Gay-Friendly Cruises

MIAMI, October 20, 2016 – Royal Caribbean International has earned the highly coveted recognition as Gay Travel Approved from GayTravel.com, which serves as a primary source for individuals within the LGBT community. As a worldwide cruise operator (a foremost pioneer in thrilling holiday journeys), it has consistently demonstrated its dedication to the LGBT community, exhibiting a profound ethos of variety and acceptance across its entire fleet of twenty-five vessels, which sail to captivating locales globally.

 “Although I am truly amazed by the multitude of remarkable and groundbreaking amenities Royal Caribbean presents, what genuinely stands out is their capacity to cultivate uplifting and unforgettable experiences extending far beyond their vessels' boundaries,” stated Steve Rohrlick, CEO of GayTravel.com. “Royal Caribbean truly possesses that certain indefinable quality (the ‘je ne sais quoi') which LGBT travelers not only identify but also deeply value.”

The prestigious Gay Travel Approved Seal of Excellence is bestowed upon global travel partners by GayTravel.com — an entity acclaimed as a leading source for travel advice for over two decades — provided they furnish a secure and hospitable setting for LGBT voyagers. This distinguished accolade is exclusively held for travel providers whom a discerning group, comprising experts, editorial staff, trendsetters, and Gay Travel Gurus, consider worthy of elevated acknowledgment from the LGBT community due to their enhancement of the complete holiday journey.

“Royal Caribbean has consistently garnered renown and acclaim for its exceptional service, characterized by its warmth and attentiveness, and maintains an unwavering dedication to cultivating an inclusive and hospitable atmosphere aboard every single one of its vessels,” commented Grant Van Ulbrich, director of Diversity and Inclusion for Royal Caribbean International. “To advance our initiatives even further, a dedicated new Diversity and Inclusion department was recently launched, with a key initial objective being to concentrate on ongoing instructional development and learning opportunities for our global crew members throughout the entire fleet.”

The hospitable ambiance fostered by the cruise operator on its ships is precisely what compels patrons to embark on voyages repeatedly, a fact exemplified by Stephen Prisco, GayTravel.com’s dedicated Cruise Guru, who has personally embarked on more than one hundred journeys with Royal Caribbean. “From the instant I first stepped aboard a Royal Caribbean vessel, a profound sense of belonging enveloped me,” Prisco affirmed. “During each of my sailing expeditions, I experience a feeling of being at home, as if Royal Caribbean truly constitutes my kin.”

GayTravel.com prompts its readership to put forward suggestions for Gay Travel Approved locations for travel, places to stay, sea voyages, guided trips, happenings, eateries, and public spaces through electronic mail at recommendations@gaytravel.com.

About GayTravel.com:

GayTravel.com serves as a link, bringing together the LGBTQA populace with destinations, lodging establishments, voyages, excursions, occasions, diversions, points of interest, nightclubs, and dining venues that are inclusive of gay individuals across the globe.  Its core objective involves furnishing this community with secure, inviting, and distinctive suggestions to guarantee that each holiday proves both enjoyable and unforgettable.  To acquire further details, one may visit www.GayTravel.com or contact them at (800) GAY-TRAVEL.

About Royal Caribbean International:

Royal Caribbean International stands as a globally recognized, prize-winning cruise enterprise, boasting a forty-six-year heritage marked by pioneering advancements and the introduction of unprecedented “firsts” within the maritime sector.  This cruise operator presents an extensive and unparalleled selection of attributes and conveniences exclusively available through Royal Caribbean, encompassing astonishing, Broadway-caliber entertainment and highly praised programs, which resonate with both families and those seeking adventurous holidays. While on board, patrons receive attentive care through the cruise line's globally celebrated, cordial, and captivating Gold Anchor Service, delivered by each member of its personnel and ship's complement.

Journalists are able to remain current by adhering to @RoyalCaribPR via Twitter, or by navigating to RoyalCaribbeanPressCenter.com. Should further details be desired, or if one wishes to secure bookings, holidaymakers are advised to contact their preferred travel professional, explore RoyalCaribbean.com, or dial (800) ROYAL-CARIBBEAN.