Pre-Cruise Hotel Meet & Greet
Settle in with the crew before embarkation. Welcome Party energy starts at the hotel.
Gay Bear Cruises 2027 & 2028
Gay bear cruises for 2027 & 2028.
Explore our gay bear cruises for 2027 & 2028 — HiBEARnation, After Bears Sitges Week, IBC Cruise: Balcony Bears Bash and our Exotic Expedition — with dates, ships, destinations and prices from $1,400 per person.
Schedule
2027 & 2028 Bear Cruise Dates
Dates, ships and starting prices for every hosted sailing. Prices are per person and change with availability — book early for the best cabins and the longest Connected Balcony chains.
Heading south? See our Caribbean bear cruises guide for ports, shore days and prices.
- HiBEARnation 2027
Jan 25–Feb 4, 2027 · Virgin Voyages · Brilliant Lady · Eastern Caribbean
from $1,750
- Exotic Expedition 2027
Jul 11–24, 2027 · Norwegian · Tahiti to Fiji
from $5,208
- After Bears Sitges Week Cruise 2027
Sep 12–19, 2027 · Virgin Voyages · Resilient Lady · Mediterranean / Sitges Week Circle
from $2,110
- IBC Cruise: Balcony Bears Bash 2027
Oct 9–16, 2027 · Virgin Voyages · Brilliant Lady · Mexican Riviera
from $1,410
Your First Sailing
What is a bear cruise?
A bear cruise is a group vacation for bears, their friends and the wider LGBTQ+ community aboard a major cruise ship. A hosted CruisingBears sailing adds familiar faces, group gatherings and shared experiences while leaving you free to enjoy the ship your way.
Everyone Has A Home Here
Chubs & Chasers
Chubs, chasers and travelers of every shape and size are part of our community. Meet the people who travel with us and see how we make it easier to arrive as yourself and leave with new friends.
Meet the CruisingBears community →What To Expect
Hosted door to door.
Group Dinners
A reserved table: no awkward small talk, just good food with familiar faces.
Exclusive Onboard Parties
Themed nights, Connected Balcony parties, and celebrations you won’t find on a standard sailing.
Bar / Event Takeovers
CruisingBears claims a corner of the biggest nights so you always know where to land.
Social Gatherings
Low-key meetups where the crew finds each other between ports and parties.
Shore Excursions
Hosted or recommended port days so you’re exploring with your people, not hunting for them.
Post-Cruise Hotel
Ease back to land together: one more night with the crew before everyone flies home.
Questions & Answers
Planning your bear cruise.
When are the 2027 gay bear cruises?
Our 2027 hosted sailings begin with HiBEARnation on January 25, followed by Exotic Expedition on July 11, After Bears Sitges Week on September 12, and IBC Balcony Bears Bash on October 9.
How much does a bear cruise cost?
CruisingBears sailings start from $1,400 per person. Final pricing depends on the sailing, cabin category, occupancy and availability.
Do I need to be 18 to join a gay bear cruise?
Guests on our Virgin Voyages sailings must be at least 18 years old. Age requirements for other sailings depend on the cruise line and itinerary.
Can I join a bear cruise as a solo traveler?
Yes. Solo travelers are welcome, and our hosted gatherings, group dinners and activities make it easy to meet the rest of the CruisingBears community.
What is included with a CruisingBears sailing?
Each trip combines your cruise vacation with hosted CruisingBears gatherings and group experiences. Exact inclusions vary by sailing, so check the individual cruise page for details.