LGBTQ Friendly Cruises

Why choose an LGBTQ+ friendly cruise?
A cruise brings everything together in one place: sunshine, great food, nightlife and new friends, with a new destination most mornings. On an LGBTQ+ friendly ship, you can relax and be yourself from the first welcome drink to the last night’s party. Many lines host LGBTQ+ meet-ups on board, so it’s easy to find your crowd, whether you’re celebrating an anniversary, travelling with friends or sailing solo.

Virgin Voyages
Adults-only, inclusive and proudly a little bit extra. Expect drag shows, Drag Bingo, DJ sets and themed parties that run late, plus over 20 places to eat, all included in the fare. It’s no surprise Virgin Voyages was voted Best for LGBTQ+ Travellers in Cruise Critic’s Cruisers’ Choice Awards in both 2024 and 2025.

Celebrity Cruises
Modern, stylish ships with a warm welcome for everyone. Celebrity holds LGBTQ+ get-togethers on most sailings and has a long history of inclusion, having hosted the first legal same-sex weddings at sea in 2018.

Big ships, big nights out
Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line and Princess Cruises bring Broadway-style shows, lively bars and plenty to do, with LGBTQ+ meet-ups on many sailings. Great if you want an action-packed holiday with something going on every night.

Classic and British cruising
Prefer something more relaxed? Cunard, P&O Cruises and Ambassador Cruise Line offer classic cruising with a friendly, welcoming feel, including no-fly sailings from the UK.

Smaller ships and river cruising
Azamara sails smaller ships with longer stays in port and more time to explore. For something different, try a river cruise with VIVA Cruises. Everything is included, from food and drinks to the party on deck, and VIVA has a proud LGBTQ+ history, with dedicated LGBTQ+ & Friends sailings to Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Antwerp, including a WorldPride celebration on the canals of Amsterdam.