BearCruise.com celebrates Amsterdam’s 750th Anniversary & Gay Pride Celebration
BearCruise.com has partnered once again with Transcend Cruises, and chartered a brand-new river ship, “The Gentleman,” for a very special 7-night 2025 cruise celebrating Amsterdam’s 750th Anniversary & Gay Pride Celebration.
The aptly named ship “The Gentleman” is ideal for this exclusive LGBTQ+ sailing, and the BearCruise.com team has curated a one-of-a-kind unique itinerary that takes in the idyllic villages and towns of Holland & Belgium. This sailing is also combined with an incredible complimentary 4-night Amsterdam Gay Pride Post Cruise Extension Program when booked by Friday, November 8th.
The cruise starts and ends in Rotterdam (fly into Amsterdam) with ports of call in Antwerp, Kampen (Giethorn), Ghent / Bruges, Maastricht, Nijmegen, and Brussels. The post-cruise stay will be in Amsterdam for the fabulous Gay Pride Parade on the famous city’s canals.
We spoke briefly with the organizer Dan Howell and asked why Transcend Cruises were the best company to partner with and what Pride means to him: “Transcend is a genuine ally for the gay community, and their ships are all 5-star from decor to service to food. For me, Pride is about inclusion and celebrating diversity, difference, and, ultimately, who we are. Pride is about living our lives with dignity, integrity, joy, and courage and in community with others without fear of being judged for who we are with like-minded people from around the world.”
This unique cruising experience is fantastic value and when booked by November 8th includes:
- 7-Night Sailing Aboard The Gentleman
- Private Arrival & Departure Airport Transfers
- All Shore Excursions
- Unlimited Wi-Fi
- Delicious Cuisine by Guest Celebrity LGBTQ+ Chef Todd Erickson
- Unlimited Premium Open Bar
- Exceptional Entertainment Featuring Sutton Lee Seymour, Themed Parties, and more…
Plus, if you reserve your Stateroom by Friday, November 8th, will include a complimentary 4-night hotel Amsterdam extension for Gay Pride!
Prices start at $2999 per person double occupancy. Full details and pricing are available on the BearCruise.com website. To book or for more information, go to our website, send an email to al@bearcruise.com or call your cruise pal, Al at +1 919-525-1851.
Featured Guests
Sutton Lee Seymour is an extraordinary live singing, drag and comedy performer who you will love! Sutton regularly slays audiences from Puerto Vallarta to Provincetown. Sutton “always delivers with glittering costumes, flawless makeup, and impeccable hair! Whether she’s parodying popular songs, delivering witty banter with her audience, or showing off her impressive vocal range, Sutton knows how to put on a show!”
DJ Alex Ramos brings over 30 years of experience to the decks, blending Tech House with Afro-infused rhythms, rich percussion, and high-energy grooves that light up dance floors worldwide. Based in Miami, Alex has become a celebrated figure in the global electronic music scene, known for his electrifying performances at top festivals like Arena Festival in Playa del Carmen and Miami Music Week, WPPV, Mantamar beach club as well as iconic venues such as E11EVEN Miami. M2 Miami.
Meals on board are being curated by LGBTQ+ celebrity chef, Todd Erickson. Todd has cooked for some of the world’s most famous celebrities and he will share stories about his life as he leads hands-on cooking classes and demonstrations. He will tell you about some of the people he as met along his culinary adventures – including Cher!
Testimonials
BearCruise.com curates its trips to ensure a wholesome, friendly vibe which leads to amazing freidnships being made and kept for years to come. One of the early guests called the group the ‘friendliest bears afloat’ which has been immortalized by the hashtag #friendliestbearsafloat.
Let’s hear from some of BearCruise.com’s recent sailors:
“I met the most awesome guys and will remain great friends. I have not felt this carefree since my freshman year of college!” – Stewart
“I have to say this was the best vacation ever and best cruise ever. I’ve never had so much fun and met so many people that I want to remain friends with.” – Bert
Thank you Bearcruise.com for bringing me on board the fabulous “Halloweenie” Mexican Riviera Cruise to perform “The Dirty Show!” What an incredible experience! You guys are the best hosts and really know how to do it right! I highly recommend this awesome group of travel bears! Thank you Bearcruise.com! We will be back!” – Ben Zook, entertainer
“When we travel with Bearcruise.com we never feel like we are traveling alone. It is a very welcoming experience where everyone feels included. It’s fun to travel with friends…even the ones you haven’t met yet” – David B.
“Last year was my first Bear Cruise, and my first cruise after 15 cruises with my late husband. Wasn’t sure I could do it – I was ready to cancel days before…thank goodness I didn’t. Your warmth and the welcoming of all the Bears was just what I needed. Got me out of my shell, made new friends, and I learned that it’s quite alright to move forward and allow myself to be happy again. So thank you! You’re our fearless leader – and please know that you and Bear Cruise had and has a huge positive impact on me.” – Mark
Full details and pricing are available on the BearCruise.com website. To book or for more information, go to our website, send an email to al@bearcruise.com or call your cruise pal, Al at +1 919-525-1851.
