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We are going on the Rainbow TUI queer cruise!

Stefan Arestis
We are going on the Rainbow TUI queer cruise!

TUI Cruises has announced its Rainbow Cruise, which will take place over five nights from September 28th to October 3rd, 2027, on board the Mein Schiff 2 ship.

We’re really excited to announce: we're going on a queer cruise!

Not just any cruise. The Rainbow Cruise by TUI Cruises. Think sun on your face, sea stretching endlessly around you, and a ship filled with our LGBTQAI+ family all unapologetically being themselves. No code-switching. No side-eyes. Just pure, joyful, queer energy at sea.

We’ll be there, soaking up every second. The deck parties, the lazy sea days, the late-night dance floors, the “how is it 3 am already?” moments. And honestly? It wouldn’t feel right without our squirrel friends there with us.

So here’s the real question: Are you joining us on board?

Karl Daan Stef Seb with ship in the background.
Join us on board with our friends, Karl and Daan of Coupleofmen

Rainbow Cruise: the next chapter – A future of unity!

TUI Cruises proudly celebrates diversity, openness, and unity with the formal announcement of their EPIC queer cruise taking place in Autumn 2027:

“Rainbow Cruise: the next chapter – A future of unity.”

Every evening on board will include vibrant themed parties, like KitKatClub's infamous Piep Show.

During the day, guests can enjoy a carefully curated program featuring top-class entertainment, inspiring talks, sports, and shared activities.

Cruise lovers and those discovering cruising for the first time are invited to join this extraordinary 5-night round-trip voyage from and to Palma de Mallorca, celebrating togetherness, freedom, and the beauty of diversity aboard the “Rainbow Cruise: the next chapter – a future of unity.”

Towel piggy on ship bed.
A towel piggy in your cabin room 🙂

When is the Rainbow TUI Cruise?

The Rainbow TUI Cruise will take place over 5 nights from 28 September to 3 October, 2027.

It will take place on board the Mein Schiff 2, a ship with a maximum capacity of 2,894 passengers.

What is the cruise itinerary?

The cruise will start and end in Palma de Mallorca (in Spain) and will include two stopovers:

  • Palermo in Sicily (Italy)
  • Cagliari in Sardinia (Italy)
Ivanka Karl Daan Stef Seb on the Mein Schiff ship.
All aboard!

Who else will be on board the Rainbow Cruise?

We will be joined on board with iconic performers like Conchita Wurst and Lucy Diakovska. Drag artists joining our happy queer family include Miss Ivanka T, Katy Bähm, and Pam Pengco.

Also on board will be fellow influencers like Couple of Men (Karl + Daan), BlondHair.DontCare (Christoph), and Domenic + Jonnny Osterroth.

Dinner on the Mein Schiff ship with Miss Ivanka, Karl, and Daan.
Dinner bants with Miss Ivanka, Karl + Daan

Sign me up! How can I book?

Prices start from €1,099 per person.

Hit the link below to find out more and join us on board!

Stefan and Seby kissing on the Mein Schiff ship.
*smooch*

Stefan Arestis

Hey everyone, I'm Stefan, the curly-haired Greek flavor behind the gay travel blog Nomadic Boys. Together with my other half, I have explored more than 100 countries and visited all 7 continents. What I love most about traveling is discovering the local gay scene, making new friends, learning new cultures. I've written about LGBTQ travel in numerous online publications such as Gaycation Magazine, Gaycities, Gay Times and Pink News as well as for other non-gay-specific publications including Lonely Planet, The New York Times, The Guardian, and The Huffington Post. Check my full bio here.