Celebrity’s UP TO 40% OFF Sale Now On
Celebrating their Europe Ealybird Sale, book by 3pm 30-SEP-24 (AET) and save up to 40% off both Guests in your booking (this saving is rolled into our fares below). “Exciting Deals Fare” Promotion also applies on some categories, until sold out. Best to call us on 1300 990 390 to check what’s left!
The best gay group cruises in Australia!
Experience “a Taste of Luxury” onboard our Celebrity Edge sampler cruise from Sydney.
Ready to try cruising?
Have you been “cruise curious” and keen to explore new experiences safely?
Would you like to pamper yourself with a luxurious long weekend resort-style stay? Are you looking to make new friends and enjoy the best dining afloat each night?
Imagine travelling with a fun group of like-minded people with your own personal host to look after you and guide you on how to get the most out of your holiday, and how to travel safely in this post-COVID world.
Thanks to Celebrity Cruises, Points of Difference Travel & Events is very excited to offer you a fabulous short cruise experience, designed to showcase to you the best features of cruising, all very easy and organised for you. Being only a four night cruise, this is ideal for first time cruisers wishing to see if they will enjoy cruising (we think you will!). You also have to chance to get off the ship in Hobart.
The Island Fruits Taste of Luxury Gay Group Cruise is another of our welcoming “gay group cruises”, designed to help you connect with your tribe in a fun and safe environment. Cruise departs Sydney for four nights of relaxed luxury, travelling to Hobart and back onboard the “first in class” Celebrity Edge.
Missed out on this cruise? Check out our new sailing, as we return to New Zeland next November, onboard the stunning Celebrity Edge. 12 nights of elevated cruising await you!
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Extra benefits for you!
Unlike other cruising experiences, we’ve added more value to your cruise by including a drinks package and other benefits in your fare. To get the best bang for your buck, why not upgrade to a Premium Drinks experience and enjoy all the Martini Bar has to offer, plus barista coffees and more! Our “all-inclusive fares” include the following perks …
The Gay Layer
Your exclusive extra special added bonuses
What’s the Gay Layer?
To ensure the best holiday experience for our guests, or “The Cruisers”, in addition to the scheduled Ship activities, we’ve added a layer of fabulousness to your trip, our “Gay Layer” valued at over $500 per person. This is an exclusive offer only to our guests, booked via Points of Difference Travel & Events.
Some snaps from the Island Fruits NZ Exploration on Celebrity Edge, March 2024.
Going solo?
If you are a solo traveller interested in sharing a stateroom on this taster cruise, please let us know in your booking form and we look for a cabin-mate for you (you’ll be introduced to each other before you have to commit).
Ready to book now?
Fares start from just $295 per person per day (twin share) including our Gay Layer of extras.
Book by 30th September and save up to 40% off both Guest’s fare.
Plus receive bonus Agency VIP OnBoard Credit of up to USD120 per stateroom.
Grab our free guide!
Find out about the difference in LGBT+ cruises classified as “Gay Group Cruises” vs “All-Gay Cruises” and what they all mean.
Pop your email in and we will send you our 10-point guide to download.
Celebrity Cruises
A cruise company for adults!
We’ve selected Celebrity Cruises to partner with us in delivering a cruise experience worthy of a queen!
This is a cruise ship designed for adults, not families! It is the added touches of luxury that makes cruising with Celebrity Cruises different and unique. Add superlative service, award-winning cuisine and a range of staterooms to cater for every taste and you are bound to have the perfect holiday.
Our cruises are small hosted gay groups, travelling together aboard a standard Celebrity cruise. You get to experience all the quality Celebrity service, travelling with a group of like-minded people and have the addition of a fabulous ‘gay layer’ to your activities.
Relax and enjoy!
