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Frequently Asked Questions
Bookings & Reservations
Click here to view a list of our upcoming sailings. From there, you will be able to view upcoming trips, select your stateroom, submit traveler information, and complete your reservation. If you need any assistance, please feel free to email [email protected] any time!
We accept most major credit and debit cards. A small deposit (usually 5-10% of your total cruise fare) may be required depending on the time of booking, room category, or other factors. Remaining payments can be made upfront, or for ease of planning, split into a payment plan and charged monthly leading up to the cruise.
Generally, due to our financial obligations to each cruise line, passenger fares are nonrefundable. Some exceptions, however, are possible. For details, please view our Passenger Terms & Conditions.
Yes! Many guests book with friends, and some even pick up the tab for other rooms. If you want to book a room for someone else, or organize a group, please email [email protected] for assistance.
Documents & Requirements
A valid passport is required for every trip. Please ensure your passport is valid for 6+ months following your trip to avoid any complications.
All passengers must be at least 18 years old at the time of boarding.
We strive to accommodate guests of every background. To best support you, we kindly request you inform us ([email protected]) of any disability or condition that requires special treatment or attention when your reservation is made. More details can be found in our Passenger Terms & Conditions.
We highly recommend comprehensive travel insurance so you can be compensated for any flight delays, lost baggage, missed connections, or other travel complications that may arise. We have partnered with Allianz, a world leader in travel insurance, to provide one-time or annual coverage to any traveler who wants it.
Embarkation & Debarkation
Boarding times and details vary by voyage, but the most updated information can be found in the cruise line app. Certain documents may be required by the cruise line in advance, and many offer online check-in options to speed up boarding upon arrival.
All ports are accessible by rideshare (Taxi, Uber, Lyft, etc.) and many also have shuttle and/or train connections. We will send you an email with port & arrival information ahead of every sailing.
We make every effort possible to ensure all passengers are onboard before sailing, but port authorities do restrict access after a certain point. Please make every effort to ensure you arrive at the port at your designated boarding time. As a rule of thumb, we recommend arriving to the departure city a day (or more) before departure and heading home a day (or more) after the voyage ends to maximize travel flexibility.
Onboard Experience
On the World Pride Cruise, you are the majority! We collectively create a judgment-free atmosphere with no specified dress code. Casual, comfortable, resort attire is always appropriate. The ports we choose are also very relaxed, with no dress code. Show taste, but wear what you feel best in.
Outstanding! Through our exclusive charter agreements, we feature iconic LGBTQ+ headliners in addition to the ship’s unique shows. These acts include everything from drag shows, comedy acts, stellar vocalists, and more. A daily schedule will be provided for each sailing, and is generally viewable in your cabin or on the cruise’s app. In general, we will have a number of evening performances each day, with pop up acts throughout the ship every afternoon. In addition, we host a number of thrilling parties with world-renowned DJs.
Complementary breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks are always available in a variety of restaurants. If you want to level-up your cruise experience, or celebrate pride with friends, we highly recommend visiting some of the ship’s specialty restaurants for an even more elevated experience.
Cruise ships are fantastic at accommodating dietary restrictions and allergies of every kind. This can be noted through the cruise line’s app, but to be safe, we always recommend letting your server know of any allergies or dietary restrictions directly, prior to ordering food.
Internet packages are available on every sailing! Details vary by ship, but are always available in the cruise line's app. If you need any support, please email the cruise line directly or go to guest services once onboard.
For ease and efficiency, most cruise lines feature “cashless” systems, linking purchases to a credit card on your stateroom’s account. Gratuities are generally included in every purchase, but additional tips are always a delight for the ship’s hardworking crew.
Casinos are available on every ship, but due to every country’s regulations, gambling is generally restricted while docked. Hours of operation, gambling age requirements, and any special promos or loyalty programs will be available at the casino’s main desk.
Shore Excursions & Activities
Shore excursions will be available for booking online ahead of the cruise, and onboard at the ship’s shore excursion desk.
Yes, but shore excursions offer special protections not available by exploring on your own, and are a stress-free way to explore each port’s highlights. If there is traffic that prevents an excursion from returning, the ship will wait for the group to return. However, because independent explorers are not monitorable by the ship, the same protections do not apply. We request LGBTQ+ friendly ports, so you are safe and welcome to explore on your own, but if you want a stress-free featured experience, we highly recommend each port’s organized excursions.
