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Essential Guide to Miami’s Terminal V – Virgin Voyages Adult Only Cruises

Posted on Published: 05/30/2023

When Virgin Voyages launched their paradigm-changing, adult-only cruise lines several years ago, they started with a single cruise ship – the Scarlet Lady . While they now offer European sailings (on the Valient Lady), the Scarlet Lady still calls PortMiami its home port.

Shortly after launching its first cruise ship, Virgin Voyages opened its own cruise terminal at PortMiami. Terminal V is a Miami-based Arquitectonica-designed building that is perfectly themed to Virgin Voyages. This beautiful new terminal is one of the only LEED Gold-certified buildings and has a clean, mid-century design that is reminiscent of the earlier days of travel.

Terminal V opened in early 2022, and I first sailed on the Scarlet Lady in May of 2022. I later returned for an additional sailing in January of 2023. Both times, I enjoyed the seamless experience of checking in to my sailing.

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If you are a regular reader of this blog, or if you are just reading the title of the blog, you probably know this isn’t our usual family-focused content. Instead, it’s part of a new category here called Gen Travel X . This new category will focus on travels beyond family travel when you are ready to progress into mid-life travel. However, Virgin Voyages is also a great option for an adult-only trip even when you have younger kids.

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Essential Guide to Miami’s Terminal V – Virgin Voyages

Location of terminal v and getting to terminal v.

Terminal V is located at 718 N Cruise Blvd, Miami, FL 33132 along Biscayne Bay along the western part of the port. If you choose to visit Bayside Marketplace before your sailing, you may get to see your ship docked. Once you are on board, before you sail away, you’ll also have beautiful views of the Miami coastline.

Parking and Transportation to the Port – Terminal V, Virgin Voyages

When we fly in for a cruise out of Miami, we always arrive the day before. I’ve had enough delayed flights and lost luggage to understand that it’s best to have some extra time built in. Then, I can wake up at my leisure, have a nice breakfast, and then get to the port just in time for my port arrival time.

If you are staying in the local Miami area after your flight, it’s easy to get a rideshare or a cab to the port. Parking is also available and is currently $22 per night for long-term, overnight parking. I wouldn’t recommend renting a car to get to the port, because you’ll have to pay for it to just sit there. But if you are driving, rather than flying, to Miami, it’s a good option.

When you check into your cruise in advance, you’ll be able to select a port arrival time. Virgin Voyages, like most cruise lines, sticks to those specific times. So, you’ll want to plan to arrive at Terminal V at just about the right time because you won’t be able to check in earlier.

Checking in to your cruise

When you arrive at PortMiami, you’ll head directly to Terminal V. Either park your car, or get out of your ride share. Once you are at the entrance, you’ll be able to leave your bags with the cruise terminal porters if you’d like to check your baggage.

Unlike other cruise lines, you won’t receive luggage tags in advance of your Virgin Voyages cruise. So it’s a good idea to have your stateroom number ready to provide to the porter. They will write the luggage tags for you. The porters aren’t cruise line employees and do accept tips.

Terminal V does start accepting luggage at 9 am, although they prefer that you drop off bags on time. But it’s a good option to have in case you arrive early and want to explore a bit. There’s a shuttle to nearby Bayside Marketplace from the terminal.

Check-in for your cruise ship typically starts at 2 pm but you should arrive at your assigned time. This is later than most cruise lines, but this is because Virgin Voyages offers a later checkout time.

If you are a rockstar level on Virgin Voyages, look for the Rockstar VIP entrance, which also has a separate lounge area to enjoy. Otherwise, you’ll look for a sign with your port arrival time. There are separate lines for each time, and they are handled in order.

After you enter the terminal, you’ll be directed upstairs where you’ll go to officially check-in. Note that you won’t receive anything in the mail in advance, so this is where you’ll receive your wearable band and any necessary paperwork.

Keep in mind that you will need to go through security. There are some prohibited items that will be confiscated and held if you bring them to the terminal. You can see the list on their website here . It’s always easiest to just leave those items at home so you don’t have to worry about them.

