Atlantis Events

What Atlantis Events does

Atlantis Events is a privately held, LGBTQ+ travel company that charters entire cruise ships and partners with resort operators to host all-gay vacation experiences for adult travelers. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in West Hollywood, California, the company operates 6+ active sailings across 2026-2027 aboard vessels from Virgin Voyages, Royal Caribbean, and Holland America Line, drawing 2,500 to 5,600+ guests per sailing. It also operates a resort vacation line including EDC Thailand. The company describes itself as the largest gay-owned company in the world, hosting more than 20,000 guests annually with 35+ years of operating history.

The business model is asset-light event-driven chartering: Atlantis secures full-ship block inventory from cruise line partners, layers on proprietary entertainment, themed parties, and programming, and sells vacation packages directly to consumers and through a global network of 3,000+ qualified travel agents. Fares start at $799-$1,499+ per person depending on itinerary and cabin category, with tiered deposit (25%/25%/balance) and interest-free monthly payment plan options. Revenue is generated through per-person booking fees, with premium cabins and suites contributing above the starting fare. The company is led by Rich Campbell as President & CEO, supported by a small team of 11-50 employees based at the West Hollywood headquarters.

The underlying technology is a travel booking and event management platform supporting reservations, an agent portal, and multilingual website (English, German, French, Spanish); no proprietary AI, API, or third-party integrations are disclosed. Recent operational risks include port entry denials in Turkey and Egypt during the July 2026 Greek Isles/Turkey/Croatia sailing, underscoring geopolitical exposure for an LGBTQ+ identified cruise in markets with restrictive stances.

Name

Atlantis Events

Legal name

Atlantis Events, Inc.

Website

https://atlantisevents.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Atlantis Events is a privately held LGBTQ+ travel company that charters full cruise ships and partners with resorts to host all-gay vacation experiences for 20,000+ guests annually, selling through direct channels and 3,000+ travel agents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

LGBTQ+ Charter Cruise and Resort Vacations

NAICS

Tour Operators (561520), Deep Sea Passenger Transportation (483112)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty-Themed Private Cruises (Wellness, Diving, Culinary, etc.) (THAEAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Resort + Cruise Packages (All-Inclusive) (THAEAHAD), Luxury Cruise Charters & Private Expeditions (THAEABAG)

Keywords

• LGBTQ travel
• Gay cruise charters
• Group cruise vacations
• Resort vacation packages
• Charter cruise operator

Headquarters

HQ city

West Hollywood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Cruise Vacation Packages: The company charters cruise ships (Virgin Voyages, Royal Caribbean, Holland America Line) and sells vacation packages including cabin accommodations, onboard entertainment, themed parties, and destination experiences. Revenue is generated through per-person booking fees with tiered pricing based on cabin category.
2. Resort Vacations: Land-based resort vacations including EDC Thailand and other Atlantis Resorts events. Guests pay for package deals including accommodations, events, and experiences.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Atlantis Events charters entire cruise ships from Virgin Voyages, Royal Caribbean, Holland America Line and curates all-LGBTQ+ cruise vacations of 7–11 days, plus all-gay resort vacation packages. Each charter is sold as an inclusive vacation package (cabin, onboard entertainment, themed parties, dining) priced per person, with annual sailings across the Caribbean, Mediterranean, and Mexican Riviera and a separate resort line including EDC Thailand. The product targets LGBTQ+ adult travelers seeking a safe, community-focused festival-style vacation experience.

Product overview

Atlantis Events operates as a gay-owned travel company specializing in all-gay cruise vacations and resort destinations for LGBTQ travelers. The company charters entire ships from major cruise lines including Virgin Voyages, Holland America Line, and Royal Caribbean to offer exclusive LGBTQ-focused voyages. The product portfolio consists of multiple annual cruise itineraries (currently 6 active sailings across 2026-2027) ranging from 7 to 11 days, plus resort vacation packages including EDC Thailand. Each cruise is marketed as a festival-like experience featuring entertainment, themed parties, and community-building for 2,500 to 5,600+ guests, with fare pricing starting from $799 to $1,499+ depending on itinerary and cabin category.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Greek Isles, Turkey, & Croatia Cruise An 11-day all-gay cruise departing July 5, 2026, sailing through the Greek Isles, Turkey, and Croatia aboard the Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady. Targeted at LGBTQ+ adult travelers seeking a Mediterranean charter vacation with onboard entertainment and themed parties.
• Venice to Barcelona Cruise A 10-day all-gay Mediterranean cruise departing July 15, 2026, from Venice to Barcelona on Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady, visiting Malta, Sicily, Rome, Monaco, and Croatia with approximately 2,700 guests. Listed as SOLD OUT in the source material.
• San Diego Mexico Cruise 2026 A 7-day all-gay fall cruise departing November 7, 2026, sailing from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, and Mazatlan aboard Holland America Line's MS Koningsdam, hosting approximately 2,500 guests with festival-style entertainment and parties; fares start at $799.
• Thanksgiving Caribbean Cruise A 7-day all-gay Thanksgiving holiday cruise departing November 22, 2026, sailing from Miami aboard Virgin Voyages Resilient Lady and visiting Puerto Plata, San Juan, and Virgin's private beach club; fares start at $1,199.
• Epic Allure Caribbean Cruise A 7-night all-gay Caribbean cruise departing March 7, 2027, aboard Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas, hosting over 5,600 guests from Miami with world-class entertainment, outdoor concerts, and themed parties; fares from $1,499.
• Southern Caribbean Cruise 2027 A 7-night all-gay Southern Caribbean cruise departing March 27, 2027, from San Juan aboard Virgin Voyages Valiant Lady, visiting Aruba, Curacao, Antigua, and St. Maarten; all-inclusive fares from $1,199.
• Atlantis Resorts All-gay resort vacation packages offering carefree experiences built around friendship, relaxation, entertainment, and adventure at exotic destinations worldwide. Targets LGBTQ+ adult travelers seeking land-based alternatives to Atlantis cruises.
• EDC Thailand Resort vacation experience in Thailand associated with the Electronic Dance Carnival (EDC) event, combining resort accommodations with EDM festival entertainment for LGBTQ+ travelers.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered primary and secondary.

• Virgin VoyagesprimaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic cruise partner providing exclusive charter of Virgin Voyages ships including Scarlet Lady, Resilient Lady, and Valiant Lady for all-gay Atlantis cruise events. Ships feature premium sailing experiences with fully included dining, world-class entertainment, and distinctive design.
• Royal CaribbeanprimaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the Epic Caribbean Cruise aboard Allure of the Seas, one of the world's largest cruise ships. Hosts over 5,600 guests for the world's largest gay cruise experience.
• Holland America LinesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharter partnership for San Diego to Mexico cruises aboard MS Koningsdam, providing access to Mexican destinations including Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, and Mazatlan.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights12 records

Broad incumbents

• Royal Caribbean: Royal Caribbean charters its Allure of the Seas to Atlantis but is itself a mainstream global cruise giant running hundreds of sailings, including LGBTQ+ friendly itineraries. A broader incumbent whose platform and brand Atlantis leverages.
• Virgin Voyages: Virgin Voyages is a primary charter partner to Atlantis but also a broader cruise line that increasingly courts LGBTQ+ travelers with its own themed sailings. Overlap is partial, but its product mix competes for the same premium adult-cruise guest.
• Holland America Line: Holland America charters MS Koningsdam for Atlantis's San Diego-to-Mexico sailing. As a mainstream premium cruise line, it is a strategic supplier whose own itinerary mix and LGBTQ+ positioning overlap with Atlantis's offering.

Direct peers

• VACAYA: VACAYA operates LGBTQ+ resort weeks and cruise charters, positioning itself as a modern, mixed-gender alternative to legacy gay cruise operators. It targets overlapping customer intent (community, entertainment, themed travel) and competes for the same premium-priced experiential bookings.
• Olivia Travel: Olivia specializes in lesbian-focused cruise charters and resort vacations, using the same charter-then-entertain model for an adjacent LGBTQ+ sub-segment. It demonstrates the broader niche of women/non-binary LGBTQ+ charters and overlaps operationally with Atlantis's cruise-charter playbook.
• Brand g Vacations: Brand g operates themed LGBTQ+ cruise charters and resort vacations, historically affiliated with Atlantis. It targets the same all-gay traveler with similar ship charters and entertainment-driven itineraries, making it a near-direct substitute.
• Aquafest: Aquafest charters gay cruises and resort events for the LGBTQ+ market, mirroring Atlantis's core charter-and-entertainment model. It is a smaller-scale but directly comparable operator in the same niche.
• Out Adventures: Out Adventures curates small-group LGBTQ+ travel experiences worldwide, including cruises and adventure tours. While smaller-scale, it competes for the same LGBTQ+ discretionary-travel dollar and offers a tour-operator overlay comparable to Atlantis's resort-vacation line.
• Temptation Cruises: Temptation, run by Original Group, charters adults-only themed cruises with entertainment and party programming similar in spirit to Atlantis, but oriented to a different lifestyle niche. Same charter-cruise business model and entertainment-led value proposition, making it a useful thematic comparable.
• RSVP Vacations: RSVP Vacations is one of the original operators of all-gay cruise charters and resort vacations, competing head-to-head with Atlantis for the same LGBTQ+ traveler segment and chartering similar mainstream cruise ships. It is the most directly comparable competitor in product, customer, and business model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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