Brisbane Australia Gay Pride Cruise 2023 - Happy Gay Travel

Brisbane Australia
Gay Pride Cruise 2023

December 02 – 05, 2023

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Pacific Encounter

Ship Facts

Gross Tonnage: 109,000

Length: 290 m

Beam: 36 m

Draught: 8.05 m

Decks: 12

Guests: 2,600

Crew: 1,100

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Brisbane Australia Gay Pride Cruise 2023

3 nights from/to Brisbane, Australia

December 02 – 05, 2023
P&O Australia Cruises Pacific Encounter

Brisbane Australia gay cruise Queensland’s Own Encounter! Join us for Brisbane's Inaugural LGBTQIA+ Brisbane Pride Cruise in 2023, presented by P&O Cruises Australia. Setting sail for 4 days and 3 nights onboard the newly refurbished Pacific Encounter, Saturday 2nd December, 2023. For the first time, A Queensland departure exclusively built for Australia's tropical north! Singles, couples, families and friends are signing up ready to sail, sip, slide and party through the Pacific, on this gay weekend Special departure! Everyone is onboard, so let’s bring it on!

A celebratory cruise for members of the LGBTQIA+ community and their allies/supporters, to honour pride in self, the diversity of the community and the endless variety of talented artists, entertainers and educators in it. Our Brisbane Pride Cruise will be a safe space for members of the community, something curated just for them.

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Be Entertained

The Melbourne Pride Cruise on Pacific Encounter will be like your favourite LGBTQIA+ Festival, Fair Day, or Carnivale – all rolled into one and all out at sea!

Headlining the fun with plenty of feathers, sequins and flamboyance, will be international superstar, accordionist and Berlin boy-wonder Hans the German, the award-winning comedy cabaret star who won hearts & found fame on America’s Got Talent.

Leading diversity trailblazers will join the cruise including Queensland Rugby League ambassador Meg Ward who is ‘out and proud’, and Australia’s Simon Dunn, the first openly gay male to represent any country in the sport of bobsled.

They will be joined by an exclusive and wide ranging array of DJs, drag kings & queens, singers, dancers, entertainers, athletes, and comedians from our wonderful LGBTQIA+ community, with many more to be announced.

Your adventure will be filled with laughs, singing, dancing, swimming, eating, drinking, watching, playing, and enjoying all our community has to offer.

From day one, the first-ever "Queer Screen Mardi Gras Film Festival at Sea" will play on the giant outdoor screens, at the huge indoor cinema, and throughout the in-room TV system.

Meet Pacific Encounter!

Pacific Encounter will showcase many of P&O’s favourite features as well as a range of new ones that guests are going to love.

Splurge and book a select suite or mini-suite and along with a host of great benefits, you’ll gain access to Byron Beach Club, a private retreat with pool, spas and comfy seating, located on the top deck of the ship. Enjoy expansive views along with pure relaxation and a superior level of service for dining reservations, shore tours, embarkation and disembarkation. Guests will love the relaxed breakfast at Angelo’s as well as the healthy salads and wraps from the Byron Beach menu throughout the day.

Guests will love our new celebrity chef dining venues, Luke’s Bar & Grill by Luke Mangan and 400 Gradi by award-winning Melbourne chef, Johnny di Francesco.

The Lobby, located on deck 5 is our favourite new hang out place, from morning to night. It is the perfect place to sit and watch the (ship’s) world go by. Choose from three fabulous bars for your favourite drink, a snack, a quick lunch, or a cheese platter. We’re sure the Lobby will become your favourite new hangout place. If you’re in the mood for something more lively head to Altitude, our nightclub on Deck 18.

Familiar favourites include Waterfront, Angelo’s, Dragon Lady, and Shell & Bones or go casual in The Pantry. Head to the Oasis for a cocktail and a perfect view of the ship’s wake or the chilled-out vibe in the Ocean Bar.

Fabulous Twin Racer Waterslides will be coming to Pacific Encounter on March 2023.

