The very first ship in Sir Richard Branson’s brand-new Virgin Voyages cruise ship line will certainly avoid its launch event in New York City in the middle of health and wellness issues over the unique coronavirus.

Scarlet Lady was arranged to debut in New York this month prior to heading to PortMiami for its inaugural cruisings arranged to begin April 1.

However, Virgin stated it is currently postponing the launch party “given public sentiment and focus at this time.”

The uncertain post ponement comes as New York Governor Andrew Cuomo revealed a 2nd validated situation of unique coronavirus– COVID-19– in New York– a 50-year male living Westchester County, situated simply north ofNew York City

The cruise ship line stated there are presently no health and wellness issues or concerns aboard Scarlett Lady currently amongst the 850 travelers, consisted of family and friends of team participants that were welcomed on an examination cruising fromEurope

“With no other events scheduled in New York at this time, we will instead sail the ship to her new home in Miami,” the cruise ship line stated in a declaration.

Delivered in February by Fincantieri in Italy, Scarlett Lady is the very first of 4 brand-new cruise liner being created for Virgin Voyages, the brand-new adults-only cruise ship line backed by Virgin Group creator Sir Richard Branson.

The Scarlett Lady is available in at concerning 110,000 gross tonnes and also is 278 meters long by 38 meters vast, with 1,400 visitor cabins for an ability of 2,770 travelers and also one more 1,160 team participants.

Delivery of the continuing to be 3 vessels is expected in 2021, 2022, and also 2023, specifically.