Out & About Gay Travel Newsletter

Overview:
We begin this great cruise in Ft. Lauderdale, a great port where you can come early to begin unwinding before your cruise. Get tickets to take in the King Tut exhibit, or just relax at one of the many cafes or bars welcoming gay and lesbian visitors to this popular destination.

Our first stop on the cruise is the beautiful, tropical island of Half Moon Cay, Holland America's very own private island in the Bahamas, where each year they add more things for us to do. Go horseback riding, snorkeling, or take in one of other many activities, but be sure to save time to enjoy the picture-perfect, idyllic beach. On Fat Tuesday we stop in Key West for their annual Mardi Gras celebration, made even more exciting by our visit. All aboard isn’t until early morning the next day when we will continue the party as we escape to the warmth of the Mexican Sun.

As we recover from the festivities in Key West, the Westerdam sets sail for Progresso, Mexico. Unique excursions await you in this historic but secluded region. We’ll be the first gay and lesbian cruise ship visitors to Merida, a spectacular colonial city just 20 minutes from Progresso. Nearby we can explore the ancient ruins at Uxmal. Take 4x4 Jeep tours of the rugged terrain, hacienda tours or kick back on the beach and enjoy the tropical sun and surf.

This cruise also offers lots of time at sea. And anyone who knows RSVP knows that days at sea are some of the most spectacular parts of any RSVP cruise. We’ll have an over-the-top Mardi Gras tea dance, tropical tea dance and special theme and pool parties and entertainment fit for this Mardi Gras extravaganza. Our DJs will be many including our resident DJ Robbie Leslie along with Wendy Hunt, Rich B of London, Circuit Mom, our VJ Tom Yaz and more.