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Luxury Gay Group Cruise 2027

June 22 – July 02, 2027

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Alaska Luxury Gay Group Cruise 2027

10 nights from/to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

June 22 – July 02, 2027
Explora Journeys Explora III

Explora Luxury Gay Alaska Cruise Alaska is one of those places that stays with you long after you come home. For June 22 to July 2, 2027, we are heading north on Explora III for an immersive, round-trip journey from Vancouver that blends luxury, nature, and culture in all the right ways. This is your chance to experience towering glaciers, wildlife-rich fjords, and character-filled coastal towns, all while coming back each evening to a modern, European-inspired luxury ship that feels more like a private retreat than a crowded megaship.

Begin your exhilarating journey in energetic Vancouver, surrounded by majestic mountains and bustling with cultural diversity. Navigate the majestic Inside Passage, echoing with forest whispers. Encounter the rugged spirit of Wrangell, witness the natural wonders of Hoonah Island, and marvel at the colossal Hubbard Glacier. Explore Seward's icy fjords and Sitka's wilderness, before stepping back in time in historied Ketchikan. Conclude your adventure in cosmopolitan Vancouver, where nature meets urban sophistication.

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Your Hosted Gay Group Cruise Experience

Travel with a welcoming, like-minded community and enjoy exclusive experiences created especially for our hosted group.

• Hosted LGBTQ+ group cruise

• Welcome reception and hosted group gatherings

• Hosted group dinners and social events

• Hosted excursion in Ketchikan (Ketchican tour requires a minimum number of participants. If the minimum is not reached and onboard credit will be offered instead)

• Hosted cocktail party on Explora III

• Special gay group cruise amenities and touches

Whether traveling solo, with friends, or with a partner, you’ll feel instantly at home from the moment you step onboard.

Travel Proud. Travel Together.

Explora Journeys is redefining ultra-luxury ocean travel with a fresh, European vision of elegance and space.

We believe luxury is even better when shared with a community that celebrates authenticity, connection, and joy. This hosted LGBTQ sailing offers the perfect blend of culture, elegance, and camaraderie — a true journey of a lifetime.

All Explora Journeys Fares Include:

• Nine distinct culinary experiences, including In-Suite Dining

• Unlimited beverages including fine wines, champagne, premium spirits, specialty coffees, teas and soft drinks, available anytime, including in-suite

• One in-suite welcome bottle of champagne on arrival

• One in-suite bottle of wine and one in-suite bottle of spirit of your preference on arrival

• Access to Ocean Wellness – The Spa thermal area

• Group wellness, fitness and mindfulness activities

• Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the ship

• Authentic and intuitive service from our team of hospitality experts

• Shuttle services from port to city centre (where required / available)

Your Ship - Brand New Luxury Explora III

A sanctuary of unparalleled comfort and space, Explora III embodies effortless elegance, evoking the feeling of being aboard a private yacht. Explora III setting sail in Summer 2026.

The intimate Explora III showcases meticulous attention to detail and a remarkable selection of onboard amenities. Each suite features a private terrace, floor-to-ceiling windows, and spacious wardrobes. Guests can indulge in a variety of exquisite dining options, from a European steakhouse to Pan-Asian and Mediterranean cuisine.

Enjoy exclusive tastings of wine, whiskey, and spirits, or participate in cocktail-making masterclasses at the various bars and lounges. Unwind at one of four swimming pools, indulge in the spa, or try your luck at the casino.

Each evening, a diverse range of entertainment awaits, including immersive performances and live music throughout the ship.

A Diversity of Culinary Riches through Nine Distinct Dining Experiences
Worldly, sophisticated, and well-travelled, our food and beverage experts bring an abundance of experience and artistry to the curation of our immersive, onboard dining experiences. Seasonal and soulful, each dish and drink tells a story, elevating our culinary offering to an unforgettable experience at sea.

The perfect blend of vibrancy and intimacy across more than 12 bars and lounges
An elegant, cosmopolitan atmosphere in which to discover, enjoy and appreciate diverse flavours and talents from around the world. Explora II Bars & Lounges offer the perfect blend of vibrancy and privacy across more than 12 indoor and outdoor settings.

Soothe the spirit and invigorate the senses with ocean-inspired wellness
The ocean-inspired wellness philosophy of Explora Journeys. Connect deeper to the Ocean State of Mind. Curate a unique collection of treatments and rituals across spa, fitness, beauty and wellbeing.

