Here’s why I chose vacation company Vacaya to book my first gay cruise.

Even before setting sail, some of my preconceived notions about gay cruises seemed to fade.

Actress Susie Mosher added comedic levity as the host of a show where fearless passengers sang their favorite tunes.

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“There were different ethnicities on board: Black, white, Spanish, and Asian.

Meeting people like Alston was easy.

If you might, I recommend skipping the Wi-Fi charge and truly unplugging.

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True for many cruises, there are also separate prepaid packages for dining and beverages.

In Curacao, I visited the Dolphin Academy for an up-close animal encounter.

So, I was concerned that we wouldn’t be able to stop at the same ports, too.

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Passengers were diligent about adhering to Celebrity’s protocols to mask up for all indoor performances and activities.

Bill Onieal and Ryan Focht understood the precautions necessary to stay safe on the cruise.

“Celebrity and Vacaya were transparent about their contact-tracing protocols.”

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Of course, doing all the right things doesn’t entirely erase the risk of COVID.

Final Takeaways

Looking back on my cruise, I would do it again as a solo traveler.

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Vacaya’s Gay Cruise, day parties, night time drag queen shows

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