Living as a gay person is holistically different than being a ‘normal’ person. Unlike human beings who identify themselves as ‘he’ and ‘she,’ gays label themselves as others. While the gender controversy is one factor that is gaining wide popularity nowadays, being gay somehow also means being devoid of basic human rights. No matter how developed the United States is, it has failed to address the issues of the LGBTQ+ community across the country. Wherever they go, these ‘other’ folks are looked down upon and if they are lucky enough to find a job, their daily wage is different.

Similarly, they are subjected to the violation of basic rights in every facet of life. Another major issue is that there is a massive number of learned people who do not believe in any other gender except ‘he’ and ‘she.’ Ben Shapiro, Jordan B. Peterson, and Andrew Tate are some of the influential people who do not acknowledge the very existence of the LGBTQ+ community.

Rosemay / Pexels / Gay folks are treated as minorities and rarely find any source of relatability in society.

Thus, there are very instances where gay people are wholeheartedly accepted, and their voices are heard. But, brave of these folks, they have been celebrating their identities with full vigor. Gay cruising is one of those events that aims at celebrating the proud moments of gay folks. Back in the day, gay cruising was associated with “fairly random meetups.” This means that single gay folks will be on board a massive ship (later called a cruise) in search of a life partner.

This remained the trend of gay cruising from the 1950s and the late 1990s. But today, gay cruising is a widely popular industry that is diversified, all-encompassing, and is driven by the objective of “gays should be treated as normal human beings.”

Gotta / Pexels /  Gay cruising has been around since the 1950s, but it has become a diversified and all-inclusive industry.

With that said, here are some top-class gay cruises of our time:

Virgin Voyages

First up: The Virgin brand has been an ambassador of the LGBTQ+ community for decades. And its latest Virgin Voyages cruise is no exception. This massive cruise is strictly designed for adult gays with the latest features on board. The sailors can have access to premium features like tattoo parlors, lavish dining options, and sources of entertainment. Everything is available onboard!

NBC / With onboard tattoo parlors and other premium features, Virgin Voyages, is the leading brand that offers gay cruising.

However, what makes Virgin Voyages a center of focus for gay cruisers is its LGBTQ+-friendly features. Everything in this brand is an ambassador of the LGBTQ+ community. From gender-neutral bathrooms to the signs that advocate the rights of the indigenous community, Virgin Voyages is the top preferred cruise of gay cruisers.

Vacaya

Vacaya is another gay cruising platform that is the favorite one of gay cruisers. Arguably, Vacaya is the only travel company that is all-LGBTQ. This means that Vacaya is exclusively available for gay cruisers.

With its top lavish features, Vacaya remains the favorite of all gay cruisers for the last six decades.

Other Gay Cruises of Our Time

Apart from Virgin Voyages and Vacaya, here are some other gay cruises of our time:

- Atlantis Events

- Celebrity Cruises

- Brand G Vacations