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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