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Aquafest Cruises · Transatlantic

Pre-Halloween Transatlantic Cruise

LGBTQ+ group sailing aboard Scarlet Lady.

Dates
October 11, 2026 – October 26, 2026
Ship
Scarlet Lady · Virgin Voyages
Published price
$965 USD

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Sailing snapshot

This 15-night ocean sailing runs from Barcelona, Spain to Miami, Florida and lists 7 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

Pre-Halloween Transatlantic Cruise is Aquafest's 14-night hosted gay group aboard Virgin Voyages' adults-only Scarlet Lady, sailing from Barcelona to Miami from October 11 to 26, 2026. Aquafest's itinerary calls at Casablanca, Gran Canaria, and Santa Cruz de Tenerife before eight Atlantic sea days; its group layer includes hosted cocktails, themed parties, dinners, evening gatherings, an entertainer, and excursion options. This is a hosted group aboard a regular sailing, not a full-ship charter, so the regular Scarlet Lady experience remains very much in play.

Editorially rewritten from the operator's published trip details · reviewed September 14, 2026.

Why this sailing stands out

Aquafest's 14-night pre-Halloween hosted gay group crosses from Barcelona to Miami aboard the adults-only Scarlet Lady. The itinerary begins with Casablanca and the Canary Islands, then turns the Atlantic crossing into the sort of unhurried sea-day stretch where a group cocktail party has time to acquire a sequel.

  • Barcelona to Miami via Casablanca, Gran Canaria, and Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
  • Virgin Voyages' published fare inclusions include standard dining, basic drinks, Wi-Fi, staff gratuities, and adults-only onboard entertainment.
  • Aquafest lists cocktail parties, themed events, hosted dinners, evening gatherings, an entertainer, shore-excursion options, and a 25th-anniversary gift; a separate $200-per-person special-event fee applies at final payment.

Program itinerary

  1. 1Barcelona, Spain
  2. 2At sea
  3. 3Casablanca, Morocco
  4. 4At sea
  5. 5Gran Canaria, Spain
  6. 6Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
  7. 78 days at sea
  8. 8Miami, Florida

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

Price and availability

  • Insider cabin aboard Scarlet Lady with bed and vanityInsider$965 · per person, double occupancy · Available
  • Sea View cabin aboard Scarlet Lady with a round picture windowSea View$1,106 · per person, double occupancy · Available
  • Sea Terrace cabin aboard Scarlet Lady with the balcony beyond the bedSea Terrace$1,385 · per person, double occupancy · Available
  • RockStar Quarters suite bedroom aboard Scarlet LadyRockStar Quarters$5,529 · per person, double occupancy · Available

All Room Types

  • Sea Terrace cabin aboard Scarlet Lady with the balcony beyond the bedSea Terrace
  • Sea View cabin aboard Scarlet Lady with a round picture windowSea View
  • Insider cabin aboard Scarlet Lady with bed and vanityInsider
  • RockStar Quarters suite bedroom aboard Scarlet LadyRockStar Quarters
  • Virgin Voyages Posh Suite living area with a sofa, desk, and windowsPosh Suite
  • Virgin Voyages Gorgeous Suite bed beneath an oval shower windowGorgeous Suite
  • Virgin Voyages Fab Suite living room with a bar, sofa, table, and chairsFab Suite
  • Virgin Voyages Massive Suite living area with a television and balcony windowsMassive Suite
  • Virgin Voyages Seriously Suite bed with striped sheets, oval shower window, and round mirrorSeriously Suite
  • Virgin Voyages Brilliant Suite bedroom with a sofa and vanityBrilliant Suite
  • Virgin Voyages Cheeky Corner Suite bedroom and terrace doorwayCheeky Corner Suite
  • Virgin Voyages Sweet Aft Suite bed beside a television and red wall artworkSweet Aft Suite
  • Virgin Voyages Sea Terrace category example with a bed, sofa, and vanity; the photograph does not show the view obstructionLimited View Sea Terrace
  • Virgin Voyages Sea Terrace category example with a bed, sofa, and vanityCentral Sea Terrace
  • Official room photo unavailableSea Terrace: (Slightly) Smaller Balcony
  • Virgin Voyages XL Sea Terrace cabin with a bed and sitting areaXL Sea Terrace
  • Virgin Voyages Solo Sea View cabin with a bed and vanitySolo Sea View
  • Virgin Voyages Solo Insider cabin with a bed and wood-paneled wallSolo Insider
  • Virgin Voyages Social Insider cabin with beds and a raised bunkSocial Insider

These are Scarlet Lady’s published room classes, not a promise of inventory for this sailing. Where an official image is available, it represents the named class; confirm the exact category code, cabin number, layout, and view before booking. See the full Scarlet Lady room guide.

Pricing note: Aquafest lists available per-person double-occupancy fares from $965 for Insider, $1,106 for Sea View, $1,385 for Sea Terrace, and $5,529 for RockStar Quarters, including taxes and fees. A separate $200-per-person special-event fee and a non-refundable $50 booking processing fee apply; airfare, transfers, and other personal expenses are additional.

Availability note: Aquafest's live pricing page lists these cabin categories as available. Its current overview and itinerary both state that the sailing returns to Miami on October 26, 2026; confirm final disembarkation timing before arranging flights.

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 has organized LGBTQ+ group cruises and travel events since 2001, mixing smaller hosted sailings with its larger annual Halloween event. These are groups aboard mixed-clientele ships rather than full-ship charters, so travelers get private queer programming alongside the ship's regular experience.

Editorially rewritten from the operator's published information · reviewed September 14, 2026.

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