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Virgin Voyages Big Gay Cruise

LGBTQ+ group sailing aboard Scarlet Lady.

Four gay friends walk at Bimini's shoreline with a red-accented cruise ship offshore.
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Dates
November 14, 2026 – November 19, 2026
Ship
Scarlet Lady · Virgin Voyages
Published price
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This 5-night ocean sailing runs from Miami, FL to Miami, FL and lists 3 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

Virgin Voyages Big Gay Cruise is a hosted gay group sailing from Big Gay Cruise aboard Scarlet Lady. It runs November 14, 2026 to November 19, 2026 and follows a route that includes Miami, FL, Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos, The Beach Club at Bimini, Bahamas. The itinerary starts and ends in Miami, FL, with calls including Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos, The Beach Club at Bimini, Bahamas. As a hosted gay group sailing aboard Scarlet Lady, 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 Scarlet Lady and the Virgin Voyages Big Gay Cruise program. The current public page sends travelers to Virgin Voyages for cabin selection rather than displaying stable room-by-room fares; confirm the cabin, BGC All Access Pass, gratuities, and final total before booking.

Editorially rewritten from the operator's published trip details · reviewed September 22, 2026.

Program itinerary

  1. 1Miami, FL
  2. 2Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos
  3. 3The Beach Club at Bimini, Bahamas
  4. 4Miami, FL

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

Price and availability

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Pricing note: Big Gay Cruise's current trip page directs travelers to its Virgin Voyages booking link but does not display stable cabin fares on the public page. The page states that BGC-booked guests need a $49-per-person BGC All Access Pass for its private onboard events; confirm cabin price, gratuities, pass terms, and final total in the booking flow.

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

Room types on Scarlet Lady

  • 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
  • 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

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  • Sea Terrace: (Slightly) Smaller Balcony

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.

Is this sailing a good fit?

Who it tends to suit

Travelers who want a visible gay group, drag and nightlife programming, and mainstream-ship choice without requiring a full-ship charter.

What the trip feels like

Lively and entertainment-led, with drag shows, themed nights, cocktail hours, games, and private events promoted for current groups.

Operator profile reviewed September 13, 2026 from the Big Gay Cruise current group calendar.

About the operator

Big Gay Cruise organizes gay groups aboard mainstream cruise-line sailings, adding private entertainment and social programming while guests retain access to the ship’s regular venues, dining, and itinerary. It is a lively way to find your people without needing the entire ship to be part of the group.

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

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