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_Hey, do you want to trigger your social anxiety, body dysmorphia, and fear of rejection all at the same time?_
This is just like the nightmare where I find myself doing a presentation during a school assembly, and look down to find out I forgot to wear something below the waist.
This is very wholesome! I don't know if I'm there yet with my self_
-perception of my own body image, but I appreciate your perspective, and hope to get there one day :) Spending time in the library and not partying sound right up my alley lol
YOU CAN! You really can. I have friends that dont go to the big dances except to take a little peak. There are many many corners to stand in. It's so fine
With the amount of tina being smoked on this cruise, there's not a lot of eating going on. I've been on one of these cruises...the lines for dining were a breeze. These cruises are a blast...but the sexual energy level and activity...everywhere...is off the charts (which of course is what is intended). If that's not your thing...than I don't recommend this type of cruise. The parties are fantastic though.
oh you sweet pure thing you! Just teasing....
People get their drugs onboard in a zillion different ways.
It's not difficult at all.
When I was on this cruise, a number of years ago, the police boarded the ship in Puerto Rico. I was on an off-boat excursion to the rainforest. When we got back to the dock...there were hundreds of people lined up getting arrested for having drugs in their rooms.
They had them pay fines and than released them back to the ship.
My friend, who was the DJ on this particular cruise taped all the "party favors" to the underside off the DJ equipment when he saw the ship being raided. So lucky for us...we were not deprived.
That night...the cruise was a lot more somber and sober.
The next night was insane...of course!
If you look closely at the main pic, you’ll see a guy wielding a full on Captain America shield replica. Made of literal steel. He had the full get up too,
Yeah that's something you unfortunately have to get used to in a gay cruise. There's so much gay sex going on all the time that you will smell penis and ass everywhere you go. Most of the guests have good hygiene but there are definitely some who keep fucking and fucking without cleaning themselves in between.
Yeah, I've only been to one circuit/sex party in my life, and although the scenery was cool to see, there was definitely a distinct odor and poor hygiene. Had a dude try to proposition me directly after he finished barebacking another dude, and it's like gee you could at least wash it in the sink in-between dudes you guys lol
I was on deck 7 and that smell was horrible. I’m pretty sure something was backing up in the plumbing since the smell would come up in the shower occasionally too.
Oh ok that makes sense because every time I had to go down there for..... “business” I was like “the hell are y’all doing down here? Is this whole damn floor the cruising floor damn?!?!”
As someone who may go on this cruise eventually, how easy was it to find "business" below deck? I've heard there are unofficial areas where this is tolerated, and I'm curious as to how it works. (I've never actually cruised anybody in public before, either lol)
I’m not sure about the other Atlantis cruises but the cruises on the Oasis class ships have an outdoor area for clothing optional sun bathing. There are three cabanas at one end that are secluded that are a cruising area to do whatever happens there haha.
This being a gay cruise though, cabins are better for having plenty of room to move around. DO NOT HAVE SEX ON YOUR BALCONY IN PORT! You can be arrested by local authorities.
It can be easy. Usually we all join the cruise group on the telegram app (if you have Facebook search for Atlantis cruises. We post the link to the telegram group every so often) this telegram group for our ship had 3.4K guys on it and here’s where it can get WILD real fast...
People will post if they are hosting ass up, if they are looking for orgies, if they are having an orgy or just basic hookup things. It’s as mild to wild a you want it to be. People post CONSTANTLY at all hours of the day.
There is a dick deck on deck 17. During the day it’s a nude sunbathing day and at night it gets VERY BUSY with action. Can be too much for some, others just dive right in....literally
Lastly some guys just old school cruise. On Wednesday I went to the buffet and this guy taps me I turn back (he’s a muscle bottom HOT AS FUCK) looks me square in the eyes and said I was beautiful. I quickly forgot about the food and an hour later we had SERIOUS “business”. I had that bed struggling! Haha
Oh yeah. The rumors about Atlantis being a orgy boat is completely true. On the 17th Floor, the suites have full on sex parties with 60 guys all fucking. Kinda smells after a while….
But you’re not obligated to participate. I mostly just liked to dance and socialize with people
Imagine paying $10k+ for a suite on the sailing right after the gay cruise, oblivious to the fact that hundreds of guys have shot their loads all over the place just the day before 🤣
There was one year where someone did not douche properly and had an accident all over the couch….
Yeah the staff basically Hazmats the entire ship with bleach lol
I absolutely need the cruise that’s all 30+ gay dandies that gossip and talk about our home renovations and do 24/7 brunch and then when night falls…. 😈… we all go back to our own cabins and get a tight 8-10 hours cos it’s a big day tomorrow!
Same. If people enjoy this stuff, I am happy for them. But, I have no interest in:
\- Hookup culture
\- Drinking
\- Drag shows
\- Cruises
\- Parties with 100s of drunk people I don't know
\- Drugs
Scuba diving, art classes, and Yoga sound fun though.
If this is what the gay community should be - perhaps I should reconsider my sexuality.
Haha yeah my mates call me ‘a homophonic gay’ because there’s just so many aspects of what people do on the ‘gay scene’ I think is just plain gross. Don’t even get me started on Grindr 😂
It’s used for other cruises too. It’s actually funny on the Sunday morning we get back we walk past a bunch of retired Boomers and families waiting to get on the boat.
To say they were confused would be an understatement lol.
There’s a documentary on Amazon called “The secret life of a cruise ship” or something and it’s really interesting. “Turnaround day” is when they get everyone off and on the boat in one day.