Unwind, invigorate and energise. Empower your body and uplift your soul with all it deserves.

The ultimate boutique shopping experience at sea.
The ultimate luxury shopping experience at sea! Immerse yourself in opulence, exploring our exclusive boutiques featuring Rolex, Cartier, Panerai, Piaget and Buccellati. Icons of craftsmanship that reflect Explora Journeys' European heritage and commitment to excellence.

Enriching, personalised experiences.
The Right Vibe For The Right Time! Whether dancing to energetic DJ sets under the stars at Sky Bar on 14, finessing pickleball skills with infinite ocean views, or being mesmerised by world-class talent from the iconic West End in the Journeys Lounge - our sophisticated entertainment choices provide an elegant and varied vibe across all our indoor and outdoor spaces – day and night. Your vibe, your choice.

Alaska Luxury Gay Cruise 2027 Itinerary
Date	Port	Arrive	Depart
22 Jun	Vancouver, BC, Canada		5 PM
23 Jun	Day at Sea!
24 Jun	Wrangell, Alaska	8 AM	5 PM
25 Jun	Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Alaska	9 AM	6 PM
26 Jun	Hubbard Glacier, Alaska	9 AM	1 PM
27 Jun	Seward, Alaska	8 AM	6 PM
28 Jun	Day at Sea!
29 Jun	Sitka (Baranof Island), Alaska	7 AM	5 PM
30 Jun	Ketchikan (Revillagigedo Island), Alaska	8 AM	6 PM
01 Jul	Day at Sea!
02 Jul	Vancouver, BC, Canada	7 AM

Day 1 & 11 - Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Surrounded by mountains, vibrant Vancouver is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and cosmopolitan adventurers alike. Meandering oceanside pathways surround eclectic neighbourhoods – Stanley Park, the West End, Gastown, Yaletown, Chinatown. A major global city, it is renowned for its cultural diversity and thriving art, theatre, music and food scenes. Its perfectly picturesque setting makes it popular filming location – with old-growth cedar forests, mountains covering 75% and two-thirds of Canada's bird species and land mammals. A big, bustling city perched on the edge of wilderness.

Day 2 - Day at Sea!

With more time to reflect, rejuvenate, and embrace the Ocean State of Mind, days at sea with Explora Journeys invite moments of unhurried exploration. Against a backdrop of endless blue, indulge in a varied programme of wellness, dining and entertainment, enriching the mind and indulging the senses, designed to satisfy even the most curious of minds.

Day 3 - Wrangell, Alaska

The terrain is big and the crowds are small in this lesser travelled wonder that wholly embraces the ‘Last Frontier’ spirit. Primal nature reigns in the Anan Bear & Wildlife Observatory, where both brown and black bears feast on pink salmon during a few frenzied weeks each year. Cosy comforts of town open to adventures beyond: follow a boardwalk to Rainbow Falls; take a jet boat into the great Stikine River; spy Bald Eagles riding air currents between craggy glaciers and jagged peaks. Then ponder the history and mystery of 3,000-year-old messages at Petroglyph Beach, left by the indigenous Tlingit peoples.

Day 4 - Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Alaska

Alaska’s Hoonah Island is an epic land of humpback whales, bountiful bears and legends of the indigenous Tlingit told for thousands of years. A rugged paradise big on nature, you can kayak the coast, hike the Tongass National Forest, flight-see Glacier Bay and eye the waves for pods of orca and sea lions on scenic sailings. Cook up a feast with coho salmon or king, snow and Dungeness crab, and take in an eagle’s-eye-view of the world while ziplining over the forested slopes of Mount Hoonah.

Day 5 - Hubbard Glacier, Alaska

Massive and magical, Hubbard is considered the mother-of-all tidewater glaciers in North America. Taller than a 30-storey building (above water). Larger than the state of Rhode Island. The marvel is also the most active, with ice chunks regularly sloughing off in massive dimensions. The thunderous roar of cracking ice echoes against a stellar backdrop with five of the ten tallest peaks in America. The most magical moment you’ll ever enjoy on deck.

