Australia Great Barrier Reef Gay Group Cruise 2026
11 nights from/to Sydney, Australia
February 11 – 22, 2026
Celebrity's Edge
Set sail from gay friendly Sydney for a Great Barrier Reef adventure. Head northeast from the most populous city in Australia, exploring the wonder of the Great Barrier Reef, as well as port cities, beautiful beaches, and a tropical rainforest along the way. Leave your cares behind and head for a sun-drenched beach vacation to remember. Explore Australia’s breathtaking coast, experience once-in-a-lifetime adventures on the Great Barrier Reef, and revel in a refreshed twist on the beach BBQ. Wach day Down Under is a g’day!
Discover an underwater world like no other, where corals in every color of the rainbow teem with life, from shoals of dazzling tropical fish to graceful sea turtles. Fly by light aircraft over perfectly formed Heart Reef, or gaze at the marbled swirls of white sand and aquamarine water of Whitehaven Beach. From Cairns, you can even sleep under the stars on an offshore pontoon for the ultimate experience of communing with nature.
Swim in warmer waters, where you will enjoy a vast diversity of marine life before retiring to Celebrity’s Lawn Club to soak up pink sunsets with an expertly crafted cocktail. Onboard, satisfy your appetite every night at restaurants with menus crafted by a Michelin-starred chef. From delectable meals at Tuscan Grill to Chef’s Table by Chef Daniel Boulud, savor incredible cuisine that takes your palate to new heights and raise a glass from the most awarded wine collection at sea. The perfect amount of “me time” is right around the corner.
Luxury Cruise to the Great Barrier Reef
Cruise to the Great Barrier Reef will give you the opportunity to visit one of the most incredible natural wonders in the world. Stretching for an impressive 1,400 miles, the reef is a sight to behold, with a dazzling array of bright corals and colorful marine life. Visible from space, the reef lies off the northeast coast of Australia, which is lined with white sand beaches and buzzing coastal cities. Experiencing the Great Barrier Reef isn’t just about seeing colorful coral and schools of fish. You’ll also find tiny isles and islands located along the reef, many of them with dreamy white sand beaches.
On an Australia cruise that visits the Great Barrier Reef, you'll stop in Port Douglas, a tropical resort town that's rich in natural adventures and beautiful beaches. Get a first-hand perspective of the area’s incredible marine life on a snorkeling trip. Explore Airlie Beach and visit the Whitsunday Islands, where you can relax on pristine beaches or take a dip in azure waters. Take your vacation to the next level on a luxury cruise with Celebrity.
Celebrity Edge - A Ship Designed to Leave the Future Behind
Celebrity Cruises, the company that brought you modern luxury cruising, has done it again. Introducing a revolutionary new ship that’s poised to change the way you experience the world—and a new class of ships designed to shatter all expectations.
Celebrity Edge changes everything. The way you experience the world; the way you connect with the ocean; the way you play, dine and unwind at sea. Revolutionary on every level, she’s the ship that’s setting a new standard of luxury and innovation at sea.
Through the latest 3-D technology, we’ve fine-tuned every detail of the ship like never before. From the incredible Magic Carpet – the world’s first cantilevered, floating platform that reaches heights of 13 storeys above sea level – to the private plunge pools in our new Edge Villas; the way you cruise will never be the same again.
Magic Carpet Soar over the open ocean on our Magic Carpet. Reaching heights of 13 storeys above sea level, the Magic Carpet is the world’s first cantilevered, floating platform. Majestically situated on the starboard side of Celebrity Edge.
Pool Bar Situated alongside the 25-yard lap pool (the largest in our fleet) and underneath an ever-changing, abstract mirror installation is the Pool Bar. An serene spot to relax, sip your favourite cocktail and take in your stunning surroundings.
Roof Top Garden Full of unexpected pleasures day and night, The Rooftop Garden is a living urban playscape inspired by childhood playgrounds. Catch a movie at A Taste of Film; dance the night away to a live band; or dine at the Rooftop Garden Grill.