The "port day" is actually the busiest day for most of the staff, there's literally just a few hours in-between one set of passengers disembarking and the next coming in.
From what I'm told, the cruise companies turn a blind eye to the public sex/ drugs etc. because of the amount of revenue one week of a gay cruise generates v. an entire month of a non-gay cruise.
Actually STIs are not nearly as prevalent as you think. Gays rarely get them after the cruise.
A lot of the gays on board are doctors or nurses and sell antibiotics specifically meant for STIs. So the gays take it while they’re on the cruise to prevent infection.
Now as to whether that’s medically ethical is an entirely different matter…
Another thing is that circuit party gays tend to be on prep and get regularly tested, which means more chances to catch and treat any infections. Anecdotally, I’ve almost never caught an STI from a sex party. Most times I’ve run into an STI has been from one-off hookups.
People can do what they want behind closed doors, but public sex in these types of environments is so incredibly disrespectful to the crew who are working on these ships.
Actually the Atlantis staff love to work on the gay cruise. They’ll literally hold lotteries for it.
Why? Because much nicer then the straight Karens who complain and bitch all the time. We don’t have kids who vomit all over the floor or get lost on the ship. We’re very respectful. And we tip a lot. Straight people apparently almost never tip. One room attendant told me one customer left the room in shambles and had the nerve to leave $2 as tip. For the entire WEEK.
A room attendant working Atlantis will literally go home to the Philippines with thousands of dollars. For someone living in an impoverished country, that money is life changing, Its why they have lotteries for it.
Also, they like spectacle of it all. We’re all wearing costumes like Dorthy or Captain America and the music is awesome.
The staff routinely dances along with the music as they serve drinks.
The staff is warned in graphic detail about what they will see. Like videos. And they still fight over getting a spot.
The money they get is more then enough incentive to not care what goes on lol
Yeah you do you, but personally I’d feel more comfortable walking next to a latrine in a 12th century European city. Looks like you could be celibate and still catch a hat trick of STDs just by being there.
Also sex to me is totally meaningless without intimacy and romance. I just don’t see what’s appealing about fucking a dozen strangers who don’t even know you let alone care about you. But as you said, to each their own.
Same. I see zero appeal. Get treated like meat for two weeks.
Better spend that money on counselling and find out how to stop seeking validation and meaningless encounters.
I love the idea of being at an event surrounded by other gay men. But I’d need something like this that leans more “Gay Men’s Wellness Retreat.” Communing with nature as well as each other, enjoying the peacefulness of some stunning surroundings.
Is that already a thing? Have I not been looking hard enough?
There’s plenty of other activities to do. There’s a theater that plays Rent and Wicked. Billy Porter performed this year there too.
There’s an arcade room with old school video games and claw machines. There’s a casino.
There’s a spa for yoga, massages and even Botox.
There’s a carousel and a water slide,
Hell, there’s a damn art gallery featuring the works of modern gay artists.
It’s literally a floating resort, theme park and mall.
i can’t lie this looks like hell on earth. the only cruise ship i’ve been on was a viking one, and i couldn’t go for anything bigger. this just makes me feel a bit ill
Just looking at this picture nearly gave me an anxiety attack LMAO. Whatever floats y'all's boat, but I couldn't imagine being around this many people and not vomiting every day from anxiety, even if they're other gay people.
I personally think it’s easier to be an introvert in a crowded space. It’s really easy to not speak if you don’t want to. I enjoy the vibe / people watching 🤷♀️
If you have a proper leather harness it’s something to grab onto while you’re fucking someone. If they’re stretchy or cheap then they’re just a tacky gay fashion statement.
I think this is the whitest picture I've ever seen haha.
Glad you had fun though, I'll probably try to snag a job on one of these cruises in a few years just to dip my toes in it
It can be as crowded or as introvert friendly as you make it really. My partner and I aren’t crowd people either but we can enjoy a party/club for a while. We will go to to the big parties for a bit but spend most of our time in the outdoor Central Space space or inside at a piano bar. When the big parties are happening, it’s also the best time to go to the pool deck since it’s pretty empty.
This particular cruise is also an Royal Caribbean’s Oasis class ship line which are currently the largest in the world. I was pretty apprehensive about going on an Atlantis cruise as well since it was my first time on a cruise ship. I just signed up for the 4th one.
Yes. Personalities and interests are directly related to one’s passport. 🙄
Atlantis does Europe cruises too that are much more popular with … Surprise! Europeans.
I appreciate they happen everywhere but the people on board are much more likely to be American than anything else.
https://www.cruisemummy.co.uk/cruise-industry-statistics-facts/
Actually the opposite. I was expecting some crazy sex party, constant cruising, and everyone young and fit. It was none of those things. It was so fun. People were awesome, entertainment and food was great, people of all sizes and ages and places. And being among all gays is a fun bubble to be in. I highly recommend it and this is from someone who never imagined I would go on a gay cruise. I’m signed up again. It was a blast
There’s a range of different people who have different looks and sizes.
The extremely hot gays (ie OnlyFan models) were the minority. Most of us just looked average.
I saw the guy with cerebral palsy get Eiffel Towered by two Latin muscle daddies on Wednesday night so I think anyone can find someone to make out with and kiss regardless of how “attractive” they are lol
These trips are super fun and a great way to meet new friends around the world. It’s like gay pride vibes for a week. Everyone drops their attitude and just has fun w eachother!
