What Scarlet Night is
Scarlet Night is the ship-wide party Virgin Voyages is known for. Instead of one show, the whole ship turns into the venue: pop-ups, flash mobs, secret bars and karaoke.
Virgin says every Scarlet Night can be different depending on where you choose to explore, so there's no single way to do it.
How the night unfolds
Virgin's own guide to the evening lays it out roughly like this. Times can change, so check the day's schedule on board.
- The Myth of Scarlet Night, typically at 8 PM at the Roundabout, tells the origin story behind the evening.
- The opening event follows at 9 PM, also at the Roundabout.
- The Red Room becomes the Octopus Garden, staging the legend of Scarlet Night.
- Pop-ups and surprises run throughout Decks 6 and 7.
- The pool area turns into an under-the-sea party.
- The after party moves to The Manor, the ship's nightclub.
What to wear
Red. Virgin's guide suggests an all-red outfit and calls it a rite of passage and the social glue of the evening.
That said, Virgin's FAQ is clear there are no dress code rules: a red accent counts just as much as a head-to-toe look.
What it costs
Entertainment is part of the voyage fare, and Virgin says all shows and experiences are free except Another Rose and certain eat-and-drink classes.
Drinks are the part to budget for: alcohol is pay-as-you-go on Virgin Voyages.
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Celebrating with a crowd
Scarlet Night is a natural centerpiece for a birthday or a friends' trip: everyone's already dressed for it. If you're bringing a group, start planning together early.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I have to wear red on Scarlet Night?
Virgin encourages red, from a full outfit to a small accent, but its FAQ says there are no dress code rules.
Is Scarlet Night included in the fare?
Yes, the entertainment is included. Alcoholic drinks are pay-as-you-go, as on any night.
Where is the Scarlet Night after party?
In The Manor, the ship's nightclub.
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