Before my first all-gay cruise, I heard a lot of warnings—myths really, as you’ll see below—all from people who’d never been. Only one was true: same-sex attracted cruises are generally more high-priced than mainstream cruises. But that’s comparing apples and oranges.
Five years later, before leaving for my second gay cruise, friends blurted out all the same myths. After my second all-gay voyage, I can confirm that these are, indeed, myths. If you’re curious-but-nervous about all-gay cruises, decipher on. Then as one cruise line says: Get Out There.
1. It’s just a floating bathhouse.
Sex sells. That’s why the brochures are loaded with hunky guys. It’s easy to assume all those guys are just wacko with lust.
Perhaps they are. But none of the major all-gay charter companies nor Olivia, (lesbian-focused charters) officially allows sex in public areas of the ships. RSVP Vacations, who pioneered the gay travel industry, is very strict about it.
On one of my RSVP cruises, the ship’s spa area did, effectively, change into a bathhouse&mdash
I spent 10 days on one of Europe's biggest 'all-gay' cruises for $3, Here's what it was like on the ship.
In November , I booked my first-ever cruise: An "all-gay" Atlantis tour around the Mediterranean via Royal Carribean. It would arrange sail in August
I was a bit overwhelmed by the cost, since I spent $3, on a shared room. The price didn't even enclose booze.
With over 4, passengers — the majority of them being queer men — this boarding on the Odyssey of the Seas was one of Europe's biggest gay cruises.
Within 48 hours of boarding, we had to acquire a negative COVID test. I had an Italian breakfast while I nervously waited for my results.
When I boarded, I used the Royal Caribbean's messaging service on its app for $20 — I could contact fellow passengers if I knew their packed names.
I came prepared with my "business" cards, which are common on same-sex attracted cruises. Many put their socials and room number on them to store track of who they meet.
The first thing that stands out on all-gay cruis
I went on a day cruise with 4, other homosexual men. I cried for days after it ended, and I can't linger to go back.
At the end of the final, disco-themed dance on my day "all-gay" cruise, I met up with a guy I'd shared a few intimate moments with.
As we swayed to the opening bars of Donna Summer's "Last Dance," I burst into tears. I sobbed on his shoulder throughout the entire song. I keep in mind thinking that I'd fallen in love.
Not with him, as nice as he was. And not with cruising, as fabulous as that was.
I'd fallen in love with organism the majority.
When I booked my 'all-gay' cruise, I prepared myself to be disappointed
In , I raided my savings account and spent $3, to manual an "all-gay" cruise around the Mediterranean.
My dancing troupe convinced me to purchase the ticket, which was for 10 days on the Royal Caribbean's Odyssey of the Seas. The special Atlantis sailing would be filled with about 4, gay people, the majority of them men.
People in my life warned me to handle my expectations. I was told to prepare for claustrophobia, cabin fever, endless gluttonous
We had wanted to move on an Atlantis queer cruise for years! This is the gay cruise that everyone talks about and the Atlantis gay cruise in particular is one of the best famous and hosts the biggest gay cruise in the world.
To us it looked like pure fun in the sun with all the different themed parties, visiting spectacular destinations and all held on-board a luxurious ship! However grab a minute to watch past the incredible parties and you will view there so much more to an Atlantis lgbtq+ cruise.
We have been on many Atlantis gay cruises and after our first, all of our expectations were exceeded and our preconceptions challenged.
In our Atlantis gay cruise review and essential guide, we will share all our personal gay cruise experiences as well as answering all the questions you might have about going.
Here is what you need to know about going on an Atlantis gay cruise and why you call to go on one at least once in your lifetime.
What is an Atlantis Gay Cruise?
Atlantis events is a company that is has been running gay trips for over 30 years. They started small and