Norway & Northern Lights Cruise

LGBTQ+ group sailing aboard Queen Mary 2.

Dates: November 5, 2028 – November 17, 2028
Ship: Queen Mary 2 · Cunard
Published price: $2,769 USD

Sailing snapshot

This 12-night ocean sailing runs from Southampton, England to Southampton, England and lists 5 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

Norway & Northern Lights Cruise is a hosted LGBTQ+ group sailing from Aquafest Cruises aboard Queen Mary 2. It runs November 5, 2028 to November 17, 2028 and follows a route that includes Southampton, England, Bergen, Norway, Tromsø, Norway, Trondheim, Norway, Stavanger, Norway. The itinerary starts and ends in Southampton, England, with calls including Bergen, Norway, Tromsø, Norway, Trondheim, Norway. As a hosted LGBTQ+ group sailing aboard Queen Mary 2, it offers a built-in social calendar with room to enjoy the wider ship on your own terms. The listing pairs this Northern Europe route with Queen Mary 2 and the Norway & Northern Lights Cruise program. Current catalog pricing starts at $2,769 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$2,769 · per person, double occupancy · Check current availability

Pricing note: Published starting fare is per person double occupancy; $150 onboard credit and other amenities are advertised, subject to restrictions.

Availability note: The official page identifies this as a group for gay men and women; 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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