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Embrace extravagance and let the sea cradle your dreams. Fulfill your every whim as the wonders of the world are brought to you on a silver platter.

Isn't it time to experience cruising as it was meant to be?

  • Sumptuous Dining
  • Handsome Staff
  • Exquisite Shopping
  • First-Rate Spa
  • State-of-the-art Fitness Facilities
  • Caeser's Palace at Sea

Gay Friendly Cruises

If you cherish making life-long friendships, both gay and straight, then step aboard the most gay-friendly ships afloat and enjoy style and elegance as only Crystal Cruises can provide. Of course, a festive experience is guaranteed when traveling with other gay passengers!

  • Private cocktail receptions
  • Customized shore excursions
  • The services of an onboard gay cruise escort*

... are only some of the exclusive amenities that await the guests of Above and Beyond's 6-Star sailings.

Care to extend your luxury vacation dreams?

Above and Beyond Cruises has arranged exquisite pre and post cruise tours specially planned for the gay traveler. Whether sailing with a group, or just with that special someone, let our experienced gay cruise consultants organize the perfect voyage for you.


2010 Luxury Cruises



Feb 28

South Pacific Crossing


17 days Los Angeles to Sydney

Symphony #0205

Outside from $3790, verandas from $4815

$500 Shipboard Credit

AB Exclusives – Discounted air, optional post-cruise extension in Sydney and other parts of Australia


Find out more about this cruise at crystalcruises.com



Jun 15

Mediterranean Odyssey


12 days Venice to Athens

Serenity #0315

Outside from $6464, verandas from $7620

$1000 Shipboard Credit, FREE Air

AB Exclusives – Customized touring in Ephesus and Istanbul, Pre- and Post-cruise land options

Find out more about this cruise at crystalcruises.com



Ju1 19

Black Sea Brilliance


12 days Venice to Istanbul

Serenity #0317

Outside from $6645, verandas from $7845

$1000 Shipboard Credit, FREE Air

AB Exclusives – Optional Venice land package, complimentary Istanbul touring

Find out more about this cruise at crystalcruises.com



Ju1 28

Baltic and Russia


10 days Stockholm to Copenhagen

Symphony #0217

Outside from $5620, verandas from $7345

$1000 Shipboard Credit, FREE Air

AB Exclusives – Customized touring in St. Petersburg, optional Stockholm and Copenhagen land packages. Post extension to Floating Pride Amsterdam.

Find out more about this cruise at crystalcruises.com




Sep 5

Trans Atlantic


14 days London to New York

Symphony #0221

Outside from $5710, verandas from $7585

$1000 Shipboard Credit, FREE Air

AB Exclusives – customized London pre-cruise land package

Find out more about this cruise at crystalcruises.com



Oct 22

Canada and New England


Montreal to New York

Symphony #0225

Outside from $4275, verandas from $5730

$500 Shipboard Credit, FREE Air

AB Exclusives – customized Montreal pre-cruise package

Find out more about this cruise at crystalcruises.com



Nov 2

Grand America “Reunion”


19 days New York to Los Angeles

Symphony #0226

Outside from $4930, verandas from $7375

$1000 Shipboard Credit

AB Exclusives – Optional New York Theater Weekend prior, “Reunion cruise special touring and events to be advised.”

Find out more about this cruise at crystalcruises.com



Nov 21

Thanksgiving in Mexico


7 days Los Angeles roundtrip

Symphony #0227

Ooutside from $2165, verandas from $3230

$500 Shipboard Credit

AB Exclusives – Pre-paid gratuities

Find out more about this cruise at crystalcruises.com



Nov 22

Iberia and Canary Islands


9 days Lisbon roundtrip

Serenity #0328

Outside from $4525, verandas from $5265

$1000 Shipboard Credit, FREE Air

AB Exclusives – Optional Pre- and Post-cruise packages in Lisbon, customized touring in Casablanca

Find out more about this cruise at crystalcruises.com



Dec 1

Trans Atlantic Crossing


10 days Lisbon to Miami

Serenity #0329

Outside from $4000, verandas from $4595

$1000 Shipboard Credit, FREE Air

AB Exclusives – Optional Pre-Cruise package in Lisbon

Find out more about this cruise at crystalcruises.com

Prices listed are current at time of printing and subject to change until paid in full. The cruise fares are per person based on double occupancy; Crystal offers a very generous “Single Supplement” rate. Port taxes and fees are additional. Rates do not include the ADDITIONAL SAVINGS for Crystal Society Members or promotional discounts which may be available through ABOVE AND BEYOND TOURS. Port, security and handling charges additional


"Above and Beyond's cruise consultants have personally experienced the grandeur and gay-friendly atmosphere of Crystal Cruises and serve as escorts on our salings."

Come discover why readers of Conde Nast and Travel and Leisure have consistently chosen Crystal Cruises as the "Best Cruise Line in the World."

Ultimately, you will understand why Above and Beyond consistently chooses Crystal Cruises for their most discriminating gay clients!

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