2027
VACAYA
Caribbean
BearCruise Group
Feb 14-21, 2027
SEVEN MAGICAL NIGHTS • THREE CARIBBEAN PORTS
THREE FUN-FILLED SEA DAYS
SAILING FROM FORT LAUDERDALE
Our 10th Birthday Season Begins and It’s Fire, Baby!!!
VACAYA’s 10th Birthday Season launches in truly spectacular style as we go beyond… CELEBRITY BEYOND, that is!
From February 14-21, 2027, join the community that’s redefined LGBTQ+ travel for a decade on a big-ship adventure designed to celebrate where we’ve been and everything that lies ahead!
Expect unapologetic joy, next‑level entertainment, and the signature VACAYA vibe – welcoming, electric, and all-out fabulous. Our adventure kicks off on Valentine’s Day, so prepare yourself for endless (and occasionally fleeting if that’s more your style) romance, champagne toasts, and the festive cheer you’ll only find with VACAYA!
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
Celebrate 10 Groundbreaking Years!
Sailing Roundtrip Fort Lauderdale
The Most Beautiful Ship of All Time
Three Incredible Ports of Call
Valentine’s Day
Over 3,200 Friends from around the World
Beverage Packages Available for Purchase
Sailing roundtrip from uber-gay‑friendly Fort Lauderdale, we’ll bask in Caribbean sunshine in Labadee (Haiti), Samaná (Dominican Republic), and Philipsburg (Saint Martin), with three shenanigan‑filled Sea Days to play, connect, and let loose.
From beach‑club bliss and island culture to pool‑deck parties and starry‑nights at sea, it’s the perfect balance of discovery and decadence… crafted lovingly for our community, by our community.
It’s amazing what’s included:
- Seven Nights aboard Celebrity Beyond!
- Onboard meals with flavors from around the world*
- Daily Cabin Care
- In-Room Dining Service
- Fantastic Fitness Center
- All-Star VACAYA Entertainment
- Endless VACAYA social activities
- Warm, friendly parties with music you love and can even sing along to!
- Party themes 120 days out
- Booking Numbers 45 days out
- Abundant, clear, and timely communication via email and our exclusive GET READY page
- VACAYA ReachOUT Philanthropic Service Opportunities
*Celebrity’s fantabulous specialty restaurants have a service charge, but complimentary dining options are abundant.
Itinerary
Day 1 – Sun 14 Feb 2027
Fort Lauderdale, Florida USA – Depart 4pm
Day 2 – Mon 15 Feb 2027
Shenanigan-filled Day at Sea
Day 3 – Tue 16 Feb 2027
Labadee, Haiti –
Arrive 7am / Depart 4pm
Day 4 – Wed 17 Feb 2027
Samaná, Dominican Republic –
Arrive 7am / Depart 2:30pm
Day 5 – Thu 18 Feb 2027
Philipsburg, Saint Martin –
Arrive 10:30am / Depart 6pm
Day 6 – Fri 19 Feb 2027
Fun-Filled Day at Sea
Day 7 – Sat 20 Feb 2027
Relaxing Day at Sea
Day 8 – Sun 21 Feb 2027
Fort Lauderdale, Florida USA –
Arrive 7am / Disembark by 10am
You ready?
Make sure to put Dan Howell Travel or BearCruise.com as your agency.
Then you will be part of our SuperBear group!
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THE “CELEBRITY BEYOND” HAS IT ALL!!
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ACTIVITIES & PARTIES
With VACAYA, you’re in complete control of your own schedule. You can hop from one activity to the next or simply relax at the pool.
Our activities include meetups, pool games, fitness classes, V-Dances (VACAYA’s twist on the classic T-Dance), welcoming evening parties, and so much more.
Part of the fun of each and every VACAYA cruise vacation is our theme parties. And in an industry-leading timeline, you’ll have your party themes 120 days out!
NUDE SUN DECK
Our sexy sun deck allows you to go au naturel. Perhaps you’re curious about what a clothing optional experience is really like, or maybe you want to get some sun without the tan lines, or perhaps you just want to embrace your natural look in a sea of body positivity. Whatever the reason, VACAYA offers you this experience. So go ahead… indulge in the company of like-minded adventurers!
GIVING BACK
One of VACAYA’s main missions is to give back to the communities we visit. We view travel as a truly transformative experience. Gay travel specifically has changed the way people all over the world view our community. They have given us so much by welcoming LGBTQ+ travelers with open arms. Now, it’s our chance to give back to them through our ReachOUT program. Stay tuned for details on the trip’s GET READY page!
You ready?
through the VACAYA link above.
Make sure to put Dan Howell Travel or BearCruise.com as your agency.
Then you will be part of our SuperBear group!
For other pricing info or help, call 513.541.2187.




