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Going on a gay Caribbean cruise is like going on your own personal adventure that has been tailored made just for your needs. If you are looking for a full out party that starts from the moment you set your foot on the deck until the crew is handing your luggage to you as they remind you to disembark, then this is the cruise for you. If you’re looking for something quieter than this is also the cruise for you.

These gay cruises are obviously designed to give the GLBTQ community a floating city of their own for a definite period of time. This encourages behavior that is born out of total freedom.

You get to make your gay Caribbean cruise into whatever you want it be. You get to call your  own shots and take your own vacation far away from the daily hassles that come with being gay  in today’s society. No need to worry as you don’t have to find your inner wild child in order to have the perfect cruise for you. However, if your inner wild child is begging to be let loose on your own community, the perfect opportunity awaits.

Of course if you can’t use the word conservative to describe anything about you, not even your socks, then you have also found the perfect vacation destination. Some people have returned from the cruise describing their time aboard as a nice family  vacation. Others have returned to describe their vacation as a never ending pride event.  These two descriptions have come off the same cruise line and the same ship.

It is also fun to take on the role of being completely and utterly your unfiltered and unedited self. Here you do not need to chronically scan your thoughts and actions to make sure they fit into a straight work place or other parameters that most of us face on a regular basis. Here you get to just be you, and it doesn’t matter where you fit on the flagrant and flamboyant scale. This is truly a great form of gay travel.

It’s all about fun, freedom, and celebrating everything you can about being you. The gay community has much to celebrate these days. Being on the forefront of the cruise line party is definitely the best way to ensure you have good seats.

For many it would be a dream come true for their next holiday to involve cruising off into the sunset onboard a luxury ship. Budgets are often a factor here, but ocean bound experiences can in fact be a lot less expensive than perceived for those who know where to look. Travel agents and cruise lines are offering some fantastic deals at the moment, particularly for those considering a last minute cruise. Booking late can allow holidaymakers to enjoy all the benefits traditionally associated with cruises, but at a much more affordable price.

Cruises offer the obvious advantage that you can see a range of different destinations in just one holiday when you travel between them on water. With itineraries as diverse as Spain to Morocco, and Southampton to Singapore, cruises already offer value for money in the variety that they bring to a holiday. And, of course, when it comes to cruises no minute of your holiday is wasted, because getting to your destination is just as much part of the fun as arriving there.

Luxury and style are the two words very often associated with the cruise experience. If you’re on a tight budget, you might consider a cruise ship to be an expensive way to travel, but there are ways around this. To save a substantial amount of money on your next trip a last minute cruise is a great option. To get the best deal, however, you will need to be flexible about dates and itineraries. If you are restricted on when you can go or have your heart set on a particular destination then don’t despair. You may still be able to find a discount cruise that fits the bill. Special offers are offered across a range of cruise lines and to a variety of destinations. Looking online will ensure you can quickly and easily locate the right deal for you.

SeaDream Yacht Club cruises specialise in intimate and very exclusive cruise holidays for a definitely younger crowd. The ships operated by this company are magnificently appointed mega-yachts offering a true taste of marine luxury.

Seadream Cruises operates only two vessels (SeaDream I and II) which were remodelled to make them into contemporary boutique yachts. They both carry just 108 passengers, serviced by 89 crew and sail the Mediterranean in the summer and Caribbean in the winter. Food on the SeaDream vessels is beautifully presented and absolutely delicious.  The entire purpose of these vessels is to provide a luxury cruise experience that’s second to none.That’s reflected in the sheer opulence of the accommodation.

Suites offer 450 sq. ft. of space with a luxuriously appointed bedroom, separate living room with a large dining table.The luxury bathroom features a massage shower and separate tub as well as a separate guest bathroom. Bath amenities are by Bvlgari, while the bedroom and living room include state of the art flat screen TVs, radios, CD and DVD players.If that opulent luxury proves too overwhelming for your taste, you can sleep on deck under the stars in Balinese Beds (huge comfy sun beds).The crew will arrange blankets and pillows.

Serving delicious cocktails and champagne, the “Top of the Yacht” bar is a central point for the guests where you’ll find a younger, more informal and fun crowd.  In the evening you can enjoy listening to or singing along with the ships pianist or have a flutter in the small but more than adequate on-board casino.  If that sound too sedentary for your liking, then take advantage of the water-sports equipment including canoes, pedalos and jet skis that are freely available to guests when the ship is at anchor.  Seadream Cruises most definitely live up to their name!