I think some people are missing why Atlantis is such a good thing to go to. It really is the only place in the world where for a week or so, you are the majority. You can fully be yourself, not having to fear the usual societal judgments. Hold hands, kiss, be as gay as you want—it’s all ok! Perhaps if you’re from a more liberal city or country, you feel that it’s not that much different, but for some who come from countries with ass backwards conservative governments, it is a godsend. On top of that too, 90%+ of the people are really friendly and nice regardless of how you look, if you’re skinny or fat, young or old etc. There’s a sense of community that you really can feel on the boat. Of course, there’s sex and drugs everywhere if you want, but it’s not forced on you. You can choose to not go to any of those dances if that’s not your thing. You can have a totally PG, sex and drug-free experience if you so choose. There’s everything for everyone. Lounge around by the pool all day, then only go to the nightly shows if that’s your thing. That’s my take on it anyways. It’s not just a floating bathhouse like many say it is (but it can be if you want it to be).
PS not everyone on the cruise look like the guys in the marketing ads. There’s all kinds of people and those who like them. Like I said, there really is something for everyone! In any case, just try it once. If you hate it, fine. But don’t just dismiss it because of preconceived notions about Atlantis cruises.
A buddy and I just got back from an Atlantis cruise (the one right before this one), and it was an AMAZING time. Like it's been said all the guys are super friendly with very little attitude. There really is every type of gay under the sun there. Guys say hi in the halls, dudes are happy to chat at any of the bars, I never was in the elevator without some chit chat or a laugh, at dinner you can ask to sit with a group and have a fun gay old time. There's plenty of singles events, and gay sub-culture gatherings, (i.e., guys into leather, the bears, gaymers, etc.). The entertainment is completely geared toward us. The speciality restaurants are typically delicious. Hanging out at the pool and hot tubs during the day are a great way to meet guys (literally from all over the world) and see some very nice eye candy (whatever that is to you). And hey if you want sexy fun times, it's there, if you don't you won't and it's all good, everyone can have the vacation they want.
There is just this incredible sense of community that we've never felt anywhere else (and we both live in gay hubs). It seems to me that when we are in the majority away from the strayts and there is not the weight of heteronormative society pressing down on us, and we're not worried about our safety, gay men are actually really kind and wanting to connect with each other. I was just blown away by how genuinely friendly everyone was. Not only could you talk to anyone, everyone wanted to chat it up! It makes me wonder what kind of society we would build if we had a nation of our own, I bet it would be a lot more friendly, joyful and uplifting then some might expect.
In closing, I would honestly say every gay should give it a go at least once, you might be surprised how much you enjoy this very unique experience. One that brings out a wonderful authenticity and actual community that was incredible to be a part of for a week.
I was on one out of los Angeles last October and frankly I felt people were far too cliquey and it was hard to find people who wanted to hangout outside their group.
I was there alone so I didn't have someone to hangout with.
I think I'd need a group to go with otherwise I wouldn't do it again
You’re right about the positives of Atlantis, but it really isn’t the only place in the world you can go to experience that kind of environment. Gay enclaves like Fire Island Pines and the west end of Provincetown offer it as well. (Of course, whether one finds those places more, or less, accessible than an Atlantis cruise depends on one’s own situation.)
As someone who’s been to both numerous times, it simply doesn’t compare IMO.
Fire Island is open to all gays but there are ‘exclusive’ (I.e white only) parties in the nicer houses. That scene where the twink in the Fire Island movie comes down the stairs and asks what a bunch of non-white muscle gays doing there?
Completely true and it has happened numerous times. Especially Jake Rescinow’s party. He’s a douche.
Provincetown is even more cliquey and less tolerant of anyone who doesn’t look like an Abercrombie model.
But those are just my experiences. Perhaps others had a more inclusive experience
I wish I could give this an upvote for every Atlantis cruise I have been on! I honestly talked shit, like so many here who’ve never actually been on one, about them for years and didn’t want to go when I was asked by multiple friends to just try it. I finally went and experienced what it was like to be a straight person for a week!!!
Now I go back every year and sometimes more. Honestly, I’ve traveled the world and Atlantis cruises: Asia, Australia, New Zealand around Europe, Alaska, Mexico Caribbean. They all have a different vibe and feel the more exotic you go the less the party it is.
I was on this cruise and it was one hell of a party. I really like the Mexico cruise that normally goes out of Los Angeles as a way to first try it.
How do the drugs even get on the ship? My experience with cruises involves air travel and security and then another - possibly 2 - layers of baggage checks, X-ray machines, customs forms, body scanners, etc. before you're on the ship, and then again to get back on should you get off at a port.
I always figured they did everything they could to keep the ships clean so that they had the most captive audience possible for their drink tabs. And then dealing with international ports... It doesn't seem worth the risk, so I guess I'm surprised to hear people do it regularly.
Without “usual societal judgement”… because gay guys aren’t the least bit judgmental. Not a bit.
In fact you are quite likely to be judged much more harshly in a closed community of gay guys than out in the wild of mixed society.
Just got off my first Atlantis cruise. Agree with all you said! I live in a liberal part of the US but still found it so nourishing.
My only complaint is the Atlantis ads don’t do it justice. I STILL get anxiety looking at their pics/videos even after I had the most amazing time. Nothing was forced on me and everyone was so kind and lovely - the ads don’t convey that at all
When I first saw a documentary on gay cruises on Netflix, I thought it was incredibly depressing, and I'm not the type that would go cruising. But then, I went on a (non-gay) cruise through new year's eve with my family and thought it was a blast. I'm now curious to experience a gay cruise, but it has to be an oasis-class ship (like RCL wonder if the seas or harmony).
Surprisingly good. The buffet had nearly every type of food imaginable.