Day 6 - Seward, Alaska

Big nature and bigger adventures await in Seward, where the crack of calving glaciers and shrill cry of seabirds form the soundtrack of the Alaskan wilderness. Look out for waterspouts and tailfins on sublime sailings in Kenai Fjords National Park, a coastal masterpiece of epic icefields and tufted puffins nesting among shale cliffs. Explore past glacial waterfalls, conquer the heart-pounding trail to Harding Icefield or gentle loop around Exit Glacier. Find breathtaking views of Resurrection Bay, the dramatic fjord of deep, glacial waters and towering cliffs leading up to Seward.

Day 7 & 10 - Day at Sea!

Days at sea offer a rare chance to disconnect from the outside world and reconnect with yourself and your loved ones. With so many onboard experiences, each day at sea is unique and memorable.

Day 8 - Sitka (Baranof Island), Alaska

Fishing is famous; whale and wildlife sightings are epic; stories of battles between Russian fur traders and Tlingit are legendary. Lace up your hiking shoes, for Sitka won't let you down with its vast wilderness of volcanoes, mountain forests, islands and glaciers. Seek scenic walking trails amongst rocketing Tlingit and Haida totem poles. Flock to the Raptor Center, where eagles, owls, and hawks are restored to health. Kayak Sitka Sound, witness former WWII installations, spy dormant Mount Edgecumbe through percolating clouds, then ponder the peace within the blue-domed St. Michael’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral, where Russia officially handed over the reign of Sitka to the United States.

Day 9 - Ketchikan (Revillagigedo Island), Alaska

In Ketchikan, we step back into thousands years of history and discover a landscape that is alive beneath our feet and find moose and mountain goats, brown bears and black-tailed deer; a micro world that reminds us what it is to be wild and free. First steps lead to the picturesque Creek Street Historic District, where bridges cross creeks teeming with salmon during spawning season. Thrills go far beyond: soar in a seaplane to Misty Fjords National Monument, a seldom-seen American national treasure with awe-inspiring topography of sheer walls of granite plunging 3,000 feet into the fjords, lush forests of spruce, hemlock, and cedar clinging to snowcapped peaks of rugged grandeur. Scout some of the oldest and most beloved Totems of indigenous Tlingit and Haida people.

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Explora III

Explora Journeys Explora III

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Guests: 922 • Crew: 640 • Tonnage: 72,810 • Length: 268 m • Beam: 33 m • Cruising Speed: 20 kts • Built: 2026

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Alaska Luxury Gay Group Cruise 2027 Rates

Category

Description

Rate
Per Person
$ USD

OT1 - Ocean Terrace Suite

Deck 7, Deck 6. Size: 35 sq. m. (377 sq. ft.) Ocean Terrace Suites feature an ocean-front terrace, with an outdoor dining area. Oversized floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the sea; Lounge area with coffee/dining table; Private refrigerated mini-bar; Pair of binoculars for guests' use during their journey ; Safe accommodating most tablets and laptops; Spacious ocean-front terrace with a dining area; Comfortable daybed for relaxation

$ 7,600

OT2 - Ocean Terrace Suite

Deck 8, Deck 7. Size: 35 sq. m. (377 sq. ft.) Ocean Terrace Suites feature an ocean-front terrace, with an outdoor dining area. Oversized floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the sea; Lounge area with coffee/dining table; Private refrigerated mini-bar; Pair of binoculars for guests' use during their journey ; Safe accommodating most tablets and laptops; Spacious ocean-front terrace with a dining area; Comfortable daybed for relaxation

$ 8,000

OT3 - Ocean Terrace Suite

Deck 9, Deck 8. Size: 35 sq. m. (377 sq. ft.) Ocean Terrace Suites feature an ocean-front terrace, with an outdoor dining area. Oversized floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the sea; Lounge area with coffee/dining table; Private refrigerated mini-bar; Pair of binoculars for guests' use during their journey ; Safe accommodating most tablets and laptops; Spacious ocean-front terrace with a dining area; Comfortable daybed for relaxation

$ 8,360

OT4 - Ocean Terrace Suite

Deck 10, Deck 9. Size: 35 sq. m. (377 sq. ft.) Ocean Terrace Suites feature an ocean-front terrace, with an outdoor dining area. Oversized floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the sea; Lounge area with coffee/dining table; Private refrigerated mini-bar; Pair of binoculars for guests' use during their journey ; Safe accommodating most tablets and laptops; Spacious ocean-front terrace with a dining area; Comfortable daybed for relaxation

