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BearCruise Gay Cruises

5 upcoming sailings

Next departure: December 30, 2026
Current destinations: Caribbean, Europe
Current ships: Celebrity Beyond, Celebrity Summit, Norwegian Star, Scarlet Lady, Valiant Lady
Published fares: $1,089–$3,465 USD pp double · $3,820 USD single

About BearCruise

BearCruise is Dan Howell Travel's hosted gay travel program, bringing gay passengers, friends, family, allies, and admirers together on selected ocean and river sailings. Its departures layer meet-ups, cocktails, events, and travel-planning support onto the named trip without pretending every ship is a full charter.

Best for: Gay travelers and bear-community friends who want an easygoing hosted group, social extras, and a direct human contact for trip planning across ocean and river itineraries.
Trip format: Hosted gay groups and exclusive departures aboard regular ocean ships and charter-style river journeys; the exact group size, inclusions, and booking path vary by sailing.
Atmosphere: Friendly, multigenerational, welcoming, and social without requiring passengers to spend every waking hour at the same mixer—although the cocktails may make a persuasive case.
Typical inclusions: The named cruise line's or river operator's fare plus the BearCruise extras specifically published for the departure. Cabin pricing, shore excursions, hotels, transfers, deposits, and group events vary; confirm the exact booking page before paying.

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Current catalog: 5 upcoming sailings, ordered by departure date.
Format decoded: Hosted gay groups and exclusive departures aboard regular ocean ships and charter-style river journeys; the exact group size, inclusions, and booking path vary by sailing.
Source trail: Every listing links to the operator source so you can verify the final cabin, price, and rules before paying.

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