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Ensemble to Host First-Ever LGBTQ+ Sailing with Explora Journeys
12.11.2024 - 22:05 / travelpulse.com / Explora Journeys / Lacey Pfalz
Leading travel agency consortium Ensemble is hosting its first-ever LGBTQ+ sailing with luxury line, Explora Journeys.
The sailing is an eight-day cruise from Istanbul, Turkey to Genoa, Italy, embarking July 26. It visits Lesbos and Paros in Greece, Palermo in Sicily and the Amalfi Coast. It’s available to book through Ensemble.
Jeffrey Bateman, VP of Operations at Crown Cruise Vacations, a top member of Ensemble, will host the cruise. The sailing is part of Ensemble’s commitment to supporting diversity and inclusivity.
“Our partnership with Explora Journeys on this LGBTQ+ sailing represents Ensemble’s unwavering commitment to inclusivity and our dedication to providing safe, vibrant, and enriching experiences for those both from the LGBTQ+ community as well as other travelers looking to embrace an open and inclusive experience,” said Beth Butzlaff, SVP of Partner Relations, Ensemble.
“This journey is part of our broader initiative to foster community and connection, which also includes the launch of a new Circles community for LGBTQ+ members in 2025," Butzlaff continued.
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