Virgin Voyages Names Wendy Williams as Scarlet Lady’s Captain

Sir Richard Branson and Virgin Voyages President and CEO Tom McAlpin announced the appointment of Captain Wendy Williams as Master of Scarlet Lady.  Captain Wendy Williams will become the first Canadian woman to be captain of a ship for a major cruise brand when she takes the helm of Scarlet Lady in 2020. The company also announced a brand-new lineup of itineraries for their premier 2020 season.

Tom McAlpin, president and chief executive officer for Virgin Voyages said:

Captain Wendy’s extensive maritime background makes her an excellent choice to lead the Scarlet Lady, but it is her spirit and drive to approach life at sea differently that make her the perfect fit to join the Virgin Voyages family.

Captain Wendy Williams

Originally from the coastal city of Sept-Îles, Quebec on the Northeastern coast of Canada, Captain Williams now resides on her hobby farm on Vancouver Island in British Columbia. Captain Williams has more than 28 years of experience working on ships at sea. Her extensive background includes more than a decade as a deckhand in commercial fishing off the western coast of Canada as well as working as a ferryboat captain and spent more than 15 years working on the bridge of mega cruise ships.

I have salt water in my veins and nothing brings me more joy than being at sea. It’s a dream come true to be working with Virgin Voyages, a company that is focused on creating an incredible experience not only for our Sailors but for our Crew as well; while also taking action to minimize our footprint on our oceans.

said Captain Wendy Williams.

New Scarlet Lady Voyage Sailings

In response to the U.S. government’s new restrictions on travel to Cuba from the United States, Virgin Voyages has also developed an exciting lineup of new itineraries for Scarlet Lady.

Virgin Voyages will now offer five-night Riviera Maya sailings to Cozumel/Playa Del Carmen, Mexico.

For those who just want a quick getaway, Virgin Voyages’ four-night sailings will now become Fire and Sunset Soirées including a sunset departure from Key West and a midnight departure from Bimini.

Virgin Voyages has developed special seven-night sailings for the 2020 festive holiday season for those looking for longer voyages of Scarlet Lady.

All voyages will feature a stop in Bimini, Bahamas, home to The Beach Club, a private club for Virgin Voyages Sailors while Scarlet Lady is on the island.