$ 8,840

GT - Ocean Grand Terrace Suite

Deck 7, Deck 6. Size: 35 sq. m. (377 sq. ft.) to 39 sq. m. (420 sq. ft.). Ocean Grand Terrace Suites feature a larger ocean-front terrace, with an outdoor dining area. Oversized floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the sea; Lounge area with coffee/dining table; Private refrigerated mini-bar; Pair of binoculars for guests' use during their journey; Safe accommodating most tablets and laptops; Spacious ocean-front terrace with a dining area; Comfortable daybed for relaxation

$ 9,280

PH - Penthouse

Deck 9, Deck 8, Deck 7, Deck 6. Size: 43 sq. m. (463 sq. ft.) to 69 sq. m. (743 sq. ft.) Ocean Penthouses offers a luxurious, spacious retreat where curated materials and attention to detail have created an environment in which every element has been consciously designed to optimize the natural light and sea views. Oversized floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the sea; Spacious lounge area; Dining table for 4 guests; Private refrigerated mini-bar; Pair of binoculars for guests' use during their journey; Technogym Case Kit with a smart range of fitness gear; Safe accommodating most tablets and laptops; Spacious ocean-front terrace with a dining area; Comfortable daybed for relaxation

$ 10,280

DP - Deluxe Penthouse

Deck 9, Deck 8 Size: 43 sq. m. (463 sq. ft.) to 69 sq. m. (743 sq. ft.). Ocean Penthouses offers a luxurious, spacious retreat where curated materials and attention to detail have created an environment in which every element has been consciously designed to optimize the natural light and sea views. Oversized floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the sea; Spacious lounge area; Dining table for 4 guests; Some suites feature a spacious workspace area; Private refrigerated mini-bar; Pair of binoculars for guests' use during their journey; Technogym Case Kit with a smart range of fitness gear ; Safe accommodating most tablets and laptops; Spacious ocean-front terrace with a dining area; Comfortable daybed for relaxation

$ 10,680

PP - Premier Penthouse

Deck 10, Deck 9, Deck 8, Deck 7, Deck 6. Size: 43 sq. m. (463 sq. ft.) to 69 sq. m. (743 sq. ft.) Premier Penthouses offer a luxurious, spacious retreat where curated materials and attention to detail have created an environment in which every element has been consciously designed to optimize the natural light and sea views. Oversized floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the sea; Spacious lounge area; Dining table for 4 guests; Some suites feature a spacious workspace area; Private refrigerated mini-bar; Pair of binoculars for guests' use during their journey; Technogym Case Kit with a smart range of fitness gear ; Safe accommodating most tablets and laptops; Spacious ocean-front terrace with a dining area; Comfortable daybed for relaxation

$ 11,040

GP - Grand Penthouse

Deck 10, Deck 9, Deck 8, Deck 7, Deck 6. Size: 43 sq. m. (463 sq. ft.) to 69 sq. m. (743 sq. ft.) Grand Penthouses offer a luxurious, spacious retreat where curated materials and attention to detail have created an environment in which every element has been consciously designed to optimize the natural light and sea views. Oversized floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the sea; Spacious lounge area; Dining table for 4 guests; Some suites feature a spacious workspace area; Private refrigerated mini-bar; Pair of binoculars for guests' use during their journey; Technogym Case Kit with a smart range of fitness gear; Safe accommodating most tablets and laptops; Spacious ocean-front terrace with a dining area; Comfortable daybed for relaxation

$ 12,960

CO1 - Cove Residence

Deck 9, Deck 8, Deck 7. Size: 70 sq. m. (753 sq. ft.) to 149 sq. m. (1,604 sq. ft.) For a true sense of being at home at sea, experience the sweeping decks and effortlessly elegant spaces of the Ocean Residences. Exquisitely appointed Ocean Residences are perfectly positioned at the aft or forward part of the ship, offering generous spaces. Oversized floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the sea; Separate living dining and sleeping areas; Spacious lounge areas; Dining table for 4 guests; A spacious work desk area; Private refrigerated mini-bar; Pair of binoculars for guests' use during their journey; Technogym Case Kit with a smart range of fitness gear; Safe accommodating most tablets and laptops; Spacious ocean-front terrace with a private outdoor whirlpool, a dining table, and a sun lounger

