NaviGAYtion takes over an entire tropical island

In 2007 All Gay Cruises took a huge gamble by chartering a complete P&O cruise ship exclusively for the LGBT community (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender) and with the cruise the AGC team were sailing into un-chartered seas as no one in Australia had attempted such a bold move before.

After all, a whole cruise ship full of all-gay passengers running riot complete with their perceived reputation for wild partying – was surely a recipe for disaster.

However, the gamble paid off and NaviGAYtion was a huge success, with the cruise, complete with several huge open-deck dance parties, laser shows, live entertainment and nightly cabaret performances, proving very popular with both passengers and crew leaving many to comment on the genuine friendly – almost family – atmosphere created on-board.

In fact, after only four days at sea, NaviGAYtion was praised as the first party cruise holiday to return to dock without incident of violence or illegal activity.

AllGayCruises.com.au was founded in 2002 by Peter Oxford and has worked tirelessly with the global travel industry to cater exclusively for the Gay & Lesbian market.

Since then the company has become an AUS Industry leader itself creating unique holiday experiences and unforgettable harbour dance parties around Sydney.

Encouraged by the success of NaviGAYtion and determined to continue breaking new ground, the AGC team are now pleased to announce a new project: One island | Five nights | No limits… are you ready to get shipwrecked?

For one week only in March 2008, just two days after Sydney celebrates it’s 30th Mardi Gras, AGC will join forces with industry giant Club Med to present Shipwrecked!

The chosen resort of Lindeman Island, part of the Whitsundays, QLD, will become a fully-exclusive, all-inclusive gay and lesbian utopia filled with entertainment, secluded beaches, sports, activities and dance parties.

As AGC director Peter Oxford explains: “We are taking over the whole resort and Island, creating a completely private and unique event to relax, meet new people & party in a fun and safe environment. And best of all, it’s a full-board holiday so all drinks, meals, snacks, entertainment and island activities are included in the package price, so you can take advantage of everything on offer and not be hit with a big bill at the end!”

Shipwrecked! will feature seven huge themed dance parties: ‘Jungle Fever & Tiger Heat’, ‘White’, ‘Homo Aquatic’, ‘Beach Ball’, ‘Retro Disco T Dance’, ‘Leather’ and ‘Starry, Starry Night‘ as well as a ‘Girls of Lindeman Island party’.

An impressive list of Big name DJ’s from Sydney’s LGBT community including Dan Murphy, Jason Forbes, Jimmy Dee, Justin Scott, Kitty Glitter, Mark Alsop, Ruby, Ryan Murphy and Sandi Hotrod are already confirmed with even more to be announced soon.

Alongside the entertainment provided by the AGC team the inhabitants of Shipwrecked will be able to enjoy a rich variety of Club Med resort activities all included in the low package price.  These include a wide range of water sports, a 9-hole Golf course, four tennis courts, tropical rainforest bush walks and even a circus school.  

The resort also houses several pools and restaurants, not to mention three secluded beaches (one with clothing optional) Marc Letourneau, Group Manager for Club Med adds “Club Med has more than 30 years experience in hosting large groups, and we are very proud to be involved in creating this fantastic event for the gay community”.

There will also be two heats of an Australia-wide swimwear model contest held on the Island, sponsored by Canadian giant PriapeWear, with a prize package valued at over $10,000 AUD.

Other Shipwrecked! events planned include drag racing, comedy nights, cabaret, Gaylimpics, and a whole lot more… all you have to do is get there. “We’ve got so much fun planned for ‘Shipwrecked!’ that once you arrive, you’ll never want to be rescued!”

Shipwrecked! (Lost on Lindeman Island) runs March 4th–9th 2008.

Tickets prices start from $1299pp. (Reservations require a $450 deposit)

Flights from Sydney to Hamilton Island start at $99.

See www.allgaycruises.com.au or call 1300 88 0419 for more details.

A Report by The Mole

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