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Thanksgiving Caribbean Escape

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Sail away this Thanksgiving with Atlantis on Virgin Voyages spectacular new Resilient Lady! Enjoy five magical days and nights of all-star entertainment, fun parties, Virgin’s premium sailing, and 2800 great friends from all over the world. With plenty of time to play, relax, and refresh onboard, it’s the easiest, sunniest getaway and the best all-gay cruise value we’ve ever created, with great deals starting at $799! Sailing from Miami to Nassau and Puerto Plata, November 25 – 30, 2024.

35th Anniversary Caribbean Cruise

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Our biggest cruise yet is selling fast! Join Atlantis’ 35th Anniversary Caribbean Cruise before it’s too late. The largest gay cruise in history is already over 90% sold out. Experience awesome parties, spectacular entertainment, and endless surprises with 5500 guys from around the world. Sailing from Miami on the amazing Allure of the Seas, February 3-10, 2025!

Exotic Southern Caribbean Cruise

Six Islands. Seven Nights. Exciting New Itinerary.

We’ve crafted an incredible winter adventure on Virgin Voyages! Sail from San Juan to five stunning and exotic Southern Caribbean islands from February 22 to March 1, 2025. Enjoy seven magical nights of jaw-dropping entertainment, unique dining, and sensational fun with 2800 guys from around the world. Experience the Resilient Lady’s gorgeous design and spectacular service. Reserve your cabin and join the fun!

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The ultimate gay resort week keeps getting better with new entertainment, exciting new parties, and wide-open places to play and relax. At Club Atlantis Cancun you’ll find it all, from massive private beaches to incredible sports activities to delicious dining. Come play with us on some of the world’s most beautiful beaches! Great deals from just $1549 with virtually everything included. Don’t miss out on the fun that never stops!

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Halloween San Diego to Mexico Cruise

Oct 26 - Nov 2, 2024 Holland America Line MS Koningsdam

SOLD OUT! Halloween sizzles in 2024 when Atlantis returns to San Diego to sail the gorgeous Koningsdam to Mexico’s best beaches including Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, and Mazatlan. An epic week of outrageous parties, sizzling entertainment, and nonstop fun awaits our 2500 guys from around the world. It’s our easiest and friendliest cruise of the year, with amazing low fares from just $849!

November 25 - 30, 2024 Virgin Voyages Resilient Lady

Sail away this Thanksgiving with Atlantis on the all-new Virgin Resilient Lady! We’ve created the ultimate getaway with five magical days and nights filled with Atlantis all-star entertainment, a bunch of ridiculously fun parties, Virgin’s premium sailing experience, and great friends from everywhere! It’s the easiest getaway we’ve ever created, filled with sunny days as we sail from Miami to Nassau and Puerto Plata, plus plenty of time onboard to relax, play, and refresh. Our family of great friends is ready to welcome you with amazing low fares from just $799.

February 3 - 10, 2025 Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas

The big one is bigger and better than ever in 2025! Get onboard the world's largest gay cruise when we sail the spectacular Allure of the Seas from Miami to the best of the Caribbean. Join 5500 guys from around the world for an insanely fun week of incredible parties, sensational entertainment, massive outdoor concerts, great friends, and so much more. Seven fabulous nights from just $1299!

Virgin Exotic Southern Caribbean 2025

Feb 22 - Mar 1, 2025 Virgin Voyages Resilient Lady

Atlantis sails deep into the heart of the Caribbean for our relaxing February cruise with an all-new experience on the dazzling Resilient Lady. Set sail for five magnificent islands as we journey from San Juan to Tortola, Barbados, St Lucia, St John’s Antigua and St. Maarten. It’s an exotic voyage designed for exploration and great friends onboard Virgin Voyages newest and most welcoming ship. Featuring eye-popping design, incredible fully-included dining, superior service and so much more. All from just $1299!

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Club Atlantis Cancun 2025

Apr 26 - May 3, 2025 Club Med Cancun

Atlantis returns to Club Med Cancun for the ultimate all-gay beach resort. Join 750 friends on our most active vacation, featuring everything from private white sand beaches to thrilling sports (try the Flying Trapeze or BootCamp) to endless entertainment. All in a completely comfortable, welcoming environment. Best of all, our all-inclusive fares include absolutely everything (even drinks!) for one low price. It’s the best value in gay vacations.

