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Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady vs Celebrity Silhouette
The Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady was built in 2021. It was renovated in 2024. This is an adults-only ship; all guests must be 18 or older. It's 10 years newer than the Silhouette, which was built in 2011 and renovated in 2020. While the Celebrity Silhouette has a lawn club like most of it's sister ships, it's mostly exclusive to suite guests or those willing to pay extra.
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 Scarlet Lady is considered a medium size ship. Coming in at 912 feet long and 125 feet wide, it's roughly the length of 2.5 football fields, as wide as 2.4 tractor-trailers and the same height as a 13-story building. Compared to the Celebrity Silhouette, the Scarlet Lady is 10% smaller in terms of overall tons.
Number of Passengers
Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady holds about the same number of passengers as the Silhouette based on double occupancy (two people per room). When you look at the "Space Ratio," or the total tonnage of a ship compared to the number of passengers, the Scarlet Lady has less space per person compared to the Silhouette.
| Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady | Celebrity Silhouette | |
|---|---|---|
| Class | Lady | Solstice |
| Gross Tonnage | 110,000 | 122,000 |
| Length | 912 | 1,033 |
| Beam/Width | 125 | 121 |
| Passenger Decks | 13 | 13 |
| Passengers (double occupancy) | 2,700 | 2,886 |
| Crew | 1,150 | 1,285 |
| Passenger to Crew Ratio | 2.3 | 2.2 |
| Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) | 41 | 42 |
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 Scarlet Lady has twelve different dining options like Social Club Diner, Lick Me Til Ice Cream, and Pink Agave. Of those options, twelve are complementary, or included with your cruise fare.
The Silhouette has the same number of dining venues. Some of its popular venues are Tuscan Grille, Lawn Club Grill, and Oceanview Cafe. Eight of these restaurants are complementary and the other nine have an additional fee.
The Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady has about the same number of dining options as the Celebrity Silhouette.
If you're looking to avoid extra money while on board, the Scarlet Lady might be a better choice then the Silhouette. More of the dining options are included in the base cruise fare, potentially saving you money.
| Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady | Celebrity Silhouette | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Dining Options | 12 | 12 |
| Complimentary Dining Options: | 12 | 8 |
| Additional Fee Dining Options: | 0 | 9 |
| % of Included Options | 100% | 25% |
| See the options | See the options |
Bars and Drinks
The Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady has 3 more bars than the Celebrity Silhouette. The Scarlet Lady has 18 bars like Draught Haus, Mezcal Bar and The Aquatic Club Bar. On Silhouette, you can grab a drink at 15 different bars such as Cafe al Bacio, Casino Bar and Pool Bar.
| Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady | Celebrity Silhouette |
|---|---|
| •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 | •Cafe al Bacio • Casino Bar • Craft Social • Ensemble Lounge • Entertainment Court Bar • Il Secondo Bacio • Martini Bar • Mast Bar • Passport Bar • Pool Bar • Quasar • Sky Lounge • Sunset Bar • The Retreat Lounge • World Class Bar |
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 Scarlet Lady and the Silhouette 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 Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady has a total of 2 pools and 6 hot tubs. 2 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.
Celebrity Silhouette has more pools than the Scarlet Lady and the same number of hot tubs. There are fewer exclusive pools and hot tubs on the Silhouette. If you like ships without extra charges or exclusive areas, this might be a better choice since everyone will have access to these areas.
| Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady | Celebrity Silhouette | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Pools | 2 | 3 |
| Pools - General Access | 2 | 2 |
| Pools - Adults Only | 1 | |
| Pools - Exclusive | ||
| Total Hot Tubs | 6 | 6 |
| Hot Tubs - General Access | 4 | 4 |
| Hot Tubs - Adults Only | 2 | |
| Hot Tubs - Exclusive | 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. You might up paying more while on board the Scarlet Lady. Only 55% of the activities below are included in your cruise fare. On the Silhouette, 60% of the activities are included at no additional cost.
| Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady | Celebrity Silhouette | |
|---|---|---|
| Acrobatic Show | ✓ | ✗ |
| Adult Only Relaxation Area | ✗ | ✓ |
| Arcade | ✓ | ✗ |
| Beyond the Podium Talk Series | ✗ | ✓ |
| Bingo | ✗ | ✓ |
| Casino | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fitness Center | ✓ | ✓ |
| Group Fitness | ✓ | ✗ |
| Jogging Track | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lawn Club | ✗ | ✓ |
| Private Karaoke Rooms | ✓ | ✗ |
| Salon | ✓ | ✗ |
| Shows - musical review | ✗ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tattoo Studio | ✓ | ✗ |
| Thermal Suites | ✓ | ✓ |
| Learn more | Learn more |
Cruise Costs
Virgin Voyages and Celebrity 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. Typically newer ships cost more, so a cruise on Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady will likely be more expensive than on Celebrity Silhouette.
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.
| Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady | Celebrity Silhouette | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Daily Gratuities* (Per Person Per Day) | $20.00 | $18.00 |
| Tip added to drinks & services | Included | 20% |
| Soda Price | Included | $4.75 |
| Domestic Beer Price | $8.00 See drink menus | $9.99 See drink menus |
| Drink Package Price | No drink package available | $55 - $99 Learn more |
| Internet Plan | Basic Wi-fi is included. Premium is $30/day and Work from Sea is $50/day. | $19 to $30 per device per 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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