After checking in, you’ll be given a boarding group number. You will take this number, and then wait in the lounge until it’s called. Once you are able to board the ship, you can go directly to your room, which should be ready.

Exiting Terminal V – Virgin Voyages

Don’t remove the luggage tag from your bag. When it’s time to disembark, you’ll use that same tag. For short sailings, many people choose to just carry off their bag, but you can also utilize their luggage service.

Once you exit the ship and enter the cruise terminal, you’ll find your bags under a sign, organized by deck number. Then, you can take your bag and go through customs. After you are all set, you can either go to the parking garage or the pickup area for your rideshare or cab.

Where to Stay Near PortMiami

Looking for a hotel? We’ve enjoyed our stays at the Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay , just a short drive from the port. We’ve also enjoyed stays at the Ritz Carlton South Beach and the Marriott Vacation Club Pulse South Beach .

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, long-term, overnight parking is offered at $22 per day.

Check-in usually begins at 2 pm, but you’ll be assigned a time that you are required to adhere to.

The port is about 8 miles from the Miami Airport. However, the Fort Lauderdale Airport is also nearby.

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Monday 20th of November 2023

What size are the Virgin luggage tags?

Jodi Grundig

Tuesday 21st of November 2023

They don't send you tags. Instead, a porter will write up a tag for you at the port. I'm not sure of the size, they may vary.

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Virgin Voyages Officially Opens Terminal V at PortMiami

Virgin Voyages has officially taken up permanent residency at PortMiami with the opening of their stylish, state-of-the-art new Terminal V. To celebrate this milestone for the new cruise line, Sir Richard Branson, joined by Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and Virgin Voyages’ CEO Tom McAlpin, made a splash with a memorable ribbon cutting ceremony marked by mermaid aerialists and a grand entrance via Virgin branded electric Moke vehicles.

Sir Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group said:

“Coming to this beautiful new terminal and seeing Scarlet Lady in her home port here in Miami has been such an incredible experience. The team at Virgin Voyages has created a stunning building that delivers on our commitment to being better stewards of the earth with its LEED Gold Certification,”

Terminal V, an impressive three-story building on the northwestern corner of PortMiami, offers a unique perspective for cruise passengers with unobstructed skyline views of Biscayne Bay, downtown and Edgewater. Even the terminal’s street address of 718 N Cruise Blvd. is unique as it celebrates Sir Richard Branson’s birthday on July 18.

Virgin Voyages’ CEO, Tom McAlpin said:

“We’ve always strived to turn the ordinary into the extraordinary, and Terminal V gives us greater opportunity to elevate the Sailor experience from the moment you see the AHOY sign to the time you disembark. Scarlet Lady deserves a home as beautiful as she is, and we cannot wait for our Sailors to begin their voyage at Terminal V,”

The geometric design, a palm grove where land meets sea, was inspired by Miami’s iconic palm trees and the area’s historical origins (formerly used for harvesting coconuts). The concept was developed by the award-winning, global architecture and landscape firm Arquitectonica and built from the ground up by Suffolk Construction. Terminal V’s rooftop resembles the edges of a palm canopy with angular cutouts that allow natural light to stream through. Enveloped by more than 1,000 palm trees, Terminal V features soaring floor-to-ceiling windows, natural skylights, and lush indoor landscaping that offers Sailors both a grand and warm welcome on their voyage.

Further inspired by the brand’s design ethos of  the “Modern Romance of Sailing,” Terminal V’s interiors give a nod to mid-century design and are punctuated with emerald and ruby jewel tones. The space also incorporates changing LED screens, local artwork by the nonprofit organization Art in Public Places, and an al fresco terrace for Sailors to take in the sea breeze before embarkation. Outside, an expansive “Sail the Virgin Way” sign and dramatic red lighting mirror the city’s lights.

Every Sailor is treated like a RockStar at Virgin Voyages, but for Sailors who’ve booked suite accommodations, they’ll gain access to Terminal V’s VIP entrance, expedited security screening and an exclusive pre-boarding lounge. The new cruise terminal also features a special Crew-only lounge where Virgin Voyages’ team can unwind, further demonstrating the brand’s commitment to creating the best gig ever for its employees. Rounding out the design are designated areas for drop offs, ride sharing and provisioning, all working together to provide a seamless shore-to-ship experience.