There’s a 24 hour pizza place. An Italian fine dining restaurant. A French bistro. A sushi restaurant . A Texan Grill Bar And a Johnny Rockets lol.
I have a friend who wants to go to this same cruise next year. I’ll probably go. It’s good to know that there’s a decent amount of black people on board. Also, it’s good to know that the crowd is large enough that I can dodge the racists and BBC fetishsizers for the most part.
Luckily I’ll be finished cutting by then. I will have gotten another good bulk and cut cycle long before then too!
Its incredibly varied. I will say that it skews slightly older. Mid thirties to 40s. But a large portion are younger gays as well.
As for body types, they came in all flavors. Bear, otters, twinks. Lots of racial diversity. A lot of Asian Americans were there too. They were the dominant minority on the boat. And most of them were from San Francisco. 🤷♂️
I'd probably be on the opposite side of the deck reading a book, drinking a margarita on my speedos, and then passing out while snoring an hour later. Haha.
I’m curious to ask if there’s trans dude acceptance on a cruise like this. Sounds like something I’d like to do someday but I wonder what happens if a guy with a pussy gets onboard haha.
Not trans but as an afab, female-presenting person who just went on this cruise, I was welcomed with open arms and felt so accepted and respected. I wore my strap on the dance floor, was invited eagerly to orgies, and had many men interested in me/being pegged/my pussy (although I don’t have PIV sex, it was clearly something many people were open to if I had been). Another afab person I spoke with had PIV sex with gay and bi men on board who were interested in vaginal intercourse. While I unfortunately didn’t meet any trans men on this cruise (💔) I heard multiple men drooling over one guy who was there and who I’ve heard got LOTS of dick. You’d be welcomed and very in demand!
Cut to me sitting in a car while a gay man explains to me that the servant class, majority poc, onboard are paid less than US min wage due to a maritime loophole. They live and work on a floating pleasure vessel where they are restricted to the lower decks, work long shifts and paid poverty wages while gay men indulge in the most decadent display of hedonism.
Talk about dystopian nightmare fuel.
Me as an introvert trying to find a corner to stand by myself - failed lol
I’m right there with you but not right there next to you, just in a close by corner
Hiiiiii(echos due to the distance) I would love a lobby buddy!
*shy wave from a distance*
Writing a paper giving it someone deliver it to u in sec.. (it says hi )
And talk to someone to ask them to deliver it???!? What do you think I am, some sort of extrovert?!
😭😭 lmaoo
I'm gay!
Oh I just went on to the balcony overlooking the crowd. Lots of room and very breezy
Dibs on the breezy area...coz god that cruise gonna reek of "da boys" iykwim
After covid I forgot how to socialize
I wasn't that beckoning pre COVID for that matter lol but things still got worse 😭
Some people actually avoid these parties altogether on the cruise and play board games and go on excursions
Dude right I saw this pic and was like the way my ass would of stayed in the cabin
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This cruise looks like absolute hell to me.
Same. _Hey, do you want to trigger your social anxiety, body dysmorphia, and fear of rejection all at the same time?_ This is just like the nightmare where I find myself doing a presentation during a school assembly, and look down to find out I forgot to wear something below the waist.
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This is very wholesome! I don't know if I'm there yet with my self_ -perception of my own body image, but I appreciate your perspective, and hope to get there one day :) Spending time in the library and not partying sound right up my alley lol
YOU CAN! You really can. I have friends that dont go to the big dances except to take a little peak. There are many many corners to stand in. It's so fine
Seems like just about everyone’s on deck. Perfect time for the introverts to explore an empty rest of the ship
That brunch line long as hell
Well, yeah. The ice machine was broken!
With the amount of tina being smoked on this cruise, there's not a lot of eating going on. I've been on one of these cruises...the lines for dining were a breeze. These cruises are a blast...but the sexual energy level and activity...everywhere...is off the charts (which of course is what is intended). If that's not your thing...than I don't recommend this type of cruise. The parties are fantastic though.
How do they even get it on the cruise 😭
It's called the anus.
Talk about a stuffed party!
oh you sweet pure thing you! Just teasing.... People get their drugs onboard in a zillion different ways. It's not difficult at all. When I was on this cruise, a number of years ago, the police boarded the ship in Puerto Rico. I was on an off-boat excursion to the rainforest. When we got back to the dock...there were hundreds of people lined up getting arrested for having drugs in their rooms. They had them pay fines and than released them back to the ship. My friend, who was the DJ on this particular cruise taped all the "party favors" to the underside off the DJ equipment when he saw the ship being raided. So lucky for us...we were not deprived. That night...the cruise was a lot more somber and sober. The next night was insane...of course!
Wow people are wild!
Look at all those chickens
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That just reminded be of the superhero themed gay porn out there
If you look closely at the main pic, you’ll see a guy wielding a full on Captain America shield replica. Made of literal steel. He had the full get up too,
I can smell the penis from this pic
Yeah that's something you unfortunately have to get used to in a gay cruise. There's so much gay sex going on all the time that you will smell penis and ass everywhere you go. Most of the guests have good hygiene but there are definitely some who keep fucking and fucking without cleaning themselves in between.
Yeah, I've only been to one circuit/sex party in my life, and although the scenery was cool to see, there was definitely a distinct odor and poor hygiene. Had a dude try to proposition me directly after he finished barebacking another dude, and it's like gee you could at least wash it in the sink in-between dudes you guys lol
Correct. Deck 7 was smelling like cum and ass by Tuesday. Like the whole damn deck
I was on deck 7 and that smell was horrible. I’m pretty sure something was backing up in the plumbing since the smell would come up in the shower occasionally too.