Solarium
The adults only Solarium is one of the most blissful spots on the ship and features a 3D art wall.
Pool Deck
With oversized art installations including unique treetop sculptures; two 2-storey Jacuzzis; and 165-square-feet by 18-feet-high private Cabanas, The Pool Deck is a spectacular asymmetrical space with a distinct resort-style atmosphere.
Resort Deck
On Deck 14 you’ll find endless ways to enjoy the outdoors and connect with the sea. Or as we call it, The Resort Deck, which includes the main pool area, the new Rooftop Garden, the jogging track, and the adults only Solarium.
Suite Deck
A chic, spacious outdoor area with stylish furniture, a full-sized pool, a Jacuzzi and dedicated Pool Butlers – a private paradise aboard a floating paradise, exclusively for Suite Class guests.
Edge Villas
Our 2-storey Edge Villas, Suites designed exclusively for Celebrity Edge boast 950 square feet of split level, indoor-outdoor splendour.
Infinite Balcony Staterooms
Our new Edge Staterooms feature an Infinite Balcony – touch a button and your entire living space becomes the balcony, letting you walk right out to the water’s edge.
Australia Great Barrier Reef Gay Group Cruise 2026 Itinerary
Date
Port
Arrive
Depart
11 Feb
Sydney, Australia
6:45 PM
12 Feb
A Day at Sea!
13 Feb
Brisbane, Australia
7 AM
5 PM
14 Feb
A Day at Sea!
15 Feb
Airlie Beach, Qld, Australia
7 AM
4 PM
16 Feb
Cairns (Yorkey's Knob), Australia
9 AM
17 Feb
Cairns (Yorkey's Knob), Australia
6 PM
18 Feb
Port Douglas, Australia
8 AM
6 PM
19 Feb
Willis Island, Australia (Cruising)
20 Feb
A Day at Sea!
21 Feb
A Day at Sea!
22 Feb
Sydney, Australia
6:30 AM
Day 1 - Sydney, Australia
Considered one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the Southern Hemisphere, Sydney offers so much—from beaches and wineries to stunning landmarks and world-class shopping. Tour architectural marvels like the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbor Bridge, view life below the surface from Sydney Aquarium’s underwater walkways, or take it all in from above on a tour of the Sydney Tower. You’re never far from nature in this thriving urban center. Well-known surf beaches, zoos, national parks, whale watching tours, bush tours, and the Royal Botanic Gardens.
Days 2 & 4 - A Day at Sea!
While at sea, take the time to recharge before the next adventure. Lounge by the pool, be spoiled at the spa, taste the delicacies or explore the venues on-board, until we arrive at the next amazing destination.
Day 3 - Brisbane, Australia
On a Brisbane cruise, you'll find a thriving art scene, sandy beaches, lively nightlife, and multiple wildlife sanctuaries. Start with scenic city views from Mount Coot-tha, west of downtown. Cultural sophistication belies Brisbane's proximity to wilderness. Contemporary art galleries energize the vibrant Fortitude Valley district. A cruise to Brisbane offers plenty of possibilities to recreate. Go for a swim at South Bank Parklands, a sparkling, man-made, inner-city beach overlooking the Brisbane River. Or, take a ride down to Gold Coat and swim, surf, or build sandcastles on one of the Pacific's most famous beaches.
Day 5 - Airlie Beach, Australia
On your cruise to the Great Barrier Reef, this is the perfect departure point for local excursions. The coral reef is the largest living thing on the planet—so big you can see it from space—but made of billions of tiny organisms known as polyps.
A UNESCO World Heritage site, the reef supports a vast diversity of marine life, with 600 types of soft and hard corals, 1,625 types of fish, and 30 species of whales and dolphins. Great Barrier Reef Marine Park covers 133,000 square miles, including 3,000 coral reefs and 900 islands. The snorkeling and diving here are unmatched.