Celebrity Cruises is developing its reputation as one of the friendliest cruise lines for LGBTQ+ travellers. They are one of the first to create promotional videos that feature gay couples (watch above). This is just one of the reasons why we cruise with Celebrity!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★The cruise is really great value for what you pay – the organisation is superb – a great way to meet different people in a safe, respectful and fun environment – much recommend!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★The cruise is really great value for what you pay – the organisation is superb – a great way to meet different people in a safe, respectful and fun environment – much recommend!
The Ship: Celebrity Edge
A Ship Designed to Leave the Future Behind
Celebrity Edge® marks a turning point in Celebrity’s approach to ship design. From the very first sketches to experiencing those designs in a virtual reality setting, every step was done in 3-D. From the incredible new Magic Carpet® to the private plunge pools in the new 2-story Edge Villas, they could design the most refined ship at sea. The unique outward facing design breaks from traditional ship design. Aboard, you’ll feel more connected with the sea and the places you’ll visit in a variety of spaces ranging from the Edge Staterooms with Infinite Verandas®, to the reimagined, terraced pool deck that offers even greater views of the destinations and shimmer of ocean.
Celebrity Edge is now equipped with Starlink internet service by SpaceX, bringing you high-speed connectivity. Enjoy faster, more reliable internet onboard.
Inaugural Date | Double Occupancy | Tonnage | Length | Beam | Draught | Cruising Speed | Godmother |
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December 2018 | 2918 | 129,500 | 1004 ft | 128 ft | 27 ft | 21.8 kts | Malala Yousafzai |
Service
With nearly one member of staff for every two guests, Celebrity’s personal service anticipates your every need. From the welcome champagne on arrival to your dedicated stateroom attendant and a bartender who soon knows your favourite drink; they go the extra mile to ensure every aspect of your cruise turns out just the way you want it.
Dining & Restaurants
The best dining experience at sea—period.
World-class restaurants that open your world. Celebrity Edge® is designed to change the way you experience the world, and their culinary philosophy follows the same line of thinking. They’ve turned their focus to the destinations you visit, bringing the flavours of the world to you—right on board. 29 unique food and beverage experiences crafted by a Michelin-starred chef speak to all of your senses in distinctly different ways.
You won’t find another dining experience like this at sea – or on land for that matter. Discover each of the restaurant and bar venues in more detail here, and satisfy your appetite for adventure by booking with us for an exceptional cruise onboard Celebrity Edge.
A Ship Designed to Leave the Future Behind
Celebrity Edge® marks a turning point in Celebrity’s approach to ship design. From the very first sketches to experiencing those designs in a virtual reality setting, every step was done in 3-D. From the incredible new Magic Carpet® to the private plunge pools in the new 2-story Edge Villas, they could design the most refined ship at sea. The unique outward facing design breaks from traditional ship design. Aboard, you’ll feel more connected with the sea and the places you’ll visit in a variety of spaces ranging from the Edge Staterooms with Infinite Verandas®, to the reimagined, terraced pool deck that offers even greater views of the destinations and shimmer of ocean.
Staterooms
Erasing the boundaries between inside and outside living space.
Brilliant innovations give you open air access to the sea, whenever you wish. The latest technology lets you precisely adjust nearly every comfort feature in your stateroom, suite or villa. Reimagined spaces feature larger living areas, bigger bathrooms, and a king-size bed in 99% of our rooms—an industry first for premium cruise lines—plus Celebrity’s eXhale® bedding featuring the Cashmere™ Mattress.
See below for more details on each available stateroom type …
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A Taste of Luxury Gay Group Cruise Itinerary
Sydney, Australia
Bon Voyage Party
Join your host Company director Adam Bold, at a pre-departure soiree. Enjoy light refreshments as you meet your fellow cruisers and receive your final briefing before boarding the following day.
Further details to follow closer to the cruise.
Sydney, Australia
Considered one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the Southern Hemisphere, Sydney offers so much—from beaches and wineries to stunning landmarks and world-class shopping. Tour architectural marvels like the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbor Bridge, view life below the surface from Sydney Aquarium’s underwater walkways, or take it all in from above on a tour of the Sydney Tower. You’re never far from nature in this thriving urban centre.