Fun in unexpected ways with friends old and new. Always smiling, sometimes silly. It's the way we play.

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For over 30 years, Atlantis Events has hosted iconic all-gay vacations in some of the most stunning and exotic places on the planet. What started as a “gay week on the beach with friends” has since turned into the largest gay-owned company in the world dedicated to creating unique vacations for LGBTQ travelers. Today, we host more than 20,000 guests a year, but we’re still dedicated to creating a welcoming community of passionate, like-minded people, where travelers can relax, be themselves, have fun, meet new friends, and learn new things.

Each Atlantis cruise or resort offers a carefree experience based around friendship, camaraderie, relaxation, indulgence, adventure, and pure uninhibited fun. Beautiful locations, fantastic entertainment and legendary parties set the the stage for the magic that happens when a diverse group comes together and everyone is free to be themselves.

That’s the way we play, and it’s why our guests return year after year. So what are you waiting for? Experience Atlantis for yourself.

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The cruise world is ever at the fore, leading travel industry trends especially with Gay & Lesbian Cruises . Some may say it is a guiding light for the LGBTQ communities, recognising diversity and promoting targeted products. It is not all about environmental standards and destination experiences in the cruise industry!

Today, you see the cruise lines stepping up to bat and recognising a growing demographic group that is spending its hard-earned money on travel. A group that is defining the growing segment of gay and lesbian cruises. Packages and themes are being openly promoted to this group, as passengers and staff welcome the inclusiveness of the cruise industry. Yet despite all the niche marketing efforts, the reasons for taking a cruise is hardly defined by sexual orientation. People simply loving cruising for so many reasons:

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LA to Mexico Cruise

October 23 – 30, 2023.

Get ready for the biggest party in the West when Atlantis takes over the massive Navigator of the Seas for a week of non-stop thrills and epic adventures. Sail from LA to Mexico’s best beaches with 3100 guys from around the world. With more incredible places for a party than any other ship, Navigator is the perfect setting for our friendliest and easiest cruise of the year. With fares starting at just $899 it’s the best deal ever in all-gay vacations!

Singapore to Bangkok Cruise

November 11 – 20, 2023.

Atlantis returns to Asia in a big way in 2023 with an all-new, all-gay cruise from Singapore to Bangkok. In 9 magical nights, you’ll explore five of the world’s enthralling destinations from island paradises to thriving metropolises to fascinating temples. All as we sail the magnificent Norwegian Jewel, recently upgraded in every way and the perfect ship for exploring and enjoying all that Atlantis has to offer.

Get onboard this once in a lifetime exotic adventure for 2100 guys from all corners of the planet. There’s never been an Atlantis cruise like this with amazing low fares starting at just $1099 for 9 nights of pure magic.

Oasis Caribbean Cruise

January 21 – 28, 2024.

Get onboard our all-new edition of the most outrageously fun cruise Atlantis has ever created! We’re sailing the fantastic Oasis of the Seas from Miami to four thrilling Caribbean islands to create a star-studded festival of pure excitement unlike anything you’ve ever imagined.   

Join 5200 guys from around the world for seven fabulous nights packed full of awe-inspiring parties, superstar performers, great friends, and endless surprises. There’s nothing like the Atlantis January cruise on sea or land. You have to experience this one for yourself.

Virgin Exotic Southern Caribbean Cruise

March 16 – 23, 2024.

Atlantis charts a new course in 2024 when we set sail on Richard Branson’s Virgin Voyages from San Juan to four of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean. Discover a new way to play with unforgettable experiences everywhere! In seven magical nights you’ll discover jaw-dropping entertainment, fabulously original dining, gorgeous design, spectacular service and so much more on the dazzling new Brilliant Lady. It’s the perfect match of Virgin Voyages design plus Atlantis’ sensational entertainment and fun!