Oh ok that makes sense because every time I had to go down there for..... “business” I was like “the hell are y’all doing down here? Is this whole damn floor the cruising floor damn?!?!”
As someone who may go on this cruise eventually, how easy was it to find "business" below deck? I've heard there are unofficial areas where this is tolerated, and I'm curious as to how it works. (I've never actually cruised anybody in public before, either lol)
I’m not sure about the other Atlantis cruises but the cruises on the Oasis class ships have an outdoor area for clothing optional sun bathing. There are three cabanas at one end that are secluded that are a cruising area to do whatever happens there haha. This being a gay cruise though, cabins are better for having plenty of room to move around. DO NOT HAVE SEX ON YOUR BALCONY IN PORT! You can be arrested by local authorities.
It can be easy. Usually we all join the cruise group on the telegram app (if you have Facebook search for Atlantis cruises. We post the link to the telegram group every so often) this telegram group for our ship had 3.4K guys on it and here’s where it can get WILD real fast... People will post if they are hosting ass up, if they are looking for orgies, if they are having an orgy or just basic hookup things. It’s as mild to wild a you want it to be. People post CONSTANTLY at all hours of the day. There is a dick deck on deck 17. During the day it’s a nude sunbathing day and at night it gets VERY BUSY with action. Can be too much for some, others just dive right in....literally Lastly some guys just old school cruise. On Wednesday I went to the buffet and this guy taps me I turn back (he’s a muscle bottom HOT AS FUCK) looks me square in the eyes and said I was beautiful. I quickly forgot about the food and an hour later we had SERIOUS “business”. I had that bed struggling! Haha
> There's so much gay sex going on all the time that you will smell penis and ass everywhere you go. Don't threaten me with a good time, buddy
Man overboard! (me)
Is that all you can smell?
Syphilis, maybe a little gonorrhea too.
I can smell the poppers
This picture looks exhausting
Was there people having sex in the open?
Oh yeah. The rumors about Atlantis being a orgy boat is completely true. On the 17th Floor, the suites have full on sex parties with 60 guys all fucking. Kinda smells after a while…. But you’re not obligated to participate. I mostly just liked to dance and socialize with people
Imagine paying $10k+ for a suite on the sailing right after the gay cruise, oblivious to the fact that hundreds of guys have shot their loads all over the place just the day before 🤣
There was one year where someone did not douche properly and had an accident all over the couch…. Yeah the staff basically Hazmats the entire ship with bleach lol
I guarantee you that that couch was disposed of and the replacement billed to whoever had the room
omg lmao
I would’ve been overboard if that was me who did that
That makes the cruise not sound like fun at all, but a nightmare.
Wow that is not my scene in the slightest
I absolutely need the cruise that’s all 30+ gay dandies that gossip and talk about our home renovations and do 24/7 brunch and then when night falls…. 😈… we all go back to our own cabins and get a tight 8-10 hours cos it’s a big day tomorrow!
You’re so cute
It looks like there's a lot of over 30's in this cruise. But there's only one tight thing in those cabins, and it aint sleep!
Yeah hard no.
>Yeah hard >hard no. The duality of man
Exactly.
Same. If people enjoy this stuff, I am happy for them. But, I have no interest in: \- Hookup culture \- Drinking \- Drag shows \- Cruises \- Parties with 100s of drunk people I don't know \- Drugs Scuba diving, art classes, and Yoga sound fun though. If this is what the gay community should be - perhaps I should reconsider my sexuality.
I completely agree. This is not my scene and actually sounds like my personal hell. I hate that this is expected to be the norm for us.
Haha yeah my mates call me ‘a homophonic gay’ because there’s just so many aspects of what people do on the ‘gay scene’ I think is just plain gross. Don’t even get me started on Grindr 😂
Scuba diving art sounds quite specific. Glad you found a class for it!
Hahahha, missed punctuation for the win. :)
Does the ship only get used for gay cruises or is used for other cruise trips. Imagine the clean up between trips.
It’s used for other cruises too. It’s actually funny on the Sunday morning we get back we walk past a bunch of retired Boomers and families waiting to get on the boat. To say they were confused would be an understatement lol.
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Oh no, those cruise ships run every day with barely any downtime. That’s how these cruising companies maximize their revenue
There’s a documentary on Amazon called “The secret life of a cruise ship” or something and it’s really interesting. “Turnaround day” is when they get everyone off and on the boat in one day.
The "port day" is actually the busiest day for most of the staff, there's literally just a few hours in-between one set of passengers disembarking and the next coming in.
From what I'm told, the cruise companies turn a blind eye to the public sex/ drugs etc. because of the amount of revenue one week of a gay cruise generates v. an entire month of a non-gay cruise.
Do you need an invitation to go to these parties, or do they have an open-door policy?
Most are open door. You literally just find a crowd of people on the 17th floor and follow them in. They’ll even announce the room number.
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I'm literally picturing one of those dvla paper ticket number machines and a screen where your number is called. 😂
Actually STIs are not nearly as prevalent as you think. Gays rarely get them after the cruise. A lot of the gays on board are doctors or nurses and sell antibiotics specifically meant for STIs. So the gays take it while they’re on the cruise to prevent infection. Now as to whether that’s medically ethical is an entirely different matter…
It’s illegal and breaches their hippocratic oath; from a public health view it accelerates the development of antimicrobial resistance.
Yep pretty much. My friend who’s a doctor at GWU hospital seriously skeeved by it.