Days 6 & 7 - Cairns (Yorkey's Knob), Australia
In tropical North Queensland, surrounded on three sides by lush rainforest, your Cairns cruise makes the perfect launchpad for excursions to the Great Barrier Reef. Inland, explore the rainforest by cable car and scenic railway, soaring above treetops, peering into gorges, and observing jungle waterfalls. Join a whitewater rafting adventure in Barron Gorge National Park. Stop at a rainforest village to see kangaroos, birds, butterflies, and reptiles. Hold a koala in your arms and feed a wallaby. Watch traditional Aboriginal dancers perform and artisans create their pottery, paintings, glass works, jewelry, and fabrics.
Day 8 - Port Douglas, Australia
The laidback tropical town of Port Douglas is the gateway to two UNESCO World Heritage-listed natural wonders, the Great Barrier Reef and the expanses of the Daintree Rainforest. It’s also a popular resort destination in its own right, with the tree-fringed sands of Four Mile Beach stretching down the bay and a leafy, compact town centre lined with hip cafés and bars. Superyachts from around the world berth at Port Douglas’s sheltered marina, where tour boats depart for sightseeing cruises to nearby coral cays and expeditions to spectacular diving spots on the outer reefs.
Day 9 - Willis Island, Australia (Cruising)
The only humans that make their home on this tiny island—just 1,600 feet long and 490 feet wide—are meteorologists manning a weather monitoring station. From the ship’s deck you'll see thousands of seabirds such as Boobies, wedge-tailed shearwaters and sooty terns. Other highlights include a nearby coral reef and turtle nesting ground.
Days 10 & 11 - A Day at Sea!
While at sea, take the time to recharge before the next adventure. Lounge by the pool, be spoiled at the spa, taste the delicacies or explore the venues on-board, until we arrive at the next amazing destination.
Day 12 - Sydney, Australia
Built on the hills surrounding Sydney Harbour and home to the iconic Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge, the city is a true melting pot of cultures and backgrounds and this diversity is palpable in Sydney. With one of the world’s biggest and most famous pride celebrations, a plethora of gay venues and a liberal atmosphere, Sydney is an absolutely unmissable destination for any gay traveler. The main gay district of Darlinghurst, and in particular the lively Oxford Street, is home to a vibrant and energetic selection of gay bars, clubs and cafes.
Great Barrier Reef Australia Gay Group Cruise 2026 Rates
(Updated 21.04.25. - Current prices/availability.)
Category
Description
Double Occupancy
$ USD
No Perks Included
Double Occupancy
$ USD
Perks Included
INSIDE STATEROOMS
Z - Inside Stateroom Guaranty*
Our cosy and contemporary interior staterooms are ideal for relaxing and refreshing, ready for a holiday you will never forget. With a sofa and flatscreen TV, it is a home away from home. When night falls, settle down in your sumptuous bed for a serene and well-deserved rest.
$ 1,784
$ 2,389
I2 - Inside Stateroom
Our cosy and contemporary interior staterooms are ideal for relaxing and refreshing, ready for a holiday you will never forget. With a sofa and flatscreen TV, it is a home away from home. When night falls, settle down in your sumptuous bed for a serene and well-deserved rest.
$ 2,006
$ 2,611
DI - Deluxe Inside Stateroom
Our cosy and contemporary interior staterooms are ideal for relaxing and refreshing, ready for a holiday you will never forget. With a sofa and flatscreen TV, it is a home away from home. When night falls, settle down in your sumptuous bed for a serene and well-deserved rest.
$ 2,059
$ 2,664
OCEANVIEW STATEROOMS
Y - Ocean View Stateroom Guaranty*
Enjoy some of the best views of your holiday, before you have even reached your destination. From the sumptuous bed, look out to see oceans and islands passing by. With warm décor and thoughtful design, learn more about the best place to wind down after a day of discovery.
$ 1,862
$ 2,467
O2 - Ocean View Stateroom
Enjoy some of the best views of your holiday, before you have even reached your destination. From the sumptuous bed, look out to see oceans and islands passing by. With warm décor and thoughtful design, learn more about the best place to wind down after a day of discovery.