Health & Safety
Cruises generally follow CDC guidelines. If you get sick, the ship has a 24/7 infirmary onboard. There, trained medical professionals will be able to support your recovery. In rare instances, the ship’s medical staff may believe your best path to recovery is a temporary quarantine. If this occurs, both we and the cruise line will do everything we can to ensure a quick and comfortable recovery.
Each ship has a dedicated medical center with doctors, nurses, and a support team onboard. They are able to assist with most occurrences (general illness, slip & fall, etc.) Travel insurance is always recommended to lower or cover the cost of these services.
Yes! Over-the-counter and perscription medication can be brought onboard. We recommend keeping medication in its original containers and packing them in a carry-on bag.
We take pride in embracing a safe space. Generally, you won’t see security, but they are onboard to ensure everyone’s safety. If you need to report an emergency, dialing 911 on any ship phone will get you connected with the ship's medical, fire, and/or security teams. For non-emergency situations, crew members and guest services are happy to assist
Special Events (COMING SOON)
Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast
Our guests are primarily gay and LGBTQ+, but any guest who supports our inclusive environment is welcome onboard. We have a zero-tolerance policy for harassment.
Baggage & Packing
Our cruise does not have any baggage limits, but your airline might. Generally, passengers do well with a checked bag for a 5-day sailing, and an additional bag for 7+ days. You will likely pack more than you need, but many shops are located throughout the ship and at port if you forget anything important!
No weapons, irons, candles, or extension cords are allowed onboard, but certain cruise lines may have additional regulations. For your convenience, specific guidelines will be provided 15 days before each sailing.
Yes! Laundry and dry-cleaning are available on every sailing. Your cabin attendants will be happy to help.
Pricing & Fees
Your cruise fare includes the cost of your room, daily housekeeping, all standard meals (not including premium dining experiences), standard sailing and World Pride Cruise entertainment, staff assistance, standard beverages, port access, and more.
Specialty dining, spa treatments, delux/alcoholic beverages, wifi-packages, and gratuities may not always be included in your fare, depending on the cruise line. Details for each sailing are available on the reservations page, located here.
Port fees & taxes are included in your fare, so there is no additional cost once onboard!
Cancellations & Refunds
We would love to see you onboard, but know life happens. If you can no longer make the trip, cabin transfers can be made up to 30 days before sailing. If something happens last minute, Allianz travel insurance can reimburse you for the cost of an unavoidable cancellation!
Yes! Transfers can be made up to 30 days of sailing. A fee of $150 is required to update the ship’s manifest, but that passenger's reservation payments will initiate a refund to you.
Yes! We always recommend travel insurance, so have partnered with Allianz, a world leader in travel insurance, to support our passengers. Details are available on each trip’s reservation page. If you are a spontaneous traveler or take 3 or more trips each year, we highly recommend an annual plan through Allianz.
Connectivity & Technology
Wifi packages are available onboard, which lets your phone function normally, but we recommend turning on airplane mode to avoid high international roaming charges.
The ship app is not mandatory, but is highly, highly recommended. It will allow you to make reservations, communicate with others, see important announcements, and more. Early check in is also available with the app. Details for most sailings will be sent out 20 days prior to departure.
Onboard Policies
Designated smoking spaces are located throughout the ship.
We encourage our passengers to be their free and authentic selves. Each cruise line has their own code of conduct, which will be shared in your vacation guide 10 days before departure. World Pride Cruises have a zero tolerance policy for harassment and and disruptive behavior.
Service animals are allowed, but sadly, pets are not. Cruise line have a short pre-approval process for service animals to make sure you are fully accommodate. If you need any assistance, feel free to email [email protected]
Entertainment & Events
However you want! From a gourmet brunch to endless entertainment, stunning ports and thrilling parties - you can soak up sun by the pool, sing karoke for hours, dance the night away, or do whatever else your heart desires - all week long! Our parties are a hit, but if you want a relaxing vacation, there is plenty of room for everything and everyone!
Yes! We have an outstanding lineup of events from stunning drag shows, hilarious comedians, world-class DJs, and more. A daily schedule will be available throughout the ship, and we will provide an entertainment schedule 10 days prior to departure.
All shows are included with your reservation and will be repeated so all guests can attend. Venues are first-come, first-serve, so if you want a front row seat, plan to arrive 20 minutes early.
Post-Cruise
World Pride Cruises sends a complete survey after every sailing. Your feedback helps us make sailings better year after year, and we greatly appreciate the time and insight you provide in your post-cruise survey.
Generally, yes! As long as World Pride has selected their next host city, we have a cruise planned. If reservations are not available onboard, alumni will receive early booking opportunities via email for the next sailing.