Join us as we host a gay group trip on Virgin Voyages from October 6-13, 2024. The 7-night cruise is round-trip from Barcelona 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 Barcelona at 06:00 PM Barcelona needs little introduction and it’s one of the most popular destinations in all of Europe. With year‑round mild temperatures, a seaside location and a welcoming atmosphere for LGBT people, it’s no wonder that gay travelers from around the world come here to indulge in the culture, nightlife and vibrant atmosphere. If the warm weather and seaside location isn’t enough, its stunning architecture and welcoming gay scene will keep you coming back for more.
Arrive to Toulon at 09:00 AM The French Riviera, or Côte d’Azur — as the locals call it — is the crown jewel of the south of France. Its quaint yet world-renowned towns grant access to umbrella-dotted beaches and the lavender-rich countryside — making the French Riviera an alluring hotspot. But Toulon, found in the heart of the Riviera, often gets overlooked. Set sail on the Gulf of St. Tropez, ride on an electronic bike through Le Castellet in the Provençal countryside for a wine tasting, or embark on a boat to cruise through canal-like inlets including Port-Miou, Port-Pin, and En-Vau. Departure Toulon at 06:00 PM
Arrive to Marina di Carrara at 08:00 AM At first glance, you might think the snow-capped-looking marble mountains of Marina di Carrara are the actual snow-capped Alps. And frankly, no one could blame you. The bright white marble mountain tops contrasted against Marina di Carrara’s sandy beaches are almost like something out of a Renaissance painting — it’s that surreal. Take a Jeep to an active marble quarry and learn how Romans used this marble to build their villas, join in a feast of traditional antipasti and pasta accompanied by local red and white wines, or board a coach from the port to Florence to enjoy two free hours to explore the city’s charming center. Depart Marina di Carrara at 08:00 PM
Arrive to Civitavecchia at 08:00 AM
The seaside entryway for those headed into Rome for over 2,000 years. Its ancient ruins, baths, and museum offer your first taste of Roman culture.
Departure Civitavecchia at 11:00 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 Ibiza at 07:00 PM Ibiza is one of the four Balearic Islands in Spain and by far the most popular. This small island in the Mediterranean is very gay‑friendly and brings in quite the mixed crowd. Feel the island spirit of Ibiza come alive when spending your day at one of its gorgeous beach clubs, visit two of Formentera's most famous beaches: Platja de Ses Illetes and Platja Es Pujols, or enjoy shopping, people watching, and dining on a one-of-a-kind experience at Las Dalias. Overnight in Ibiza
Whether you’re there to go clubbing in its infamous nightlife scene or take it easy while tanning on one if its beautiful beaches, or perhaps a little bit of both, Ibiza won’t disappoint. In addition to the clubs and beaches, Ibiza is also well known for its historic center where the old city wall still stands, its incredible Mediterranean gastronomy, and its can’t‑miss annual events. Departs Ibiza at 06:00 PM
Arrive to Barcelona at 06:30 AM This is the departure day after 7 awesome days together. Disembark from the ship by 11am and if your flight allows, take the morning and afternoon to enjoy more Barcelona or take a day trip to Sitges just 30 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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