VACAYA, a queer-focused cruise and resort company founded in 2017, provides a sanctuary for marginalized travelers, including transgender, BIPOC, and body-diverse individuals. The company addresses the challenges faced by trans travelers, who often deal with discrepancies between their identities and legal documents. Unlike traditional travel companies that focus on narrow segments of the LGBTQ+ community, VACAYA aims to create experiences that cater to a broader audience. The focus is on balancing fun and rest, enhancing the overall travel experience for their guests.
"In our industry, trans travelers are often trapped, by their passports, by government systems, by legal names that don't reflect who they are. We can't overturn federal policy. But we can create joy and freedom onboard, and that's what we do."
"Atlantis caters to maybe 3 to 5 percent of our community. We're building something for everyone else."
"We have a really keen eye on the balance of an experience. There's no way to push guests seven nights in a row, all night long until noon the next day, and expect people to do that without some kind of enhancement, right?"
"VACAYA, a queer-focused cruise and resort company founded in 2017, has become a sanctuary for those too often sidelined, even within LGBTQ+ spaces."
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