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• October 23 Los Angeles, CA Depart 4:00 pm
• October 24 Awesome Day at Sea
• October 25 Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Arrive 12:00 pm - Depart 6:00 pm
• October 26 Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Arrive 11:00 am -
• October 27 Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Depart 2:00 am
• October 27 Mazatlán, Mexico Arrive 12:00 pm - Depart 6:00 pm
• October 28 Great Day at Sea
• October 29 Relaxing Day at Sea
• October 30 Los Angeles, CA Arrive 6:00 am
• November 11 Singapore, Singapore Depart 7:00 pm
• November 12 Port Klang (Kuala Lampur), Malaysia Arrive 9:00 am - Depart 7:00 pm
• November 13 Langkawi Island, Malaysia Arrive 11:00 am - Depart 7:00 pm
• November 14 A Relaxing Day At Sea
• November 15 Playful Day at Sea
• November 16 Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My), Vietnam Arrive 8:00 am - Depart 11:59 pm
• November 17 An Indulgent Day at Sea
• November 18 Sihanoukville, Cambodia Arrive 7:00 am - Depart 7:00 pm
• November 19 Ko Samui, Thailand Arrive 8:00 am - Depart 6:00 pm
• November 20 Bangkok (Laem Chabang), Thailand Arrive 6:00 am
• January 21 Miami Depart 4:30 pm
• January 22 Nassau, Bahamas Arrive 8:00 am - Depart 4:00 pm
• January 23 Coco Cay, Bahamas Arrive 7:00 am - Depart 5:00 pm
• January 24 Extraordinary Day at Sea
• January 25 Labadee, Haiti Arrive 8:00 am - Depart 5:00 pm
• January 26 Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic Arrive 10:00 am - Depart 6:00 pm
• January 27 Awesome Day at Sea
• January 28 Miami Arrive 7:00 am
• March 16 San Juan, Puerto Rico Depart 8:30 pm
• March 17 Epic Day at Sea
• March 18 Oranjestad, Aruba Arrive 9:00 am - Depart 11:59 pm
• March 19 Willemstad, Curacao Arrive 9:00 am - Depart 11:59 pm
• March 20 Relaxing Day at Sea
• March 21 Martinique Arrive 9:00 am - Depart 7:00 pm
• March 22 Basseterre, St Kitts Arrive 8:00 am - Depart 5:00 pm
• March 23 San Juan, Puerto Rico Arrive 7:00 am
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G’day darlings and welcome to Sydney, the land of sun, sea, and sequins! Whether you’re a glitter-loving local or a fabulous visitor from afar, Sydney has plenty to offer the LGBTQIA+ community. From gorgeous beaches to vibrant nightlife, this city has it all. This travel guide will give you the inside scoop on where to eat, stay, do, and play in Sydney, so let’s dive in!

First up, let’s talk about what to do in Sydney. Here are three fun activities that are perfect for LGBTQIA+ travellers:

Sydney Mardi Gras Parade

The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade is one of the most iconic LGBTQIA+ events in the world. Every year, thousands of people take to the streets of Sydney to celebrate and show their pride. It’s a must-see event for any LGBTQIA+ traveller visiting Sydney. Address : Oxford St, Sydney NSW 2010, Australia More Info: https://www.mardigras.org.au/ Cost : Depends on the event.

Harbour Cruise

Take a cruise on Sydney Harbour and see the city from a different perspective. With plenty of options for dining, dancing, and drinking, a harbour cruise is the perfect way to relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Address : Circular Quay, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia More Info: https://www.captaincook.com.au/ Cost : Starting at $39 per person

Self-Guided Gay and Lesbian History Walking Tour

Explore Sydney’s LGBTQIA+ history with a walking tour that takes you through some of the city’s most iconic neighbourhoods. From Oxford Street to Kings Cross, this tour will give you a glimpse into the struggles and triumphs of Sydney’s LGBTQIA+ community. Address : All around town More Info : https://www.pridehistory.org.au/sydney-history-walks Cost: Free

Now, let’s talk about where to eat, honey! Here are two LGBTQIA+ friendly restaurants that will not disappoint:

The Grounds of Alexandria

The Grounds of Alexandria is a trendy cafe and restaurant that’s known for its delicious food and gorgeous surroundings. With plenty of vegetarian and vegan options, it’s the perfect spot for a brunch date or a casual lunch with friends. Address : 7A, 2 Huntley St, Alexandria NSW 2015, Australia More Info : https://thegrounds.com.au/ Cost : Average cost per person is $25-30

