RMS Olympic Posted September 25, 2013 #1 Share Posted September 25, 2013 For those that like to sail LGBT charters, what would you like to see in 2015? Destination? Cruise Line? Time of year? There are the big charter companies and the smaller boutique companies that routinely provide their flavor of cruising. Concerning your favorite charter...is there something different you would like to see offered, or maybe a repeat of something that you really enjoyed? Me, I'd like to see a Greek Island cruise again, on a small to mid size ship. A southern Caribbean cruise would also be great. Now if for one week only each company(RSVP, Atlantis, Source Events, Olivia, Pied Piper) could charter a sailing ship from Star Clipper (3), Windstar(2) and they could all meet up, tie together at a couple of Islands...can you imagine. That would be one for the records. So where do you want to go....maybe sew a seed in your favorite charter companies mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absolutboy20 Posted September 25, 2013 #2 Share Posted September 25, 2013 This is the first time since we started cruising that we don't have a cruise booked for 2014 as the itineraries offered on RSVP and Atlantis either didn't appeal to us or the timing of the cruise does not work. I used to see several Atlantis/RSVP cruises sell out, but lately I've noticed that I see fewer cruises doing so with several categories still available at sailing. I don't know what that necessarily indicates. I was hoping to be able to do this years Med cruise from Venice/Rome on Atlantis, but coming off of the Australia cruise this year we just couldn't make it happen. Again, I was surprised that both sailings were not close to selling out at sailing. What am I hoping for in 2015? It's a long shot with the political climate but I know Atlantis did a cruise few years ago that ventured to Egypt and then hit the Greek isles. As far as the size of the ship, I don't mind the mid-class ships as I never have sailed on cruises of less than 1,000 people, and I like the different amenities that a larger ship can offer. I looked into Pied Piper as a possibility for 2014 with the med cruise, but I just think coming from a background of a full gay charter it may not be the same experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njboyindc Posted September 27, 2013 #3 Share Posted September 27, 2013 One of the Disney ships please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwm51 Posted September 27, 2013 #4 Share Posted September 27, 2013 My dream cruise would be a 10 day Caribbean cruise (no Jamaica) on the Anthem or Epic with 4000 to 6000 (:eek:) LGBT people!!!:D Is that too much too ask?:confused: Of course, THAT would never happen! One can dream though...:rolleyes: -singing We are the champions, my friend-:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwm51 Posted September 27, 2013 #5 Share Posted September 27, 2013 You actually took me seriously?:D PSST! This is how I stand out...Now if you don't mind, I'd like to go BACK to Utopia now!:D:p;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonV Posted October 12, 2013 #6 Share Posted October 12, 2013 February I would like a 10 day to the Southern Caribbean on either Celebrity Solstice Class or RCCL Independence class ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinMaterial Posted October 13, 2013 #7 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Charters and gay groups on NCL or Celebrity work fine for me! Lately the itineraries of the charter companies have gone stale or so outlandishly priced it's not worth it to sail with them (Atlantis' boutique ship charters). NCL does a great job of balancing out their nightlife and catering to the gay dollar, more so than any other mainstream cruise line. I think the cruise lines waking up and seeing the value of the gay dollar is really eating away at Atlantis and RSVP's bottom line. The circuit crowd is getting older and not as likely to care about all night deck parties any more and the younger people have melded together with mainstream society so there's no pressing need for them to go on an overpriced gay charter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrell6t Posted October 13, 2013 #8 Share Posted October 13, 2013 I would like a river cruise that was not the Danube or the Rhine. There are other possibilities like Belgium and the Netherlands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkribs Posted February 17, 2014 #9 Share Posted February 17, 2014 When will the 2015 RSVP or Atlantis cruises be announced? I'm particularly interested in a February Caribbean cruise... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absolutboy20 Posted February 17, 2014 #10 Share Posted February 17, 2014 The RSVP cruise will not be announced until the end of the current cruise where the passengers will have first selection in reserving cabins. The Atlantis cruise that was announced on board during the last sailing was Celebrity Silhouette February 1st through the 8th from Fort Lauderdale with the ports of Labadee, San Juan, and philipburg according to the alumni forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
