Join us as we host a gay group trip on Virgin Voyages from June 16-23, 2024. The 7-night cruise is round-trip from Athens with amazing ports of call. Virgin Voyages is a brand new, adults-only cruise line that started sailing in 2021. Our group trip will offer daily group dinners, shore excursions, private cocktail parties, activities & more! Scroll down to the FAQs section to view pricing.
7 Days
Specific Tour
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40 people
Depart Athens at 06:00 PM Athens has amazing historic sites and a vibrant scene found in its bars, clubs, restaurants, and cafes. The city has a well developed gay scene, but you need to know where to look. Gazi is one of the more popular neighborhoods and you’ll find plenty of gay and gay-friendly venues in this area.
Enjoy a day at sea by taking advantage of all the ship has to offer. Spend the day lounging poolside and soaking up the sun with your favorite cocktail in hand or sign up for group fitness classes including yoga, meditation, cycling, HIIT classes, and more. When it's time to eat, choose from 20+ eateries featuring menus curated by Michelin star chefs. Later in the evening, enjoy shows onboard which were developed by the world’s most-talked-about producers and artists. With a festival-like lineup featuring original, first-to-sea productions, extraordinary pop-up acts, and immersive experiences, the entertainment on board is something you’ve never seen before.
Arrive to Dubrovnik at 09:00 AM Across the Adriatic Sea from Italy, is Dubrovnik — the (unofficial) capital of Croatia’s dazzling Dalmatian Coast. The subtropical climate has made this former village-turned-fortified city an ideal port for merchants and seafarers since the 7th-century and an ideal backdrop for our Sailors (and Hollywood location scouts) since the 21st. Learn how to cook traditional Croatian dishes with locals, see the spots where some of the most famous scenes from Game of Thrones were shot, or visit one of Ponikve's many wine cellars to savor the Peljesac peninsula's red and white wines. Depart Dubrovnik at 10:00 PM
Arrive to Split at 09:00 AM Along the eastern shore of the glistening Adriatic Sea lies a small peninsula that’s home to Croatia’s second largest city – Split. The first thing you’ll see when approaching this breathtaking Dalmatian capital coastal city is its pristine beaches, who’s white sand seemingly glows in the sun. Discover the majestic inland of Dalmatian Hinterland on an exciting half-day ATV tour, go on a picturesque self-guided tour through Krka National Park, or take a small wooden boat into the magical Blue Cave – a glowing cobalt oasis that you have to see to believe. Departure Split at 09:00 PM
Arrive to Kotor at 09:00 AM While Kotor’s history is steeped in medieval lore, its past extends all the way back to both ancient Greek and Roman civilizations. Like the age of a vintage Hollywood starlet, an exact date to the city’s origins is impossible to pinpoint, but with the 12th-14th centuries being widely accepted as the golden age of Montenegro’s development, this is probably a good starting place to fix your mind upon entering the city’s renowned gates. Sail over to one of Kotor's greatest highlights, Our Lady of the Rocks, the tiny islet said to be built around a rock where an image of the Madonna was found in 1452. For the adventurous, there's the option to drive an ATV through Montenegro's wooded valleys and remote areas of Lovcen National Park, while the wine lovers can visit the Šipčanik Wine Cellar. Departure Kotor at 07:00 PM
Arrive to Corfu at 09:00 AM Corfu is simply dripping in history. Wander through the narrow cobblestone alleys and discover a world of adventure worthy of a fantasy film. Stumble upon historical landmines — like The Old Town’s stunning municipal building, which served as its first (and former) grand theater and opera house built during the Venetian empire. Departure Corfu at 09:00 PM
Enjoy a day at sea by taking advantage of all the ship has to offer. Spend the day lounging poolside and soaking up the sun with your favorite cocktail in hand or sign up for group fitness classes including yoga, meditation, cycling, HIIT classes, and more. When it's time to eat, choose from 20+ eateries featuring menus curated by Michelin star chefs. Later in the evening, enjoy shows onboard which were developed by the world’s most-talked-about producers and artists. With a festival-like lineup featuring original, first-to-sea productions, extraordinary pop-up acts, and immersive experiences, the entertainment on board is something you’ve never seen before.
