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
The cruise industry has really matured over the past few years, and it’s easy to see why. Massive chunk-of-planet-sized cruise ships that have every possible convenience on board, gently escorting you away to destinations unknown – it’s enough to make anyone try it. Gays and lesbians have had to face many hardships, and being able to have an openly gay relationship on a mainstream cruise is one of those hardships. Cruise operators were quick to find that gays are often well-heeled, and more than that, quite willing to spend lots for great getaways, and so, the gay cruise was born.
Come on, don’t be lazy. Hit “read more.”
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: Luxury Barging in Provence
When: October 18th to 24th, 2009
Company/Offered Through: Coda
Type: All-Gay
Departs: Avignon
Visits: St. Remy, St. Etiennes-des-Sorts, Viviers, Orange, Chateau de Grignan, Nyons, La Voulte, Tournon, Valence
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: 8th Annual Western Caribbean Halloween Cruise
When: October 25th to November 1st, 2009
Company/Offered Through: Aquafest
Type: All-Gay
Departs: Tampa, Florida
Visits: Grand Cayman, Cozumel, Belize and Roatan Island
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: Jewels of the Adriatic and Ionian Seas
When: July 18th to 25th, 2009
Company/Offered Through: Travelpride
Type: All-Gay
Departs: Venice, Italy
Visits: Rovinj, Split, Dubrovnik, Katakolon, Gythlon, Athens
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: A Taste of the Mediterranean
When: June 7th to 19th, 2009
Company/Offered Through: Crystal Gay Group
Type: All-Gay
Departs: Rome, Italy
Visits: Porto Venere, Monte Carlo, Barcelona, Tangiers, Lisbon, Bilbao, Bordeaux,
London
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: 7 Night Alaska Gay Explorer Cruise
When: September 25th to October 2nd, 2009
Company/Offered Through: Aquafest
Type: All-Gay
Departs: Seattle, Washington
Visits: Alaska
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:
