Queer Travel Club presents,

🏳️‍🌈🛳️ Pride Cruise 2026 with Celebrity Cruises: The Queer Mediterranean Edition

11 Days | 7 Cities | 3 Countries

ITALY - GREECE - TURKEY

Join us for a beautiful 11-day cruise over the Mediterranean along the coasts of Italy, Turkey, and Greece. Starting in Rome, Italy, the elegant 'Celebrity Ascent' brand new ship, your home away from home, will cruise along to familiar places and new sunny destinations. It offers plenty of services such as bars, a casino, a theatre, a spa, rooftop gardens, and so much more! Guest can venture on off-shore excursions or stay on the ship and make the best memories for their break. We have curated activities for each port stop. The state-of-the-art cabins have been crafted for maximum relaxation, and everything else on board is curated for guests to enjoy the best experiences.

Exclusively for our guests, we will have access to private rooms for our meet-ups, extra on-board credits, a welcome cocktail party, and other surprise activities ALL INCLUDED in your package when you book with us.

We also offer a selection of excursions when the ship docks in different ports, so if you feel tempted by a Mykonian cheese making experience, a panoramic night drive in Istanbul, or a small group excursion on the island of Capri -we've got you covered!

ITINERARY - 15 - 26 June 2026:

Day 1: Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy - Departs at 5pm sharp!

Day 2: Day at Sea

Day 3: Chania (Souda), Crete

Day 4: Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey

Day 5-6: Istanbul, Turkey (overnight stay with a pride party )

Day 7: Day at Sea

Day 8: Santorini, Greece

Day 9: Mykonos, Greece

Day 10: Day at Sea

Day 11: Naples, Italy

Day 12: Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy - Arrives at 5am

We hosted a pride virtual cruise night with the team at Celebrity Cruises so you can find out more about the ship, your package, and excursions amongst other things. Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1S3PtJYorc

We recommend flying in to Rome the day before. We have exclusive deals with our partners from nearby hotels, enquire with us directly for pre and post accommodation needs.

BOOKING:

Flexible payment plan available. secure your spot with £350 per person. Balance due 60 days before departure.

Please not all our rates are per person based on double occupancy. If you require an accessible room, please get in touch with Sean Hornbeck on sean@theconnectedtraveler.com. The ship is wheelchair accessible.

Cabins booked directly on the Celebrity Cruises website do not count as part of our group.

Please note Wetravel is a booking platform/merchant processor and charges 1-5% per transaction.

Once you make a reservation, you will be contacted by Sean within 24 hours to confirm details.

Deposits are non-refundable.

If paying together choose 2 participants, if paying separately choose 1 participant.

Other rooms available on request.

What's NOT Included in Package:

Flights (to book: https://www.skyscanner.net/)

Travel Insurance (for quotes: https://www.moneysupermarket.com/travel-insurance/)

Activities not mentioned

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Rome, Italy: Civitavecchia was settled in 108 A.D. by the Emperor Trajan and has since served faithfully as a gateway to Rome, the capital of Italy. Once the center of the Ancient World from which emperors ruled over nearly all of western civilization, Rome is still a cultural mecca. Only a few cities in the world can boast such a well-preserved level of architecture, art, and religious iconography. There’s an enormous wealth of culture and history to discover on a cruise to Rome. Visit the ancient halls of the 50,000-seat Colosseum, gaze upon the ceilings of Sistine Chapel in Vatican City, and stroll the Capitoline Museum. Roman culinary prowess is well respected and beloved the world over. Experience authentic pizza, hearty bowls of fresh pasta, excellent cheeses, wines, seafood, and delightful desserts like tiramisu and gelato at family-run trattorias that have been preparing these traditional dishes for centuries. Walk the cobblestoned piazzas making your way to narrow side streets where you’re sure to find craftsman shops and beautiful boutiques filled with gorgeous handmade accessories and homewares for keepsakes and souvenirs.Your ship departs promptly at 5:00 pm, so we recommend arriving at least 2-3 hours early to smoothly navigate check-in and boarding. All ship amenities are open and ready, so kickstart your vacation with a refreshing drink or a delicious snack.

While at sea, indulge in some well-deserved relaxation before your next adventure. Unwind by the pool, pamper yourself at the spa, savor exquisite cuisine, or discover the unique venues on board. Your next incredible destination awaits.

