Summer Adventure Cruise

July 13 – 20, 2008
NCL Norwegian Dawn

Join us next summer as we explore the spectacular scenery of Canada and New England: Gay-friendly Halifax, Beautiful "Bay of Fundy", Charming Bar Harbor, Sun & Gay Fun in P-Town, and Historical Newport. Five Amazing Ports, One Incredible Ship, 2200 of your friends and family.
R Boat, R Island, R Family!

A true original: everyone is welcome

R Family Vacations is the first gay travel company that caters to both the gay and lesbian community. We are also the first to truly design vacations for gay and lesbian travelers, their families (kids included!) and friends.

We offer something for everyone on-board

We design all our programs to offer the widest range possible of activities and entertainment for a broad audience. In our everyday lives, most of us have more than just gay friends or lesbian friends, so why can't we travel together, too?

A gay man and a lesbian woman founded the company. Kelli and Gregg are committed to creating vacations that appeal to both communities. On the inaugural cruise, there were workshops and seminars that were developed for gay men, others for gay women, and some for both.

Single travelers are welcome. We offer the opportunity to meet other single travelers with our singles mixers, dinners and special events.

We promise world class entertainment

The entertainment on an R Family Vacation is unlike any you've ever seen on another gay cruise or mainstream vacation. You'll enjoy some of the funniest comedians, some gay, some not; and some of the best music ever heard at sea. The world-class talent brought onboard just for R Family ranges from current Broadway stars to soft rock and pop musicians.

R Family Vacations is the first GLBT travel company to welcome children aboard its cruises. For the teenagers, we have created an incredible week of programming, with entertainment designed just for them. For children with gay parents, an R Family Vacation is a unique opportunity to meet families who are just like theirs' Hundreds of them! Never again will these kids feel like "they are the only ones."

R Family Vacations are like the best family reunion you can imagine

R Family Vacations are also perfect for extended families and friends. On our inaugural cruise, most of our gay and lesbian guests brought parents, cousins, siblings, and friends. This is a unique opportunity to share a vacation where everyone is truly welcome.

Many gay events have a heavy emphasis on partying. We realize that not everyone in the community enjoys all night parties and R Family Vacations is a great alternative to many of the existing travel options.

Select the stateroom that is right for you

The Norwegian Dawn offers a wide array of accommodations. Luxurious Penthouses, impressive Oceanview Staterooms with balcony or comfortable Inside Staterooms, you'll feel right at home.

All Staterooms on the Norwegian Dawn have a TV, safe, duvet and bathroom with shower and hair dryer. Most lower beds are convertible to a queen. All suites and penthouses feature floor-to-ceiling glass doors with private balcony.

Your sneak preview to the Dawn's restaurants.

Aboard the Norwegian Dawn you'll discover NCL has rolled out the red carpet for its guests. This is Freestyle Cruising™ at its finest. NCL has created a dining atmosphere that's as free-spirited as the islands and cities we will visit. Not only will you be able to select from 10 spectacular restaurants with cuisine choices from all around the world, you'll also have the freedom to dine whenever you want. You are welcome to come early and stay late because the Dawn's dining hours extend from 5:30 'til midnight. For casual dining, the Norwegian Dawn features 24-hour room service plus two cafes that offer savory choices around the clock.

Norwegian Dawn's roster of 10 restaurants has a very international flavor. No other cruise line has more dining choices. From the French elegance of Le Bistro to the exotic Asian allure of Bamboo, the Dawn will treat you to a world of culinary options. The Dawn will also be premiering Cagney's Steak House. With generous steak and filet portions fit for king-sized appetites and delicious seafood, lamb and chicken dishes, this restaurant is bound to be a big hit. This is your inside pass to the newest, most tempting selection of dining options on the high seas.

Lounge in a hot tub at sunset, enjoy an intimate meal with your loved one, treat yourself to a massage.

Choose from ten distinctive restaurants, enjoy a spa treatment, play a few hands of blackjack in the Casino, curl up with a book on the sun deck or enjoy a movie in our very own cinema.

The Norwegian Dawn is home to a 1,100 seat theatre where you can enjoy some of the best entertainment to be found at sea - brought aboard just for R Family. The entertainment is designed for adults although kids are welcome to all of the early shows. You can dance the night away in the Spinnaker lounge or enjoy some of your favorite songs at our nightly piano bars.

The Norwegian Dawn is home to an unequalled artwork collection with originals by Renoir, Van Gogh, Matisse and Monet. You can also attend one of the numerous art auctions during the cruise.

Fun exciting activities & new friendships await your teens

Our inaugural cruise was a life-changing experience for more than 60 teens and many new friendships were formed. For teenagers ages 13-17, there's plenty to do, from sports like volleyball and basketball to other activities like pool parties, disco and a video arcade. Teens are free to come and go as they please and can hang out in their very own Teen Club.

This cruise is a great place for teens to meet other teens while enjoying everything this ship has to offer, including the sports deck, entertainment, restaurants and Internet connection.

R Family Vacations suggests you include some or all of the following: bathing suit; flip flops or deck shoes; sunscreen; sunglasses; sunhat; beachbag; waterproof bag to hold camera; camera, lenses and plenty of film, extra memory cards, batteries; short & long sleeved shirts; tank tops; shorts; cotton pants & shorts; sarongs; skirts; shorts; lightweight jacket for strolling the deck at night; accessories and costumes for the deck parties (the details will come with your trip information); prescription medicines. If certain medicines are part of your daily heath regimen and are vital to your health, make sure you bring an adequate supply for the duration of the cruise. Your medications should be packed in your carry-on luggage.