
Brand g Vacations
Cambodia, Vietnam & Mekong Symphony River Cruise II
- Dates
- November 30, 2027 – December 12, 2027
- Destination
- Asia
- Ship
- Mekong Symphony
- Price
- $6,899 USD
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10 upcoming sailings. Pick the dates first and argue about the itinerary later: compare every full-ship gay charter and hosted LGBTQ+ group departing in November 2027 by ship, route, departure port, and published price.
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Month-by-month comparison
You can choose a gay cruise in November 2027 by starting with the current departures in the table below. The table describes only trips that remain upcoming; check its actual destinations and group formats before comparing a particular program. The useful first question is how you want your days to feel. For each remaining departure, compare the guided activities, independent time and days aboard using its own actual daily program. Choose your rhythm first. A month label gets these holidays onto one page, but it doesn't make their travel demands interchangeable.
Look at the program's first and last locations before booking flights. A river cruise can sit inside a longer journey with hotel nights, overland transfers and sightseeing away from the vessel. In Egypt, distinguish the Cairo arrangements from the actual Nile portion; on the Mekong, distinguish city stays from river days. Count the whole program. A departure that crosses into December still belongs in this November comparison because its start date is in November. That matters if your available leave ends at the month boundary. Ask the operator for the current day-by-day plan, the required arrival airport and the final transfer arrangements. An attractive cabin doesn't shorten an international flight connection.
If a Nile departure appears below, check whether it is a hosted gay group or a full-ship charter, then read its specific vessel and program dates. Those labels describe how the trip is organized; neither establishes every inclusion, the number of guests, cabin inventory or individual access arrangements. Check the exact sailing. Read the itinerary's shore calls separately from land visits and scenic passages. Kom Ombo and Qena have practical guide links for temple planning, but a guide link doesn't promise a particular berth or independent tour pickup. Ask whether sightseeing travels with the onboard group, how long you have ashore, and whether you can opt out of an excursion without disrupting the day's transfer. That conversation is especially useful if mobility or heat tolerance affects your pace.
If a Mekong program appears in the current comparison, check its hosted-group or full-ship format, complete dates, named vessel and current status. Keep departures separate. A shared destination or ship name doesn't guarantee the same inventory, cabin configuration, route order or included transfers. Where several dates remain available to compare, open each exact record; a waitlisted fare is not a confirmed place, and another departure's availability cannot fill it. Ask how shore groups, social activities and hotel nights fit together. Use the Angkor Ban, Wat Hanchey, Long Khánh, Cù Lao Giêng, Sa Đéc and Vĩnh Long guides to discuss village visits, religious-site identity, hill access and sampan boarding. If an operator's overview and day-by-day source disagree, request its confirmed dated program. A tour starting in Cần Thơ or Ho Chi Minh City is not automatically suitable for a river-ship landing.
If an ocean or expedition departure still appears below, read its actual vessel, passenger setting and daily plan. A Caribbean hosted group travels within the wider passenger community; an expedition needs its own environment and activity briefing. Read the relevant briefing. Don't assume a particular wildlife encounter, landing, weather window or activity level from the destination name. Ask how the operator explains changes to the planned route, what equipment is required and which activities involve small boats or steps. Compare sea time and shore intensity with your own comfort level. A longer program isn't automatically more restful: several guided days can be more demanding than an ocean itinerary with time aboard. Choose the kind of effort you'll enjoy, not the photograph you'd like to post.
If a Christmas-markets river departure is still shown below, compare its purpose and travel rhythm with any other current river programs. Treat the market theme as a starting point, then read the dates, stops and operator's current arrangements. Check the walking demands. Ask which market visits are included, how much independent time you have and what happens if an advertised stop changes. Don't infer a market's opening calendar from the cruise title; check the exact operator itinerary and current local information before building a special visit around it. Compare the hosted group's arrangements with the ship's wider program, particularly if you're traveling alone and want to understand how people meet. A festive label still leaves you responsible for a comfortable pair of shoes.
Use the table to narrow the choices, then inspect the exact cabin and current availability. A waitlist is a request for a place, not a confirmed reservation. Ask what happens next. Compare occupancy basis, currency, hotels, transfers, excursions, port charges, gratuities and flights before comparing headline fares. Solo travelers should request a complete quote and ask whether room sharing is offered rather than assuming it is. Couples should confirm bed configuration; travelers with dietary or mobility requirements should get a specific response about the vessel and shore program. Keep the booking conversation practical and personal. The right November trip leaves room for both the sights you came for and the people you'll be happy to meet.
Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong — KelliGregg Travel, Mekong Jewel. Departure: 2027-11-01; program ends 2027-11-15. Asia; river; hosted gay group. Current catalog status: not specified; confirm with the operator. Its published program runs from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Siem Reap, Cambodia; check the itinerary for which days are aboard and which are land arrangements.
Egypt: Nile River Cruise & Cairo — Out Adventures, Mövenpick MS Hamees. Departure: 2027-11-05; program ends 2027-11-14. Middle East; river; hosted gay group. Current catalog status: available. Its published program runs from Cairo, Egypt to Cairo, Egypt; check the itinerary for which days are aboard and which are land arrangements.
Egypt and the Nile II — Brand g Vacations, Ama Lilia. Departure: 2027-11-08; program ends 2027-11-19. Middle East; river; full-ship charter. Current catalog status: waitlist. Its published program runs from Cairo, Egypt to Cairo, Egypt; check the itinerary for which days are aboard and which are land arrangements.