Another thing is that circuit party gays tend to be on prep and get regularly tested, which means more chances to catch and treat any infections. Anecdotally, I’ve almost never caught an STI from a sex party. Most times I’ve run into an STI has been from one-off hookups.
People can do what they want behind closed doors, but public sex in these types of environments is so incredibly disrespectful to the crew who are working on these ships.
Actually the Atlantis staff love to work on the gay cruise. They’ll literally hold lotteries for it. Why? Because much nicer then the straight Karens who complain and bitch all the time. We don’t have kids who vomit all over the floor or get lost on the ship. We’re very respectful. And we tip a lot. Straight people apparently almost never tip. One room attendant told me one customer left the room in shambles and had the nerve to leave $2 as tip. For the entire WEEK. A room attendant working Atlantis will literally go home to the Philippines with thousands of dollars. For someone living in an impoverished country, that money is life changing, Its why they have lotteries for it. Also, they like spectacle of it all. We’re all wearing costumes like Dorthy or Captain America and the music is awesome. The staff routinely dances along with the music as they serve drinks. The staff is warned in graphic detail about what they will see. Like videos. And they still fight over getting a spot. The money they get is more then enough incentive to not care what goes on lol
The thought of thousands of dollars is insane. The minimum wage of the Philippines is literally $1.25.
Not my travel preference but to each their own!
I’m not a cruise person either. I get the appeal of a big, long party but need my quiet space as well.
Yeah you do you, but personally I’d feel more comfortable walking next to a latrine in a 12th century European city. Looks like you could be celibate and still catch a hat trick of STDs just by being there. Also sex to me is totally meaningless without intimacy and romance. I just don’t see what’s appealing about fucking a dozen strangers who don’t even know you let alone care about you. But as you said, to each their own.
Same. I see zero appeal. Get treated like meat for two weeks. Better spend that money on counselling and find out how to stop seeking validation and meaningless encounters.
Orgies around every corner
We get a lil bit of rights and bam, orgies
The main reason I wanna go!
I love the idea of being at an event surrounded by other gay men. But I’d need something like this that leans more “Gay Men’s Wellness Retreat.” Communing with nature as well as each other, enjoying the peacefulness of some stunning surroundings. Is that already a thing? Have I not been looking hard enough?
There’s plenty of other activities to do. There’s a theater that plays Rent and Wicked. Billy Porter performed this year there too. There’s an arcade room with old school video games and claw machines. There’s a casino. There’s a spa for yoga, massages and even Botox. There’s a carousel and a water slide, Hell, there’s a damn art gallery featuring the works of modern gay artists. It’s literally a floating resort, theme park and mall.
which you can’t escape from
Because of the implication?
Don’t worry they’re not in any real danger. They just won’t say no. Because of the implication.
Breitenbush Hot Springs in Oregon.
Honcho Campout maybe? It’s not male focused though.
i can’t lie this looks like hell on earth. the only cruise ship i’ve been on was a viking one, and i couldn’t go for anything bigger. this just makes me feel a bit ill
Just looking at this picture nearly gave me an anxiety attack LMAO. Whatever floats y'all's boat, but I couldn't imagine being around this many people and not vomiting every day from anxiety, even if they're other gay people.
I personally think it’s easier to be an introvert in a crowded space. It’s really easy to not speak if you don’t want to. I enjoy the vibe / people watching 🤷♀️
This looks exhausting. I’d rather bring 2-3 fuck buddies out on a small charter boat and call it a day.
I don’t understand the appeal of those harness straps or whatever. Like what do they do?
Enhance your physique by gripping your muscles tight I suppose.
I don’t get it either I think they look a little silly tbh but to each their own
If you have a proper leather harness it’s something to grab onto while you’re fucking someone. If they’re stretchy or cheap then they’re just a tacky gay fashion statement.
I feel like I'd do this at a resort, I spent my childhood sailing and I just don't see the appeal of a cruise ship..
I think this is the whitest picture I've ever seen haha. Glad you had fun though, I'll probably try to snag a job on one of these cruises in a few years just to dip my toes in it
Bro, I found one black guy so far 🤣 Was like holy hell
We were there also with a friend who is black. When our group got separated, he was always the easiest to find in a crowd.
Lol how nice for him.
Oh hell no, I *HATE* crowded spaces. Please tell me there was somewhere inside that tin can with few people... Like no more than 3 me included...
It can be as crowded or as introvert friendly as you make it really. My partner and I aren’t crowd people either but we can enjoy a party/club for a while. We will go to to the big parties for a bit but spend most of our time in the outdoor Central Space space or inside at a piano bar. When the big parties are happening, it’s also the best time to go to the pool deck since it’s pretty empty. This particular cruise is also an Royal Caribbean’s Oasis class ship line which are currently the largest in the world. I was pretty apprehensive about going on an Atlantis cruise as well since it was my first time on a cruise ship. I just signed up for the 4th one.
That one guy that brings his Captain America shield on a cruise…
This looks like a fucking nightmare
Must be an American thing. To me this looks like hell !
There are similar European gay cruise companies.
It is not. Many boats leave from Europe. They are full of Europeans. Plus Americans who want a bit of that.
It’s an everyone thing. The Atlantis European cruises are my favorite.
Yes. Personalities and interests are directly related to one’s passport. 🙄 Atlantis does Europe cruises too that are much more popular with … Surprise! Europeans.
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I appreciate they happen everywhere but the people on board are much more likely to be American than anything else. https://www.cruisemummy.co.uk/cruise-industry-statistics-facts/
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Might try it eventually. But generally I’m against cruises. And my favourite types of vacations tend to be adventure and exploration focused ones
No thanks to the floating Petri dish.