The Imperial Erskineville

The Imperial Erskineville is a legendary LGBTQIA+ venue that’s been serving up delicious food and drinks for over 30 years. They offer a Drag and Dine show that features incredible performances and food. Afterwards, the dance floor gets going, making it the perfect spot for a fun night out with friends. Address : 35 Erskineville Rd, Erskineville NSW 2043, Australia More Info : https://imperialerskineville.com.au/ Cost : Average cost per person is $25-30

Sydney has a vibrant and exciting nightlife scene, with plenty of LGBTQIA+ friendly venues to choose from. Here are three spots that are worth checking out:

The Stonewall Hotel

The Stonewall Hotel is a legendary venue in the heart of Sydney’s LGBTQIA+ district on Oxford St. With multiple levels, drag shows, and DJs spinning the latest hits, it’s the perfect spot for a night out with friends. Address : 175 Oxford St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia More Info : https://stonewallhotel.com/ Cost : Varies depending on the night

ARQ Sydney is one of the most popular LGBTQIA+ clubs in the city, known for its lively atmosphere and top-notch DJs. With multiple dance floors and a range of events throughout the week, it’s a must-visit spot for anyone looking to dance the night away. Address : 16 Flinders St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia More Info : https://www.arqsydney.com.au/ Cost : Varies depending on the night

The Bearded Tit

The Bearded Tit is a quirky and eclectic bar that’s known for its creative cocktails and live music. With a laid-back vibe and a friendly crowd, it’s the perfect spot for a casual night out. Address : 183 Regent St, Redfern NSW 2016, Australia More Info: https://www.thebeardedtit.com/ Cost : Average cost per drink is $15-20

There are plenty of LGBTQIA+ friendly accommodation options in Sydney, ranging from budget-friendly hostels to luxurious hotels. Here are three options that are worth considering:

The Capsule Hotel

The Capsule Hotel is a unique and affordable accommodation option that’s perfect for solo travellers. With private capsules that include a TV, USB charging ports, and a comfortable mattress, it’s a fun and comfortable way to experience Sydney. Address : 640 George St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia More Info : https://www.thecapsulehotel.com.au/ Cost : Starting at $50 per night

The Langham, Sydney

The Langham is a luxurious hotel that’s located in the heart of Sydney’s central business district. With spacious rooms, a beautiful spa, and a range of dining options, it’s the perfect spot for a romantic getaway or a special occasion. Address : 89-113 Kent St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia More Info : https://www.langhamhotels.com/en/the-langham/sydney/ Cost : Starting at $300 per night

Hotel Hacienda

Hotel Hacienda is a vibrant hotel that’s located in Redfern, near the city and with plenty of transport options closeby. With a variety of rooms, an inhouse Mexican restaurant, and prime location, it’s the perfect spot for a city getaway to Sydney. Address : 179 Cleveland St, Redfern NSW 2016 More Info : https://hotelhacienda.com.au/ Cost : Starting at $150 per night

So there you have it, gorgeous! A vibrant LGBTQIA+ travel guide to Sydney that’s packed full of recommendations for the best places to eat, stay, do, and play in the city. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, Sydney is a city that celebrates diversity and inclusivity, and we hope that this guide helps you make the most of your time here. So go out there and have an absolute blast, honey!

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Most chilling cruise ship deaths - hot tub drowning, thrown body, and tragic overdose

Cruise ship passengers head aboard for fun, frolics and relaxation but occasionally their luxury holidays can turn into nightmares. We take a look at some of the worst tragedies on the high seas

• 16:00, 25 Aug 2024

While the chances of dying aboard a cruise ship are extremely low, with 30 million people opting for a holiday at sea each year, accidents and incidents do happen.

The average number of deaths aboard major liners each year is said to be just 31. In May, an unnamed passenger reportedly jumped from the world's largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean's Icon Of The Seas , when it was heading from Miami to Honduras.

The man was rescued by the US Coast Guard but sadly passed away. In the same month, father-of-three Shane Dixon, 50, plunged to his death from the P&C cruise ship Pacific Adventure as it approached Sydney Harbour. His family said he had lost thousands of dollars in the onboard casino the night before.

From murder and manslaughter to tragic accidents, the Mirror takes a look at some of the most notorious deaths and vanishings on the high seas...