$ 2,096
$ 2,701
O1 - Prime Ocean View Stateroom
Enjoy some of the best views of your holiday, before you have even reached your destination. From the sumptuous bed, look out to see oceans and islands passing by. With warm décor and thoughtful design, learn more about the best place to wind down after a day of discovery.
$ 2,096
$ 2,701
DO - Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom
Enjoy some of the best views of your holiday, before you have even reached your destination. From the sumptuous bed, look out to see oceans and islands passing by. With warm décor and thoughtful design, learn more about the best place to wind down after a day of discovery.
PO - Panoramic Ocean View Stateroom
Enjoy ever-changing vistas through floor-to-ceiling windows, plus more space than our standard Ocean View Stateroom. Panoramic Ocean View Staterooms are ideal for families and travelers looking to relax in modern luxury. They’re conveniently located forward and mid-ship and furnished for pure indulgence.
$ 2,306
$ 2,911
VERANDA STATEROOMS
X - Deluxe Ocean View Veranda Stateroom Guaranty*
The balcony is your personal sanctuary, where you can relax and linger over a morning coffee, enjoy a romantic dinner for two, or simply sit back and marvel at beautiful sunsets. Or choose an Infinite Balcony, designed exclusively for Edge Class.
$ 2,488
$ 3,093
P2 - Deluxe Ocean Porthole View Veranda Stateroom
The balcony is your personal sanctuary, where you can relax and linger over a morning coffee, enjoy a romantic dinner for two, or simply sit back and marvel at beautiful sunsets. Or choose an Infinite Balcony, designed exclusively for Edge Class.
$ 2,823
$ 3,428
P1 - Deluxe Ocean Porthole View Veranda Stateroom
The balcony is your personal sanctuary, where you can relax and linger over a morning coffee, enjoy a romantic dinner for two, or simply sit back and marvel at beautiful sunsets. Or choose an Infinite Balcony, designed exclusively for Edge Class.
$ 2,876
$ 3,481
SV - Sunset Veranda Stateroom
The balcony is your personal sanctuary, where you can relax and linger over a morning coffee, enjoy a romantic dinner for two, or simply sit back and marvel at beautiful sunsets. Or choose an Infinite Balcony, designed exclusively for Edge Class. Located at either end of the ship, the Sunset Veranda guarantees the best view of breathtaking sunrises and sunsets. With the largest veranda of any Edge Class stateroom, these offer superb ocean views at the stern of the ship.
ES - Edge Single Stateroom with Infinite Veranda
The Edge Single Stateroom with Infinite Veranda is for modern travelers who love to explore the world on their own. Please note that this rate is for the stateroom since the room is only for one guest.
EX - Edge Stateroom with Infinite Veranda Guaranty*
The most transformational aspect of our stateroom design is the introduction of the Edge Stateroom with Infinite Veranda, where with the touch of a button, your entire living space becomes the veranda, letting you walk right out to the water’s edge.
E3 - Edge Stateroom with Infinite Veranda (Partial View)
The most transformational aspect of our stateroom design is the introduction of the Edge Stateroom with Infinite Veranda, where with the touch of a button, your entire living space becomes the veranda, letting you walk right out to the water’s edge.
$ 2,863
$ 3,468
E2 - Edge Stateroom with Infinite Veranda
The most transformational aspect of our stateroom design is the introduction of the Edge Stateroom with Infinite Veranda, where with the touch of a button, your entire living space becomes the veranda, letting you walk right out to the water’s edge.
$ 2,915
$ 3,520
E1 - Prime Edge Stateroom with Infinite Veranda
The most transformational aspect of our stateroom design is the introduction of the Edge Stateroom with Infinite Veranda, where with the touch of a button, your entire living space becomes the veranda, letting you walk right out to the water’s edge.