Like many ports in this part of the world, archeological ruins dating back to antiquity are found everywhere. There are also hundreds of gorges around the island and over 1,500 land and sea caves, including Elefantos, noted for its remarkable white and red stalactites. Over the millennia, this harbor city was conquered many times over by Romans, Byzantines, Venetians, and Turks. Chania remains crisscrossed with Ottoman architecture and historic Venetian mansions, many of which have been transformed into quaint shops, inviting cafes, and boutique hotels.Experience Cretan hospitality and history on your cruise to Chania with a tour to the traditional Village of Vamos, the Karidi Monastery, the Braoudakis winery, and the Folklore Museum. Admire the local flora, the ancient homes, and time-worn old mill, with its 12 arches built in 1862. A stroll through Chania’s breathtaking Botanical Park, featuring 50 acres of exotic fruit trees, plants, and herbs. You’ll learn about the Cretan diet and prepare a traditional dish using local products and extra virgin olive oil. A historic Venetian lighthouse still watches over the harbor and local artisans can still be seen crafting their wares in the older streets. However, beyond its rich history, Chania is a beachcomber’s paradise, with some of the finest sands and most inviting waters in all of Crete.

An overnight stay in exotic Istanbul, you could spend an entire day strolling through the Grand Bazaar, exploring the famous Blue Mosque, or wandering through the majestic Topkapi Palace, with its gardens, libraries and 400-roomharem.

While at sea, indulge in some well-deserved relaxation before your next adventure. Unwind by the pool, pamper yourself at the spa, savor exquisite cuisine, or discover the unique venues on board. Your next incredible destination awaits.

Here on the island of Santorini, you’ll find a classic Greek seascape—whitewashed houses accented by sea-blue roofs. This is a treasure trove for both professional and amateur archeology buffs, with sites that include tombs that date back to the 9th century and the sanctuary of Apollo. In many ways, Santorini could be considered an explosive place, being that its terraced collection of homes and windmills lie on a caldera-- a huge basin formed by an erupting volcano. The island’s volcanic past has also produced delicious grapes for excellent wines that are well worth investigating while on your Santorini cruise. Some of the best on the island can be found in Pyrgos, Megalochori, and Oia. Oia’s hilltop not only has the ancient, Minoan site of Akrotiri, but is quite possibly the best vantage point from which to witness the spectacular sunsets. And, if you have some time, take a short trip to the island of Nea Kameni for a dip in its famous hot springs. The warm dark waters are enriched with iron and manganese and considered therapeutic.

Mykonos is known for its whitewashed villages sprinkled with blue and jade green. It's also famous for its sophisticated nightlife. The most popular island in the Cyclades is bustling with activity, awash in beautiful alleyways, and home to alluring sandy beaches.

While at sea, indulge in some well-deserved relaxation before your next adventure. Unwind by the pool, pamper yourself at the spa, savor exquisite cuisine, or discover the unique venues on board. Your next incredible destination awaits.

Naples, Italy- Framed by Mount Vesuvius along a dramatic skyline, the 2,800 year-old port city of Naples is chock full of historical sites, churches, and museums that make it a fascinating place for you to explore. For all of Rome’s notoriety and reputation, Naples, with its historic city center deemed a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has just as many important archeological sites and landmarks. Visit the Museo Archeologico Nazionale for a world-class collection of Egyptian and Graeco-Roman artifacts. And, if you’d like to venture a little deeper on your Naples cruise, then exploring Naples from below the ground is a must. Start with a trip into the basement of the San Lorenzo Maggiore church where you’ll find a partially excavated Roman market and a little deeper, just below the Roman ruins, you’ll find remnants from the Greeks to discover. And in the region where pizza was first invented, you know the food is going to be incredible. Whether you’re looking for a thin, wood-fired Margherita pie, spaghetti alle vongole or a zeppole dusted with confectioner’s sugar, Naples and her bountiful edible treasures is sure to please. Only 35 miles down the coast, Salerno offers you a rich history, but also boasts a marvelous collection of parks, natural wonders, and unique vantage points to take in the beauty of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Two cities. One incredible stretch of Italian coastline.

Your cruise may have ended, but the adventure continues. Take advantage of the fantastic activities in the area. If you're flying out, please keep your departure flight time in mind and plan accordingly.