Overview
Is lgbtq+ travel right for you?
The world is full of places that don't just welcome LGBTQ+ travelers — they celebrate us. Full-ship cruise charters where the whole ship is your community. Resorts where checking in as a couple gets you a champagne toast, not a double-take. Cities where Pride is a season, not just a parade. As members of the community ourselves, we plan this kind of travel because we love it — and because everyone deserves a vacation where they can exhale completely, hold hands on the beach, and just enjoy the trip. That's the standard we plan to: not "tolerant," but genuinely, warmly welcoming.
Who it’s best for
- Couples celebrating — honeymoons, anniversaries, destination weddings
- Anyone who wants a trip where being yourself is a given, not a question
- Groups planning a Pride getaway or an LGBTQ+ cruise charter
- Solo travelers looking to connect with community around the world
What to know
LGBTQ+ cruise charters and group sailings
Full-ship charters turn the entire ship into a celebration — thousands of LGBTQ+ travelers, world-class entertainment, and an atmosphere unlike anything on a standard sailing. We know the operators and how to get the good cabins.
Honeymoons and destination weddings
From legally recognized ceremonies at sea to resorts that roll out the red carpet for two grooms or two brides, we'll match your celebration to a venue that celebrates right back.
Pride travel, planned ahead
Sydney Mardi Gras, Amsterdam Pride, and the big US celebrations sell out months out — we'll lock in flights and the right hotel early so you're in the middle of it all.
Gay-owned and LGBTQ+-beloved properties
There's a wonderful, well-established world of gay-owned resorts, guesthouses, and LGBTQ+-favorite properties — we'll happily point you to the ones that fit your style.
Comfort you don't have to research
Every recommendation comes pre-vetted for how genuinely welcoming it is — so you can spend your energy picking excursions, not reading between the lines of reviews.
How Ben’s Travel helps
This is personal for us — we're part of the community, and we've experienced firsthand the difference between a place that merely accepts you and a place that embraces you. We keep close tabs on the destinations, resorts, and cruise lines with real track records: gay-owned properties, LGBTQ+ charter operators, welcoming mainstream lines, and the honeymoon and wedding venues that will make your celebration feel as special as it is. And because we've done the homework on every recommendation, you get to skip the "but will we be comfortable there?" research entirely — that part's already handled.
LGBTQ+ Travel FAQs
Absolutely — and they're fantastic. Full-ship charters and dedicated group sailings run year-round through specialized operators, turning the whole ship into one big celebration with headline entertainment and instant community. They book up fast; we can get you on the right one.
We'd be honored. From welcoming wedding venues to honeymoon resorts that treat your celebration like the big deal it is, we'll handle the details so you can focus on each other.
Because this is our community too — we combine firsthand experience, direct feedback from LGBTQ+ clients, and long-term industry track records. A rainbow logo in June isn't enough; we look for places that deliver year-round.
Love it — the list of genuinely welcoming destinations is bigger and more exciting than most people expect, and it grows every year. Tell us what you're dreaming of and we'll find the version of it where you can relax completely.