Gay's body was thrown out of a porthole by deck steward James Camb during a voyage on the Durban Castle to Southampton in 1947. Camb initially denied even seeing the actress on the cruise ship before claiming she had died from a medical episode while the couple were in bed.

The murderer, 30, had spotted the 21-year-old on the ship after it departed from South Africa, where Gay had been working for six months, before they 'became intimate'. He claimed she had begun 'frothing at the mouth' and he committed the 'beastly' act of throwing her body out of the porthole in a panic.

The killer wasn't believed - Camb was initially sentenced to hang but avoided capital punishment as a no-hanging bill was being discussed in parliament at the time. "The House of Commons has, by its vote, saved the life of the brutal lascivious murderer who thrust the poor girl he had raped and assaulted through a porthole of the ship to the sharks," said Prime Minister Winston Churchill.

Released in 1959, Gay's killer was later convicted of further sexual offences and 20 years later, he died behind bars. The actress's body was never found.

Amy Lynn Bradley

Amy, from Virginia, was on the balcony of her family cabin aboard the Rhapsody Of The Seas in the early hours of March 24, 1998. But when her father Ron checked on his daughter at 6am, she was nowhere to be seen.

Amy's shoes were still on the balcony but her lighter and cigarettes had vanished with her. Ron searched the ship and when he couldn't find his daughter, he woke up his wife Iva and their son Brad.

The family begged the crew to make an announcement and not let anybody off the ship at the port of Curacao until Amy had been found, in case of abduction. The announcement her family had begged for was made at 7.50 am, by which point the majority of Royal Caribbean passengers had disembarked and crew searched common areas but not passenger and staff rooms.

What happens to Amy remains a mystery today - did she go overboard? Mum Iva claimed Amy had received a lot of attention from crew members on the ship and her family pointed out that she was a strong swimmer and trained lifeguard. Amy was declared dead after 12 years but many people have come forward to claim sightings of her since then.

Rebecca Coriam

The 24-year-old was working on the Disney Wonder cruise ship when she disappeared on May 22, 2011. The vessel was sailing off the coast of Mexico when the youth activity worker from Chester was spotted on surveillance video talking on one of the ship's internal phones.

Rebecca appeared very upset and was asked if she was ok by a fellow employee in the crew lounge, appearing to say yes before hanging up the phone and walking away. What happened next remains a mystery but a common theory is she was swept overboard by a rogue wave while at the crew pool.

Others alleged foul play and blamed the crew member's upset on a turbulent relationship. Rebecca's family made an out of court settlement with the entertainment giant in 2016.

Dianne Brimble

Dianne left Sydney, Australia on P&O's Pacific Sky on September 23, 2002 with her daughter Tahlia, sister Alma Wood and niece Kari Ann. Later that evening, she headed to the ship's nightclub and her daughter woke up the following morning with her mother nowhere to be seen.

Alma was later called to the ship's medical centre where she was told her sister had died. Dianne's naked body had been found on the floor of a cabin occupied by four unknown men. It transpired the group of men had put a date rape drug in the 42-year-old's drink in the club.

The mother-of-three had died from a combination of alcohol and an overdose of GHB - three times the amount a recreational user would have consumed. Alma, Kari Ann and Tahlia were forced to endure two more days on the ship before they could disembark and fly home to Australia.

The cabin belonged to a group of four men who were part of a larger group of eight and would soon become infamously known as 'The Adelaide Eight.' Three of the men would later be convicted of crimes associated with Dianne's death, which caused a public outcry for tighter security measures to be put in place on cruise ships to protect future potential victims.

Birdie Africa

Also known as Michael Moses Ward, Birdie had been the only child to survive the 1985 M.O.V.E. bombing. The tragedy, which killed 11 people including his mother, was the result of a firefight between Philadelphia Police and members of the Black liberation group.

Sadly, in 2013 Birdie, 41, perished aboard the Carnival Dream, which was sailing the Caribbean. He had been drinking heavily when he slid under the water in the ship's hot tub and drowned while a crowd looked on. A police report said: "Two passengers saw the body but didn't react initially, thinking it was a 'painting' and called their friends over to take a look.

"A doctor who refused to be identified also stated that he saw passengers and crew looking on and had to tell them to pull the body out." The same doctor alleged a nurse who obtained a defibrillator was hesitant about using it, allegedly unsure if it was safe to use on a wet body.

