What is Scarlet Night?
As the sun sets over the deep and expansive sea, something red and electrifying is bubbling beneath the surface, ready to elevate your luxurious, adults-only cruise event into a spectacle more alluring and enchanting than you even thought possible. Scarlet Night is a full ship activation, complete with pop-ups, flash mobs, secret bars, karaoke, shadow performances, pool parties, and high-energy beats to keep you dancing into the starry night.
What sets Scarlet Night apart from theme nights on other cruises?
Don’t waste your time looking for cruise cliches, played-out performances, or a celebration that fits neatly in a box. Scarlet Night (Virgin Voyages’ theme night) is crafted to lure out your inner reveller, dance-floor dominator, and bon vivant. Modern, immersive entertainment, designed for our adults-only crowd, provides you with ample freedom to express yourself, connect with others, and get lost in boisterous joy.
“Scarlet Night was practically worth the cruise alone,” wrote a Sailor on Reddit. “It was so much fun, everyone really got into it and the energy was amazing.” Somewhat amorphous by nature, Scarlet Night evolves to amplify your specific cruising experience. It’s the result of a creative collaboration between Virgin Voyages’ in-house entertainment team and award-winning producer Randy Weiner, the brain behind Sleep No More, Queen of the Night, and The Donkey Show. Nightlife producers behind the mind-expanding, multi-room Brooklyn Night Club, House of Yes, keep the party going on late into the night with their creative experience concepts at Scarlet Lady’s onboard nightclub, The Manor.
What Should I Wear to Scarlet Night?
Oh! And be sure to deck yourself in an all red outfit — it’s a rite of passage and the social glue of the evening, transforming your ship into a pulsing, passionate heart in the middle of the ocean. For you, that might mean donning your most dashing, glam garment — a sequined ruby robe, a tart cherry tuxedo? Absolutely. Or if you’re feeling more casual — whip out the bright red bermuda shorts, turn heads in a begonia-hued bikini. The beauty of Scarlet Night is that you show up as your best and truest self, whatever that means to you!
Scarlet Night Events – What to Expect
- The Myth of Scarlet Night — Kick off Scarlet Night with this storytelling spectacular that explains the origins and traditions of this celebratory evening. Typically held at 8 PM in the Roundabout and hosted by the Happenings Cast, this event welcomes you into the wild and wonderful evening set out before you.
- Opening Event — Lively music, dancing, and a toast to set the festive tone for the evening — join the Happenings Cast in the Roundabout at 9 PM to hear the Scarlet Night theme song for the first time.
- Scarlet Night Activations — After the opening, the ship is abuzz with surprise performances, acrobatics, and secret happenings throughout Deck 6 and 7!
- The Octopus Garden — Like magic, the Red Room becomes the Octopus Garden where you’ll step into the musical world of the Octopus Goddess. She will entrance you with a medley of the legendary story of Scarlet Night and the sailor who have dared to enter her lair.
- The Pool Party — A highlight of Scarlet Night! Our pool area is transformed into an under the sea wonderland, perfect for dancing or splashing the night away. Be awed by high-energy performances from The Happening’s Cast and get ready to let loose (and get a little wet!)
- The After Party — Head to The Manor if you want to keep the party going. Pop hits, classic bangers, and music sure to maintain the magical energy of the evening are pumping at this epic after party.
Come Experience Scarlet Night For Yourself
Intrigued by what you’re reading? Curious to experience this once-in-a-lifetime magical escape? Well, there’s only one way to dip into the myriad of marvels provided by Scarlet Night. Book your dreamy adults-only cruise on Virgin Voyages and prepare for a cruise party like none other, uniquely designed to whisk you away into a dreamy, red-tinged fantasy land.
