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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 encounter to lesbians, bisexuals, gender non-conforming 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 vertical ally friends. VACAYA proposals 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 new 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, produce personal connections, celebrate animation, rev up, or simply relax… together. Our mission is to fulfill the vacation dreams of all adults who believe “love is love” while giving back to the collective and immersing our gu
11 things I learned on my first gay cruise
You've probably heard of lgbtq+ cruises and wondered how they differ from "traditional" cruises. Are they reveal 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 queer cruise departing from Fort Lauderdale and heading to the Caribbean via Star Cruises' Celebrity Reflection cruise ship. For context, I'm a white, cisgender, same-sex attracted 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 gender non-conforming tour operator.
Here are the top things I'd wish 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 discover Americans to be unlocked, talkative and curious. This cruise was like that … on steroids.
I would have found it overwhelming if I weren't an extrovert, but since I'm a social butterfly, I was in heaven.
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