Everything to know about RU5H, the 'sex-progressive' new gay cruise setting sail this year

RU5H, a “sex-progressive” cruise brand that debuted at San Francisco’s Folsom Street Fair last year, is launching a new full-ship party option this year. The company plans to sail October 2–5 for a four-day, three-night adventure in the Bahamas on the reimagined ship Paradise. RU5H positions the trip as “the biggest queer party festival at sea,” combining nonstop entertainment, pool-deck energy, sunset celebrations, late-night parties and themed events. The inaugural cruise will include eight major parties powered by DJs from major queer nightlife scenes, plus meetups and “Experience Zones” across the ship. Co-founder and CMO Patrick Gunn said RU5H was created for gay, bi and pan men, aiming to offer freedom, connection and self-expression in a judgment-free space.