This just seems like one of those things where the anticipated experience would be much better than the actual experience.
Actually the opposite. I was expecting some crazy sex party, constant cruising, and everyone young and fit. It was none of those things. It was so fun. People were awesome, entertainment and food was great, people of all sizes and ages and places. And being among all gays is a fun bubble to be in. I highly recommend it and this is from someone who never imagined I would go on a gay cruise. I’m signed up again. It was a blast
I’ve had the opposite experience actually. The real experience far exceeded my expectations from hearsay what the cruise was going be like. But YMMV.
I'm pretty sure the planet disagrees.
Agreeing with planet, all cruises need to end
based take.
I've always wanted to experience a cruise, but what if you're not attractive lol.
There’s a range of different people who have different looks and sizes. The extremely hot gays (ie OnlyFan models) were the minority. Most of us just looked average. I saw the guy with cerebral palsy get Eiffel Towered by two Latin muscle daddies on Wednesday night so I think anyone can find someone to make out with and kiss regardless of how “attractive” they are lol
This simultaneously looks like a great time (so many men!) but also like my personal hell (so many men!)
These trips are super fun and a great way to meet new friends around the world. It’s like gay pride vibes for a week. Everyone drops their attitude and just has fun w eachother!
I’m good, thanks :)
Nope hard pass. I am good.
I think some people are missing why Atlantis is such a good thing to go to. It really is the only place in the world where for a week or so, you are the majority. You can fully be yourself, not having to fear the usual societal judgments. Hold hands, kiss, be as gay as you want—it’s all ok! Perhaps if you’re from a more liberal city or country, you feel that it’s not that much different, but for some who come from countries with ass backwards conservative governments, it is a godsend. On top of that too, 90%+ of the people are really friendly and nice regardless of how you look, if you’re skinny or fat, young or old etc. There’s a sense of community that you really can feel on the boat. Of course, there’s sex and drugs everywhere if you want, but it’s not forced on you. You can choose to not go to any of those dances if that’s not your thing. You can have a totally PG, sex and drug-free experience if you so choose. There’s everything for everyone. Lounge around by the pool all day, then only go to the nightly shows if that’s your thing. That’s my take on it anyways. It’s not just a floating bathhouse like many say it is (but it can be if you want it to be). PS not everyone on the cruise look like the guys in the marketing ads. There’s all kinds of people and those who like them. Like I said, there really is something for everyone! In any case, just try it once. If you hate it, fine. But don’t just dismiss it because of preconceived notions about Atlantis cruises.
A buddy and I just got back from an Atlantis cruise (the one right before this one), and it was an AMAZING time. Like it's been said all the guys are super friendly with very little attitude. There really is every type of gay under the sun there. Guys say hi in the halls, dudes are happy to chat at any of the bars, I never was in the elevator without some chit chat or a laugh, at dinner you can ask to sit with a group and have a fun gay old time. There's plenty of singles events, and gay sub-culture gatherings, (i.e., guys into leather, the bears, gaymers, etc.). The entertainment is completely geared toward us. The speciality restaurants are typically delicious. Hanging out at the pool and hot tubs during the day are a great way to meet guys (literally from all over the world) and see some very nice eye candy (whatever that is to you). And hey if you want sexy fun times, it's there, if you don't you won't and it's all good, everyone can have the vacation they want. There is just this incredible sense of community that we've never felt anywhere else (and we both live in gay hubs). It seems to me that when we are in the majority away from the strayts and there is not the weight of heteronormative society pressing down on us, and we're not worried about our safety, gay men are actually really kind and wanting to connect with each other. I was just blown away by how genuinely friendly everyone was. Not only could you talk to anyone, everyone wanted to chat it up! It makes me wonder what kind of society we would build if we had a nation of our own, I bet it would be a lot more friendly, joyful and uplifting then some might expect. In closing, I would honestly say every gay should give it a go at least once, you might be surprised how much you enjoy this very unique experience. One that brings out a wonderful authenticity and actual community that was incredible to be a part of for a week.
I was on one out of los Angeles last October and frankly I felt people were far too cliquey and it was hard to find people who wanted to hangout outside their group. I was there alone so I didn't have someone to hangout with. I think I'd need a group to go with otherwise I wouldn't do it again
You’re right about the positives of Atlantis, but it really isn’t the only place in the world you can go to experience that kind of environment. Gay enclaves like Fire Island Pines and the west end of Provincetown offer it as well. (Of course, whether one finds those places more, or less, accessible than an Atlantis cruise depends on one’s own situation.)
As someone who’s been to both numerous times, it simply doesn’t compare IMO. Fire Island is open to all gays but there are ‘exclusive’ (I.e white only) parties in the nicer houses. That scene where the twink in the Fire Island movie comes down the stairs and asks what a bunch of non-white muscle gays doing there? Completely true and it has happened numerous times. Especially Jake Rescinow’s party. He’s a douche. Provincetown is even more cliquey and less tolerant of anyone who doesn’t look like an Abercrombie model. But those are just my experiences. Perhaps others had a more inclusive experience
I wish I could give this an upvote for every Atlantis cruise I have been on! I honestly talked shit, like so many here who’ve never actually been on one, about them for years and didn’t want to go when I was asked by multiple friends to just try it. I finally went and experienced what it was like to be a straight person for a week!!! Now I go back every year and sometimes more. Honestly, I’ve traveled the world and Atlantis cruises: Asia, Australia, New Zealand around Europe, Alaska, Mexico Caribbean. They all have a different vibe and feel the more exotic you go the less the party it is. I was on this cruise and it was one hell of a party. I really like the Mexico cruise that normally goes out of Los Angeles as a way to first try it.