CONCIERGE CLASS VERANDA STATEROOMS
XC - Concierge Class Veranda Stateroom Guaranty*
Concierge Class is the perfect choice if you want to know everything is taken care of. And, exclusive to Edge Class, your Concierge Class Stateroom features an Infinite Balcony - with the touch of a button your doors will fold away and your entire living space will become your balcony.
C3 - Concierge Class Veranda Stateroom (Partial View)
Concierge Class is the perfect choice if you want to know everything is taken care of. And, exclusive to Edge Class, your Concierge Class Stateroom features an Infinite Balcony - with the touch of a button your doors will fold away and your entire living space will become your balcony.
$ 2,618
$ 3,223
C2 - Concierge Class Veranda Stateroom
Concierge Class is the perfect choice if you want to know everything is taken care of. And, exclusive to Edge Class, your Concierge Class Stateroom features an Infinite Balcony - with the touch of a button your doors will fold away and your entire living space will become your balcony.
$ 2,670
$ 3,275
C1 - Prime Concierge Class Veranda Stateroom
Concierge Class is the perfect choice if you want to know everything is taken care of. And, exclusive to Edge Class, your Concierge Class Stateroom features an Infinite Balcony - with the touch of a button your doors will fold away and your entire living space will become your balcony.
$ 2,723
$ 3,328
AQUA CLASS VERANDA STATEROOMS
XA - Aqua Class Veranda Stateroom Guaranty*
Our AquaClass staterooms are designed for anybody seeking well-being and relaxation. Exclusive to Edge Class, your AquaClass Stateroom features an Infinite Balcony. With the touch of a button your doors will fold away and your entire living space will become your balcony.
$ 3,282
$ 3,887
A2 - Aqua Class Veranda Stateroom
Our AquaClass staterooms are designed for anybody seeking well-being and relaxation. Exclusive to Edge Class, your AquaClass Stateroom features an Infinite Balcony. With the touch of a button your doors will fold away and your entire living space will become your balcony.
$ 3,721
$ 4,326
A1 - Aqua Class Veranda Stateroom
Our AquaClass staterooms are designed for anybody seeking well-being and relaxation. Exclusive to Edge Class, your AquaClass Stateroom features an Infinite Balcony. With the touch of a button your doors will fold away and your entire living space will become your balcony.
$ 3,826
$ 4,431
THE RETREAT SUITES
W - Suite Guarantee
A sliding panel provides views to the room and the ocean beyond. Sky Suite guests enjoy access to The Retreat, featuring a private restaurant, exclusive lounge, and a private pool area complete with its own pool bar. Sky suites also offer a variety of connection options with other staterooms for friends who want to stay close when traveling together.
$ 7,809
$ 7,809
MS - Magic Carpet Sky Suite
A sliding panel provides views to the room and the ocean beyond. Sky Suite guests enjoy access to The Retreat, featuring a private restaurant, exclusive lounge, and a private pool area complete with its own pool bar. Sky suites also offer a variety of connection options with other staterooms for friends who want to stay close when traveling together.
$ 7,920
$ 7,920
S1 - Sky Suite
A sliding panel provides views to the room and the ocean beyond. Sky Suite guests enjoy access to The Retreat, featuring a private restaurant, exclusive lounge, and a private pool area complete with its own pool bar. Sky suites also offer a variety of connection options with other staterooms for friends who want to stay close when traveling together.
$ 8,029
$ 8,029
SS - Sunset Sky Suite
A sliding panel provides views to the room and the ocean beyond. Sky Suite guests enjoy access to The Retreat, featuring a private restaurant, exclusive lounge, and a private pool area complete with its own pool bar. Sky suites also offer a variety of connection options with other staterooms for friends who want to stay close when traveling together.
$ 9,574
$ 9,574
AS - Aqua Class Suite
A sliding panel provides views to the room and the ocean beyond. Sky Suite guests enjoy access to The Retreat, featuring a private restaurant, exclusive lounge, and a private pool area complete with its own pool bar. Sky suites also offer a variety of connection options with other staterooms for friends who want to stay close when traveling together.
