Gay sunset cruise key west
Sailing with Pride: Homosexual Friendly Boat Tours in Key West
LGBTQ+ friendly boat tours in Key West are as colorful as the rainbow flag, and as full of adventure as the island itself. Coming in all shapes and sizes, choose from the classic sunset cruise, where you can toast to the day’s cease with a cocktail in one hand and your partner’s hand in the other. There are snorkeling adventures, glass bottom boat tours, and dolphin watching for you to enjoy, too. No matter which queer-friendly boat tour you opt for, all that matters is that you’re free to let your hair down, be yourself, and just have a pleasant time. With that in mind, here are our choices for some of the best Gay friendly boat tours in Key West where you can sail with pride.
Private Morning Eco/Mimosa Cruise
Grab your boat shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and shaker of mimosas (or Bloody Marys, if you prefer) and head out to Tiki Boat Adventures Key West to set sail on their Intimate Morning Eco/Mimosa Cruise. Hop aboard for an unforgettable cruise around the harmonious waters of Key West Harbor and Pearl Basin. Your journey is filled with interesting truths and stories about the landmarks and legends you spot alo
Gay-Friendly New Year’s Eve Events in Key West
Key West is renowned for its LGBTQ+-themed New Year’s Eve celebrations. The island lights up. Crowds swarm, and the sound of music blasts through the streets. There’s live entertainment, drinks and food, and a string of venues playing host to all kinds of debauchery. There’s a lot to see. Take your pick. Look through this list, and plan the ideal evening.
Know Before You Go
Key West has been a hotspot for LGBTQ+ tourism for more than 40 years. Every establishment on this list caters to us. They cherish us. They’re not going to form you feel unwelcome or unsafe, regardless of how you identify. That is the case for both LGBTQ+ and straight-themed businesses.
The Main Event – Recent Year’s Eve Shoe Drop
The New Year’s Eve Shoe Fall at Bourbon Avenue Pub is the centerpiece of the Bourbon Street Balcony Party, which is so popular it receives annual coverage from CNN. Tickets for the balcony go fast. It is an exclusive event, and it’s easy to spot why. There’s an open top-shelf exclude, a hot tub, and a heated pool. If you can’t get in, you can still enjoy their dwell drag performance on the Duval Highway Stage. At midni
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We at Vada Magazine recently travelled to Florida Keys and Key West to research inspiration for the best LGBT-friendly explore itineraries. This is the first of a four-part series of articles about how best to spend time there with upcoming articles for ideas for a 4-day, 5-day, or 7-day LGBT-friendly travel itinerary.
In this article we give you a perfect weekend of fun and sun in Key West. This is constructed to be an addition as part of a wider trip being planned to Florida or east coast America. We worked with gay-owned, UK-based Huben Journal who helped organise all our travel for our trip – more information on them at the end of the article.
LGBTQ and Florida Keys
Florida Keys, and more specifically Key West has been a gay hotspot for years and continues to observe its openness to the LGBTQ community. In
Gay Key West & Florida Keys Adventure Tour
Day 1: Gay South Beach!
Guests should fly into the Miami or Ft. Lauderdale airports, for a transfer to our lovely hotel in chic, trendy South Beach (the southern portion of Miami Beach). Those arriving early may want to stroll along the waterfront Art Deco district, meander past the gardens and fountains of the pedestrian shopping plaza, or simply enjoy a coffee and pastry under the palm trees while feeling the buzz of this bustling island city.
After a 6 pm orientation together at our hotel, we will head to a local gay-friendly restaurant for our welcome dinner. Afterward, we’ll discover some of the dazzling gay nightlife that South Beach has to offer!
Day 2: Florida Everglades and Local Tropical Flavor
We will have breakfast at the hotel this morning before departing for an airboat tour of the Everglades, as well as a kitschy, informative presentation on alligators, crocodiles, and snakes native to this unique habitat.
Lunch today will be at a restaurant that makes great apply of the abundant local produce from the acres of farmland in southern Florida. “Robert is Here”, a fruit stand where shoppers can find stra