• How  do I book an Out & About Travel / OutLOUD Cruise? E-mail info@outloudcruises.com or Travlgrrl@aol.com. You may also call 1-800-842-4753. The best cabins sell quickly. Contact us today!
• I am traveling solo. Do you offer single rates or cabin-mates? We will price out the single rate when contacted and try and match you with another solo traveler if interested.
• Is this an all gay & lesbian cruise? No, this is a gay group cruise. Groups include many private onboard and optional shore side events. Ships are quite large and have a mixed clientele. You should feel free to be yourself and relax. Our groups can range in size from 16 to over 600 gay & lesbian attendees, it all depends.
• Will I be comfortable on a mixed clientele ship? We believe so. Cruising is a relaxed enviroment. This is your vacation and you should be yourself. We personally have never had any issues. Many staff members are gay and are certainly gay-friendly.
• Are non-gay family & friends welcome? Absolutely! OutLOUD Cruises is open to anyone looking to have a relaxed, fun time!
• What's included in the price? Meals, accommodations, entertainment, special group cocktail party, social gatherings, possible group shore excursions. This varies per sailing.
• What extras am I responsible for? Onboard tipping, shore excursions, alcoholic beverages, spa treatments, gambling, shipboard shop expenses and any items of a personal nature.
• What type documentation is required to travel? A valid U.S. Passport is required to travel. The Border Security Act requires that all cruise travelers complete an Advanced Passenger Registration Form. Out & About Travel will provide this to you. It must be completed and submitted to the cruise line prior to your departure.
• How does tipping work on board the ship? The cruise lines offer a guideline for tipping of the key personnel who will take care of you during your cruise. A sample tipping guideline would include - $3.00 per person/ per day for your cabin steward, $3.50 per person / per day for your dining room waiter and $2.50 per person / per day for the dining room assistant. Specific tipping requirements will be sent to you with cruise documents. An automatic 15% gratuity will be added to all beverages.
• What can I do on board the ship? There are many activities for you to participate in from going to the gym or spa, taking in a movie or lecture, gambling, eating, learning a foreign language, enjoying the sun and pool, taking a dance lesson, and much more. Plus, if applicable, there will be special "group" events once onboard and ashore in port.
• Can I dance with other gays or my partner in the Disco? Yes! The ship caters to a mixed clientele and variety of people who come from around the world. Don't worry about what others think. This is your vacation and you should feel comfortable dancing with whom you want.
• What can I do when the ship visits the ports of call? There will be many optional shore excursions to choose from. Anything from shopping tours, snorkeling and diving programs, island tour sightseeing, helicopter tours, beach trips, and more. You can also do your own thing and make arrangements for personal sightseeing. Cabs are always available for hire.
• What are the cabins like? Cabins are smaller than hotel rooms. They are very functional, comfortable, and have all the amenities you would expect from a resort, but they are compact. All cabins offer private bathrooms with shower stall, adequate closet and drawer space, TV, mini fridge (some), and 24 hour room service. You will have twice daily turn down service and cleaning of your stateroom for your comfort.
• How do we get to the ship? Out & About Travel / Out Loud Tours will be happy to assist you with local transfers.
• Should I purchase travel insurance? Yes! Travel insurance protects you for unforeseen events such as illness and travel delay. We highly recommend travel insurance to protect you and your vacation investment. We will provide you with info at time of booking.
• What time do we eat onboard? Cruises offer 24 hour dining options with formal restaurants, casual buffet style restaurants, deck buffets with grilled specialties, 24 hour complimentary room service, pizza, and elegant high seas. Out & About Travel / Out Loud Tours clients will be grouped together at the second seating for dinner, unless open seating is being used. This is usually around 8:00pm. If you have specific dining time preference or specific dietary requests, please advice us at time of booking.
• What is the dress code onboard? Most of the ships dress code is resort casual which means casual and comfortable attire during the day and nice slacks and shirts at night. There are two formal nights on most cruises where black tie and formal dress is requested but NOT required. Remember, this is your vacation and you should dress to your liking. The ships only request is that no shorts and tank tops be worn in the formal dining room for dinner.
• What does Out & About Travel / Out Loud Cruises provide in group events and programs? Depending on the cruise and whether or not it is "hosted", we will provide you with cocktail parties, a personable host, group dining, optional private shore excursions in some ports of call, special goody bags and much more. The larger the group size, the more events that will take place. Most importantly you will travel with a friendly group of like-minded gay men and lesbians.
• What happens if I have to cancel? Each cruise line has cancellation policies that begin approximately 60-75 days prior to departure and start with penalties including your full deposit. These penalties increase to 100% as you near the cruise departure. Each guest will be provided with the specific cruise line cancellation policies at the time of booking your cruise. These will be sent with your cruise deposit packet.  
   

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