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25th Anniversary Western Caribbean Halloween Cruise
LGBTQ+ group sailing aboard MSC Seascape.
- Dates
- October 25, 2026 – November 1, 2026
- Ship
- MSC Seascape · MSC Cruises
- Published price
- $909 USD
Sailing snapshot
This 7-night ocean sailing runs from Galveston, Texas to Galveston, Texas and lists 4 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
25th Anniversary Western Caribbean Halloween Cruise is a hosted LGBTQ+ group sailing from Aquafest Cruises aboard MSC Seascape. It runs October 25, 2026 to November 1, 2026 and follows a route that includes Galveston, Texas, Costa Maya, Mexico, Roatán, Honduras, Cozumel, Mexico. The itinerary starts and ends in Galveston, Texas, with calls including Costa Maya, Mexico, Roatán, Honduras, Cozumel, Mexico. As a hosted LGBTQ+ group sailing aboard MSC Seascape, it offers a built-in social calendar with room to enjoy the wider ship on your own terms. The listing pairs this Caribbean route with MSC Seascape and the 25th Anniversary Western Caribbean Halloween Cruise program. Current catalog pricing starts at $909 per person; cabin categories and room-by-room rates are listed separately when published. Availability and fares can change, so confirm the cabin category and final terms with the operator.
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$909 · per person, double occupancy · Check current availability
Pricing note: Published starting fare is per person double occupancy. A $300 Aquafest private-event fee and a $50 booking processing fee are additional; MSC Premium Drink Package and standard Wi-Fi are advertised inclusions.
Availability note: The official page and eight-day itinerary identify this as a seven-night hosted group for gay men and women; rates are subject to availability and 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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