Your Chance to Cruise Like Royalty on the Danube with Us! 

Countless kings and queens have shaped the kingdoms of Hungary, Austria, and Slovakia throughout the centuries into the storybook-beautiful and culturally rich places they are today. So we decided—why not bring a few queens of our own to walk, or rather cruise, in their footsteps for our 7-day Danube River Cruise from August 22–29, 2027?

Join our royal crew aboard a luxurious yet intimate vessel as we meet in Budapest, Hungary’s stunning capital, known for its ornate bridges, thermal baths, and ruin bars. After a grand opening feast, we’ll sail to Esztergom, home to a hilltop basilica, then continue to Linz with an optional visit to Mozart's birthplace, Salzburg. Next, we stop in Slovakia’s capital Bratislava before arriving in Vienna, Austria’s imperial city of music, palaces -taking time for a nighttime excursion into the local gay scene.

You’ll be treated like royalty aboard, too, with gourmet meals, alcoholic drinks, and curated shore excurions all included. What’s more we’ll have a rooftop pool, lounge, bar, spa, and three restaurants at our disposal!. 

Ready to claim your throne?  You only need to put down a deposit of $300 to hold your spot. 2027 may seem far off, but bookings for this trip are only open for 5 weeks and you must book before April 27, 2026! 

SPECIAL OFFER & BOOKING DEADLINE

Reserve your cabin by April 27, 2026, before our group block expires and availability is no longer guaranteed.

Early Booking Bonus:
Book by April 2, 2026, and save $150 per person.

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Don’t Take the ‘Straight Line’! Move ‘Gayly Forward’ with Detours

A good gay group trip should feel like exploring the world with friends, not just following a little rainbow flag through a crowd. Our friends at leading gay group travel operator Detours provide exactly that experience. Their guides understand the thrill of discovering a new place and ensure that everyone in their care feels that same excitement on every trip, be that in Egypt or Peru or Spain. With over ten years of experience, they are undisputed masters at uniquely tailoring each adventure to the group—providing an authentic local experience without stifling the spontaneity that makes travel so invigorating.

Join the Rhine River Cruise: All Inclusive from October 1-7, 2026, where you’ll sail the romantic Rhine past storybook castles and vineyard-covered hillsides, with stops in charming towns like Strasbourg and Heidelberg—blending rich European culture with some good old-fashioned fun!

Or choose their 11 Days in France Tour in August or September 2026, an immersive journey from Paris through the Loire Valley and Bordeaux to the sun-drenched Riviera, pairing iconic sights, world-class cuisine, genuine local encounters and most likely a lot of wine

SPONSORED BY DETOURS

Two Trips, Double the Connection: Naked Bliss on Land and Sea

Everything To Sea is a connoisseur of male beauty in all its forms, welcoming men of all shapes, sizes, ages, and walks of life on adventures through both land and sea in Southeast Asia. And in 2026, their land and sea journeys are in perfect alignment to create the ultimate full naked package.

The Naked Bali Experience, from July 11-17, 2026, is a week immersed in tropical tranquility, where a private villa setting invites relaxation, self-discovery, and deep human connection among a community of like-minded, naked, men. Days are shaped by shared activities, open conversation, and the simple freedom of being yourself. The Naked Komodo Sail from July 21-27, 2026, carries that connection onto open waters. A traditional wooden phinisi glides between untouched islands as snorkeling, hiking, wildlife encounters, and starlit deck dinners bring shipmates closer together through shared adventure.

Doing both as part of a longer journey is worthwhile not only financially — with a cost-effective $300 per person discount — but also because it allows more time to forge meaningful friendships and lasting memories.

Bali and the Coral Triangle await your pleasure. Two journeys, one spirit — arrive as strangers, leave as brothers.

SPONSORED BY EVERYTHING TO SEA

Strip-Level Drag Spectacle

The Golden DoWEE Vegas Slaycation sends you to RuPaul’s Drag Race LIVE! at the Flamingo Showroom. This original production brings the Emmy Award-winning series to the Strip with choreography, comedy, couture, and rotating Drag Race favorites. One DoMORE member wins VIP tickets to the show, VIP access to Drag Brunch Las Vegas, a Meet and Greet with featured artists, a merch bundle, a 3-night stay at Flamingo Las Vegas, and a $600 travel credit. Sign up for DoMORE to enter.

SPONSORED BY DO STUFF MEDIA

Retreats, Healing & Queer Travel at Qasa in Costa Rica

We are joined by Shelby Clark, founder of Qasa, a queer-owned retreat sanctuary nestled in the Costa Rican jungle. Together, we explore why shame often disguises itself as success, sex, and self-control; what cruising, risky sex, and substance use may really be seeking; and how queer people can meet those longings in ways that are more satisfying, embodied, and affirming. Shelby shares how Qasa’s immersive retreats, nature-rooted practices, and community-centered care create powerful spaces for transformation.

SPECIAL OFFER

Get $300 off any retreat starting between April and August 2026 when you book with promo code TBT300.

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Cruising into 2026 – The Best LGBTQ+ Cruises, Routes & What to Expect in 2026

The first image that comes to mind when thinking of gay cruises tends to be decks packed with shirtless wonders—probably in tight speedos, identical leather harnesses, or the remnants of a costume that could best be described as sexy (insert anything masculine here). There might be a port stop here and there, but most of the action happens on board on what some might describe as a floating nightclub. This can be a lot of fun, of course, but one gay man’s wet dream can be another’s wet nightmare!

So as 2026 kicks in, we present to you our favorite companies and their upcoming gay cruises 2026, the best LGBTQ cruise routes for 2026, and queer cruise tips so you can select the LGBTQ+ waterbound adventure which most suits you!