There are more spaces to explore, more places to relax and more things to do. On Pacific Encounter, you’ll find there’s something for everyone.

After Dark Extravagance or Intimate Experiences - You choose!

Grab craft and small batch beers, then relax in the cosy The Explorer Hotel, enjoy a cocktail at The Ocean Bar or head to The Blue Room for some live entertainment with a huge roster of LGBTQIA+ artists over the 3 nights!

Speakeasy? Why not visit The Bonded Store In partnership with Archie Rose Distilling Co.

Sit, swill and savour the finest liquors and set your tastebuds free in this glamorous speakeasy as our mixologists serve up fantastic cocktails.

Or get inspired during a gin or whisky masterclass - Bring home your own blends!

Black Circus Enjoy new levels of entertainment with exclusive dinner and show packages and a glamorous cabaret style show, Love Riot. Get ready for a fetish-laced acrobatic feast for the senses. It’s the ultimate night out full of spectacle and outrageous fun.

Blue Room Hit the dance floor and cut some shapes to some funky live tunes in the Blue Room. You’ll catch some home grown live acts every night.

Stage Shows - It's Showtime! All of our original stage shows are developed and choreographed by a leading Australian production company exclusively for Pride Cruise by P&O Australia, so you can’t see them anywhere else. With an exciting program of shows to choose from, you’ll want to catch them all.

Brisbane Australia Gay Pride Cruise 2023 Itinerary
Date	Port	Arrive	Depart
02 Dec	Brisbane, Australia		4 PM
03 Dec	Fun Day at Sea!
04 Dec	Fun Day at Sea!
05 Dec	Brisbane, Australia	6 AM

The three-night getaway will feature plenty of fun and flair, including an entertainment line-up starring renowned drag artists Coco Jumbo and Etcetera Etcetera, who both recently appeared on the first season of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under’.

Day 1 - Brisbane, Australia
We set sail at 4.00pm
Brisbane is the capital of Queensland and Australia’s third-largest city. It’s something of a hidden gem – Melbourne and Sydney tend to get all the attention. Brisbane is well worth visiting. It boasts a near-flawless climate, excellent beaches and great places to visit. You’ll find a small but friendly gay scene in Brisbane, centred around several venues. There are gay bars, gay clubs and a gay sauna.

Day 2 - Fun Day at Sea!
Take it fast. Or slow.
Luxuriate in a long day to hang out with your new friends, enjoy the beauty of the wide blue sea and take full advantage of all the ship has to offer.

Days 3 - Amazing Day At Sea!
Slow down, relax, and lounge in the sun.
Whether your ideal day is filled with relaxation or participating in one of the many activities, sea day offer lots of ways to meet new people, reconnect with old friends and try something new.

Day 4 - Brisbane, Australia
Cruise home for disembarkation at 8.00am
Warm hospitality is what Queensland’s known for (well, besides pineapple on a burger) so it’s no surprise Brisbane has plenty of LGBTIQ+ inclusive venues, attractions and events to ensure you enjoy your stay. Australia’s third-largest metropolitan area, Brisbane, is experiencing a coming-of-age with a booming restaurant, bar and cultural scene that gives travelers an alternative to the more mainstream Melbourne and Sydney.

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P&O Pacific Encounter

Pacific Encounter

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Guests: 2,600 • Crew: 1,100 • Gross Tonnage: 109,000 • Length: 290 m • Beam: 36 m • Draft: 8.05 m • Decks: 12

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Brisbane Australia Gay Pride Cruise 2023 Rates

Category

Description

Double
Per Person
$ USD

Suite

Offering the high life on the high seas with a balcony, sitting area, priority embarkation, complimentary laundry service and even a coffee machine. Personally-controlled air con; Private Balcony with outdoor furniture; Bathrobe and slippers; CD/DVD player; Coffee Machine; Desk with chair; Ensuite Bathroom; Floor-to-ceiling Windows; Fresh towels each day (on request); Fridge; Fresh fruit basket; Hairdryer; In-room safe; Priority embarkation; Room serviced twice daily; Room service - In room dining (costs apply); Spacious living area; Flat-screen TV; Wardrobe and dressing area; Window/Porthole

