Celebrity Edge vs Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady

The Celebrity Edge was built in 2019. The Celebrity Edge is the first ship to feature the "Magic Carpet," a moving platform that makes using water tenders a breeze while in port, or adds outdoor dining space while at sea. This Edge-class of ship is known to feel quite different than the rest of the Celebrity fleet as it's less geared towards traditional cruise passengers. It's 2 years older than the Scarlet Lady, which was built in 2021 and renovated in 2024. This is an adults-only ship; all guests must be 18 or older.

Comparison Overview

• Ship Size
• Number of Passengers
• Food and Restaurants
• Bars and Drinks
• Pools and Hot Tubs
• Ship Features and Activities
• Cruise Costs
• Onboard Costs

Ship Size

The Edge is considered a medium size ship. Coming in at 1,004 feet long and 128 feet wide, it's roughly the length of 2.8 football fields, as wide as 2.4 tractor-trailers and the same height as a 16-story building. Compared to the Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady, the Edge is 18% larger in terms of overall tons.

Number of Passengers

Celebrity Edge holds about the same number of passengers as the Scarlet Lady based on double occupancy (two people per room). When you compare the total tonnage of the ship to the number of passengers, or what we call the "Space Ratio," the Edge has more space per person compared to the Scarlet Lady. This means that you might have a bit more space to yourself on the ship, although there still could be some crowded areas like buffets, pools, etc.

	Celebrity Edge	Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady
Class	Edge	Lady
Gross Tonnage	129,500	110,000
Length	1,004	912
Beam/Width	128	125
Passenger Decks	16	13
Passengers (double occupancy)	2,918	2,700
Crew	1,320	1,150
Passenger to Crew Ratio	2.2	2.3
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)	44	41

Food and Restaurants

Food is a big part of any cruise, and the ship you choose can make a huge difference in your food experience.

The Edge has eighteen different dining options like Spa Cafe, Tuscan Restaurant, and Cosmopolitan Restaurant. Of those options, eight are complementary, or included with your cruise fare. The other ten options have an additional fee.

The Scarlet Lady has six fewer dining venues. Some of its popular venues are Lick Me Til Ice Cream, Social Club Diner, and Lucky Lotus by Razzle Dazzle. twelve of these restaurants are complementary.

If you like having a variety of places to eat, the Edge might be a better choice. It has 50% more dining options than the Scarlet Lady.

If you're looking to avoid extra money while on board, the Scarlet Lady might be a better choice then the Edge. More of the dining options are included in the base cruise fare, potentially saving you money.

	Celebrity Edge	Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady
Total Dining Options	18	12
Complimentary Dining Options:	8	12
Additional Fee Dining Options:	10	0
% of Included Options	44%	100%
	See the options	See the options

Bars and Drinks

The Celebrity Edge has 8 fewer bars than the Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady. The Edge has 10 bars like Il Secondo Bacio, Martini Bar and The Retreat Pool Bar. On Edge, you can grab a drink at 18 different bars such as Casino Bar, Gym & Tonic and Red Bar.

Celebrity Edge	Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady
•Cafe al Bacio • Craft Social • Eden Bar • Il Secondo Bacio • Magic Carpet Bar • Martini Bar • Pool Bar • Sunset bar • The Club • The Retreat Pool Bar	•Casino Bar • Draught Haus • Grounds Club • Gym & Tonic • Mezcal Bar • On The Rocks • Red Bar • Richard's Rooftop Bar • Sip Lounge • Sun Club Bar • The Aquatic Club Bar • The Athletic Club Bar • The Dock Bar • The Dock House Bar • The Grounds Club Too • The Loose Cannon • The Manor • The Social Club

In terms of drinks and cocktails, you have a variety of choices. Both ships serve the Coca-cola family of products. That means Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite and Barqs Root Beer, although the selection can vary by ship.

You can check out recent the bar menus for the Edge and the Scarlet Lady below.

Pools and Hot Tubs

Nothing beats relaxing by a pool with a nice drink in hand as you feel the fresh sea breeze pass by you. The Celebrity Edge has a total of 3 pools and 4 hot tubs. 1 of the pools and 1 of the hot tubs are exclusive access, which means there's either an extra charge to access them or you need to book a certain class of cabin to have access to them.

Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady has fewer pools than the Edge and more hot tubs.

Tired of loud kids and splashing? One of the pools and one of the hot tubs are adults only on Edge.

	Celebrity Edge	Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady
Total Pools	3	2
Pools - General Access	1	2
Pools - Adults Only	1
Pools - Exclusive	1
Total Hot Tubs	4	6
Hot Tubs - General Access	2	4
Hot Tubs - Adults Only	1
Hot Tubs - Exclusive	1	2

Ship Features and Activities

Both ships have lots of activities to keep you busy throughout your cruise. Below you'll see a list of some of the major features on these ships. On the Edge, 67% of the activities below are included in the cruise fare. On the Scarlet Lady, only 55% of the activities are included, meaning you might spend more money while on board.

	Celebrity Edge	Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady
Acrobatic Show	✗	✓
Arcade	✗	✓
Basketball	✓	✗
Beyond the Podium Talk Series	✓	✗
Bingo	✓	✗
Casino	✓	✓
Eden Entertainment Space	✓	✗
Fitness Center	✓	✓
Group Fitness	✗	✓
Jogging Track	✓	✓
Outdoor movies	✓	✗
Private Karaoke Rooms	✗	✓
Rooftop Garden	✓	✗
Salon	✗	✓
Shows - musical review	✓	✗
Spa	✓	✓
Tattoo Studio	✗	✓
Thermal Suites	✓	✓
	Learn more	Learn more

Cruise Costs

Celebrity and Virgin Voyages are both considered "Premium" cruise lines. Premium cruise lines typically offer upscale food, accommodations, and service. These typically cost about $150 - $400 per person per day.

Cruise pricing is dynamic and varies for each specific sailing based on factors such as departure point, ports of call, and time of year.

Onboard Costs

Another way to gauge the cost of a cruise is to consider how much you'll spend on board. Even though a lot is included in the base cruise fare, you may still spend money on things like spa treatments, specialty dining, drinks, and excursions. In addition, guests can also have to pay for things like gratuities and tips.

Typically guests can expect to spend about 25 - 40% of the cost of the cruise on onboard expenses. In other words, if the cruise fare is $1,000 per person, you might spend between $250 and $400 on extra expenses.

The table below will help you compare onboard prices to see if you might spend more on a specific ship.

	Celebrity Edge	Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady
Base Daily Gratuities* (Per Person Per Day)	$18.00	Included
Tip added to drinks & services	20%	Included
Soda Price	$4.00	Included
Domestic Beer Price	$8.00 See drink menus	$8.00 See drink menus
Drink Package Price	$55 - $99 Learn more	No drink package available
Internet Plan	$19 to $30 per device per day	Basic Wi-fi is included. Premium is $30/day and Work from Sea is $50/day.
*Daily gratuities for a standard cabin. Suites or specialty rooms may have higher rates.

Celebrity Cruise Lines offers an "All Included" program. Guests who book a cruise using this promotion will have wifi and alcohol included. Some sailings are available without this program so pay attention when booking. Typically prices are lower if they don't include "Always Included." The wifi and alcohol package are the base levels and can be upgraded for an additional cost.

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