Atlantis Events is one of the best-known providers of all-gay cruises and resort weeks worldwide. Entire ships and hotels become safe, celebratory spaces with shows, DJs and community. A world of its own for those who want to combine holidays and scene.
About the event
Atlantis Events is one of the best-known names in all-gay cruising and resort weeks worldwide. The idea is at once simple and unusual: instead of a single party night, a whole ship or hotel becomes a queer world for a week. On board you meet thousands of travellers from all over, in a setting where no one has to explain or tone themselves down.
The character sits somewhere between a holiday and a festival. Shows, live performances, international DJs, themed parties and open-air concerts alternate with quiet hours by the pool, shared meals and shore excursions. It is sociable and celebratory without being relentless – you decide how much you take part. The mood is open, diverse and built around community.
Depending on the season, the trips head to different regions, classically the Mediterranean, the Caribbean and the Pacific coast of Mexico. Exact dates, ships and routes change every year, so check the official Atlantis site for the current schedule.
What to do
- A whole ship or resort taken over exclusively for the queer community
- Shows, international DJs, themed parties and open-air concerts
- Thousands of travellers from around the world in an open, safe atmosphere
- Your own pace: party hard or simply relax by the pool
- Routes across the Mediterranean, the Caribbean and Mexico
- Who it's for
- For gay men and queer travellers who want to combine a real holiday with a strong sense of community, whether solo, as a couple or in a group.
- When to go
- Atlantis sails year-round, with Mediterranean routes in summer and Caribbean and Mexico trips in the cooler months – check the official site for exact dates.
- Getting there from Switzerland
- Getting there depends on the embarkation port: Mediterranean starts such as Barcelona, Athens or Venice are easy direct flights from Zurich, Geneva or Basel, while Caribbean and Mexico routes usually mean a connecting flight to the departure port.
Sources
We summarise public information; final dates and tickets are always on the organiser's official site.
Updated: 2026-06-22
