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The Gay Boat: Italy

by Rich Volo
Format: Paperback
ISBN-13: 9798995571728

What happens on the cruise doesn’t always stay on the cruise.

When online adult entertainer Buzz Idol receives an invitation to perform aboard an all-gay Mediterranean cruise, it sounds like the opportunity of a lifetime. Along for the journey is his editor and long-suffering assistant Alex, who finds himself swept into an adventure he never expected and isn’t entirely sure he wants.

As the ship sails through the stunning ports of Italy, Buzz, Alex, and an unforgettable cast of passengers and performers find themselves navigating far more than the Mediterranean. Between drag queens, bears, twinks, superfans, unexpected friendships, personal dramas, and plenty of larger-than-life personalities, the voyage becomes a journey of self-discovery as much as a vacation.

Beneath the humor, chaos, and campy fun lie deeper stories of connection, community, and healing. Old wounds resurface, friendships are tested, and unlikely bonds are formed as passengers confront their pasts while searching for belonging in the present.

Inspired by real experiences aboard a gay cruise and informed by the author’s years as an activist and community organizer in New York City’s LGBTQ community, The Gay Boat: Italy combines sharp humor, heartfelt emotion, and a celebration of queer culture in all its diversity.

Funny, irreverent, and surprisingly touching, this novel is a joyful exploration of friendship, chosen family, adventure, and the communities we build along the way.