Well-known surf beaches, zoos, national parks, whale watching tours, bush tours, and the Royal Botanic Gardens—featuring over 7,500 plants—offer visitors a chance to enjoy the area’s sunshine, lush greenery, wildlife, and clear blue oceans. Sydney is not only Australia’s oldest city, but it is also one of the most ethnically diverse cities on the globe, offering a wealth of cuisines, unique museums, and cultural opportunities. Explore lively pubs, shops, and historic buildings at The Rocks, located on Sydney Harbour.
Board the ship from approximately 12 noon. Join Adam at the Sunset Bar Deck 15 to enjoy the sail-away party.
Further details about the special “Cruisers” group itinerary will be provided prior to departure.
Days at sea, pool service towels
At Sea
This day is yours to do as much or as little as you like. Take the time to recharge before the next adventure. Lounge by the pool, be spoiled at the spa, taste the delicacies or explore the venues on board, until we arrive at the next amazing destination.
Explore the wonder that is Eden, with its several distinct spaces. Catch some sun at the pool where butlers keep you refreshed with chilled towels and sorbets. Schedule a stone massage at the Spa. Join a yoga class in the fitness centre with floor-to-ceiling views of the sea. Take a food-and-wine-pairing workshop to step up your culinary game. Relax is the Rooftop Garden and play games like ring toss and Jenga.
Check your Celebrity Today daily newsletter for a list of what’s going on each day.
Hobart, Tasmania
Docked: 8:00AM to 6:00PM
A thrilling way to see the sights on your Hobart cruise is high above. Helicopter rides overlook Seven Mile Beach, Mount Wellington, and the River Derwent.
From your ship, stroll the historic waterfront, enjoying street entertainers and stopping into pubs. Two historic pubs from the 1840s are the Customs House Hotel, a waterfront fixture, and the Shipwright Arms Hotel, at Battery Point.
Browse Tasmanian Aboriginal art, including rare shell necklaces, paintings, prints, and more, at Art Mob Aboriginal Fine Art Gallery. It’s next to the Henry Jones Art Hotel—a combination first-class hotel and gallery of Tasmanian visual and performing arts—which now occupies the harbor-front factories and warehouses of the 1820s.
Blocks from the port, the Salamanca Arts Centre presents multiple artist studios, galleries, venues, and public spaces. Choose a memento, sip fair-trade coffee, and savor baked treats at the café. Enjoy contemporary theatre and film in its Peacock Theatre. Catch some comedy, music, or dance in the Venue loft. If your Hobart cruise is in port on Saturday, experience Salamanca Market and meet the artists and growers in 300 stalls of hand-made Tasmanian woodwork, ceramics, jewelry, fashions, fruits, and vegetables.
Thirty minutes west of Hobart, be 4,170 feet above sea level on Mount Wellington. Take in the panoramic views of the city, harbor, and islands. Enjoy a picnic, then hike off the calories on trails for all fitness levels. It’s a rare environment.
An hour east of town, at the Tasmanian Devil Unzoo, meet animals found nowhere else, discover rare local plants, appreciate Tasmanian artwork, and help save endangered Tasmanian devils. Nearby, witness Port Arthur, an infamous penal colony from the 1800s. In this dreadful prison, the treatment was often less than humane for those who lived out their days labouring there. It’s a ghostly lesson in Australian history.
Days at sea, pool service towels
At Sea
This day is yours to do as much or as little as you like. Take the time to recharge before the next adventure. Lounge by the pool, be spoiled at the spa, taste the delicacies or explore the venues on board, until we arrive at the next amazing destination.
Explore the wonder that is Eden, with its several distinct spaces. Catch some sun at the pool where butlers keep you refreshed with chilled towels and sorbets. Schedule a stone massage at the Spa. Join a yoga class in the fitness centre with floor-to-ceiling views of the sea. Take a food-and-wine-pairing workshop to step up your culinary game. Relax is the Rooftop Garden and play games like ring toss and Jenga.
