Gay cruises — including some where kids belong

I don’t have kids, and I’m not a fan of having many kids around when I’m on vacation. I prefer that to be adult time.

But I realize many gays and lesbians do have kids (or nieces/nephews) and enjoy vacationing with them. So thank goodness for R Family Vacations. The company, which was co-founded Kelli Carpenter (Rosie O’Donnell’s ex), and Gregg Kaminsky, who formerly worked at Atlantis (the mega gay-cruise company), is now almost a decade old, and offers a variety of land-based and cruise vacations for LGBT families–however you translate that concept.

Their upcoming cruise doesn’t seem to be completely gay-family focused; instead it seems perfectly suited for gay men. It’s a Broadway themed cruise on NCL from New York to Bermuda (not the most gay-friendly destination). I suppose this one would be perfect for parents with a gay kid who wants to tread the boards of the Great White Way! But honestly, the concept even tempts Yours Truly! Sailing is July 8-15.

They also have an adults-only gay and lesbian cruise on a European riverboat (on the Danube) that sounds like a good time (Aug. 21-30).

Have YOU done an R Family cruise or vacation? What was your experience?

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