Oasis of the seas gay cruise
VACAYA: All-Gay & All-LGBT+ Cruises, Resort Vacations, and Tours Reimagined
VACAYA completely reinvents the all-gay cruise and all-inclusive gay resort concepts by opening up the experience to lesbians, bisexuals, trans and queer persons, those questioning their sexuality, intersex, asexual, pansexual, and polyamorous individuals, as well as gay men who’ve enjoyed the typical all-gay cruise experience. VACAYA is the only large-scale adults-only vacation company on earth built for the entire LGBTQIAPK community and their straight ally friends. VACAYA offers fun easy vacations with customized itineraries, personalized service, tailored entertainment, welcoming activities, friendly parties, and transformative moments. Shared experiences with like-minded LGBT+ adults and friends give us a fresh perspective on the world and remind us how lucky we are to be alive. VACAYA charters the entire ship or resort so we have the freedom to express our individuality, make personal connections, celebrate life, rev up, or simply relax… together. Our mission is to fulfill the vacation dre
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 departing from Fort Lauderdale and heading to the Caribbean via Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Reflection cruise ship. For context, I'm a adj, 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 queer tour operator.
Here are the top things I'd want someone considering or planning their first gay 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 set up it overwhelming if I weren't an extrovert,
OASIS OF THE SEAS
The original gamechanger is running up the score again — loaded with all new adventures in the biggest Royal Amplified reimagining ever.
Beyond the first of its class, Oasis of the Seas® was also the ship that launched a vacation revolution. And now this Oasis Class favorite will introduce even more modern thrills for couples and kids of all ages, upgraded ways to soak up the light or enjoy the shade, more delicious dining options than ever to elevate date night, and buzzworthy new spots to flash up every evening.
recognizes Royal Caribbean International as “Gay Travel Approved”
Global Cruise Line is The First and Only Cruise Line to Be Awarded LGBTQ Seal of Excellence
MIAMI, Oct. 20, – Royal Caribbean International is the first and only cruise line to acquire the sought-after distinction of being Gay Travel Approved by , the ‘go-to’ resource for members of the LGBT community. The global cruise line, a leading innovator of adventurous vacation experiences, has shown an ongoing commitment to the LGBT community demonstrating a spirit of diversity and inclusion on all of its 25 ships that visit invigorating destinations around the world.
“While I marvel at all the unbelievable and innovative features Royal Caribbean has to offer, what is most impressive is how they foster positive and memorable experiences that reach beyond the decks of their ships,” said Steve Rohrlick, CEO of “Royal Caribbean has the ‘je ne sais quoi’ that LGBT travelers acknowledge and appreciate.”
The Gay Travel Approved Seal of Excellence