The Best Gay Cruises Around Australia
As we’ve all sung, our land abounds with nature’s gifts but for true beauty - rich and rare - we need to turn our sights to the seas and the best of Australia’s array of LGBTQIA+ travel experiences: gay cruises!
You deserve it, and now is the perfect time to break out after two years of being locked up! It’s time for ADVENTURE!
Feeling a Rainbow high on the Rainbow Seas means there is never a dull moment, with so much to see and explore aboard these luxury cruise ships, surrounded by members and allies of the LGBTQIA+ community. There's no cure like travel to help you unravel the worries of living today - so why not let us help you pack that suitcase and sail away?
At Planetdwellers, we specialise in getting you on board and ship shape for a range of LGBT cruises all around Australia. We’d love to help you find the best options for an unforgettable adventure and have curated our Top Picks for gay cruises in 2022 and beyond!
Sydney P&O Pride Cruise (Nov 2022)
Welcome aboard, lovelies! LGBT cruises are all about inclusivity and creating a safe space for everyone, and that's exactly what you can expect onboard the inaugural P&O Pride Cruise when it leaves Sydney later this year.
Setting sail for 4 days and 3 nights onboard the newly refurbished Pacific Adventure, the cruise leaves on Friday, 4 November, and we can’t wait to experience everything that’s included in the package.
Like a perfect Mardi Gras night, we can’t possibly cover everything here, but here are some highlights to help float your boat:
We have amazing food options, including multiple restaurants for you to taste test your dream meal and this also includes celebrity chef dining.
We have plenty of perfect places to relax and watch the world glide by with a cocktail (or two) if that’s your speed.
BUT if you want to pick up the pace, we have nightclubs, bars and live entertainment with a huge roster of LGBTQIA+ artists over the 4 days!
There is truly something for everyone, curated to meet the desires of your hear. So what are you waiting for? You can find all the details of the cruise and book here – and as this cruise is already filling up fast, we suggest you book now!
Melbourne P&O Pride Cruise (Dec 2022)
Make the Pacific Explorer your home for four days and three nights with Melbourne's inaugural LGBTQIA+ Pride Cruise - we promise you won’t regret it!
This inclusive community cruise sets sail on Friday, 9 December 2022, and just like everything with Melbourne, it has to try and one-up Sydney…but we’ll admit this line up is pretty brilliant.
In addition to all the similar amazing dining and relaxation options we mentioned above, it’s worth noting that this LGBT cruise is determined to get you wet! Whiz down waterslides like the Disco Diver and Super Slider Waterslides as many times as you like, splash out in our interactive water parks or take a dip in one of the pools or spas.
All tuckered out from the day? Enjoy great restaurants, bars and edgy stage shows at night, featuring cabaret and stage performances to keep the party going all night. There’s something for everyone!
You can find all the details and book your spot right here - will we see you onboard?
Australia & NZ Pride Cruises 2023
Looking ahead the fun doesn’t stop when 2022 ends, there’s a bunch more P&O Pride Cruises to put on our calendars for 2023! Whether you missed out on this year’s trips - or just want to double dip – there are upcoming cruises for Sydney, Brisbane and Auckland.
Sydney's five-day, four-night cruise sets sail on Thursday, 14 September, for an exclusive island getaway and an ABBA tribute show. Whether you’re the Dancing Queen or just crying out SOS, we hope you’ll say I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do…
New Zealand's inaugural LGBTQIA+ Pride Cruise begins on Friday, 8 September for four nights over the long weekend. You’ll explore New Zealand’s favourite port of Picton and beyond, while your nights will be full of cabaret and amazing entertainment!
Finally, before the year is over, we’ll be checking out the Queensland Pride Cruise exclusively designed for the tropical north! This cruise hits the high seas for two days and three nights on the brand new Pacific Encounter from Saturday, 2 December. You’ll party and play in the tropics to an exclusive and wide-ranging array of DJs, drag kings & queens, singers, dancers, entertainers, athletes, and comedians from our wonderful LGBTQIA+ community, along with all the amazing drinking and dining the P&O Cruises are known for.
Whichever 2023 Pride Cruise you choose you’ll have an amazing time with each cruise designed to feel like your favourite LGBTQIA+ Festival, Fair Day, or Carnivale – all rolled into one and all out at sea!
Embrace Adventure with LGBTQIA+ Cruises Australia
So, what are you waiting for? If you’re ready to cross more travel goals off your bucket list then head online to choose from a plethora of gay cruises Australia-wide, or contact Planetdwellers to find out more about your next adventure.
See you there!
