What Is Scarlet Night?
Scarlet Night is Virgin Voyages’ signature event — a ship-wide celebration that happens once during every voyage. It is the night the entire ship comes alive in red, with special performances, themed cocktails, surprise entertainment, and an energy that is completely unique in the cruise world.
Think of it as the ultimate ship party. The pool deck transforms into an outdoor nightclub, performers appear throughout the ship, and there is a collective excitement that builds from dinner through the late hours.
What to Wear
The dress code is simple: wear red. It does not need to be formal or elaborate — a red top, red dress, red accessories, or even just red lipstick will do. The joy of Scarlet Night is seeing the entire ship united in one color. Some sailors go all out with red sequins and elaborate outfits, while others keep it casual with a red tee and shorts. Both approaches are perfectly welcome.
Pack your red outfit specifically for this night. If you forget, the ship shops typically sell some red merchandise, but selection is limited.
Timeline of Events
Scarlet Night typically builds throughout the evening. Dinner service has a special Scarlet Night menu at some restaurants. As the sun sets, the energy ramps up with performances starting around the ship. The main pool deck party kicks off in the evening with a DJ set, and the whole thing builds to a peak around midnight with special aerial performances, fire effects, and surprise entertainment moments.
Tips for the Best Experience
Eat dinner on the earlier side so you can fully immerse yourself in the evening events. Charge your phone — you will want photos. Start at the pool deck and then wander the ship to discover surprise performances in unexpected locations. The Manor nightclub keeps the party going late for those who want to dance until the early hours.
If late-night partying is not your thing, you can still enjoy the earlier portions of Scarlet Night — the sunset performances and dinner specials are wonderful even if you head to bed at a reasonable hour.