Brand g Vacations, an operator of luxury all-LGBT+ cruises and land tours, has announced three luxury yacht ocean cruises for 2026. These small-ship ocean-going vessels—from Atlas Ocean Voyages and Swan Hellenic—combine many of the amenities of big-ship cruising with the intimacy of a small luxury ship, including contemporary décor and passenger counts of 200 or less.
With the majority of the double cabins starting around 270 square feet, these are spacious cabins designed in either a contemporary style with glossy woods and marble or a Scandinavian minimalist design that echoes the modern hotels of Northern Europe. Brand g, then, brings these cruise lines’ already-inclusive vacation experience to an even higher level, by covering just about everything except airfare:
- Airport arrival and departure transfers
- Virtually all shore excursions with expert guides
- Unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- All dining (no additional charges)
- Brand g Signature Entertainers
- Brand g tour hosts
Panama to Belize (Panama Canal)
This nine-night luxury cruise from April 24 to May 3, 2026, will visit tropical and cultural destinations in the Central and South American countries of Colombia, Panama, Honduras and Belize. Highlights of the trip include:
- Cruising the 48-mile Panama Canal, passing through locks that lift and lower the ship up to 85 feet.
- Exploring vibrant coral reefs teeming with marine life in the waters of the San Blas Islands.
- Discovering the streets of Cartagena, adorned with Spanish colonial architecture, flower-bedecked balconies and churches.
- Getting up close and personal with monkeys and sloths on Roatan island in Honduras.
- Visiting Belize’s Placencia Lagoon for the chance to visit with grazing manatees.
- Watching Brand g Signature Entertainers— pop and Broadway divas, comedians and drag queens.
Athens to Barcelona
This 10-night cruise from October 7 to 17, 2026, visits some of the most popular and iconic ports in the Mediterranean, as well as lesser-traveled ones where large ships cannot dock. Whether you’re new to the Med or a frequent European cruiser, this five-country itinerary will broaden the experience of this region, all while sailing in luxurious style. Highlights of the trip include:
- Visiting Monemvasia, Greece, a medieval fortress town known as the "Gibraltar of the East."
- Touring the birthplace of the Olympic Games in Katakolon (home to nearby Olympia).
- Reveling in the Instagram-ready charm of Corfu’s Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Reliving the history of Malta, a country that has been occupied by the Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Arabs and many more.
- Discovering the vibrant souks (Arab marketplace) in La Goulette, Tunisia.
- Visiting Cagliari, Sardinia, home to a well-preserved Roman Amphitheater from the second century AD.
- And concluding in Spain’s cultural mecca, Barcelona.
Skeleton Coast: West Africa
This 12-night luxury cruise from October 11 to 23, 2026, provides a journey along the “Skeleton Coast” of Namibia and Angola. This area is known for the extremes in both nature and culture on the African continent. Highlights of the trip include:
- Interacting with local tribes: Gain insights into their traditions and savor the local cuisine.
- Enjoying diverse landscapes: sand dunes, shipwreck-lined coasts and lichen fields.
- Experiencing wildlife like flamingos, dolphins, cape fur seals and the "Slow Five:" tortoises, whales, sand sharks, porcupines and dune moles.
- Discovering the ancient Welwitschia mirabilis plant, an endemic rarity.
- Exploring the ruins of São Martinho dos Tigres.
- Enjoying three relaxing days at sea on board the SH Diana luxury yacht.
For more information, visit www.brandgvacations.com.
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