use of storage meant I had a place for everything.

My open-concept closet.Lori A. May

Virgin's contemporary aesthetic continued into the bathroom, where I had a large counter with a shallow sink, a large mirror with ample lighting, and fluffy towels.

The bathroom sink counter came stocked with makeup face cloths and charcoal soap.Lori A. May

My cabin's bathroom was actually unlike any I've experienced on a cruise ship, with opaque doors obscuring the toilet and shower for added privacy.

The toilet and shower were private thanks to these opaque doors.Lori A. May

I also greatly appreciated that I had a rainfall shower head.

The rainfall shower.Lori A. May

In addition to the well-lit bathroom mirror, my cabin entryway had a full-length mirror, plus another one above the desk.

My two mirrors.Lori A. May

Because I booked a balcony, I thought I always had a great view of the ocean, and loved being able to go outside.

The view from my cruise ship balcony.Lori A. May

My deck also had a hammock, which I loved for enjoying afternoon naps alongside the ocean.

I thought my balcony hammock was a unique addition to my cabin where I loved to take afternoon naps.Lori A. May

I thought my XL Sea Terrace on Scarlet Lady was super spacious, and I never felt cramped inside. I plan to book it again — and have — so long as I don't have more than one other person with me.

I plan to book this type of cabin again.Lori A. May

I thought my XL Sea Terrace on Scarlet Lady was super spacious, and I never felt cramped inside. I plan to book it again — and have — so long as I don't have more than one other person with me.

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Take a tour of my balcony cabin on Virgin Voyages' Scarlet Lady. It came with a hammock where I took naps next to the ocean.

This past June, I went on my first Virgin Voyages cruise on the Scarlet Lady, with a 5-night itinerary from Miami to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, and to Bimini in the Bahamas.

My balcony cabin cost $2,711, but included most meals and activities, plus taxes and port fees.

My XL Sea Terrace cabin was located on Deck eight, port side.

Inside, all the decks were clearly marked, making the ship easy to navigate, and I opened my room with a wearable band.

Inside my room, I thought it was a spacious setup with a queen bed.

I thought my room had a minimal, sophisticated look with softened hues. I also appreciated the smart use of technology.

The cabin's smart use of storage meant I had a place for everything.

Virgin's contemporary aesthetic continued into the bathroom, where I had a large counter with a shallow sink, a large mirror with ample lighting, and fluffy towels.

My cabin's bathroom was actually unlike any I've experienced on a cruise ship, with opaque doors obscuring the toilet and shower for added privacy.

I also greatly appreciated that I had a rainfall shower head.

In addition to the well-lit bathroom mirror, my cabin entryway had a full-length mirror, plus another one above the desk.

Because I booked a balcony, I thought I always had a great view of the ocean, and loved being able to go outside.

My deck also had a hammock, which I loved for enjoying afternoon naps alongside the ocean.

I thought my XL Sea Terrace on Scarlet Lady was super spacious, and I never felt cramped inside. I plan to book it again — and have — so long as I don't have more than one other person with me.