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Liberty of the Seas at sea — Next upBig Gay Cruise from Galveston

Next departure: October 31, 2026
Current destinations: Caribbean, Pacific Coast
Current ships: Allure of the Seas, Freedom of the Seas, Liberty of the Seas, Scarlet Lady, Symphony of the Seas, Voyager of the Seas, Wonder of the Seas
Published fares: $677–$9,266 USD single · $798–$9,446 USD cabin total for 2

About Big Gay Cruise

Big Gay Cruise organizes LGBTQ+ groups aboard regular Royal Caribbean and Virgin Voyages sailings, adding private entertainment and social programming while guests retain the ship’s regular venues, dining, and itinerary.

Best for: Travelers who want a visible gay group, drag and nightlife programming, and mainstream-ship choice without requiring a full-ship charter.
Trip format: Hosted LGBTQ+ groups sailing within regular Royal Caribbean and Virgin Voyages departures.
Atmosphere: Lively and entertainment-led, with drag shows, themed nights, cocktail hours, games, and private events promoted for current groups.
Typical inclusions: The cruise line's standard fare plus the Big Gay Cruise program attached to the selected package; some experiences may require an upgraded pass.

How to book or enquire

Big Gay Cruise accepts travel-agent bookings for eligible sailings. Choose a current sailing below and, where its sailing page shows a Gay Cruise List booking button, use it to book through GayCruiseList.com. Direct-only departures stay with Big Gay Cruise. Before payment, check the specific group page for current fare, event-pass, and booking-channel terms.

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Current catalog: 8 upcoming sailings, ordered by departure date.
Format decoded: Hosted LGBTQ+ groups sailing within regular Royal Caribbean and Virgin Voyages departures.
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8 upcoming Big Gay Cruise cruises

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Big Gay Cruise from Galveston

Galveston, TX

October 31, 2026 – November 5, 2026Liberty of the Seas · 5 nights

Hosted group

Published price$677 USDView details

Four gay friends walk at Bimini's shoreline with a red-accented cruise ship offshore.

Virgin Voyages Big Gay Cruise

Miami, FL

November 14, 2026 – November 19, 2026Scarlet Lady · 5 nights

Hosted group

Published priceSee current pricingView details

A cruise-ship stateroom includes a bed, sofa, and balcony.

Big Gay Southern Caribbean Cruise

Miami, FL

January 28, 2027 – February 6, 2027Freedom of the Seas · 9 nights

Hosted group

Published price$1,279 USDView details

A Royal Caribbean cruise ship is photographed from above in blue water.

Big Gay Pacific Coast Cruise

Los Angeles, CA

April 9, 2027 – April 15, 2027Voyager of the Seas · 6 nights

Hosted group

Published priceSee current pricingView details

Wonder of the Seas appears at sea in a Big Gay Cruise Miami promotional graphic.

Big Gay Wonder of the Seas Bahamas Cruise

Miami, FL

May 3, 2027 – May 7, 2027Wonder of the Seas · 4 nights

Hosted group

Published price$929 USDView details

Big Gay Cruise from Galveston

Galveston, TX

October 30, 2027 – November 4, 2027Liberty of the Seas · 5 nights

Hosted group

Published price$781 USDView details

A cruise-ship balcony stateroom includes a bed, sofa, desk, and ocean view.

Big Gay Allure Cruise

Miami, FL

February 6, 2028 – February 13, 2028Allure of the Seas · 7 nights

Hosted group

Published price$1,597 USDView details

The glass-roofed central promenade inside a large cruise ship.

Big Gay Cruise 5th Anniversary

Fort Lauderdale, FL

February 6, 2028 – February 10, 2028Symphony of the Seas · 4 nights

Hosted group

Published price$869 USDView details

Meet the operator

More about Big Gay Cruise

Big Gay Cruise suits you if drag performances, private entertainment, and a lively gay group are high on your vacation list. Its official program advertises group sailings on Royal Caribbean and Virgin Voyages, with nightclub events, shows, and private performances. You're joining an organized group aboard the named cruise, so the cruise line and ship remain important parts of the experience.

Read the access rules. Big Gay Cruise lists an All Access Pass alongside its group program; confirm which events your chosen package includes and whether a separate pass is required. Ask about booking-channel eligibility before reserving a cabin elsewhere, and check the refund policy for both the cruise and any event access. A performer shown on the website isn't a confirmed act for every departure.

Choose this operator when you want an entertainment-led group vacation and still want the facilities of a mainstream ship. Get your event access settled before sailing, then enjoy having a show and familiar faces to look forward to.