Join us as we host a gay group trip on Virgin Voyages from September 5-12, 2025. The 7-night cruise is round-trip from Portsmouth, England, with amazing ports of call. Virgin Voyages is a new, adults-only cruise line that started sailing in 2021. Our group trip will offer group dinners, shore excursions, cocktail hours, activities & more! Scroll down to the FAQs section to view pricing.
7 Days
Specific Tour
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40 people
Depart Portsmouth at 6:00 PM Having not lost touch with its medieval roots, the evolution of Portsmouth is apparent in its top landmarks. This includes the birthplace (now a museum) of famed Victorian novelist Charles Dickens, and the modern marvel of contemporary architecture, the Spinnaker Tower soaring over 70m/560ft high. Whether you’re coming or going, Portsmouth is the perfect place to start (or end) your British holiday.
Arrive to Amsterdam at 8:00 PM Topping the list of gay-friendly destinations, Amsterdam is an oasis for travelers who can let loose, showing their true colors in one of the most liberal-minded cities on the map. The Netherlands has a progressive history when it comes to tolerance and rights for minorities. It even set the bar in 2001 as the first country to officially recognize same-sex marriage. The city of canals boasts a compact center that makes almost everything walking distance. If you’re feeling particularly Dutch, venture out on a bicycle to admire farther sights. Overnight in Amsterdam
After an overnight stay discovering the city's gay-friendly bars and clubs, there's still time to explore the next day. Amsterdam, known for its iconic canals and historic architecture, offers sights like the Anne Frank House and the Van Gogh Museum. Must-try foods include stroopwafels and bitterballen, perfect for savoring while exploring the vibrant streets and numerous bike paths of this picturesque city. Depart Amsterdam at 6:00 PM
Arrive to Zeebrugge (Bruges) at 8:00 AM If you were asked, “What is Belgium known for?” Beer, waffles, and chocolate may be some of the top responses. While those sweet and savory staples are ever-present, the city of Bruges (and its neighboring port Zeebrugge aka Bruges at sea) evokes a sense of awestruck curiosity from anyone lucky enough to visit — extending far beyond its culinary fame. Departure Zeebrugge (Bruges) at 5:00 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 Le Verdon (Bordeaux) at 8:00 AM Bordeaux, a city synonymous with wine, offers tours of its famed vineyards and wine tastings. Architectural highlights include the Place de la Bourse and the Grand Théâtre. Culinary delights include entrecôte à la Bordelaise and canelés, offering a taste of local flavors amidst its elegant, historic setting. Depart Le Verdon (Bordeaux) at 8:00 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 Portsmouth, United Kingdom, at 7:30 AM This is the departure day after 7 awesome days together. Disembark from the ship and if your flight allows, take the morning and afternoon to enjoy more of Portsmouth or take a day trip to Winchester just 40 minutes by car.
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. June 8, 2024. Below is the standard cancelation policy from Virgin Voyages. This policy also applies to the Two Bad Tourists group admin fee. - 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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