$ 14,480

COJ - Cove Residence with Private Whirlpool

Explora III Cove Residence with Private Whirlpool

Deck 10, Deck 9, Deck 8, Deck 7, Deck 6 Size: 70 sq. m. (753 sq. ft.) to 149 sq. m. (1,604 sq. ft.) For a true sense of being at home at sea, experience the sweeping decks and effortlessly elegant spaces of the Ocean Residences. Exquisitely appointed Ocean Residences are perfectly positioned at the aft or forward part of the ship, offering generous spaces. Oversized floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the sea; Separate living dining and sleeping areas; Spacious lounge areas; Dining table for 4 guests; A spacious work desk area; Private refrigerated mini-bar; Pair of binoculars for guests' use during their journey ; Technogym Case Kit with a smart range of fitness gear; Safe accommodating most tablets and laptops; Spacious ocean-front terrace with a private outdoor whirlpool, a dining table, and a sun lounger

$ 15,240

RR - Retreat Residence

Deck 9, Deck 8, Deck 7. Size: 70 sq. m. (753 sq. ft.) to 149 sq. m. (1,604 sq. ft.) For a true sense of being at home at sea, experience the sweeping decks and effortlessly elegant spaces of the Ocean Residences. Exquisitely appointed Ocean Residences are perfectly positioned at the aft or forward part of the ship, offering generous spaces. Oversized floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the sea; Separate living dining and sleeping areas; Spacious lounge areas; Dining table for 4 guests; Spacious work desk area; Private refrigerated mini-bar; Pair of binoculars for guests' use during their journey; Technogym Case Kit with a smart range of fitness gear; Safe accommodating most tablets and laptops; Spacious ocean-front terrace with private outdoor whirlpool and a dining area

$ 17,120

SR - Serenity Residence

Deck 9. Size: 70 sq. m. (753 sq. ft.) to 149 sq. m. (1,604 sq. ft.). For a true sense of being at home at sea, experience the sweeping decks and effortlessly elegant spaces of the Ocean Residences. Exquisitely appointed Ocean Residences are perfectly positioned at the aft or forward part of the ship, offering generous spaces. Oversized floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the sea; Separate living dining and sleeping areas; Spacious lounge areas; Dining table for 4 guests; Spacious work desk area; Private refrigerated mini-bar; Pair of binoculars for guests' use during their journey; Technogym Case Kit with a smart range of fitness gear; Safe accommodating most tablets and laptops; Panoramic ocean-front terrace with private outdoor whirlpool, a dining table and a day bed and sun loungers

$ 30,480

CR - Cocoon Residence

Deck 6. Size: 70 sq. m. (753 sq. ft.) to 149 sq. m. (1,604 sq. ft.) For a true sense of being at home at sea, experience the sweeping decks and effortlessly elegant spaces of the Ocean Residences. Exquisitely appointed Ocean Residences are perfectly positioned at the aft or forward part of the ship, offering generous spaces. Oversized windows with views of the sea; Separate living dining and sleeping areas; Spacious lounge areas; Dining table for 4 guests; Spacious work desk area; Private refrigerated mini-bar; Pair of binoculars for guests' use during their journey; Technogym Case Kit with a smart range of fitness gear; Safe accommodating most tablets and laptops; Panoramic ocean-front terrace with private outdoor whirlpool, a dining table, a scenic lounge area and sun loungers

$ 34,280

OR1 - Owner's Residence Suite

Deck 8, Deck 7 Size: 155 sq. m. (1,668 sq. ft.) Terrace area: 125 sq. m. (1,345 sq. ft.). The Iconic Owner's residence suite creates the largest living space on board, with multiple harmonious spaces in which to relax, entertain and unwind. Oversized floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the sea; Separate living dining and sleeping areas; Spacious lounge areas; Dining table for 8 guests; Spacious work desk area; Private bar; Pair of binoculars for guests' use during their journey; Technogym Case Kit with a smart range of fitness gear; Safe accommodating most tablets and laptops; Panoramic ocean-front terrace covering the width of the full ship, with a private spacious outdoor whirlpool, day beds, a scenic lounge area, and a shower.

$ 76,160

OR2 - Owner's Residence Suite