Virgin Voyages Adds World Poker Tour Room to Scarlet Lady

Virgin Voyages announced a new partnership with the World Poker Tour (WPT) to offer a unique experience aboard Scarlet Lady.

In addition to offering four- and five-night cruises departing from Miami, the Virgin Voyages’ ship has added a new venue, the exclusive “WPT at Sea” Poker Room. The room boasts eight custom poker tables and will be staffed with professional dealers.

“As a new brand with an innovative spirit, we’ve been fortunate to introduce many industry firsts, including our partnership with the World Poker Tour and WPT at Sea,” Virgin Voyages CEO Tom McAlpin said.

“Our adult-only, premium experience offers an incredible backdrop, not only for a great vacation, but also as an oasis for the WPT in a way never seen before,” McAlpin continued.

Scarlet Lady’s new poker room will feature cashless transactions that can be managed through each passenger’s wearable devices. The WPT at Sea will also offer beginner training, cash games, satellites and WPT Prize Package tournaments with buy-ins ranging from $80 to $320.

The WPT at Sea main event will be held during each sailing for a $320 buy-in, with the winner possibly earning a WPT prize package, based on the number of participants. The cruise line said the winnings could be used on any future voyage or WPT event.

“After witnessing the magic of cruise-line poker with Virgin Voyages last season, we instantly sought to establish a permanent fixture,” WPT CEO Adam Pliska said. “Scarlet Lady provides the perfect residence for WPT at Sea, which will bring the WPT poker experience to the high seas.”