$ 8,251
$ 8,251
CS - Celebrity Suite
The master bedroom has a king-sized bed and a private veranda to overlook the sea beyond. The split bathroom arrangement offers a powder room, a separate spa tub/shower area, and a master dressing area with dual sink and vanity, and a full wardrobe. Celebrity Suites are located close to the Retreat that features a private restaurant, exclusive lounge, and a private pool area complete with its own pool bar. Connect a Celebrity Suite to an Edge Stateroom with Infinite Veranda to create a space perfect for getaways with a group of friends.
$ 11,970
$ 11,970
RS - Royal Suite
The master bedroom has a king-sized bed that faces the panoramic window and overlooks the private veranda and the sea beyond, with a large soaking tub with a separate shower, double sink vanity, and a sliding panel that opens to views of the sea. Royal Suites are located close to the Retreat that features a private restaurant, exclusive lounge, and a private pool area complete with its own pool bar.
EV - Edge Villa
The unique design of the Edge Villas seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor living. With two stories of windows that look out over the terrace (featuring a three-feet-deep plunge pool and inviting lounge furniture) to the incredible ocean views beyond, it’s an open and airy environment that truly invites the outside in, and vice versa. Edge Villas not only offer private outdoor terraces, but they also have direct access to The Retreat, an exclusive area for Suite Class guests. Step right out to The Retreat Sundeck and The Retreat Pool and bar, or retreat to your own private oceanfront villa.
$ 15,602
$ 15,602
PS - Penthouse Suite
The Penthouse Suites combine all the innovative amenities of our staterooms with the exclusive benefits of being a Suite Class guest. They include a master bedroom, bathroom, and dressing room, living/dining area, guest bedroom and bathroom, terrace, and private hot tub, plus a butler on hand to ensure you never have to lift a finger during your vacation.
IC - Iconic Suite
Iconic Suites boast two bedrooms and two full bathrooms, featuring a full shower, whirlpool tub, and nothing but the best amenities. Enough space for six guests to comfortably unwind in, there’s even an in-suite butler’s pantry for those occasions when you feel like entertaining. If you want the ultimate in indulgence at sea, there’s no other way to go than Iconic.
All prices are per person, double occupancy (except ES Single Stateroom), and include all meals, accommodations and entertainment!
Port Taxes included in price.
Gratuities, and optional insurance are additional.
First deposit of $650 (Interior, Ocean View), $700 (Veranda, Concierge), $800 (Aqua Class), $1,000 (Suites) per person is required upon booking. Balance payment is due 90 days prior to sailing.
A service gratuity will be automatically applied to each guest’s SeaPass account on a daily basis:
• Inside, Ocean View, and Veranda staterooms: US$ 18 per guest, per day
• Concierge Class and AquaClass staterooms:US$ 18.50 per guest, per day
• The Retreat Suites:US$ 23 per guest, per day
Optional shore excursions will be offered.
Prices are cruise only and DO NOT INCLUDE return airfare! Please ask for airfare add-ons back to your home city.
Fares are subject to availability and may change without prior notice.
Also included are the traditional gay group escort and activities, subject to minimum participation.
As long as the group minimum space requirements are met, then an onboard gay group host will be assigned. On our Hosted Group Cruises, we will have a representative on the cruise with you. We will have nightly meet ups and we will usually have a group shore excursions. A non-hosted Group Cruise is a cruise we organize, and we will arrange for a nighly meet up, but there will not be our representative onboard.
Please ask for further details.
No Perks Fares! Please refer to the pricing column with lower fares that do not qualify for any perks.
Two Perks Fares! Book any non-suite category and receive the following two perks: Classic beverage packages and unlimited onboard internet packages!
Suite deal! Book a Suite and get all the following perks: complimentary Premium beverage packages, unlimited onboard ‘stream’ internet packages!
The above promotions are capacity controlled and offer may be withdrawn at any time without prior notice.
