Which cruise ship was the first vessel built specifically for Virgin Voyages?

Scarlet Lady was the first vessel built specifically for Virgin Voyages.

Scarlet Lady was ordered as the first ship for Virgin Voyages, a cruise line founded by the Virgin Group. Fincantieri built the vessel in Italy, and it entered service in 2021 after delays connected with the COVID-19 pandemic.

The ship was designed for adults-only cruising and introduced Virgin Voyages’ distinctive branding, restaurant-focused dining model and entertainment style. Its home-port operations initially centered on Miami and Caribbean itineraries.

Valiant Lady became the second Virgin Voyages ship, followed by Resilient Lady. The names are easy to mix up because all three belong to the same series, but Scarlet Lady is the fleet’s original ship and the one that launched the brand’s passenger operations.