Karen Waltz

The newly wed was on the last day of her honeymoon cruise to Mexico in February 1988 when her husband Scott Roston claimed she had been swept overboard by a hard gust of wind. The chiropractor said they had been jogging around the ship's running track when tragedy struck close to San Diego but his story didn't add up.

There were no wind gusts at the time Karen went overboard Sundancer Cruises' Stardancer ship and an investigation found the doctor had been angry with his wife at dinner for eating sweets and not knowing which utensil to use. Roston, 36, soon changed his story to claim Israeli assassins had in fact slain his wife.

This tale was given short shrift and the callous honeymoon killer was sentenced to life in prison, later reduced to 33 years.

Merrian Carver

In August 2004, Merrian embarked on a solo holiday to Alaska with Celebrity Cruises. But just two days in to the week long holiday, her steward Domingo Monteiro noticed that her bed hadn't been slept in although all of her belongings were still in her room.

The concerned member of staff reported the investment banker missing to his boss daily but was allegedly told 'Just do your job and forget it' - this manager was later fired. When the cruise ended and crew members realised Merrian's belongings were still onboard, they packed them up and donated to charity.

Royal Caribbean officials had failed to secure the Massachusetts businesswoman's room, collect evidence, search the boat or even contact authorities or notify her family. Her father reported Merrian, 40, missing when they realised she had disappeared weeks later but she has never been found.

Paul Rossington and Kristen Schroder

Newly engaged Paul and Kristen died on the Carnival Spirit cruise ship in May 2013. They had been seen arguing at dinner and were caught on security cameras quarrelling in the ship's casino shortly before they took their argument to their cabin.

Security cameras showed estate agent Kristen, 27, climb over the fifth floor balcony railing of her cabin and cling to the outside of it before slipping. She struck level three of the ship and a lifeboat before tumbling into the ocean.

Paramedic Paul, 30, who was naked at the time was seen diving into the Tasman Sea, off the coast of New South Wales in Australia, in a desperate attempt to save his fiancée. The couple were never found.

Chloe Wiegand

Chloe, from Indiana, was just 18-months-old when she fell from her grandfather's arms and through an open window on Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas in June 2019. The vessel was docked in San Juan, Puerto Rico and she was sent plummeting 11 stories, 150 feet to the pier below.

The toddler was in a children's play area of the ship when Salvatore Anello held her up, saying he wanted her to bang on the glass as she enjoyed while watching her big brother's hockey games. He later pleaded guilty to negligent homicide and was sentenced to three years of probation.

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A song for Sphen: Penguins mourn death of one half of beloved same-sex couple

They were the penguin power couple , a world-famous same-sex pairing whose love was taught about in schools and inspired a pride parade float. Now Magic, mourning Sphen's death , has led their community in a tribute song. 

Sphen died earlier this month just before his 12th birthday, the Sydney Sea Life Aquarium said Thursday, a long life for a Gentoo penguin in captivity who can live up to 13 years.

“The loss of Sphen is heartbreaking to the penguin colony, the team and everyone who has been inspired or positively impacted by Sphen and Magic’s story,” the aquarium’s general manager Richard Dilly said in a statement.  

To process the loss of his partner, Magic, 8, was taken to Sphen’s body “so that he could understand his partner wouldn’t return,” Dilly said.

“He immediately started singing, which was beautifully reciprocated by the colony,” Dilly added.

Sphen and Magic rose to celebrity status in 2018 when they began collecting pebbles to create a nest and became almost inseparable, regularly seen waddling around and swimming together.

The duo were together for nearly six years, roughly half their average life span, and began expanding their family soon after. They co-parented two chicks, Lara, in 2018, and Clancy in 2020. Lara was nicknamed Sphengic after her parents by the public.

“It was a beautiful example of co-parenting as a same sex couple,” Vincent Savolainen, a professor of organismic biology at Imperial College London, told NBC News.

The parents would swap between patrolling their nest perimeters to ward off thieves and incubating the egg.

Zookeepers said Sphen and Magic were natural at parenting and had been given a real egg from a couple who had two eggs so that they were not excluded from the breeding season.

