In 2021, Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady embarked on its maiden journey from Miami. An 18-and-over vessel that holds less than 2,800 passengers, its all-season offerings have been a hit since. In many ways, it’s the anti-cruise experience: no buffets, set dinner times or tacky performances. Instead, it has more than 20 culinary options with menus concocted by Michelin-starred chefs, sunrise meditation classes, a two-story nightclub and a sleek vibe as you’d expect from the Virgin brand. Among its four key itineraries are regular treks to the Dominican Republic, Mexico and Key West.
Being the tropical paradise that it is, Miami boasts impressive year-round cruise offerings in the form of super-sized vessels, tantalizing routes and, yes, quirkily themed excursions. If you’re lucky enough to call the Magic City home, these escapes are accessible in a matter of minutes via PortMiami. Otherwise, Miami International Airport is a convenient hub for all sorts of getaways from the city. As you gear up for your next voyage, we’ve vetted our top eight cruise experiences from Miami to consider. They include adults-only jaunts, EDM-fueled ragers at sea, luxe-for-less options and so much more.
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