John Cruise Posted June 28, 2018 #1 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Does Viking schedule LGBTQ gatherings on cruises daily? Just wondering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dauntless Posted June 28, 2018 #2 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Does Viking schedule LGBTQ gatherings on cruises daily?Just wondering. No, not at all that I've seen on the 2 I've taken. I just went over the Dailies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russg140 Posted June 29, 2018 #3 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Does Viking schedule LGBTQ gatherings on cruises daily?Just wondering. Ditto. The only organized non-entertainment meetings they had were Sabbath services on Friday and Friends of Bill W. daily. It's important to understand that Viking attracts a different clientele than most people may be used to, predominantly retirees. Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Cruises Posted June 29, 2018 #4 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Dear John Cruise, Great question! While we do not currently have LGBTQ meetings regularly scheduled aboard, it's our pleasure to report that guests may request spaces to be arranged for onboard community gatherings. To better communicate your wishes to the ship directly, we invite you and other individuals who wish to organize shipboard groups to email us with your booking information at TellUs@vikingcruises.com. We look forward to exploring with you, John Cruise, and hope to chat again soon. Warm regards, Viking Cruises Does Viking schedule LGBTQ gatherings on cruises daily?Just wondering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homosassa Posted June 29, 2018 #5 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Ditto. The only organized non-entertainment meetings they had were Sabbath services on Friday and Friends of Bill W. daily. It's important to understand that Viking attracts a different clientele than most people may be used to, predominantly retirees. Ah - sexual orientation is a life long condition. So, yes, even retirees may be interested in a LGBTQ meeting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairbourne Posted June 30, 2018 #6 Share Posted June 30, 2018 Ditto. The only organized non-entertainment meetings they had were Sabbath services on Friday and Friends of Bill W. daily. It's important to understand that Viking attracts a different clientele than most people may be used to, predominantly retirees. Russ I would disagree slightly with this, on the cruises we've been on anyway - several gay couples and singles (of different age groups) on our last Viking cruise and certainly not predominately retired guests by any means. I think these days people look like they may be "retirees" but are still actively involved in work or have their own businesses. On the other hand some are retirees and look far too young to be retired! ;):D One event Viking hosted on our last cruise was a "Commonwealth" drinks reception. They invited all guests belonging to Commonwealth countries which was a very interesting mix indeed. Held in the Wintergarden it was a well turned out affair, everyone was dressed very nicely with drinks and canapés served. Captain and senior officers attended and mixed with all the guests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broker1217 Posted June 30, 2018 #7 Share Posted June 30, 2018 Ditto. The only organized non-entertainment meetings they had were Sabbath services on Friday and Friends of Bill W. daily. It's important to understand that Viking attracts a different clientele than most people may be used to, predominantly retirees. Russ I respectfully disagree that the predominant descriptor for Viking passengers is retiree. From my experience--predominantly well-travelled, upper middle class, well educated, majority caucasian, majority from US. Some working, some retired, some self-employed and any combination of these. We also saw multi-generational family groups and folks in their 30's and 40's. Overall the demographic skewed younger than I anticipated on our TA. As far as orientation---many same sex couples and they were unremarkable in that nobody cared. There were no LGBTQ meetings, but as Viking as chimed in, you are welcome to set up your own meetings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnitterA2 Posted June 30, 2018 #8 Share Posted June 30, 2018 Can anyone explain the “Friends of Bill W.”? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judie Posted June 30, 2018 #9 Share Posted June 30, 2018 Can anyone explain the “Friends of Bill W.”? That’s an AA meeting, named for the man that started AA. You can google it for more info. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnitterA2 Posted July 1, 2018 #10 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Thank you for the clarification. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judie Posted July 1, 2018 #11 Share Posted July 1, 2018 (edited) Thank you for the clarification. Glad to help. I remember asking same question on our first cruise 25 years ago. It was on the HAL daily activities list, and i had no idea what it meant. Enjoy your cruise! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Edited July 1, 2018 by Judie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulchili Posted July 1, 2018 #12 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Glad to help. I remember asking same question on our first cruise 25 years ago. It was on the HAL daily activities list, and i had no idea what it meant. Enjoy your cruise! Sent from my iPhone using Forums To add: Friends of Dorothy - which you also might have seen listed on some daily activities in the past - was the term for was is now called LGBTQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suspaul Posted July 1, 2018 #13 Share Posted July 1, 2018 It would be nice if Viking did set up something, maybe just a time set aside in a certain bar on board, nothing elaborate just a place to meet if interested. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russg140 Posted July 2, 2018 #14 Share Posted July 2, 2018 My sincerest apologies. I was NOT making any generalizations about Viking and its customers. If that is the way it was perceived then I truly apologize. Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikieF Posted July 3, 2018 #15 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Suspaul...I am sure Viking would be happy to set up a meeting (as they have already mentioned) for a specific group. To set up one in advance...without a request from one to the customers sailing that cruise's request might result in a pre-set gathering of one! I am an airline employee...and would enjoy a meet and greet with other airline employees from various parts of the globe...But if my husband and I were the only attendees...maybe not such a good deal! Russ...I didn't take your remark adversely...but think your apology was very well-spoken and genuine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted July 3, 2018 #16 Share Posted July 3, 2018 LGBTQ Lesbian, Gay, Bisex, Transgender ... but what does the Q stand for? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homosassa Posted July 3, 2018 #17 Share Posted July 3, 2018 It can stand for "Questioning" for those yet unsure of their orientation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElaineKeagy Posted July 3, 2018 #18 Share Posted July 3, 2018 I have been told that it usually stands for Queer. LGBTQIA. I = intersex A = Asexual Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted July 4, 2018 #19 Share Posted July 4, 2018 It can stand for "Questioning" for those yet unsure of their orientation. Thanks for your reply! I had no clue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homosassa Posted July 4, 2018 #20 Share Posted July 4, 2018 I have been told that it usually stands for Queer. LGBTQIA. I = intersex A = Asexual Sent from my iPhone using Forums Yes, I have seen both "Queer" and "Questioning" for the Q. In any case, it makes the group inclusive no matter what the orientation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElaineKeagy Posted July 4, 2018 #21 Share Posted July 4, 2018 Yes, I have seen both "Queer" and "Questioning" for the Q. In any case, it makes the group inclusive no matter what the orientation. Not really inclusive. They’ve left out heterosexual. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zitsky Posted July 4, 2018 #22 Share Posted July 4, 2018 Not really inclusive. They’ve left out heterosexual. Sent from my iPhone using Forums People usually refer to "allies" if you are someone who supports LGBTQAI civil rights. Sent from my SM-G965U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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