Pride Month: LGBTQI+ cruise to hit Mzansi shores in 2023!

Pride Month: LGBTQI cruise to hit Mzansi shores in 2023!An LGBTQI cruise in South Africa is set to depart from Cape Town in February 2023. Here's everything you need to know.

by Naledi de Wee

11-10-2022 21:15

in LGBTQIA

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

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.

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LGBTQI 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.

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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.

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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.

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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW The LGBTQI 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

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