Travel Tuesday: Sex & The Sea Tea

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Some people rave about the Mile High Club.

We prefer the Mile Deep Club.

Unlike sex on an airplane, which always sounds cramped to us because it most likely has to happen in a lavatory, gentlemanly encounters on a cruise ship can be way more fun.

Canoodling in the casino? BJs on your balcony? Masturbation in the muster station?

As long as you don’t get caught, the hookup possibilities are practically limitless.

The odds of it happening grow exponentially on a gay cruise.

But there’s a new kind of all-male gay cruise debuting this fall that brings consensual encounters to a whole new level.

It’s called RU5H, and the company’s inaugural sailing promises four days and three nights of hedonistic delights.

And we’re not talking about the all-you-can-eat buffet.

Well, maybe we are, but not the one that takes place on the dining deck.

Three individuals enjoying a bubbly hot tub, smiling and interacting. Two men are shirtless, with one young person on the left, featuring short hair and tattoos.
If three’s your favorite number, you’re in luck!

Created by some of the same people behind VACAYA and Atlantis Events, RU5H represents a first-of-its-kind queer party festival at sea—which translates to dancing, dancing and more dancing.

A total of eight parties with global DJs (including underwear nights, Bears in Space, and puppy play dates) pack the schedule with men and music.

Several decks will be set aside to be clothing-optional 24/7 while at sea (who doesn’t love a Bahamian breeze on their balls?). 

In fact, you can probably fit everything you need in a small duffel bag, easily the lightest you’ll ever pack for a cruise.

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Carnal+ and JockPack all-stars will be on board.

RU5H has also gone to great lengths (and girths!) to create experience zones that range from vanilla to flavors you may not have yet imagined. There will be porn stars filming content while you watch, roleplay areas and places to chill and recharge.

The action unfolds aboard the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise and we can 100% guarantee this cruise will be unlike anything ever seen among Jimmy Buffett’s Parrotheads.

Sailing starts and ends in Palm Beach, Florida, with a stop in Nassau, Bahamas, plus a full day at sea.

Prices start at only $397 per person for a four-man stateroom. Or if you want your own space, new solo pricing was just announced starting at $997 for your own private stateroom.

Or if you’re feeling lucky, visit the website and scroll to the bottom of the home page for a chance to win a spot onboard this very special cruise.

To be sure, RU5H isn’t for everyone. However, if you’re looking to explore more than just the Caribbean, perhaps it’s time to hit the Book Now button.

Boy voyage!

RU5H Festival At Sea
October 2-5, 2026
From $397 per person
ru5h.com