Mediterranean Riviera Cruise

This cruise sailed from September 6, 2026 through September 13, 2026.

Dates: September 6, 2026 – September 13, 2026
Ship: Azamara Quest · Azamara
Historical published price: See current pricing

Sailing snapshot

This 7-night ocean sailing runs from Barcelona, Spain to Barcelona, Spain and lists 6 distinct stops. It is a full-ship LGBTQ+ charter, so the community program takes over the vessel.

Trip overview

Mediterranean Riviera Cruise is OUTbound's full-ship LGBTQ+ charter aboard Azamara Quest, sailing September 6 to 13, 2026. The published Barcelona round trip calls at Marseille, Monte Carlo, Livorno for Florence and Pisa, Portofino, and Mahón. OUTbound currently links to booking from the official trip page; confirm cabin availability and final fare directly before booking.

Editorially rewritten from the operator's published trip details · reviewed September 4, 2026.

Planning context, not live inventory

The booking decision

Best fit: Travelers wanting a full-ship LGBTQ+ charter on a 702-guest Azamara ship, with late Mediterranean port stays and only one sea day. It suits destination-first guests who still want the whole onboard social world to be queer.
Trip format: OUTbound charters all of Azamara Quest for this seven-night Barcelona round trip. The whole-ship format lets its entertainment and community program shape the vessel rather than operating as a small group inside a mainstream sailing.
What is included: The official page lists select spirits, beer and wine, bottled water, soft drinks, specialty coffee and tea, self-service laundry, and concierge help with the ship experience. Excursions are optional and priced later; verify specialty dining, gratuities, flights, hotels, and transfers.
Fare basis: The reviewed page links to live booking but does not publish a dependable starting fare in the visible overview. Request a cabin-specific total with occupancy, taxes and fees, deposit, cancellation rules, and any pre- or post-cruise component.
Solo and cabin reality: OUTbound publishes a separate solo-price tab with category-specific single supplements, but those are not comparable to the missing base fare without a live quote. Ask for both double and single totals in the same cabin category.
Accessibility: The trip page does not state that a particular accessible cabin remains available. Azamara's small-ship layout, Portofino tendering, and long Florence/Pisa travel from Livorno deserve an individual review with both OUTbound and the cruise line.
Embarkation plan: The itinerary returns to Barcelona, simplifying air. Still arrive early: a 5 p.m. departure leaves no sensible margin for a transatlantic same-day landing, and central Barcelona is not the cruise check-in queue.
Itinerary rhythm: Marseille, Monte Carlo, Livorno, and Portofino arrive with 12- to 14-hour stays before the sole sea day; Mahón follows, and Barcelona arrival is late morning. It rewards evenings ashore and one deliberately restful Friday.

Editorially reviewed September 4, 2026 from the primary trip source: iamoutbound.com. Treat fares and availability as historical planning context. Verify any future or reopened departure and individual requirements directly with the operator.

Program itinerary

Historical itinerary source: the operator. Shown for reference; this sailing has ended.

Historical price and availability snapshot

See current pricing

Pricing note: OUTbound links to live booking from the official trip page; the page did not publish a starting fare in the reviewed listing, so confirm the current cabin price directly before booking.

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

Is this sailing a good fit?

Who it tends to suit

LGBTQ+ travelers who want an all-LGBTQ+ ship or riverboat, destination-rich itineraries, inclusive package elements, and a smaller-group community feel.

What the trip feels like

Warm, hosted, and destination-forward, with entertainment and themed programming rather than a party-only identity.

Operator profile reviewed September 4, 2026 from the OUTbound official website.

About the operator

OUTbound produces LGBTQ+ ocean and river cruises designed as full-ship community experiences, alongside smaller destination-led journeys. Its published cruises pair a hosted LGBTQ+ program with a deliberately intimate scale, so the social side is there without pretending every traveler wants a 3 a.m. pool-deck keynote.

Editorially rewritten from the operator's published information · reviewed September 4, 2026.

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