How to Plan a Gay-Friendly Cruise
More and more gay travelers nowadays are opting to sail the seven seas in search of love and luxury - in lieu of the crowds and chaos of coastal resorts.
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Things You'll Need
- Internet Access
- Alternative Lifestyle Travel Services
- Travel Services
- Notebooks
- Pencils Or Pens
Instructions
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Plan your cruise well in advance. Make a list of the transportation, activities and accommodations you desire or need.
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Decide how much you want to spend. You can choose bargain boats such as Regal Cruises or lavish lines such as Seabourn or Silversea Cruises.
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Conduct thorough research into the numerous gay cruises available via the Internet. Companies include Olivia (for lesbians), Ocean Voyages gay cruises, Atlantis gay cruises, Hunks at Sea and Mass Market cruises. RSVP is a gay-owned and -operated company that boasts more than 14 years of experience in the gay cruise industry.
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Consult a gay travel agency or friends who have taken a gay cruise for advice and opinions.
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Confirm your reservations prior to departure.
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Tips & Warnings
Some Web sites and books offer information for travelers with HIV or AIDS (necessary vaccines, foods to eat or not to eat, where drinking the water is safe and so on).
Most cruise lines offer a variety of onboard activities. Do what you want - and only what you want.
Carry a passport, extra cash, traveler's checks and several credit cards at all times.
Avoid assuming that your ship is a "floating bathhouse." Some companies staff a "peter patrol" on the lookout for exposed flesh.
If you suffer from motion sickness, consider taking some Dramamine. This could make the difference between smooth sailing and rough seas.
Get a written prescription and doctor's letter if traveling with medications. Many countries are cracking down on drugs.
