Ship Facts:
Gross Tonnage: 61,396 grt.(One registered ton equals 100 cubic feet)
Length: 780 feet
Beam: 105.8 feet Maximum speed: 23 knots (maximum)
Ship’s Registry: The Netherlands
Passenger capacity: 1,432
Crew: 588
Dedicated: November 1999 by tennis professional Chris Evert
Hi there! The following is one of a multi-part series on 2009 gay cruises. The purpose of each page is to give you useful information about the cruise at a glance. Please feel free to discuss these cruises in the forums! -Ed.
Cruise: Legendary Danube Cruise
When: August 14th to 24th, 2009
Company/Offered Through: RSVP/Coda
Type: All-Gay
Departs: Prague
Visits: Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau, Linz, Melk, Durnstein, Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest
Some people love to pack, and some people hate it. Personally, I fall into the former category. I love the idea of preparing for an adventure away from the everyday mundane routine. However, I’ve gone through situations where I’ve underpacked and overpacked. How do you avoid either? Well, you read a list like this!
If you want to learn what NOT to take, take these packing tips.
Hit the link to read the article!
Seasickness is a given. Today’s modern cruise ships are so big that seasickness is almost a thing of the past. There is advanced technology that counters the motions of the sea, and even if you do somehow get it, there are lots of remedies onboard.
I’ll get some kind of crazy virus. With potentially thousands of people and a confined space, you might think that viruses will be a problem. It’s not actually any different from going to the mall or another similarly crowded place, so you don’t have anything to worry about. Of course, wash your hands before eating and all that.
Everything is free/inclusive on a big cruise. Not everything is free on most cruise ships. Passengers paying for the basic low fares will have to pay extra for drinks, be it wine or bottled water. As the cruise ships improve in the entertainment department, you might find yourself paying for things that aren’t part of the basic package. The cruise lines basic fare usually includes the room, board and regular amenities like the swimming pool and entertainment. So, you’ll pretty much have to pay for extra drinks and tips.
I have to sit and eat with strangers and at preordained times. Even though this might still be the case for some cruise ships, more and more cruise lines are adopting a different approach for dinner. These cruise lines give the passengers the choice of sitting at different tables at whatever time they want. You’ll also find that today’s modern cruise ships offer a variety of restaurants to choose from which would make it easier to dine with people you enjoy having food with. Many of the gay cruises in 2009 use modern ships from Norwegian cruise line, Royal Caribbean and the other big ones, so they also follow the open menus… you can even have food delivered to your room, at almost any time, sometimes at no extra charge.
Do you have packing issues – sorry – I should rephrase that for modernity’s sake, would you say that you are packing-challenged? I know I used to be. You’d know it too if you saw what I took with me on a “backpacking” trip. Two suitcases and a giant hockey bag! Overpacking out of excitement is something many of us often (or so I tell myself), but don’t fret. I have some tips here that might help you on your vacation or cruise.
Febreze. If you’re even somewhat sensitive to smells or dislike stale air, bring a bottle of this stuff. It’ll freshen up the more stale areas of your bathroom, or combat the smells of food, perfume, or whatever crazy stuff can go on in the halls.
Ginger. You can use it to cleanse your palate when having sushi, or use candied ginger to help remedy motion sickness. Today’s big boats have less, but if you get motion sickness, you’ll need to get over it – and ginger works!
Don’t stuff things in. Your suitcases will fit a lot more if you fold clothes as flat s they can be, kind of like when they’re new. If you don’t, not only will you be able to fit less, the wrinkles will really set in, giving you more work to do after you unpack.
Hi there! The following is one of a multi-part series on 2009 gay cruises. The purpose of each page is to give you useful information about the cruise at a glance. Please feel free to discuss these cruises in the forums! -Ed.
Cruise: Alaska: Vancouver to Seward
When: August 12th to 19th, 2009
Company/Offered Through: Coda
Type: Gay Group Cruise
Departs: Vancouver, British Columbia
Visits: Hubbard Glacier, Sitka, Tracy Arm, Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan
Basic Itinerary:
Hi there! The following is one of a multi-part series on 2009 gay cruises. The purpose of each page is to give you useful information about the cruise at a glance. Please feel free to discuss these cruises in the forums! -Ed.
Cruise: Deluxe Egypt and the Nile
When: November 2nd to 11th, 2009
Company/Offered Through: Coda
Type: All-Gay
Departs: Cairo
Visits: KomOmbo, Luxor, Abu Simbel, Cairo
Hi there! The following is one of a multi-part series on 2009 gay cruises. The purpose of each page is to give you useful information about the cruise at a glance. Please feel free to discuss these cruises in the forums! -Ed.
Cruise: Aegean Odyssey Aboard The Seabourn Odyssey
When: September 19th to 26th, 2009
Company/Offered Through: Coda
Type: Gay Group
Departs: Istanbul, Turkey
Visits: Dikili, Kusadasi, Bodrum, Santorini, Amorgos, Navplion, Athens, Pre and Post Extensions
Hi there! The following is one of a multi-part series on 2009 gay cruises. The purpose of each page is to give you useful information about the cruise at a glance. Please feel free to discuss these cruises in the forums! -Ed.
Cruise: Europe’s Heartland Cruise
When: August 7th to 17th, 2009
Company/Offered Through: RSVP/Coda
Type: All-Gay
Departs: Paris
Visits: Trier, Cochem, Koblenz, Rhine Valley, Rudesheim, Frankfurt, Miltenberg, Wertheim, Wurzburg, Bamberg, MD Canal, Nuremberg
Basic Itinerary:
Hi there! The following is one of a multi-part series on 2009 gay cruises. The purpose of each page is to give you useful information about the cruise at a glance. Please feel free to discuss these cruises in the forums! -Ed.
Cruise: Western Europe Cruise
When: May 23rd to June 6th,2009
Company/Offered Through: Pied Piper
Type: Gay Group Cruise
Departs: Barcelona, Spain
Visits: Gibraltar, La Coruna, St. Malo, Paris, Antwerp, London, Amsterdam, Kiel Canal, Copenhagen