Antarctica Cruise — VACAYA, Le Lyrial. Departure: 2027-11-14; program ends 2027-11-27. Antarctica; expedition; full-ship charter. Current catalog status: sold out. Its published program runs from Buenos Aires, Argentina to Ushuaia, Argentina; check the itinerary for which days are aboard and which are land arrangements.
Cambodia, Vietnam & Mekong Symphony River Cruise — Brand g Vacations, Mekong Symphony. Departure: 2027-11-16; program ends 2027-11-28. Asia; river; full-ship charter. Current catalog status: waitlist. Its published program runs from Siem Reap, Cambodia to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; check the itinerary for which days are aboard and which are land arrangements.
Christmas Markets 2027 — Daddy Cruises, Emerald Destiny. Departure: 2027-11-20; program ends 2027-11-26. Central Europe; river; hosted gay group. Current catalog status: limited availability. Its published program runs from Vienna, Austria to Budapest, Hungary; check the itinerary for which days are aboard and which are land arrangements.
Eastern Caribbean Cruise with Puerto Rico — Adventure Bears, Sky Princess. Departure: 2027-11-21; program ends 2027-11-28. Caribbean; ocean; hosted gay group. Current catalog status: available. Its published program runs from Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Fort Lauderdale, Florida; check the itinerary for which days are aboard and which are land arrangements.
Gay Galápagos Cruise — Out Adventures, Natural Paradise. Departure: 2027-11-22; program ends 2027-12-01. South America; expedition; full-ship charter. Current catalog status: waitlist. Its published program runs from Quito, Ecuador to Guayaquil, Ecuador; check the itinerary for which days are aboard and which are land arrangements.
Christmas Markets Along the Danube — Aquafest Cruises, VIVA TWO. Departure: 2027-11-30; program ends 2027-12-07. Europe; river; hosted gay group. Current catalog status: available. Its published program runs from Budapest, Hungary to Nuremberg, Germany; check the itinerary for which days are aboard and which are land arrangements.
Cambodia, Vietnam & Mekong Symphony River Cruise II — Brand g Vacations, Mekong Symphony. Departure: 2027-11-30; program ends 2027-12-12. Asia; river; full-ship charter. Current catalog status: available. Its published program runs from Siem Reap, Cambodia to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; check the itinerary for which days are aboard and which are land arrangements.
Month in pictures



Use this as a route-and-format short list, then open the exact sailing for current itinerary, cabin, and booking terms.
| Cruise | Dates and route | Operator and format | Ship and pace | Current fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambodia, Vietnam & Mekong Symphony River Cruise II | Nov 30–Dec 12Siem Reap, Cambodia to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam | Brand g VacationsFull-ship charter | Mekong Symphony7 cruise nights · 12 program nights · river | From $6,899 USDCheck current cabin and occupancy basis |
| Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong | Nov 1–Nov 15Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Siem Reap, Cambodia | KelliGregg TravelHosted group | Mekong Jewel14 program nights · river | Request current quoteCheck current availability and terms |
| Egypt: Nile River Cruise & Cairo | Nov 5–Nov 14Luxor, Egypt to Aswan, Egypt | Out AdventuresHosted group | Mövenpick MS Hamees9 program nights · river | From $6,895 USDCheck current cabin and occupancy basis |
| Christmas Markets 2027 | Nov 20–Nov 26Vienna, Austria to Budapest, Hungary | Daddy CruisesHosted group | Emerald Destiny6 program nights · river | From $2,175 USDCheck current cabin and occupancy basis |
| Eastern Caribbean Cruise with Puerto Rico | Nov 21–Nov 28Fort Lauderdale, Florida | Adventure BearsHosted group | Sky Princess7 nights · ocean | From $1,544 USDCheck current cabin and occupancy basis |
| Christmas Markets Along the Danube | Nov 30–Dec 7Budapest, Hungary to Nuremberg, Germany | Aquafest CruisesHosted group | VIVA TWO7 program nights · river | From $2,395 USDCheck current cabin and occupancy basis |
| Egypt and the Nile II | Nov 8–Nov 19Luxor, Egypt | Brand g VacationsFull-ship charter | Ama Lilia7 cruise nights · 11 program nights · river | From $10,499 USDCheck current cabin and occupancy basis |
| Antarctica Cruise | Nov 14–Nov 27Buenos Aires, Argentina to Ushuaia, Argentina | VACAYAFull-ship charter | Le Lyrial13 nights · expedition | Sold outCheck current availability and terms |
| Cambodia, Vietnam & Mekong Symphony River Cruise | Nov 16–Nov 28Kampong Cham, Cambodia to Mỹ Tho, Vietnam | Brand g VacationsFull-ship charter | Mekong Symphony7 cruise nights · 12 program nights · river | From $6,899 USDCheck current cabin and occupancy basis |
| Gay Galápagos Cruise | Nov 22–Dec 1Quito, Ecuador to Guayaquil, Ecuador | Out AdventuresFull-ship charter | Natural Paradise9 nights · expedition | From $9,795 USDCheck current cabin and occupancy basis |
Fares are not ranked across currencies, cabin categories, occupancy bases, inclusions, taxes, fees, or availability states. Confirm the exact cabin, final terms, and operator source before paying a deposit.
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The current directory includes 10 sailings across 7 destinations. The available trips represent both full-ship charters and hosted LGBTQ+ groups, organized by 7 operators aboard 9 cruise lines.
Compare the complete itinerary, embarkation logistics, cabin pricing basis, source-check date, and what each operator includes before paying a deposit. Seasons, air access, port intensity, and the balance between onboard community and time ashore can make two cruises in the same category feel very different.
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