Lexi Smith

Yes Louisa, I have found that people are very approachable and nice in nature. You know, in our divierte today if social media and such, it’s so much easier to say nasty things about others when you are not in their face. Therefore, I feel that people are more genuine in their acceptance when given an opportunity to get to know one of us. Harder to be mean to someone’s face, no matter what they tell you otherwise. 
 

My wife and I were able to easily socialize with others and do not think we had any problem at all with being accepted. We felt there were no issues at all. 
 

Yes, it is a very social place where it is really easy to mingle and socialize with others. We have always met like minded people. My wife is a social butterfly, and while a great judge of character, meets no strangers. 
 

Go, make memories, enjoy and have a blast. :-)

Lexi

My wife and I will be onboard on May 31!!!  Who else is coming along?!?!  🙂

We are from GA and love to cruise.  This will be the second time without the kids as they just don't enjoy it as much as we do.  Oh well, more fun for us!  LOL!

Lexi

On 2/4/2020 at 7:23 AM, Louisa.uk said:

Hello everyone.

 I know it's along time away. My friend and I are taking our first cruise together in May next year (2021) with Marella in the Adriatic. (We are travelling companions)

I am a transsexual (male to female) in the very early stages of my transition and I am wondering if anyone has had any experience with this kind of situation either themselves or met people like myself whilst on a cruise.

 I am resigned to the fact that I will almost certainly have to go through customs presenting myself as a male as that is what is currently displayed on my passport and other ID and added to the fact the holiday itself has been booked in my male name.

 I am wondering, if once I have embarked on to the ship would there be a problem with me presenting myself as my true female self?

I am not wanting to cause any other passengers or any of the crew any discomfort or put them in any position they do not want to be in. At the same time I am not wanting to put my travelling companion or myself in a position to be harassed or upset either.

 We are really looking forward to this holiday and would hope in this day and age most people wouldn't care less as long as we weren't rude or obnoxious (Which we are not)

I do not intend to present myself in an outlandish or loud way, in fact in an ideal world I would just mingle and socializee and hopefully make new friends just like anyone else would.

 If anyone has any words of advice it would be greatly appreciated, If any of the Marella staff happen to read this and could contribute that would be great also.

 Thank you for taking your time to read this, I am really looking forward to this cruise and hope to enjoy it along with all of the rest of the passengers on board.

 

Louisa

Louisa

Hi!  I'm Lexi and also a transgirl.  I, too, have not fully transitioned and still present male, if needed, at times.  I get what you are asking.

My wife and I went on Symphony of the Seas last June.  I did go through customs male with some makeup, and had no issues.  Hormones these days have a majority of people calling me ma'am anyway so I do feel that has helped at times.  Once aboard, I felt very comfortable dressing anyway that I wanted and presented female most all of the times.  Never once did I have any issues with staff or other guests. I felt entirely safe and comfortable during the whole cruise.  The only place I felt a little uncomfortable was due to a few odd glances at the pool but shrugged them off.  No biggee. 

My wife and I even met two other couples, while onboard and enjoyed drinks and activities with them on several occasions.

Here's how I see it.  It's YOUR cruise and no one else should be allowed to dictate how you want to look.  Period.  I struggled last year with the decision on what to do and my wife said that I should do whatever I desired.  Best advice EVER!  Lol!  I did just that an do not regret it one bit!  Also, if it makes others uncomfortable or not at ease because they don't agree with someone being transgender, then that is there problem to deal with.  Not for you to worry about.

We are going on Harmony of the Seas on May 31st and I know that this time, I will not hesitate to be myself. For what its worth, RCI supposedly has a solid track record in diversity training and such.

Take care and I hope that this helps some.

Lexi Smith

I’m going as my true authentic self on RCCL on 6/9/19. My passport and ID have not been changed but I look nearly the same either way and expecting no issues. Im going to enjoy myself and not let small issues get in the way of my good time. 🙂

On 11/15/2018 at 6:04 AM, Ashleycruising said:

Has anyone had experience dressing onboard ship in the evening time recently. I cruise on Royal for the most part.

I’m trans and will be in girl mode the entire time. We are cruising on RCCL Allure of the Seas in 6/23/19.  I hope there are other like minded people like me but I plan on having a blast either way. 

My only thing may be getting checked in as my passport and ID still contain my male name and photo. 

Looking forward to it!!!  🙂

Hi!  My wife and I will be on this one for first time in June. We are looking forward to it. Can’t wait!

Anyone else?