The Kimberley is Australia’s last true frontier and it needs to be experienced to be fully appreciated. Kimberley Discovery Cruise’s vessel, Discovery One, is an 82’ catamaran that has the advantage of being able to deliver up-close experiences of this pristine wilderness that larger vessels can’t offer. Our cruises observe the Kimberley’s natural beauty, maximising the experience and enjoyment for our passengers while respecting this magnificent natural asset.  In combination with our shore excursions, there is simply no better way to discover the magic of this region.

While we visit all the well known features of the Kimberley coast, our cruises also offer new and unexpected discoveries and experiences. For example, if a crocodile or whale is spotted, we will give our guests time to enjoy this natural treat. The aim is to cover everything in the itinerary but he has the flexibility to alter it a little if this means increasing the enjoyment of the cruise experience.

Discovery One offers a more comfortable, relaxed and casual experience than larger cruise ships, while still providing plenty of deck space for everyone, including our top deck with 360 degree views. With a maximum capacity of 22 passengers, after just a day or two of cruising, our guests will be on a first name basis with both crew and other guests. Our cruises are enjoyed by people who share a passion for travel, adventure and learning. The smaller number of guests also means that you can savour this unspoilt wilderness without a crowd. This is to experience a sense of timelessness and beauty that isn’t experienced often.

Lastly, our cruises aim to create the least impact on the environment while we are there, thereby helping to ensure that this incomparable region will remain forever untouched. So, when the call of the Kimberley draws you back one day, as it surely will, we want you to find the same unspoilt and natural beauty that has been there since the beginning of time.

View our very affordable cruises at www.kimberleydiscoverycruises.com.au
or call 1800 185 960 for further information.

If you find big ship cruising just a little impersonal there are some operators that provide a smaller, more intimate service that may suite your needs.  SeaDream Yacht Club Cruises are the perfect antidote to the faceless “Butlins- on-water” approach of the mass market cruise.  The vessels operated by this company are not so much cruise ships as superbly equipped mega-yachts and a true taste of marine luxury.

SeaDream operates only two vessels: SeaDream I and II which originally entered service in 1984 and 1985 respectively. They were bought by SeaDream Yacht Club in 2001 and were extensively refitted to make them contemporary, chic, all-inclusive boutique yachts. They both carry just 108 passengers, serviced by 89 crew, sailing the Mediterranean in the summer months and Caribbean in the winter.

This entire ethos of these vessels is to provide a luxury cruise experience for a younger, more informal and fun crowd around 40+ who seek relaxed and casual entertainment but still insist on high standards of service, food and accommodation.SeaDream I and II are therefore ideal for people who want an ultra-luxury cruising experience but in a casual style, so dress code does not include tuxedos or ball gowns on board these ships.  Partially as a consequence of that luxurious informality, the average age of passengers is lower than you would normally expect on a cruise and tends to attract couples and honeymooners.

Typical guests tend to be a bit more active too.The vessels have swimming platforms that can be lowered as required and guests have use of the onboard jet skis and small boats.Because they are relatively small ships, they can also visit ports that other bigger ships could not even consider and although more akin to large yachts, they still have room for the facilities and amenities that you’d expect of any five-star establishment, afloat or on shore.  A fully equipped spa is available on both ships and both have a well stocked library with full Internet access.Guests can even watch a movie in the Main Salon.

• Eat. Some would suggest this goes without saying. We need food to live right, so what’s so great about cruise food? Well cruise ships often have a huge range of different restaurants on board and will frequently change their menus to match the current location of the ship. Make the most of having some world class chefs all in the same place by trying out food from all the eateries.

• Swim. The majority of boats have more than one pool on board where you can have a splash about, swim some lengths or sunbath on a lilo. As there is nothing around to block the suns rays, you can enjoy the sun all day long. Modern liners even boast flumes, wave machines and surfing gadgets that will keep you entertained for hours.Read this cruise review for example.

• Casino. You should definitely experience the buzz of the casino, even if they whole thing is a little bit out of your comfort zone. With an atmosphere you simply cannot beat, casinos are a great place to make friends and brush up on your betting skills. You don’t have to spend a lot of money to enjoy yourself but if it’s your first time then Blackjack is a good place to start. It’s easy to pick up and blackjack players are some of the friendliest around.

• Bar. There will be a number of different bars all over the ship and some luxury Cruises are all inclusive, so there is no excuse not to sample some liquid delights. The bar staff are often well travelled and will welcome a break from making martinis all day if you ask them for something exotic. Get them to suggest their favourite tipple or ask for something traditional to a country you are visiting and they will amaze you with their cocktail making skills.

• Shows. You are almost guaranteed to find something you like from the wide range of quality performances that cruise ships put on. They will be something for everyone and there are some acts that you cannot see anywhere else. Ask the staff around the ship for their recommendations and luxury cruise stories They have more than likely watched the shows a good number of times so will have the best advice around.