Mediterranean Bears & Gay Group Cruise 2027

7 nights from Barcelona, Spain to Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy

October 17 – 24, 2027
Princess Cruises Sun Princess

Step aboard the stunning Sun Princess and experience the Western Mediterranean the bears & gay group cruise way — elevated, inclusive, and effortlessly fun. From the vibrant streets of Barcelona to the sun-soaked shores of Ibiza, the elegance of the French Riviera, and the timeless beauty of Italy, every stop is a moment waiting to be lived fully. Whether you're exploring ashore, relaxing in style onboard, or connecting with an incredible group of LGBTQ+ travelers, this journey is designed to feel as good as it looks. This is your space to unwind, celebrate, and connect.

With Princess Plus included, enjoy premium drinks, elevated dining, and seamless luxury throughout your voyage — all wrapped in the signature bears cruise atmosphere where everyone belongs and every experience feels personal.

On this Mediterranean bears & gay group cruise, travel from Spain through some of Europe’s most famous ports as you make your way to Italy. Begin in Barcelona where archaic artwork is on display throughout the city. Then saunter through the lavender fields of Provence when you cruise to Marseille. Or visit Il Campo dei Miracoli, also known as “The Field of Miracles,” a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the heart of Pisa.

From the treasures on land to the jewels within museums, the Mediterranean is a true work of art. On an Italian cruise, see portraits from the Renaissance period at the Uffizi Museum in Florence, and admire Michelangelo’s masterpieces at the Vatican Museum in Rome. Or walk in the footsteps of celebrated artists that called these regions home — like Picasso and Dali — and allow their work to spark your creativity.

With mouthwatering entrees and confections, the Mediterranean invites you to embark on a gourmet tour through iconic cities. Reawaken your taste buds with Italian classics like pastas, pizzas and gelato. From breakfast to dinner and every delectable dessert in between, the best is before you with Princess.

The countryside of Italy and France are home to some of the most flavorful wines around the globe. With sun and warm temperatures year-round, vineyards are flourishing with grapes by the harvest season. Sip on Italy’s red wines, or sample France’s white blends. From sweet Lambruscos to earthy Bordeauxs, fill up your glass on a Mediterranean cruise with Princess.

Your Ship - New Sun Princess

Come feel the love on the cruise vacation of your dreams. Because here, the sun revolves around you. Sun Princess is the first ship in Princess fleet powered by Liquified Natural Gas (LNG). This cleaner burning fuel will significantly reduce air emissions and marine gasoil to minimize our environmental footprint. She is the third ship to be honored with the Sun Princess® name, adding to the legacy of the first ship sailing from 1974 to 1988 and the second ship sailing from 1995 to 2020. At that time, she had the largest number of balcony cabins and Princess first 24-hour cafe.

Princess Cruises has a successful history of more than 50 years. Once known from the original "Love Boat" TV-series, today Princess Cruises is renowned for a modern and luxurious way of travelling. Guests enjoy great service, first-class catering and interesting itineraries. Because of the international guests and English as the on board language we recommend travellers to have a fairly good command of the English language to make the cruise a pleasant experience.

On the Sun Princess you will enjoy all amenities of a large and modern ocean liner, but at the same time get the intimate feeling of much smaller ships. Many small bars, lounges and public areas are one reason - the crew's individual and discreet service is another. Though most guests are English native speakers the travellers come from all over the world and create an international and classy atmosphere. This is reflected in the dress code: casual during the day and elegant in the evenings.

All staterooms are spacious, comfortably equipped and provide enough storage room for your luggage. Staterooms have a minimum size of 16m². Most of the cabins on board feature a private balcony.

Gourmets will be delighted by the excellent food on board Sun Princess. No matter if you dine in the included buffet and à la carte restaurants or in one of the specialty restaurants - quality and taste have a superior level. Guests may choose between the traditional early and late dining with assigned tables or "anytime dining", where you are free to dine whenever it suites you best.

Princess Cruises is famous for their "movies under the stars" where the pool deck turns into a romantic cinema. Daily shows are entertaining the audience in the evening, the Casino invites all who love to play and several lounges and bars are ideal places to socialize. On the other hand the Regal Princess offers wonderful places to relax and enjoy calmness. The large Spa area is the perfect place to revitalize yourself. For all those who enjoy sports the fitness center, a jogging track, the court for volleyball, basketball and tennis are some of the places to be.

Sun Princess has three main dining venues: Soleil Dining Room on Deck 6, Eclipse Dining Room on Deck 7 and Sanctuary Restaurant on Deck 8. The expansive Soleil Dining Room operates on a traditional schedule with assigned early and late seating times, providing a consistent dining experience with the same table and waitstaff throughout the cruise. It’s open daily for breakfast and dinner and also serves lunch on sea days. Designed for guests who prefer flexible dining, the Eclipse Dining Room offers Anytime Dining, allowing you to dine at their convenience.

Bears & Gay Group Cruise

We provide a stress free, fun, upscale memorable vacation experience and gives like-minded gay men an opportunity to make lasting friendships. You can choose be social and active or just chill out and relax. Our cruise will appeal to the more relaxed yet fun loving guys.

We offer the best of both worlds with rates far lower than gay chartered ships. Enjoy exotic ports of call, exclusive group on-board activities, entertainment, and of course outstanding cuisine and service. We also offer our own private shore excursions available only to our guests.

In order to participate in our events you must make reservations with us. Unfortunately people booked through a different source cannot be included as part of our gay group.