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2 upcoming sailings

Two men enjoy drinks together on a boat near a sunny coastline. — Next upFrench Riviera & Ibiza Cruise

Next departure: May 30, 2027
Current destinations: Mediterranean
Current ships: Resilient Lady, Scarlet Lady
Published fares: No fares published

About Gruff Cruises

Gruff Cruises is Must Do Travel's hosted cruise community for gay bears, cubs, otters, daddies, their friends, allies, and admirers. Its Virgin Voyages sailings pair a friendly bear-community group with the freedom of a regular adults-only ship—so you can join the mixer, vanish for a spa afternoon, and reunite at dinner without filing a formal missing-person report.

Best for: Bears and bear-community travelers, plus friends and allies, who want an adults-only Virgin Voyages holiday with an easy social group, hosted activities, and a welcoming place to meet people.
Trip format: Hosted gay bear-community groups within regular Virgin Voyages sailings, with private mixers, themed events, and group excursions rather than a full-ship charter.
Atmosphere: Warm, playful, celebratory, and connection-first, with a specifically bear-community focus and enough optional programming to make solo travel feel far less solo.
Typical inclusions: The regular Virgin Voyages cruise fare plus Gruff Cruises' published group hosting and activities. Cabin packages, private events, excursions, and exact inclusions vary by sailing, so check the named voyage before booking.

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Current catalog: 2 upcoming sailings, ordered by departure date.
Format decoded: Hosted gay bear-community groups within regular Virgin Voyages sailings, with private mixers, themed events, and group excursions rather than a full-ship charter.
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