# Event Details - **Event Name**: Sitges Bear Cruise August 29 to September 5th 2026 Rome to Barcelona - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm (+02:00) - **Event Description**: From only $1109.00 per person Arrive in Barcelona just in time to kick off Sitges Bear Week 2026! Join a large gay hosted group for a sun‑soaked Mediterranean escape packed with private parties, new friendships, and iconic ports — all with the ease and elegance of Holland America Line. Why this cruise Perfect timing: Disembark in Barcelona the morning Sitges Bear Week begins — roll straight into the festivities. Our private events: Hosted by Joe Bermingham & Gay Vacation Travel — Meet & Greet Cocktail Party (Day 1), 70s Disco Costume Party, White Party, plus pop‑up socials. Beautiful itinerary: Italy • Corsica • Provence • Gibraltar • Relaxing sea days • Spain. Travel with community: Big‑ship amenities with the warmth of a hosted group. Quick facts Ship: Oosterdam (Holland America Line) Dates: Aug 29 – Sep 5, 2026 (7 nights) Route: Rome (Civitavecchia) → Portofino → Ajaccio (Corsica) → Marseille (Provence) → Sea Day → Gibraltar → Sea Day → Barcelona Website: www.gayvacationtravel.com Book by phone: +1 (561) 703‑0064 Note on visas & accessibility: “VISA REQUIRED FOR SOME NATIONALITIES” applies to multiple ports below. Please check your passport country’s requirements well in advance. Portofino is a tender port with limited wheelchair access. Our private group events Day 1 – Meet & Greet Cocktail Party: Kick off the week and meet your hosts and fellow sailors. 70s Disco Costume Party: Pull out the platform shoes and sparkle — it’s boogie night! White Party Under the Stars: Chic, fresh, and fabulous on deck. More to come: Daily meet‑ups, group photo, optional group dining, and pop‑up socials. Private parties are for guests booked within the Gay Vacation Travel group. Details and exact times will be confirmed closer to sailing via email and onboard notice. What’s included (with your cruise fare) Your stateroom aboard Oosterdam for 7 nights All main‑dining and casual venues, plus room service (select hours) World‑class entertainment and daily activities Access to our hosted group and private onboard events Port charges and taxes (if advertised as included in your fare) Not included Airfare and airport transfers Specialty dining, spa services, casino, and personal expenses Shore excursions Travel insurance (highly recommended) Gratuities/tips unless specified in your fare How to book Online: www.gayvacationtravel.com Call/Text: +1 (561) 703‑0064 Email: cruiseonly2@aol.com To access our private events and perks, you must book within our group. Space is limited — reserve early for best cabin selection. Important notes Visas & passports: Valid passport required; some nationalities may need visas for Italy, France, Gibraltar, and Spain. Guests are responsible for obtaining required documents. Mobility & tender ports: Portofino requires tendering with limited wheelchair access. Dress themes: Bring outfits for the 70s Disco and White Party. Sitges Bear Week: Barcelona arrival is scheduled for Saturday, Sep 5, 2026 — perfect to transfer to Sitges for opening events. Contact & credentials Gay Vacation Travel Host: Joe Bermingham Phone: +1 (561) 703‑0064 Web: www.gayvacationtravel.com Email: cruiseonly2@aol.com This is a large gay group on a mainstream cruise, not a full‑ship charter. Prices, availability, ports, and schedules are subject to change without notice. Must book with Gay Vacation Travel/JB Executive Travel to access private events. Day‑by‑day itinerary Day‑by‑day itinerary 1 Sat Aug 29, 2026 Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy—5:00 pm Evening: Meet & Greet Cocktail Party (private group event) .2 Sun Aug 30, 2026 Portofino, Italy (Tender Port) 8:00 am5:00 pm Tender required. Wheelchair access limited. VISA may be required .3 Mon Aug 31, 2026 Ajaccio, Corsica (France) 8:00 am5:00 pm 4 Tue Sep 1, 2026 Marseille (Provence), France 7:00 am 6:00 pm 5 Wed Sep 2, 2026 Day at Sea——Relax, recharge, and enjoy shipboard fun. Evening: 70s Disco Costume Party (private) 6 Thu Sep 3, 2026 Gibraltar 12:00 pm7:00 pm 7 Fri Sep 4, 2026 Day at Sea——Pool time, spa, and sea‑day socials. Evening: White Party (private) 8 Sat Sep 5, 2026 Barcelona, Spain7:00 am Disembark Head to Sitges for Bear Week! Itinerary and events subject to change by the cruise line or host due to weather, safety, or operational reasons. Explore the Luxurious Staterooms Inside Cabin inside cabin from only $1109.00 per person Ocean View Cabin From $1189.00 per person Balcony Cabin Balcony cabin from only $1669.00 per person Deluxe Balcony Cabin Deluxe Balcony from $1869 per person Signature Suite Signature Suite from $2109 per person Neptune Suite Neptune Suite from $3039 per person - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/civitavecchia/sitges-bear-cruise-august-29-to-september-5th-2026-rome-to-barcelona/200029114751144 - **Event Categories**: parties, entertainment, costume-parties, workshops, meetups, meet-and-greet - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 15 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029114751144?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=civitavecchia-events ## Event venue details - **city**: Civitavecchia - **state**: LA - **country**: Italy - **location**: Civitavecchia Italy Cruise Port - **lat**: 42.099087940007 - **long**: 11.773990730077 - **full address**: Civitavecchia Italy Cruise Port, Civitavecchia, Italy ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/c137d8e3ccf3973b7fb2653735aef4059a0df0d7c4da34675700b316b807547a-rimg-w640-h960-dcf48e2f-gmir?v=1769429690 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/33b3841fe35b470b202a9e02b8da2ae13dedc9e2d74397dab6beaeeb8da2490f-rimg-w300-h300-dc8b2d7d-gmir?v=1769429692 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm (+02:00) - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Civitavecchia Italy Cruise Port, Civitavecchia, Italy - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** parties, entertainment, costume-parties, workshops, meetups, meet-and-greet - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Sitges Bear Cruise August 29 to September 5th 2026 Rome to Barcelona ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Sitges Bear Cruise August 29 to September 5th 2026 Rome to Barcelona", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/c137d8e3ccf3973b7fb2653735aef4059a0df0d7c4da34675700b316b807547a-rimg-w640-h960-dcf48e2f-gmir?v=1769429690", "startDate": "2026-08-29T14:00:00+02:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/civitavecchia/sitges-bear-cruise-august-29-to-september-5th-2026-rome-to-barcelona/200029114751144", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Civitavecchia Italy Cruise Port", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "name": "Civitavecchia Italy Cruise Port, Civitavecchia, Italy", "addressLocality": "Civitavecchia", "addressRegion": "LA", "addressCountry": "IT" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "42.099087940007", "longitude": "11.773990730077" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "From only $1109.00 per person \n\nArrive in Barcelona just in time to kick off Sitges Bear Week 2026! 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