Arrive to Piraeus (Athens) at 6:30 AM This is the departure day after 7 awesome days together. Disembark from the ship by 11am and if your flight allows, make the most of your last hours in Athens by booking a scenic drive and tour of the Acropolis before heading to the airport.
Click the 'Book Now' button at the top of this page. You'll be directed to a booking request form to add your contact information as well as the number of guests. Once you submit your booking request we'll get in touch with you via email to finalize your booking. You only need to pay the group admin fee ($100 or $50 based on cabin type) and put down a 20% deposit on voyage fare to hold your reservation.
The price of the trip can vary based on the cabin type and booking date but the lowest available price typically starts at approximately $1,500 per person based on double occupancy in an interior cabin. Sea View or Sea Terrace cabins range from $1,800 - $2,000 per person. Solo traveler pricing typically starts at approximately $2,500 per person. Virgin Voyages runs a variety of special promotions and booking offers. Please note that Virgin Voyages pricing is dynamic and can change at any time compared to the estimates listed here. We don't control the pricing and have to sell the cabins for the same as the published rates on the website. For updated rates, please click the links below.
You can click the links below to view live pricing based on cabin type and single or double occupancy.
CLICK TO SEE DOUBLE OCCUPANCY RATES (e.g. price per person for 2 people sharing a cabin)
CLICK TO SEE SINGLE OCCUPANCY RATES (e.g. price for a solo traveler in a private cabin)
In addition to the cruise fare, Two Bad Tourists will charge a small admin fee per cabin to join our group which is payable directly to our company; however, this amount will be reimbursed to you in the form of a credit to use onboard the ship. The group fee is outlined below:
-$100 fee for Sea Terrace cabin and above
-$50 for Sea View cabin and below
You only need to pay the group admin fee of $100/$50 as stated above, plus put down a 20% deposit on voyage fare to hold your
reservation. The remaining balance is due 120 days before sailing (e.g. February 17, 2024) Below is the standard cancelation policy from Virgin Voyages. - You have the most flexibility outside of 120 days prior to your departure date. If you're booking at this time, you have a 7-day grace period to request a full refund on your deposit and any other payments made. Refunds will be issued to your original form of payment. - After the grace period (but still before the 120-day mark), you can receive a full refund on any payments, not including your deposit. For your deposit, you can request a Future Voyage Credit at this time. - From 119 days up to 45 days from your departure date, your available options are: Receive a “Future Voyage Credit” in the amount paid that can be applied to a new sailing up to 1 year after the original Voyage date. Change to a new Voyage date up to 1 year after original Voyage date. Change names on the reservation; permissible up to 48 hours before your Voyage sailing date. Submit an insurance claim if travel protection (aka travel insurance) was purchased. - At 44 days from your departure date, all funds paid are final. But you do have the option to transfer, sell, or otherwise have someone go in your place up to 48 hours before your Voyage. You can view the full cancelation policy here.
We don't like to place an age limit on the trip. But in saying that it's best suitable for ages 18+ and that guests are healthy and can get into the spirit of the trip. Our average age range is usually between mid-'30s and mid-'60s but we've also had younger and older on past trips. Our trips are also active and include many walking tours so it may not be suitable if you if you can't spend several hours on your feet, walking around the city and up and down hills.
Absolutely! Although we are not able to match you with a roommate, Virgin Voyages offers private, solo traveler cabins with a modest single supplement. The majority of guests on our trips are solo travelers so you won't be alone!
If you have more questions, simply fill out this form with your information and questions and we'll get in touch with you.
The trip is open to any member or ally of the LGBT+ community. While the vast majority of our guests tend to be gay men, we're happy to welcome anyone who is friendly, welcoming and has an open mind.
No, Virgin Voyages is a mainstream, adults-only cruise line open to anyone that launched in 2021. It was started by the Virgin Group, which is founded by Sir Richard Branson. Virgin Voyages is one of the most LGBT+ friendly businesses in the travel industry and the Virgin Group has been a supporter of LGBT+ rights for over 50 years. Each Virgin Voyages ship can hold up to 2,700 guests. Although we will be joining a large ship with other guests, our small gay group trip of approximately 20-40 gay guests will offer daily group dinners together, group shore exursions, private cocktail parties, group activities and more!
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