Circle Mediterranean Cruise

LGBTQ+ group sailing aboard Azamara Onward.

Dates: July 17, 2027 – July 27, 2027
Ship: Azamara Onward · Azamara
Published price: $1,939 USD

Sailing snapshot

This 10-night ocean sailing runs from Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy to Barcelona, Spain and lists 10 distinct stops. It is a hosted LGBTQ+ group within a regular sailing, so the group experience and wider ship run side by side.

Trip overview

Circle Mediterranean Cruise is a hosted LGBTQ+ group sailing from Aquafest Cruises aboard Azamara Onward. It runs July 17, 2027 to July 27, 2027 and follows a route that includes Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy, Portoferraio, Italy, Livorno, Italy, Portovenere, Italy, and Barcelona, Spain. The itinerary runs from Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy to Barcelona, Spain, with calls including Portoferraio, Italy, Livorno, Italy, Portovenere, Italy. As a hosted LGBTQ+ group sailing aboard Azamara Onward, it offers a built-in social calendar with room to enjoy the wider ship on your own terms. The listing pairs this Mediterranean route with Azamara Onward and the Circle Mediterranean Cruise program. Current catalog pricing starts at $1,939 per person; cabin categories and room-by-room rates are listed separately when published. The operator flags limited availability; confirm the remaining cabin mix before booking.

Editorially rewritten from the operator's published trip details · reviewed August 30, 2026.

Program itinerary

Confirm the current daily itinerary with the operator before planning ashore. Ports and times may change.

Price and availability

Published starting fare$1,939 · per person, double occupancy · Limited availability

Pricing note: Published starting fare is per person double occupancy; meals, drink package, staff tips, and an AzAmazing event are advertised inclusions.

Availability note: The official page identifies this as a hosted group cruise and says space is limited. Its heading calls the July 17–27 sailing 11 nights although those published dates span 10 nights; confirm the exact duration before booking. Cabin inventory was not exposed.

Fares can change and may exclude taxes, fees, airfare, transfers, or single supplements. Confirm the final total with the operator before booking.

Is this sailing a good fit?

Who it tends to suit

Gay, lesbian, and LGBTQ+ travelers who want a hosted community, private social events, and a wide choice of mainstream, small-ship, and expedition itineraries.

What the trip feels like

Social and welcoming, with cocktail parties, group dining, optional excursions, and extra entertainment; the annual Halloween event turns the volume considerably higher.

Operator profile reviewed September 1, 2026 from the Aquafest Cruises official event guide.

About the operator

Aquafest Cruises organizes hosted group sailings for gay men and women across mainstream, small-ship, and expedition routes. Its calendar ranges from warm-water escapes to ambitious bucket-list itineraries, with trip-specific group programming, cabin pricing, and availability published on each sailing page.

Editorially rewritten from the operator's published information · reviewed August 30, 2026.

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