LGBT+ Travel, Cruises, Tours & Events

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Find yourself in a place where you truly belong, where you’re welcomed, celebrated, and free to be yourself.

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Where We’re Going Next

Explore the hosted cruises, small-group journeys and special experiences we’re currently curating …

Celebration At The End Of The Wharf – NYE26/27

Sydney’s premier LGBT+ New Year’s Eve celebration returns to the harbour.

An all-inclusive night of food, drinks, entertainment and front-row fireworks on Sydney Harbour, with the option to elevate your experience in our VIP Supper Club.

Oceania Riviera

The Refined Summer Voyage

An exclusive hosted LGBT+ group sailing aboard Oceania Cruises’ Riviera, cruising December 2026.

Refined, intimate and culinary-led, this Oceania Riviera sailing from Sydney offers a sophisticated summer escape at sea, blending world-class dining with the ease of a carefully curated hosted experience.

Solo travellers are welcome, with our Share With a Stranger option available.

Celebrity Edge

Coastal Spirits Cruise

A hosted LGBT+ Celebrity Cruises sailing inspired by Australia’s coastal spirit culture, departing April 2027.

Stylish, social and experience-led, this hosted Celebrity Edge sailing blends modern cruising with curated coastal spirits moments inspired by Box Bar and The Fox Hole, alongside relaxed LGBT+ group connection and beautiful Australian destinations.

Hosted social experiences and optional Share With A Stranger opportunities available.

The Solstice Social

A four-night hosted LGBT+ cruise aboard the Renewed Celebrity Solstice, sailing Sydney roundtrip from 29 October to 2 November 2027.

Stylish, social and easygoing, this short escape is designed for cruise-curious travellers, solo guests, couples and friends. Enjoy premium cruising, relaxed group connection and the flexibility to join hosted moments while still making the holiday entirely your own.

Includes the Island Fruits Gay Layer, hosted social experiences and solo-friendly support.

Silver Moon – A Coastal Passage of Discovery

A hosted luxury cruise from Melbourne to Sydney aboard Silversea’s all-suite Silver Moon in January 2028.

An elegant coastal journey combining personalised butler service, exceptional dining and immersive Australian ports with the opportunity to travel alongside a curated group. Designed for guests who want the refinement and space of Silversea, with relaxed connection added along the way.

Hosted group experiences, all-suite accommodation and Silversea’s signature all-inclusive luxury.

Prince & Palaces – Unveiled

Experience LGBTQ+ India through a deeper lens of royalty, culture, and connection. Hosted by Points of Difference Travel & Events, this refined small-group journey includes heritage hotels, curated cultural encounters, and a private lunch with India’s first openly gay prince at his country estate.

Small group. Meaningful moments. Real connection.

Solo travellers are welcome, with our Share With a Stranger option available.

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Twelve Gins of Christmas

Twelve Australian gins. Twelve perfectly paired tasting experiences. One very good reason to start Christmas early.

Discover twelve Australian gins, brought to you by Box Bar, each expertly paired with a premium mixer and garnish, together with a tasting book exploring the stories behind every pour.

This experience is presented by Box Bar, part of the Talesbridge Hospitality Group, whose team is also working with us on Celebration At The End Of The Wharf – NYE26/27.

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Points of Difference Travel & Events is incredibly proud to be a financial member of GALTA, Australia’s LGBTQ+ Travel Association. See more at VisitGayAustralia.com.au.

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Points of Difference Travel & Events is incredibly proud to be a financial member of IGLTA, the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association. See more at iglta.org.

Our Stories

  • Oxford House Sydney pool, featured in our Stay & Social NYE accommodation packages

Gay NYE Sydney Accommodation Packages Now on Sale

August 14th, 2026|

Gay NYE Sydney Accommodation Packages Now on Sale Sydney New Year’s Eve accommodation just got easier Planning a trip to Sydney for New Year’s Eve can be almost as challenging as deciding where to celebrate [read more ...]

  • Antarctica fly cruise without the Drake Passage

Antarctica Cruises – A Smarter Way to Get There

April 17th, 2026|

Antarctica has come back onto the radar recently, particularly as more considered and accessible ways of getting there have emerged. We’re currently working with clients on an Antarctica fly [read more ...]

A note from our Celebration archives – one of the many stories that shaped what Celebration has become today.


“I just wanted to drop you a quick line to say thank you for organising such a fantastic evening for New Years Eve. We could not fault a thing, and the location was absolutely amazing.

We finished our holiday on a massive high, and recalling the highs of the evening has softened the blow of returning to a damp and cold Irish winter.

Hopefully we will be back again in the future to share another New Year’s Eve with Points Of Difference Events…”

(They returned again for NYE2015)

Gethin & Kevin, Ireland CELEBRATION NYE2013 Guests