Royal Caribbean offers an all-gay men and women cruise for seven nights to Mexico with a starting price of $999. The cruise departs from Los Angeles on a 3,200-passenger liner that boasts an indoor ice rink, rock-climbing wall, a sports deck and other amenities such as a casino, a five-story theater, two football fields and an enormous restaurant. The company stresses its gay-friendly destinations such as Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas and Mazatlan. Nights aboard the ship feature themed parties, a large outdoor nightclub, dancing, productions with light and laser shows and high-powered DJs.
Norwegian Cruise Line has a seven-night all-gay cruise to Hawaii starting at $899. The ship first anchors at Oahu with a port of call on Hawaii for shopping, tours and relaxing on the beach. The adventure continues on Maui and Kauai with plenty of time to explore and relax. Aboard ship, there are 10 restaurants, several piano bars, cabarets and a two-story Hollywood theater that features headliner entertainers.
Norwegian Cruise Lines offers an annual seven-day Halloween western Caribbean cruise departing from New Orleans. The 2,018-passenger ship sports 15 dining selections, a spa, casino and 10 bars and lounges. Halloween is the highlight of the trip with a costume gala ball. There are four ports of call including Costa Maya, Belize, Roatan and Cozumel.
An example of a high-end destination cruise is a 12-night deluxe tour of Cairo and Nile River cruise. Geared for the luxury traveler, the package includes three nights in a Cairo hotel and seven nights cruising the Nile. There is a four-day optional tour of Jordan and Petra that can be tacked on to the end of the trip. The adventure begins with a flight from the U.S. to Egypt where you stay at the five-star Le Meridien Pyramids Resort in Giza. The stay includes a tour of the Pyramids and the Sphinx. The Nile tour begins with a visit to Karnak and Luxor Temples and the Luxor Museum. The journey also includes visits to the Necropolis of Thebes, the Valley of Kings, the temple of Queen Hatshepsut and King Tuts tomb. Evenings aboard the cruiser ship feature cocktail parties and buffet dinners. Other tours include opportunities to visit the Temple of Horus, Edfu Temple and other popular destinations. Plenty of time is also allowed for relaxation and shopping.
