Gay guys have always loved cruising – although it wasn’t always as elegant as this type of cruising.
Gay men of all ages, sizes and nationalities spread out across a sunny deck, overlooking the blindingly blue Mediterranean Sea, whilst being pampered by a dedicated team of staff.
Fruity cocktails, gossiping with strangers by the poolside, and getting dressed up for nightly parties are all to be expected on a La Demence cruise. And after years of dying to see what all the fuss was about, we decided that 2022 was the year to find out! So, this Summer, we’ll be embarking on the Regal Princess ship.
Embarking from the stunning city of Rome, Italy, on July 30th, this gay cruise will head around the exquisite Croatian city of Dubrovnik, the Croatian island Korčula, the spectacular Bay of Kotor in Montenegro, the fabulous gay Mykonos in Greece, before finishing in Athens, Greece.
The name ‘la démence’ means ‘madness’ in French. There is truly no better word to capture the atmosphere on board. Men of all ages, body types and nationalities all come together for a week of travel, parties, and fun. We set out below what a La Demence cruise is all about, the fun activities, facilities, and of course the infamous parties to look forward to.
We’d love you to join us!
What more could you possibly need to know to make you want to come along? You have the hot guys, exciting themed parties, eccentric group activities, and best of all, an amazing itinerary! Places are booking up fast with several price packages already scooped up!
What is The Cruise by La Demence?
La Demence, best known for their exhilarating monthly gay parties in Brussels, has found soaring success with their annual gay cruise. After all, what could be better than a dreamboat of gorgeous gay guys sailing around some of the most beautiful destinations in southern Europe?
After 2 long years of absence (thanks COVID…not!), La Demence is back – and it’s shaping up to be better than ever before!
Previous cruise itineraries have included Venice to Athens, Barcelona to Palermo, and around the Canary Islands (including the uber gay Gran Canaria!). This year's focuses on Italy, Croatia, Montenegro, and Greece.
Guests have plenty of time to explore each city, town, and island, soaking up the wonderful beaches and local life. Or, you could just as well stay on the ship, relishing in the peace and quiet whilst everyone's out exploring. But when everyone’s back on board, that's when the party spirit really takes hold.
The staff of Princess Cruises, a 5-star premium cruise line, is excellent. Even though most are straight, they are always happy to help with any request a guest may have, whilst maintaining a friendly, tolerant, and open mind.
Find out more and connect with other like-minded gay guys by joining the La Demence Facebook group.
When is the next La Demence gay cruise?
This summer: 30th July to 6th August 2022…put it in your calendar peeps!
What is the cruise itinerary?
The 7-day cruise onboard the Regal Princess ship leaves from Rome on July 30th and heads to Athens on August 6th, with stopovers in Dubrovnik, Korčula, and Mykonos. The full itinerary is as follows:
- Saturday, July 30: The ship departs from Rome (Italy) at 17:00.
- Sunday, July 31: At sea.
- Monday, August 1st: Dubrovnik (Croatia) – arrives at 06:00, departs at 23:59.
- Tuesday, August 2nd: Korčula (Croatia) – arrives at 09:00, departs at 19:00.
- Wednesday, August 3rd: Kotor (Montenegro) – arrives at 10:00, departs at 18:00.
- Thursday, August 4th: At sea.
- Friday, August 5th: Mykonos (Greece) – arrives at 10:00, departs at 22:00.
- Saturday, August 6th: Athens (Greece) – arrives at 08:00.
The Regal Princess Ship
The cruise takes place on the Regal Princess ship, which stretches an impressive 1,083 feet (330m) and has a capacity for 3,600 guests (we mean gays!)…that's a total of 5,600 people of which 2,000 are crew.
There are plenty of amenities on board to keep you preoccupied in between all the onboard events and travel pitstops.
There’s the relaxing spa where you can expect an array of rejuvenating treatments, everything you could desire, from couple’s massages to mani-pedis. There are three pools: the large main one where most hang out during the day and has a nightly fountain show; the second, a terrace pool at the back of the ship with panoramic views; the third, the more exclusive VIP Retreat Pool.
When it comes to dinnertime, you’ll be spoiled for choice with several restaurants to choose from. A pizzeria that serves authentic Italian-style pizza. Or a classic southern-USA style BBQ house, where you can sink your teeth into a large plate of ribs. In the international café, tuck into a wide selection of foods from across the world. And when it comes to soothing those sugary cravings, the marketplace is the place to be for finding sweet treats and mouth-watering sandwiches.
Other important amenities include a theater featuring nightly shows, a nudist sun deck, 6 hot tubs, a glass-floor walkway sea walk extending 9 meters beyond the edge of the ship, duty-free shops, lounges, a library, a game room, business center, and, of course, a gym with impressive panoramic views of the sea.
Oh – and there's the 24-hour darkroom…where you can go to experience a (w)hole new fantasy…
What sort of gay parties will there be?
Every night, passengers meet on the deck for a succession of glamorously messy, highly energetic, and entertaining events. With the open sea air, pumping pop music, and an even more pumped-up crowd, there ain’t no gay party, like a gay cruise party.
A classy Sunset Tea Dance starts things off, where people can wind down from a day of sunbathing and land exploring. Passengers can admire the sunset against the backdrop of lowkey music, whilst enjoying some hot tea (both beverage and gossip-wise).
Things turn up a notch with the Night Party, where heavy dance music blares across the deck. Get into the groove! And things don’t just end there – there’s a fun After Party in the ship’s disco for the passengers who aren’t ready to head to bed.
Themed parties to plan your outfits for will include: Roman Empire, Where Are You From, Leather, Circus, Sports, Neon, Disco, White Party, Ladies T-Dance, Super Heros, and a Goodbye T-Dance:
If you aren’t much of a party animal but still keen to get involved with the shenanigans on board, then why not get enter one of several competitions? They have all sorts of challenges planned to test your charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent. There’s the death-defying high heel run, the hunkalicious Mister The Cruise competition, and the ultra-savage drag bingo (forget about the handbag throwing tournament, this is where someone could really lose their head!).
Book your tickets and join us!
What more could you possibly need to know to make you want to come along?
You have the hot gay guys, glamorous pool parties dancing beneath a sun-splitting sky, a series of eccentric group activities that get more random and hilarious as the trip goes on, and best of all, an amazing itinerary that will allow you to visit some of the most incredible parts of southern Europe – with our humble selves to hand 🙂
Places are booking up fast – with several price packages already scooped up:
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- Read what we think are the best upcoming gay cruises.
- Traveling solo? You'll do good to read up on our guide to the best gay cruises for solo travelers.
- Fancy more adventure type cruising? Then you should check in with our guide to the best gay adventure cruises.
- With the Speedos to hand, these are the best gay beaches in the world to check out.
- Read what we rate to be the most gay friendly countries in the world.
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