Check your Celebrity Today daily newsletter for a list of what’s going on each day.
Sydney, Australia
Arrival at 6:30AM
Considered one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the Southern Hemisphere, Sydney offers just about anything—from beaches and wineries to stunning landmarks and world-class shopping. Tour architectural marvels like the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbor Bridge, view life below the surface from Sydney Aquariums underwater walkways, or take it all in from above on a tour of the Sydney Tower.
Want to stay a few days and explore? Ask us about our exclusive gay tour groups to the Blue Mountains and other major scenic or clubbing spots.
Gay Group Cruise Available Staterooms
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Gay Group Cruise Available Staterooms
Erasing the boundaries between inside and outside living space
Brilliant innovations give you open-air access to the sea, whenever you wish. The latest technology lets you precisely adjust nearly every comfort feature in your stateroom, suite or villa.
Reimagined spaces feature larger living areas, bigger bathrooms, and a king-size bed in 99% of the rooms – an industry first for premium cruise lines – plus Celebrity’s eXhale® bedding featuring the Cashmere™ Mattress.
We have a selection of staterooms available (all suites have sold out, unfortunately). You can browse the options below.
Pleasant dreams!
AquaClass On Edge Series
Edge AquaClass guests enjoy a state-of-the-art infinite veranda, king-size Cashmere mattress bedding, soothing stateroom touches and complimentary fitness classes. Plus, unlimited access to the SEA Thermal Suite, complimentary dining at Blu restaurant, and a personal spa concierge.
Total living space 243 sq. ft.
Veranda 42 sq. ft.
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Concierge Class Staterooms
A dedicated concierge is always just steps away from your room to assist with your vacation needs. Attend exclusive events, including a Welcome Aboard Concierge Class Lunch and Destination Seminar. Then there’s the room, the Infinite Veranda® takes the whole room right to the water’s edge. Here, you’ll find it’s little details so meticulously thought out that they truly make a world of difference. It’s a room that’s so much more than a room—it’s an experience.
Total living space 243 Sqft
Veranda 42 Sqft
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Veranda Staterooms
Edge Stateroom with Infinite Veranda
These incredible staterooms take our standard veranda stateroom and, with the touch of a button, blur—even erase—the boundaries between inside and outside living space. This brilliant innovation gives you luxurious open-air access to the sea, whenever you wish.
Total living space 243 sq. ft.
Veranda 42 sq. ft
| Infinite Veranda With the touch of a button, your entire living space becomes the Veranda. | Storage Space We’ve optimized the space in your wardrobe and bathroom and doubled the capacity of your dresser drawers. | MyTV Get live TV, video on demand, ship information, and your folio. Display content from any mobile device that has streaming Wi-Fi service. | Connections Combine staterooms in 178 different options, making it easy for friends and family to stay connected. |
| In-room Automation Control everything from lighting to shades to temperature—with a simple tap on a touch screen. | Celebrity Cruises App Use your own personal smartphone for keyless entry, controlling the TV, and in-room automation. | King-sized Bed Relax on a luxurious, breathable, hypoallergenic, eucalyptus-treated, ecofriendly Cashmere Mattress with Celebrity eXhale bedding. | Bathroom Enjoy room to roam—10% more room than our Solstice Series—with a larger modern shower, custom products, and 100% cotton towels and robes. |
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Ocean View Stateroom
Take in the stunning views while you relax in your Ocean View Stateroom. Like all Edge Class Staterooms, this stateroom is furnished with pure luxury in mind. From spacious living areas to the comfortable King-size Cashmere Mattress featuring eXhale bedding, you will feel right at home after your day of adventure.
200 sq ft.
Other options in this category include Panoramic Ocean View Stateroom, Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom (subject to availability).