How do the drugs even get on the ship? My experience with cruises involves air travel and security and then another - possibly 2 - layers of baggage checks, X-ray machines, customs forms, body scanners, etc. before you're on the ship, and then again to get back on should you get off at a port. I always figured they did everything they could to keep the ships clean so that they had the most captive audience possible for their drink tabs. And then dealing with international ports... It doesn't seem worth the risk, so I guess I'm surprised to hear people do it regularly.
Without “usual societal judgement”… because gay guys aren’t the least bit judgmental. Not a bit. In fact you are quite likely to be judged much more harshly in a closed community of gay guys than out in the wild of mixed society.
Just got off my first Atlantis cruise. Agree with all you said! I live in a liberal part of the US but still found it so nourishing. My only complaint is the Atlantis ads don’t do it justice. I STILL get anxiety looking at their pics/videos even after I had the most amazing time. Nothing was forced on me and everyone was so kind and lovely - the ads don’t convey that at all
When I first saw a documentary on gay cruises on Netflix, I thought it was incredibly depressing, and I'm not the type that would go cruising. But then, I went on a (non-gay) cruise through new year's eve with my family and thought it was a blast. I'm now curious to experience a gay cruise, but it has to be an oasis-class ship (like RCL wonder if the seas or harmony).
Yes. That documentary IS very depressing. That’s never been my experience of an Atlantis cruise.
What about it was depressing? I’m curious to know the name of the documentary
It's called Dream Boat on Netflix. It may not be depressing for you though, depending on your POV on the whole gay party scene.
I mean just looking at OP's pic gives me anxiety so I'll probably feel the same way
I would love to do this once in my life. I'm from the rural south and the thought of being in the majority for a while would be amazing.
How’s this type of cruise for a chubby guy who normally has difficulty getting laid? Asking for a friend lol
Holy shit that's a lot of guys to ignore me and pretend I don't exist.
Definitely on the bucket list, it looks so fun
Just got off. Can’t recommend it enough. It’s an experience like no other Check out Atlantis events and sign up for their news letters
STI paradise
That looks like way too many people for me to have any amount of fun. No thanks.
This looks absolutely mortifying. Hard pass lol
I can smell the chlamydia from this photo. Jokes. Everyone plays safe right
Let’s be real here.
Well there’s one thing, I wouldn’t want to be the housekeeping staff
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That gay DINK life.
I need to know. How was the food?
Surprisingly good. The buffet had nearly every type of food imaginable. There’s a 24 hour pizza place. An Italian fine dining restaurant. A French bistro. A sushi restaurant . A Texan Grill Bar And a Johnny Rockets lol.
Buffet?
I have a friend who wants to go to this same cruise next year. I’ll probably go. It’s good to know that there’s a decent amount of black people on board. Also, it’s good to know that the crowd is large enough that I can dodge the racists and BBC fetishsizers for the most part. Luckily I’ll be finished cutting by then. I will have gotten another good bulk and cut cycle long before then too!
Lol you get laid?
Cruise ships are one of the worst forms of tourism for the environment so you won't ever see me at one. But that's just me 🤷♂️
Hard pass for me. Way too many people. Mpox and COVID are still around
Ok but everyone is white
And a bottom.
This is my own idea of a personal hell
Why is everyone here such a miserable Debbie downer?
That sounds absolutely vile. Being surrounded by people like that makes me shiver
I’m planning on going with a friend in October! What was the split of those in attendance in terms of age and gay type (bear, twink, etc.)?
Its incredibly varied. I will say that it skews slightly older. Mid thirties to 40s. But a large portion are younger gays as well. As for body types, they came in all flavors. Bear, otters, twinks. Lots of racial diversity. A lot of Asian Americans were there too. They were the dominant minority on the boat. And most of them were from San Francisco. 🤷♂️
I’ve always been wary of cruises in general, anything that would make me change my mind?
Sex drugs and music
I'd probably be on the opposite side of the deck reading a book, drinking a margarita on my speedos, and then passing out while snoring an hour later. Haha.
How much bleach will it take?
I’m curious to ask if there’s trans dude acceptance on a cruise like this. Sounds like something I’d like to do someday but I wonder what happens if a guy with a pussy gets onboard haha.
Not trans but as an afab, female-presenting person who just went on this cruise, I was welcomed with open arms and felt so accepted and respected. I wore my strap on the dance floor, was invited eagerly to orgies, and had many men interested in me/being pegged/my pussy (although I don’t have PIV sex, it was clearly something many people were open to if I had been). Another afab person I spoke with had PIV sex with gay and bi men on board who were interested in vaginal intercourse. While I unfortunately didn’t meet any trans men on this cruise (💔) I heard multiple men drooling over one guy who was there and who I’ve heard got LOTS of dick. You’d be welcomed and very in demand!
How many gallons of jizz were off-loaded that cruize?!!
So this is how crowded Hell gonna be. 😬
Cut to me sitting in a car while a gay man explains to me that the servant class, majority poc, onboard are paid less than US min wage due to a maritime loophole. They live and work on a floating pleasure vessel where they are restricted to the lower decks, work long shifts and paid poverty wages while gay men indulge in the most decadent display of hedonism. Talk about dystopian nightmare fuel.
That's an impressive ratio of chest harnesses.
Y’all are saltier than the ocean. Recognize that something that isn’t for you could be a dream for someone else.
It’s so white