Gay & Lesbian Travel for All of Your Cruise & Vacation Needs

Rainbow Vacations is a full-service travel agency that specializes in Gay and Lesbian travel.

We offer complete vacation planning services tailored to your needs. Whether you're shopping for a European cruise, an exotic safari, or just a quick getaway, you will enjoy hassle-free travel with Rainbow Vacations' complete, professional service.

Taking a Cruise?

Sometimes it's those little things that make all the difference. Going on vacation is supposed to be "stress free" - a time when you have absolutely nothing to worry about. The truth is people sometimes get sick and sometimes slip and fall. Consider getting travel insurance unless you have enough money in the bank to cover unexpected emergencies such as a medical evacuation while on a cruise ship.  more cruise tips

Gay & Lesbian Singles Travel Club

Do you love to travel but not alone?
Think couples get all the travel bargains?
Do single rates make your blood boil?

The travel club that makes traveling more affordable, fun and safer for single gay men and lesbians.  find out more about Rainbow Vacations travel club

Do You Need a Passport?

You will need a passport for visiting almost any country in the world. A passport identifies you and the country where you hold citizenship. For more information or to apply for your passport(s), click here.

About Gay & Lesbian Cruises

Gay and lesbian ocean cruises are gaining in popularity with each passing year. It's easy to understand why because these cruises not only offer great food and entertainment, but people that share the same lifestyle as you. You can go on a gay and lesbian cruise with your current partner, friend, or by yourself if you’re looking to meet new people. You have a few choices when deciding the type of cruise to take, such as an all gay cruise, all lesbian cruise, a gay and lesbian cruise or a gay friendly cruise. A gay friendly cruise is welcome to everyone and encourages diversity and acceptance of all people and their ways of life. So, decide what type of cruise will work best for you and get ready to set sail!

With many alternative lifestyle cruises, you are welcomed with a champagne meet and greet where you get your first glimpse of fellow passengers. Other ocean liners will provide a cocktail party for its guests upon arrival so they will feel relaxed and comfortable from day one.

There are so many fantastic activities on gay and lesbian ocean cruises that you will find yourself entertained from the moment you walk on board. There will be theme parties, costume parties, costume contests, sporting events, beach parties and of course, more cocktail parties. Taking a cruise is your time to do whatever it is you feel like doing. If you want to lay by the pool all day, reading, relaxing or sunbathing... you can. If you want to gamble in the ship’s casino all night long... you can. That's the beauty of taking a cruise, you, your friends and your partner can take advantage of all the fun activities aboard a cruise or simply relax in the hot tub or the pool side bar.

Get ready for some shows while you're aboard gay and lesbian ocean cruises. Some cruise companies offer popular shows such as Cirque Du Soleil, while others come up with their own extravagant and exciting performances. These shows would cost you $60 or more if you were in Vegas, but aboard a gay and lesbian cruise, the price is often included.

Some gay and lesbian ocean cruises are all-inclusive while others only pay for accommodations, meals and some entertainment. The majority of cruises don't include alcohol, spa treatments, laundry services, casino gambling, shore excursions, shopping, internet use and specialty restaurant dinners. So plan to bring a sufficient amount of money along with you to pay for any extras you might want.

Gay and lesbian ocean cruises can be taken during any time of the year since there is always a fantastic location to visit. The Caribbean is always a great choice because the weather is sublime year-round. Alaska should only be visited during the months of May and September while Europe is best during April and November. The best months to cruise through Bermuda are during April and October and the Panama Canal is at its personal best during September and April.

You will find that all gay and lesbian ocean cruises have passengers that range in age from early 20’s to way past retirement age. Everyone can benefit from the excitement, fun, passion and stress-free environment a cruise provides. Prices vary for cruises and it also depends on just how much is or isn't included and if you want to upgrade your room or stay with the least expensive option.

Lastly, to make sure you don't put a damper on your gay and lesbian ocean cruise plans, bring proper documentation. It's always better to be safe than sorry, so bring a valid and current passport. Sometimes a photo I.D. along with a birth certificate will do, but you don't want to take that chance, do you? So, check with your local immigration office or embassy to determine exactly what you’ll need to get yourself on that cruise with the five star restaurants, buffets, mimosas, dancing, relaxing and who knows what else! And remember, what happens on gay and lesbian ocean cruises, stays on gay and lesbian ocean cruises.

*original excerpt written by Shannon Willoby
editing by Rainbow Vacation