Gay cruise orlando

Despite regrettable back steps within Florida as a whole, Orlando remains a very LGBTQ+-friendly city, and you are highly unlikely to run into anything other than welcoming vibes.

The best time to visit Orlando is, like a lot of places, during the shoulder seasons of March/April/May and September/October. The rooms feel ultra-modern with plush bedding, streaming tablets, bathroom mirrors with integrated clocks, and rainfall showers.

Begin your journey at the heart of Orlando's magic – the world-renowned theme parks. Book tour →

Clearwater Beach – Those willing to take a longer 106-mile drive west of Orlando can visit the perfection that is Clearwater Beach with its pristine white sands and clear turquoise waters. The city of Daytona is also renowned for motorsports, hosting the annual Daytona 500 at the Daytona International Speedway.

The skyline view is gorgeous with the usually blue sky reflecting beautifully off the glass buildings. Many diverse dining options exist in the area, as well as attractions like a Chinese pagoda and the Linton E. Allen Memorial Fountain, especially stunning when illuminated at night. There’s also a gym, an outdoor pool, and the rather fun addition of a video arcade game room.

So, even if your primary reason for visiting is some quality time with your inner child – or just to party at One Magical Weekend – you should get to know the city of Orlando itself. Gay clubbing nights, wild pool parties, and fun theme park riding are all way better in each other’s fabulous company! Every day has a happy hour, and there’s never a cover charge.

The only catch is it's a little further out of the center – near Florida Mall – but nothing a short taxi ride can’t handle. After taking in a spectacular burlesque show, you’ll be upbeat too. Orlando also has its own attractions like Icon Park and GatorLand. Visitors can also enjoy Madame Tussauds (like the London waxworks museum), Sea Life Orlando Aquarium, and Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Museum (displaying oddities like shrunken human heads and rare animal skeletons). Dates: June 4 – 8, 2026.

Red Shirt Days/Gay Days – Since 1991, on the first Saturday of June every year, LGBTQ+ individuals hold a “gay day” at Magic Kingdom where participants wear red shirts to create a visible statement of unity and support for LGBTQ+ rights.

Rooms start at around $175 a night.

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Orlando Palms – A four-star hotel at budget prices (around $75 a night)! Participants can compete in basketball, soccer, volleyball, pickleball, golf, kickball, and more. The lake itself is calming to look at with five of the six types of swans in the world found gliding along it.

Finally, despite the tragedy of the Pulse shooting on June 12th, 2016, Orlando has a thriving and welcoming LGBTQ+ scene. Book tour →

Lake Eola Park – The park centered around the beautiful Lake Eola is pure serenity.