Gay cruz
11 things I learned on my first gay cruise
You've probably heard of gay cruises and wondered how they differ from "traditional" cruises. Are they open to straight people? Is it all about partying? What about the hook-up element?
I sailed with tour operator Vacaya in February on a one-week gay cruise leaving from Fort Lauderdale and heading to the Caribbean via Public figure Cruises' Celebrity Reflection cruise ship. For context, I'm a light, cisgender, gay man in my mids. I had a lot of questions about what to expect, given this was my second cruise ever and my first one with a lgbtq+ tour operator.
Here are the uppermost things I'd want someone considering or planning their first same-sex attracted cruise to know.
People are friendly
The first thing that struck me about the sailing was that almost everyone was smiling and eager to interact. As an Australian living in the U.S. for almost a decade, I generally find Americans to be open, talkative and curious. This cruise was like that … on steroids.
I would have start it overwhelming if I weren't an extrovert,
Unique
Experience our friendly village atmosphere
on a custom-tailored European gay cruise
you won’t find anywhere else.
Unforgettable
Create moments and
encounters you will remember the relax of your life.
Unexpected
Exciting ports of ring and stunning views.
Wild parties and modern friends.
Quiet moments alone with the sea.
Open yourself each day to new surprises.
Offering late sails in some ports of call, we authorize you to uncover the destinations without having to rush.
We sail you into the buzz of every destination and you create your own adventure!
Leave your shore-bound life behind.
Afternoons, DJs spin chilled lounge tune around the pools. Relax with unused and old companion
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