Black gay and lesbian cruise 2016
September 16–23, 2016
Wind Star Cruises MSY Wind Spirit
Imagine sailing the magical islands of Tahiti on your own personal tall ship. Source Events invites you to make this dream a life as we give back to the most romantic and exotic islands on ground on our Dreams of Tahiti Cruise aboard Windstar's msy Wind Spirit. What could be more magical than sailing under a entire moon with friends in the celebrated Society Islands on Windstar's luxurious giant sailing ship? How about this! A private celebration on one of Bora Bora's private motus (islands) with a polynesian feast and fire dancers.
Experience Your Polynesian Dream!
Source Events is customizing this cruise to give you the freedom to search the hidden wonders of Tahiti. Whether meandering through lush rain forests, witnessing striking volcanic peaks, enjoying lunch on a private atoll, or having a massage in an over-water cabana, you'll be enjoying everything Tahiti has to offer.
A graceful giant sailing ship is the picture matchless way to trial Tahiti. We'll permit the trade winds fill our sails as we attend one legendary island after another, staying overnight in most to give you time to
Canary Islands Gay Cruise 2016
Aboard Luxury 5-Star Sea Cloud II
9 days Canary Islands Gay Cruise from/to Las Palmas, Gran Canaria
November 14 – 22, 2016
Sea Cloud Cruises Sea Cloud II
Sail with the trade winds through the ever-changing island landscape of the same-sex attracted friendly Canaries on the 5-star cruise ship Sea Cloud II.
In delayed autumn the reliable trade winds and the Canaries' mild climate ensure optimal sailing conditions. The night is yours to relish the wonderful windjammer exposure however you please. And when the Sea Cloud ii drops anchor in the afternoon or first evening, there will still be plenty of day to explore the surrounding area.
The diversity of the Canary Islands
Gran Canaria, Tenerife, El Hierro, La Palma and La Gomera during this cruise you will discover the two bigger and three smaller Canary Islands. Walking along the promenades, through narrow alleyways or alongside the sea, you will experience the diverse traits of these islands: from cosmopolita
LGBT Cruises: What to Hope for on Your First Cruise Holiday
Cruising has always carried a certain magic. There's something exciting about waking up in a modern country each day while enjoying the comfort of a luxury ship. For LGBT+ travellers, especially those booking their first queer cruise, that magic can feel even more influential. You're not just sailing the sea—you're stepping into a floating celebration of community, pride, and connection.
At Wide Awake Holidays, we understand that sometimes 'gay-friendly' is not friendly enough. That's why we assist you find experiences that embrace you exactly as you are. Whether you're a seasoned gay holidaymaker or new to the scene, this guide will help you navigate what to expect from homosexual cruises—and how to create the most of every moment onboard.
What Are Lgbtq+ Cruises?
A gay cruise is a chartered cruise holiday designed specifically for the LGBT+ community. These voyages are more than just holidays; they are moving festivals packed with events, entertainment, themed parties, and a welcoming atmosphere for all.
Expect drag shows, poolside DJs, and optional clothing events. But also look forward to quiet sunsets, romantic dinners, and group
Where are all the non-gendered LGBTQ cruises? Lost at sea? A recent web search returned mostly male-only and female-only results; in truth, most LGBTQ cruises that depart from the U.S. are male-specific. “Olivia is the biggest as far as woman-loving woman cruises go,” says Patti Wylie, a representative for Now Voyager Travel, a company in the heart of San Francisco’s Castro District. Wylie states that while many of the cruises are gender-specific, it’s not uncommon for lesbians go on predominantly male cruises. “We’ve booked about 10 to 15 percent lesbian on [male] cruises,” Wylie says. Gender specifics aside, the cruises we found — all departing between descend 2016 and prior 2017 — hold plenty to provide, from gay Halloween parties and Broadway-style entertainment to spa treatments and surf simulators.
BGL Cruising
Ship: Carnival Sunshine
Cruise: 19th Annual Ebony Gay and Sapphic Cruise
Dates: Oct. 28-Nov. 5, 2016
The Black Queer and Lesbian Cruise features three decks, a waterfall, waterparks, a jogging course and even massive chess. The amenities are all there, but the concentrate of this cruise is family and friendship — and romance, if it sparks. The ship carries 3,002 guests, offerin
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by Danny Whitehouse and Adam Lowe
Cruises can be fun for a variety of reasons – but often the image we have is one of older married straight couples. That image, though, is proving to be more and more inaccurate as cruise-lines gradually become more accepting of LGBT people.
Although it might seem a niche market, there are now a number of singles cruises and holiday cruises that cater solely to LGBT people. These are usually run by budding LGBT entrepreneurs keen to make a welcoming environment for likeminded people. Other times you’ll find popular cruise-lines throwing special parties and one-off events on their ships which are exclusively for LGBT people to meet and get to know each other.
An LGBT-only cruise allows lesbian, queer, bisexual and trans people to mingle without having to hide (or explain) their sexualities or gender identities. Same sex couples don’t have to stress about stares and uncomfortable loo