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So…..I posted the original question about LGBT meet ups. Am now back from the cruise (my first), had an amazing time on Arvia and think I’ve well and truly got the cruise bug. To answer my original question, there were LGBT meet ups advertised daily in Horizon. Not that well attended but we met a lovely couple who we ended up meeting most evenings for a drink. Only one negative experience, a couple in the Limelight club talking and laughing about my partner and I. At least she looked mortified when she saw I’d noticed. Most people couldn’t have cared less that we’re a gay couple and most people we chatted to were lovely.

Thanks for your responses and advice. I didn’t realise what I was starting when I asked the question. In response to this post- I’m not suggesting we’re special. Sadly, bigotry doesn’t take a holiday and whilst most people are accepting of LGBT relationships, not everyone is. Until they are, I think these meetings are important. It’s not about excluding anyone (and I’d hope anyone would be welcome) but just about spending a bit of time with people who you have something in common with. Thanks to the others who made similar points & came to my defence. Thanks Avril for the kind words- am really looking forward to first cruise!

Am going on first cruise in June on P&O Arvia. Not sure what to expect but would love to connect with other gay guys on the cruise. I’ve heard of ‘friends of Dorothy’ meets on cruises but I wanted to ask if that’s something that actually happens? On P&O? What’s the best way to meet up with other guys on a cruise?