From "Friends of Dorothy" meetings onboard a ship, to all-gay charter cruises, there is world of cruising open to gay and lesbian cruisers. While gay and lesbian cruising isn't restricted to certain lines, there are some bewildering options when choosing where to point your cruise compass.

Cruises for the gay and lesbian community are planned each year and span the globe. "Friends of Dorothy," join our correspondent for a virtual Atlantis cruise -- an all-gay charter -- onboard Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas.

Aquafest is a Gay & Lesbian Group Cruise Event with the Best Group Discounts on the Finest Ships with the Most Enjoyable and Varied Entertainment Packages. Aquafest Cruises can help you find a great vacation at huge savings on GLBT friendly cruises for gay and lesbian couples and groups. Aquafest Cruises offer Gay and Lesbian friendly Cruises in a wide variety of exotic locations including Alaska, Canada, Caribbean, Europe, Mexico, Virgin Islands and more, aboard luxurious cruise lines including Costa Cruises, Holland America, Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess Cruises and Royal Caribbean.

Would you be more comfortable surrounded by other gay cruisers? Going with a gay group allows gay travellers the opportunity to "be themselves." (Note that the same issue applies to all cruise goers. If you go on a cruise with primarily American travelers and then go on shore excursions with those same cruisers, you don't have to worry about blending in with the locals.

Some of the best Gay and Lesbian Cruises:-

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