Rainbow Voyage: Scandinavia’s Ultimate LGBTQ+ Cruise Is About to Redefine Queer Travel
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A Pride at Sea Like No Other
This January, the Baltic Sea becomes fabulously queer.
On January 9, Rainbow Voyage sets sail aboard Birka Gotland, the Baltic Sea’s only fully dedicated cruise ship — transforming it into a 21-hour floating Pride celebration. With over 700 guests already booked, Rainbow Voyage is officially one of the largest LGBTQ+ cruises ever created in Scandinavia.
This is not just a cruise.
It’s a community moment, a safe space, and a dance floor that never sleeps.
“Rainbow Voyage is about joy, connection and celebrating the LGBTQ+ community without limits — at sea.”
Fully Queer, Fully Chartered, Fully Ours
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Rainbow Voyage is a fully chartered LGBTQ+ cruise. That means:
No public bookings
No random passengers
A space designed by and for the LGBTQ+ community and allies
Demand has been so high that premium cabins sold out within days, pushing Viking Line to release additional luxury cabins.
Even the crew reflects the spirit of the voyage, with many LGBTQ+ staff members on board — creating a rare sense of safety, visibility and belonging from the moment you step onboard.
Music, Dance Floors & Queer Energy All Night Long
From sunset to sunrise, the ship pulses with sound, movement and connection.
Live artists and DJs include:
Adam Woods (Melodifestivalen)
Patrik Jean (Melodifestivalen)
Fride Moksnes
DJ Amor
DJ MartinCarl
DJ Fanny Arnesson
Expect multiple dance floors, themed club nights, karaoke, sing-alongs, open mingles and spontaneous moments that only happen when queer people feel free.
Drag Royalty Takes the Stage
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The main stage belongs to Vanity Vain — Drag Race Sverige and RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars icon, Drag of the Year 2020, and LGBTQ+ Person of the Year (QX Gay Gala 2025).
She hosts and performs on the outbound journey, delivering drag excellence with glamour, humor and power.
“This is drag on the open sea — bold, unapologetic and unforgettable.”
Queer Comedy, Eurovision & Piano Bar Magic
Rainbow Voyage isn’t just about dancing — it’s about shared culture.
LGBTQIA+ stand-up comedy with
Pernilla Hammargren, Maiju Ristkari & Sagah LarssonA Eurovision-inspired quiz, warming us up for Vienna 2026
A dedicated Eurovision dance floor hosted by DJ MartinCarl
Live sing-along piano bar sessions with Jonas “Pianotransan” Drejholt, celebrating iconic gay anthems
Pernilla Hammargren, Maiju Ristkari & Sagah Larsson - DJmartincarl Pianotransa - drejholtA Taste of Vienna Before Eurovision 2026
In collaboration with the Austrian National Tourist Office, Rainbow Voyage adds playful Austrian touches:
A custom “Vienna Calling” cocktail
Eurovision & Austria-themed music moments
A light-hearted quiz accessible to everyone — superfans and casual listeners alike
Dragshow Calendar 2026 — Available On Board
Guests can purchase the Dragshow Calendar 2026, featuring Sweden’s most iconic drag artists: Vanity Vain, Admira, Babsan, Lena BH, Almighty Aphrodity, Miss Petersson, Miss Toby, Fontana and Brända Mandlar.
Surprise appearances? Very possible.
The Minds Behind Rainbow Voyage
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Marcus Årskog – PR and communications professional with a strong focus on LGBTQ+ communication.
Anna Högkil – Founder of the lesbian club Moxy and operator of the venue Lyckan i Tanto, reopening this summer. Formerly involved with Stockholm Pride and the Stockholm restaurant scene.
Fride Moksnes – DJ, club profile and resident DJ on the cruise. Co-founder of Moxy and former operator of the lesbian nightclub SO-OSLO.
Sebastian Pau Johansson – Author of the LGBTQ+ novel Vem fan är Margaret, born in Sweden and raised in Milan, with extensive experience in PR and communication in both Milan and Stockholm.
Together, they’ve created something rare: queer luxury without losing authenticity.
“We wanted to build a space where the LGBTQ+ community truly feels at home — elevated, inclusive and alive.”
📍 Essential Info
🗓 Departure: January 9, 17:30 PM
📍 Port: Viking Line Terminal, Stockholm
🛳 Route: Stockholm – Mariehamn – Stockholm
⏳ Duration: 21 hours
⏰ Return: January 10, 14:30 PM
🎟 Tickets & booking:
https://www.vikingline.se/rainbow
📲 Instagram:
@rainbowvoyage.se
✨ Ready to Sail?
Rainbow Voyage isn’t just a trip — it’s a statement.
A celebration of queer joy, art, music and togetherness.
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