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The Inside Stateroom Experience
Your escape at sea, Inside Staterooms offer ample living space, including a sitting area and a flat screen TV. Each inside stateroom on board Celebrity includes world-class amenities.
Deluxe Inside Stateroom
With ample living space, bigger bathrooms, and more drawer space, Deluxe Inside Staterooms will become your home away from home while on board. Relax at sea after a day that’s as busy or laid back as you wish.
202 sq. ft.
Other options in this category include Inside Stateroom (subject to availability).
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Discover EDEN
Island Fruits Taste of Luxury Gay Group Fares
MOST CATEGORIES ARE NOW CLOSED – CALL US FOR LAST MINUTE AVAILABILITY ON 1300 990 390
Celebrity Cruises “Save Up to 40% Off” Sale is now on! Book by 30th September to secure this saving!
Fares start from just $295 per person per day (twin share) including our Gay Layer (“Exciting Fare” Deal).
All-inclusive Fares *
are great value with free Classic Drinks Package, free WIFI and prepaid gratuities all included in your fare.
Exciting Deals Fares or Freestyle Fares *
are ideal for non-drinkers or those wanting to have more control over their spending onboard. You “pay-as-you-go” for your drinks, WIFI and gratuities. Includes basic fare (and our Gay Layer of extras) only. “Exciting Deals Fares” are very limited and “last minute” deals.
Guaranteed Categories *
are on sale for a limited time (only a few remain in each category). These staterooms give you a cheaper price, but the location will be allocated by the ship closer to sailing. Also includes our “Gay Layer of extras, plus perks depending on fare type.
* Includes up to USD $120 Agency VIP Onboard Credit (OBC) per staterooms. The amount of OBC varies based on stateroom type.
| Available Stateroom Type / Category | Group Cruise Fare Twin Share (per person) | Group Cruise Fare Solo stay |
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| Guaranteed Inside Stateroom [Z] | ||
| All-inclusive Fare: SOLD OUT | All-inclusive Fare: SOLD OUT | |
| Freestyle Fare: Sold Out | Freestyle Fare: Sold Out | |
| Guaranteed Ocean View Stateroom [Y] | ||
| All-inclusive Fare: Sold Out | All-inclusive Fare: SOLD OUT | |
| Freestyle Fare: SOLD OUT | Freestyle Fare: SOLD OUT | |
| Guaranteed Edge Stateroom with Infinite Veranda [EX] | ||
| All-inclusive Fare: SOLD OUT | All-inclusive Fare: SOLD OUT | |
| Freestyle Fare: SOLD OUT | Freestyle Fare: SOLD OUT | |
| Prime Edge Stateroom with Infinite Veranda [E1] | ||
| All-inclusive Fare: SOLD OUT | All-inclusive Fare: SOLD OUT | |
| Freestyle Fare: SOLD OUT | Freestyle Fare: SOLD OUT | |
| Guaranteed Concierge Class [XC] | ||
| All-inclusive Fare: SOLD OUT | All-inclusive Fare: SOLD OUT | |
| Freestyle Fare: SOLD OUT | Freestyle Fare: SOLD OUT | |
| Guaranteed Aqua Class [XA] | ||
| All-inclusive Fare: SOLD OUT | All-inclusive Fare: SOLD OUT | |
| Freestyle Fare: SOLD OUT | Freestyle Fare: SOLD OUT | |
| The Retreat – Suite Class | Limited categories remain Call us for quote on 1300 990 390 | N/A |
Fares as at 16th September 2024
The Island Fruits Taste of Luxury Cruise is a hosted gay group onboard the Celebrity Eclipse. Celebrity Cruises operates the cruise and issues the cruise tickets, whilst Points of Difference Travel & Events operates as agent and adds the Gay Layer of activities (at additional cost to the cruise component, which is included above) and hosts the group.
* Details correct at time of publishing, cruise itinerary and program is subject to change. Quotes are only valid for day of issue and pricing is subject to change until deposit is paid. A name change fee of $100 applies to any booking. Please refer to Celebrity Cruises Terms and Conditions for full details.
