Day 3 - Cozumel, Mexico
Today, Scarlet Lady is docked in Cozumel, Mexico. Having been to Cozumel more times than we can count, we chose to use this opportunity to explore Scarlet Lady in hopes that most guests would be off on excursion.
We decided to start at the top of the ship and work our way down, taking photos and videos along the way. There is no mistaking a Virgin Cruises’ ship for any other. The bright red exterior along with a very unique design makes quite a statement. The outside of the ship lets the world know that this is not just another cruise line. The more we explore this ship, this becomes even more apparent.
The Runway is a serious jogging/walking track located on Deck 17 aft. This roughly 255 meter track circumnavigates the ship’s distinctive red stack. So, roughly six laps around The Runway should make a mile.
The track has markings to show starting points and meters traveled. Serious joggers and sprinters should love this track as they take in expansive ocean views.
Walking/Jogging Track
One deck down from The Runway, fitness enthusiasts will find the Athletic Club aft on Deck 16 with all sorts of workout equipment.
Scarlet Lady is a ship filled with “Easter eggs”; we just stumbled upon the Sun Club Cafe on Deck 16 forward while walking around the ship today. There seems to be more bars and eateries on this ship than any other of comparable size.
Deck 16 Forward
The ship’s fitness center is located on Deck 15 and is very well equipped.
Focus on Fitness
Of course, there are too many spaces on Scarlet Lady for us to cover in this blog, but we will go into more detail in our Ship Review video. Watch for that on our YouTube channel (@CruiseReport) coming soon.
We found the video game arcade on Deck 7 which features some of the games from our youth. There is no charge to play any of the games.
Vintage Arcade Games
Deck 7 port side reveals another of those Instagrammable spots right outside of Grounds Club, the ship’s coffee shop.
Instagrammable Spaces
Guests on Virgin Voyages are referred to as “sailors”, and therefore, instead of “guest services”, you can find assistance for any issues at Sailor Services on Deck 5.
Virgin’s Answer To Reception/Guest Services
For lunch today, we made reservations at Razzle Dazzle, which is a vegetarian/vegan restaurant, but has a few “naughty” items on the menu for meat lovers like me.
The meal begins with a presentation of delicious pastries. The Apple Cruffin was our favorite.
Sweet Treats at Razzle Dazzle
The lunch was quite good and afterward I was ready for a visit to the ship’s thermal suite at Redemption Spa on Deck 5.
Thermal Suite Deck 6
The thermal suite is equipped with a dry sauna, steam room, salt room and mud room (not sure what that is) as well as hot tubs, showers and a locker/changing room.
Large Dry Sauna
For dinner this evening, we had reservations at Gunbae, the ship’s Korean BBQ restaurant.
Our meal at Gunbae was unlike any cruise ship dining experience we have ever had. This is NOT the place for a quiet, romantic meal! You come to Gunbae to enjoy great food and great fun. More details to come in our Food and Dining review video.
After dinner this evening we head back to The Red Room for the evening show, Duel Reality.
Once again, Virgin Voyages breaks all the rules by transforming The Red Room into a stadium environment where guests are divided into two sides based on the color wristband they are given as they enter the theater. It is red vs. blue!
The show features a combination of juggling, tumbling and acrobatics set to a familiar love story theme. It was unlike any show we have ever seen on a cruise ship, and it was amazing. This high-energy performance lasts for nearly an hour and reveals once again just how different a Virgin Voyages cruise is.
Duel Reality
After Duel Reality, we are exhausted and ready for a good night’s sleep. Tomorrow is another day at sea as Scarlet Lady sails to Bimini, Bahamas.
