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Drag artist Hoax LeBeau is set to headline Viva Cruises’ World Pride sailing.
The DJ and television personality, who began her career during Amsterdam Pride in 2011 at Supperclub Amsterdam, will feature on a Viva LGBTQ+ & Friends Cruise next month.
Sailing aboard VIVA ONE, the river cruise will depart from Dusseldorf on 29 July and will visit Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Antwerp and Nijmegen.
Entertainment will include drag shows, live singing performances, comedy theatre shows, music bingo, talks on diversity and inclusion, afternoon tea with live piano music and DJ-led evenings.
Additional artists confirmed to appear include Abby OMG!, Ma’Ma Queen and The Countess.
The sailing coincides with World Pride 2026 in Amsterdam, running from 25 July to 8 August.
Guests will be in the Dutch capital during the celebrations, including the World Pride Parade, which will take place along the city’s canals.
Michelle Daniels, a manager at Viva Cruises, said: “Our ‘Viva LGBTQ+ & Friends Cruise’ has been designed to celebrate diversity and the joy of travelling together. World Pride in Amsterdam will be an incredible moment for the LGBTQ+ community and their friends and this sailing gives guests the chance to experience the celebrations from the heart of the city, while enjoying a vibrant programme of entertainment onboard.
“From international drag artists and live music to comedy, DJs and inspiring conversations, every element of the cruise has been created to bring people together. It will be a week full of colour, culture and pride, delivered with the relaxed, all-inclusive Viva Cruises experience that our guests know and love.”
VIVA ONE has capacity for 176 guests. Onboard facilities include the main Riverside restaurant, Viva’s Bistro, a panoramic lounge, sun deck, whirlpool, spa area with steam room and sauna and rental bikes. Prices start from £2,075 per person.
Guests who book by 30 June will also qualify for Viva Cruises’ Summer Special campaign, which includes a complimentary upgrade to the next higher cabin category or a reduced single cabin supplement of 20 per cent, plus €50pp (£43) onboard credit.
Many cruise lines such as Princess and Virgin Voyages host LGBTQ+ meetups during sailings, while Celebrity Cruises runs a “Pride Party at Sea” across its fleet in June
Companies such as Atlantis Events also often charter ships for themed Pride voyages.
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