Virgin Voyages is committed to preserving the environment, protecting the oceans and fulfilling its mission of creating an “Epic Sea Change for All” and Terminal V is one of the only LEED Gold certified buildings in PortMiami. Materials were meticulously selected with sustainability in mind, from the color of the pavers in the entrance way to the glass. Even the air conditioning and electrical systems were planned to reduce Terminal V’s impact on the planet.

Prior to the opening of Terminal V, Virgin Voyages Miami based ship, Scarlet Lady was using a temporary shared terminal since she started sailing from the port in October 2021. Virgin Voyages Terminal V is completely new construction, and is just one of many new terminals opened in the past couple of years following Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line. Carnival Cruise Line and MSC Cruises are also in the process of constructing new terminals that when completed, will change the look of PortMiami significantly. PortMiami is the busiest cruise port in the world and these new terminals will assist in making the embarkation process more efficiant for cruise passengers.

More details on Virgin Voyages are available at  www.virginvoyages.com

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Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Voyages has officially opened its highly-anticipated cruise terminal at PortMiami. 

The new Terminal V is a major addition to the Miami skyline, a LEED Gold project that comprises three stories on the northwestern corner of Miami’s port. 

The 132,000-square-foot terminal was designed by renowned architecture firm Arquitectonica. 

“Coming to this beautiful new terminal and seeing Scarlet Lady in her home port here in Miami has been such an incredible experience,” Branson said. “The team at Virgin Voyages has created a stunning building that delivers on our commitment to being better stewards of the earth with its LEED Gold Certification.”

The property includes more than 1,000 palm trees, with interiors giving a nod to mid-century design with a modern, high-tech touch. 

“We’ve always strived to turn the ordinary into the extraordinary, and Terminal V gives us greater opportunity to elevate the Sailor experience from the moment you see the AHOY sign to the time you disembark. Scarlet Lady deserves a home as beautiful as she is, and we cannot wait for our Sailors to begin their voyage at Terminal V,” said Virgin Voyages’ CEO, Tom McAlpin.

Virgin’s Scarlet Lady cruise ship will homeport at Terminal V year round, joined by the company’s next ship, Valiant Lady, in the winter of 2022. 

Both ships will sail multi-night itineraries around the Caribbean, including a stop at Virgin’s Beach Club at Bimini in The Bahamas. 

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Virgin Voyages in Miami

Welcome to Miami, Scarlet Lady.

I’ve been to the city many times in recent years to celebrate milestones with the Virgin Voyages team, from launching our brand, to breaking ground on our new terminal, to spending time with the team.

So it was a wonderful moment to be able to see our first ship, Scarlet Lady, docked in our beautiful home port.

I had goosebumps getting on board, knowing this is where so many adventures will begin.

It was such fun sailing Scarlet Lady into New York earlier this month , and giving the UK a sneak peek with our Summer Soirée. But Virgin Voyages and Miami is a perfect match, and we love being a part of the cruising community here (even if we are intent on shaking it up!)

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There are so many people who travel to Miami - it’s long been one of Virgin Atlantic ’s most popular destinations - and we’re sure everyone is going to love sailing with Virgin Voyages from here too. In fact, Virgin Atlantic gave Scarlet a sky-high welcome with a flyover.

What great timing with the US opening up borders to international travellers too – we can’t wait to welcome Virgin Atlantic customers onto our cruise ships too.

They will get to experience so much on board, which I took in first-hand during my trip. There’s so much to see and do, from the restaurants to the entertainment to the workout spaces (which we’ll share more of very soon). In the meantime, here’s a real whirlwind view around the trip.

One part that isn’t featured is the bridge, where I was fortunate to meet some of the team.

I was proud to show off to my wife Joan as she joined us on board and got to see some of the ship’s incredible design features up close. I’m pleased to say she gave lots of good feedback! We had a delicious meal at The Wake – and I think she might even try out the piercing parlour when we go sailing together soon…

There is such a great energy on the ship, all started by the fantastic crew, and continued with our sailors getting into the spirit of things. We were thrilled to be joined by some of Miami’s sporting stars, and I enjoyed meeting Byron Jones, Brennan Scarlett, Xavien Howard, Victor Oladipo and Jeff Foster. Victor even convinced me to check out our on-board karaoke rooms - The Groupie – for a rendition of Like A Virgin. Let’s just say the photos are better than the video!

