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An LGBTQI+ celebration: Pride Cruise coming to SA in 2023

A pride cruise is set to hit South African shores next year, departing from Cape Town in February. Here are all the details…

The first-ever LGBTQI+ cruise in South Africa is set to depart from Cape Town on 17 February 2023. Image via unsplash

In a first for the queer community in South Africa, Cape Town Pride has partnered with MVT Productions and Grandeur Travel for an LGBTQI+ cruise. The exciting event will set sail in February 2023, departing from Cape Town.

ALSO READ: South Africa is the most LGBTQ+ friendly country in Africa

PRIDE CRUISE IN SOUTH AFRICA

MVT Productions has hosted several queer events in South Africa including Mr and Miss Cape Town, Drag Brunches and the Moonstruck Summer Concert in the Mother City. 

In 2023, they are going big, taking to the seas for a LGBTQI+ cruise in South Africa. The luxury three-night cruise is set to depart on 17 February 2023 from Cape Town. The cruise will travel to Mossel Bay on the Garden Route. 

In an Instagram post on Tuesday 11 October, MVT Productions said the cruise is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the LGBTQI+ community, families and allies. The cruise could also soon become part of the annual Cape Town Pride Festival. 

‘A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY’

Ronvin Fransman, the travel director of Grandeur Travel, said the LGBTQI+ cruise was also a chance for people who have never been on a cruise to experience it. 

“It is a wonderful opportunity for those who have never cruised before to take their first trip, as well as invite all seasoned cruise line travellers to enjoy time with the LGBTIQA+ group as we enjoy special moments curated specifically for LGBTQA+ families,” said Fransman.

The trip is all-inclusive and also includes on-board entertainment and several experiences. 

“We have been enjoying success on land and we look forward to putting together some unique, yet fun, moments for all to enjoy,” said Barry Reid from MVT Productions as per IOL

ALSO READ: Johannesburg Pride returns to the city this year

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

The pride cruise costs R 4 800 per person with special rates for three and four people sharing. The cruise will take place between Friday 17 February 2023 and Monday 20 February 2023. 

Find out more information here.

By: Naledi de Wee

The South African

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