$ 1,349

Byron Beach Club

Offering a limited number of guests exclusive access to a private ‘beach club’ onboard, including a private outdoor pool, whirlpool spas and comfy seating situated on the top deck of the ship. Byron Beach Club; Bathrobe and slippers; Desk with chair; Ensuite Bathroom; Floor-to-ceiling Windows; Fresh towels each day (on request); Fridge; In-room safe; Priority embarkation; Room serviced twice daily; Spacious living area

$ 1,169

Mini Suite

Fresh air and far out views are all part of the furniture in our Mini-Suites. Equipped with everything you need to enjoy while you're at sea. Personally-controlled air con; Private Balcony with outdoor furniture; Bathrobe and slippers; Desk with chair; Ensuite Bathroom; Floor-to-ceiling Windows; Fresh towels each day (on request); Fridge; Fresh fruit basket; Hairdryer; In-room safe; Room serviced twice daily; Room service - In room dining (costs apply); Spacious living area; Flat-screen TV; Wardrobe and dressing area

$ 1,149

Balcony Stateroom

Open your doors and let the outside in! Make the most of your time at sea with your own private Balcony Room and enjoy all the beauty of living on the ocean. Personally-controlled air con; Private Balcony with outdoor furniture; Desk with chair; Ensuite Bathroom; Floor-to-ceiling Windows; Fresh towels each day (on request); Fridge; In-room safe; Room serviced twice daily; Room service - In room dining (costs apply); Flat-screen TV; Hairdryer; Wardrobe and dressing area

$ 749

Oceanview Stateroom

Oceanview rooms feature a window or porthole so you can let that natural light stream in. Welcome to your cosy sanctuary, equipped with everything you need. Window/Porthole; Wardrobe and dressing area; Flat-screen TV; Room service - In room dining (costs apply); Room serviced twice daily; In-room safe; Hairdryer; Fresh towels each day (on request); Ensuite Bathroom; Personally-controlled air con

$ 699

Oceanview Stateroom Obstructed

$ 679

Interior Stateroom Middle

Wake up with your loved ones! Equipped with everything you need, it's the perfect sanctuary after a full day of adventure on deck and ashore. Personally-controlled air con; Desk with chair; Ensuite Bathroom; Fresh towels each day (on request); Hairdryer; In-room safe; Room serviced twice daily; Room service - In room dining (costs apply); Flat-screen TV; Wardrobe and dressing area

$ 669

Interior Stateroom

$ 599

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All prices are per person, double occupancy in $USD per person

Please ask for Triple & Quad occupancy prices

Pride Cruise Fare Includes:
• accommodation (cabin);
• entry into all bars, pubs and nightclubs onboard the ship
• all meals (except for drinks and speciality dining additional charges)
• swimming pools and spas
• fitness centre and spa retreat
• organised ship activities, e.g. karaoke, shows, and cooking demonstrations
• party nights and laser light shows
• production shows, cinema, live music and more!

Taxes, charges & gratuities of $79 pp, and 3% payment card charges are additional.

A deposit of $200 per person is required upon booking. Final payment due 90 days prior to sailing.

Traveling alone? Ask about our single roommate share program to help you avoid the single supplement of 100% of the per person double occupancy rate.

Fares are subject to availability and may change without prior notice.

Please ask for further details.

On a budget?
Ask about our Go Fares, as these can save you between $35 and $80 per person depending on cabin type. Non-refundable deposit fare. A room number is allocated to you within the week prior to sailing. This is the cheapest, no frills fare!

Value Plus Fare
Ask about upgrade to Value Plus Fare, with more flexibility. Package includes soft drinks package, and Wi-Fi Package (250 MB) for the first two guests in room! For only $39 per person extra!