Wi-Fi Package
To facilitate group updates and communications in the lead-up and during the cruise, we utilise WhatsApp for messaging.
It is a condition of booking that at least one guest per stateroom has a wi-fi package included in their booking and has WhatsApp installed and active.
Guests on an “all-inclusive” fare have this included already. Guests on a “freestyle fare” will need to purchase a basic wi-fi plan from Celebrity. Prices vary and Celebrity runs promotional sales from time to time. As a ballpark guide, the Basic bundle is priced at around USD20 per device per day and includes email access, messaging, and web browsing. You can purchase and upgrade via the Celebrity app once booked. Purchasing prior to boarding will be cheaper than purchasing onboard.
* Includes up to USD $120 Agency VIP Onboard Credit (OBC) per stateroom. The amount of OBC varies based on stateroom type.
Fares Listing
Available Stateroom Type / Category is listed below with Twin Share (or Solo in brackets) fares shown.
Inside Stateroom [DI]
All-inclusive Fare: SOLD OUT
Freestyle Fare: SOLD OUT
Guaranteed Ocean View [Y]
All-inclusive Fare: SOLD OUT
Freestyle Fare: SOLD OUT
Guaranteed Stateroom with Infinite Veranda [EX]
- All-inclusive Fare: SOLD OUT
- Freestyle Fare: SOLD OUT
Prime Edge Stateroom with Infinite Veranda [E1]
- All-inclusive Fare: SOLD OUT
- Freestyle Fare: SOLD OUT
Guaranteed Concierge Class [XC]
All-inclusive Fare: SOLD OUT
Freestyle Fare: SOLD OUT
Guaranteed Aqua Class [XA]
- All-inclusive Fare: SOLD OUT
- Freestyle Fare: SOLD OUT
The Retreat – Suite Class
Limited categories remaining, call us for quote on 1300 990 390
Fares as at 16th September 2024
The Island Fruits Taste of Luxury Cruise is a hosted gay group onboard the Celebrity Eclipse. Celebrity Cruises operates the cruise and issues the cruise tickets, whilst Points of Difference Travel & Events operates as agent and adds the Gay Layer of activities (at additional cost to the cruise component, which is included above) and hosts the group.
* Details correct at time of publishing, cruise itinerary and program is subject to change. Quotes are only valid for day of issue and pricing is subject to change until deposit is paid. A name change fee of $100 applies to any Non-Refundable Fare booking. Please refer to Celebrity Cruises Terms and Conditions for full details.
Wi-Fi Package
To facilitate group updates and communications in the lead-up and during the cruise, we utilise WhatsApp for messaging.
It is a condition of booking that at least one guest per stateroom has a wi-fi package included in their booking and has WhatsApp installed and active.
Guests on an “all-inclusive” fare have this included already. Guests on a “freestyle fare” will need to purchase a basic wi-fi plan from Celebrity. Prices vary and Celebrity runs promotional sales from time to time. As a ballpark guide, the Basic bundle is priced at around USD20 per device per day and includes email access, messaging, and web browsing. You can purchase and upgrade via the Celebrity app once booked. Purchasing prior to boarding will be cheaper than purchasing onboard.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Amazing service, with a big smile! Extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Great assistance managing our large and dynamic group needs! Definitely recommend and use again and again! :)
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Amazing service, with a big smile! Extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Great assistance managing our large and dynamic group needs! Definitely recommend and use again and again! :)
Ready to book now?
Fares start from just $295 per person per day (twin share) including our Gay Layer of extras.
Book by 30th September and save up to 40% off both Guest’s fare.
Plus receive bonus Agency VIP OnBoard Credit of up to USD120 per stateroom.
Grab our free guide!
Find out about the difference in LGBT+ cruises classified as “Gay Group Cruises” vs “All-Gay Cruises” and what they all mean.
Pop your email in and we will send you our 10-point guide to download.