Gay and Lesbian Cruises
Currently no cruise ships exclusively host gay-and-lesbian cruises. Rather, several independent companies charter boats and offer trips. Atlantis charters Royal Caribbean and Oceania boats (among others) and then adds to the usual offerings with special entertainment, gay-friendly ports, parties, support groups, and open dining times. The ratio is about 90 percent men to 10 percent women, so if you are looking for ladies-only, try Olivia Cruises, which boasts entertainers like k.d. lang and Margaret Cho. For those seeking less immersion, Pied Piper Cruises and Ocean Voyager offer “gay groups” on their usual cruises, where passengers may dine and participate in specially planned activities together. Finally, R Family Vacations specializes in family-friendly gay cruises.