We were also delighted to have the Miami-Dade County’s Mayor, Daniella Levine Cava, join us on board the ship. After a meeting with yours truly and Tom McAlpin, Virgin Voyages’ CEO, we enjoyed some toasts on the deck. As we celebrated with the County Commissioners and many of the people who have made it all happen, I was surprised and honoured to learn that our new terminal has been given a very special address: 718 West Cruise Boulevard. 7/18 just happens to be my birthday. Now that sounds a good date to go on a voyage…

In the meantime, Joan and I are looking forward to experiencing Scarlet Lady in action on a cruise soon. I hope many of you get to join the fun and book your own Virgin Voyage .

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Virgin Voyages dévoile les images de son terminal de croisières à Port Miami

Date de publication : 2018/11/28

Date: Nov 28 2018

Par: Gwendoline

Virgin Voyages s’apprête à ouvrir les réservations pour les croisières en 2020 sur son premier navire, le Scarlet Lady, à compter du 14 février 2019. Le croisiériste a également publié les rendus de son terminal dédié à Virgin Voyages, d’une superficie de 100 000 pieds carrés, à PortMiami.

Virgin Voyages a annoncé que Scarlet Lady continuerait à naviguer dans les Caraïbes depuis Miami en 2021. Le deuxième navire de la compagnie partira de Miami au cours de la saison de croisières automne / hiver 2021/22.

Pendant ce temps, le nouveau terminal Virgin Voyages sera situé sur le côté nord-ouest du port. Le projet débutera l’année prochaine et devrait être achevé d’ici novembre 2021. Certaines ententes avec les autorités locales sont en cours.

« Miami est une ville incroyable et un de mes lieux de travail et de loisirs préférés », a déclaré Sir Richard Branson, fondateur du groupe Virgin. «Depuis l’ouverture de notre siège social de Virgin Hotels, celui de Virgin Voyages et maintenant celui de Virgin Trains USA, le sud de la Floride est rapidement devenu un nouveau foyer pour les marques de Virgin dans le secteur des voyages d’agrément. Tom McAlpin, président et chef de la direction de Virgin Voyages, a déclaré: « Notre flotte compte maintenant quatre navires . Le nouveau terminal est conçu par Arquitectonica qui est déjà bien connu à Miami. C’est aussi l’agence d’architecture qui a conçu l’American Airlines Arena au centre-ville de Miami, le complexe Brickell City Center à Brickell et le Miami City Ballet à South Beach. Arquitectonica a conçu le toit du terminal de manière à ressembler à une palmeraie avec des poches permettant à la lumière naturelle de pénétrer dans le bâtiment le jour, et de superbes faisceaux éclairant notre logo iconique de Virgin Voyages de nuit. “

Les installations de verre et l’aménagement paysager luxuriant, donneront au terminal une sensation de plaza avec des zones désignées pour les réceptions VIP, le stationnement et l’approvisionnement, explique Virgin Voyages.

Plus tôt ce mois-ci, Virgin Voyages a annoncé son intention de construire un quatrième navire , qui devrait être livré en 2023 et pouvant accueillir 2 770 passagers. La compagnie de croisières a également annoncé que Cuba serait l’une des destinations de son premier navire, Scarlet Lady.

La compagnie réservée aux adultes a suscité un engouement considérable dans l’industrie . Dans un article de fond récent pour Travelweek, M. McAlpin a déclaré que le Canada était un «marché formidable» pour Virgin Voyages et a présenté ses plans pour ce marché.

Un certain nombre d’initiatives marketing seront incluses dans le déploiement de la ligne au cours de la prochaine année, notamment une force de vente en expansion qui éduquera les agents de première ligne.

Plus tôt ce mois-ci, la compagnie a également publié les rendus de ses restaurants pour Scarlet Lady . 

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