World Sailor Posted February 17, 2014 #11 Share Posted February 17, 2014 (edited) Atlantis has added a Australia and New Zealand on the HAL Oosterdam in Feb 2015 and another Caribbean cruise on Celebrity Feb 2015 out of FLL Edited February 17, 2014 by World Sailor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nielle4 Posted February 17, 2014 #12 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Hi there! Here is our wish: Destination? - Greek Island, Croatia and Turkey Cruise Line? - RCCL Allure or Oasis of the Seas Time of year? - April or July There are the big charter companies and the smaller boutique companies that routinely provide their flavor of cruising. Concerning your favorite charter...is there something different you would like to see offered, or maybe a repeat of something that you really enjoyed? - Favorite Charter is Olivia and we had a great cruise to Hawaii .....so that would be nice again. Now if for one week only each company(RSVP, Atlantis, Source Events, Olivia, Pied Piper) could charter a sailing ship from Star Clipper (3), Windstar(2) and they could all meet up, tie together at a couple of Islands...can you imagine. That would be one for the records. - THAT is a great idea! I am not too much for the Star Clipper or Windstar but to meet up would be fabulous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boytjie Posted February 23, 2014 #13 Share Posted February 23, 2014 (edited) The RSVP cruise will not be announced until the end of the current cruise where the passengers will have first selection in reserving cabins. The Atlantis cruise that was announced on board during the last sailing was Celebrity Silhouette February 1st through the 8th from Fort Lauderdale with the ports of Labadee, San Juan, and philipburg according to the alumni forums. RSVP has not finalized the 2015 winter Caribbean cruise yet, I think they wanted to see how the Divina worked out. There will be a survey emailed to thoee that were on the cruise. In general the reviews of the service and food weren't great. Edited February 23, 2014 by Boytjie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfguyxxx Posted February 23, 2014 #14 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Southern Caribbean for more than 7 days; perhaps 12 nights? Love them sea days............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodraad Posted April 19, 2014 #15 Share Posted April 19, 2014 rumour is that RSVP will be for 2015 Feb 15-22 Miami - Great Stirrup Cay Bahamas, San Juan, St Maarten Regal Princess (and of course always subject to change) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalypso333 Posted April 19, 2014 #16 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Dan Howell today said RSVP will be Feb 8 to 16 2015 on Princess. No other details. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pke-atlanta Posted April 20, 2014 #17 Share Posted April 20, 2014 (edited) Would love to see a gay charter on one of the expedition ships, like Silver Explorer or L'Austral heading to Antarctic, Arctic or Japan/Far Eastern Russia (yes, I know, for Russia I need to wait until the political climate and their stance on gays changes, so don't pounce on me about that). Also still dying to do an Africa itinerary that would include safari options, or as absolutboy said, an itinerary involving Egypt. Maybe a luxury Egypt and Nile River Cruise trip. Hopefully Egypt will become a safe destination again at some point, but I've been waiting over a decade for that to happen. Edited April 20, 2014 by pke-atlanta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrell6t Posted April 21, 2014 #18 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Hanns Ebensten Travel, now HETravel does the Nile in Style and has been doing it for decades. A lovely small ship for the small group. I can recommend it, though Egypt is a different place from when we took their trip. And Hanns was still the leader then. He has since died. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flag fan Posted April 21, 2014 #19 Share Posted April 21, 2014 I like the Disney idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absolutboy20 Posted April 22, 2014 #20 Share Posted April 22, 2014 (edited) I'm pulling up the info that rodraad is on the RSVP 2015 cruise as well with the dates of February 15-22nd on the Regal Princess. The only thing I can't see is what the ports are, so kudos to roadrad for having your source =) Pricing from what I see is pretty comparable to Divina with a huge amount of categories. The ship seems to get great reviews, but the tiny/narrow balconies are disappointing. From what I'm seeing, looks like the contract is a done deal, it's just a matter of getting promotional materials together to send out and list. It's a possibility for unless Atlantis offers another tempting cruise. Edited April 22, 2014 by absolutboy20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absolutboy20 Posted April 23, 2014 #21 Share Posted April 23, 2014 After thinking about it, if the RSVP 2015 cruise in the Caribbean is indeed those ports, it would be odd as I believe that was the exact same itinerary they did this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodraad Posted April 23, 2014 #22 Share Posted April 23, 2014 hehe As I say I wouldn't take any potential ports with RSVP too seriously at this stage They've been known to change..ya know what I'm saying :) The source says the i's are still being dotted I just knew there was a lot of suspense so I thought I'd share what I knew - and heck it could change tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jowica321 Posted April 26, 2014 #23 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Dates will be Feb 8-15 onboard the new Regal Princess. Does anyone know if the ports have been announced? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boytjie Posted April 27, 2014 #24 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Dates will be Feb 8-15 onboard the new Regal Princess. Does anyone know if the ports have been announced? It has not been announced yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boytjie Posted May 1, 2014 #25 Share Posted May 1, 2014 I checked the Princess website two days ago and the Feb 8 cruise on the Regal Princess is no longer available for booking. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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