Homosexual bonds in animals, including birds, has been widely documented, experts say, often noticed as a desire among the couple to co-parent an offspring.

“It’s quite common in birds that two of them will get together for co-parenting,” said Savolainen. “That can happen for multiple reasons, usually it could be advantageous, for example two males can co parent because they’re stronger and are better able to protect the egg,” he said.

“Whether it is really homosexual behavior, one can debate,” he added.

Their love story was more than just fame for the zoo, as they rose to become icons of homosexuality in Australia and beyond.

The duo was also found together outside of their usual breeding season, which according to the zoo is unique for Gentoo penguins.

Inflatables of the celebrities were featured at the pride parade in Sydney in 2021, and last year their story was included in school resources for children in the state of New South Wales to help them learn “love in all shapes in sizes.”

“Sphen and Magic are more than just a beautiful love story – their impact around the world as a symbol of equality is immeasurable,” the zoo said in its statement Thursday.

The couple was featured in numerous books, documentaries and even in the Netflix series Atypical, with their fame becoming a way for the zoo to raise awareness about the threats to the species, including pollution and global warming.

The Sydney duo is not the only same-sex couple to make headlines.

The Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Syracuse, New York is home to the male penguin couple Elmer and Lima, who  became proud parents in 2022.

A male couple at a Dutch zoo nabbed the nest of a lesbian duo in 2020, a year after they stole an egg from a heterosexual couple. In 2019, a then 4-month old chick of the penguin mothers Rocky and Marama at the Sea Life Aquarium in London became the world’s first “genderless” penguin chick .

Rachel Ankler, a spokesperson for the aquarium in Sydney, told NBC News that an update on Magic’s condition and the next breeding season will be shared in the coming weeks.

“Magic may not get in partnership with another penguin ever again, especially because of his older age,” Savolainen said. “But there is a possibility he may be with another male or female penguin.”

Mithil Aggarwal is a Hong Kong-based reporter/producer for NBC News.

Sphen, half of gay 'penguin power couple', dies; Sea Life Sydney Aquarium confirms

"sphen and magic are more than just a beautiful love story –their impact around the world as a symbol of equality is immeasurable," the sea life sydney aquarium said in a statement..

Sphen, half of the gay gentoo penguin couple who captured hearts around the world, has died, leaving staff and penguins at the Sea Life Sydney Aquarium "heartbroken." On Thursday, the aquarium announced that Sphen passed away.

Magic, 8, Sphen's partner, was taken to him after he died so he would understand that Sphen would not come back, reports NBC News . Magic began to sing, and the rest of his colony "beautifully reciprocated", said Richard Dilly, the aquarium’s general manager, in a statement.

"Sphen and Magic are more than just a beautiful love story –their impact around the world as a symbol of equality is immeasurable," the aquarium said in a statement.

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A love story like no other

Sphen and his partner, Magic, were titled "the penguin power couple" and celebrated six years together. In that time, the same-sex couple adopted two chicks, Sphengic (Lara) in 2018 and Clancy in 2020, and touched the hearts of many, according to a press release published by the aquarium.

Inspiring people around the world

Books, like Sphengic, A True Love is Love Story about Family by Kristy Esson, have been written about the penguin couple and the love they shared.

They have been featured in documentaries, and their romance is included in Australia's school curriculum.

They've also inspired a Mardi Gras float that debuted in Sydney's Mardi Gras about three years ago.

A strange, wholesome romance

Sphen and Magic were inseparable. They even spent time with each other outside of the mating season, which is unusual for gentoo penguins.

Sphen, the eldest of the two, died just before he turned 12 years old, according to the aquarium. He lived a long life, considering that gentoo penguins can live up to 13 years in captivity.

Remembering Sphen: Fans encouraged to leave a message

The aquarium encourages the couple's fans to leave a message of support or a tribute to Sphen in this time of grieving on its website .

The penguin team will then review the messages and tributes before posting them to their website.

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Sphen the penguin, known for same-sex love story, dies at Sydney aquarium aged 11

By Millie Roberts

Topic: Animals

Magic and Sphen (right) pose with Pride rainbow.  ( Supplied: Sea Life Sydney Aquarium )

One half of a famous same-sex penguin couple, Sphen, has died aged 11, Sea Life Sydney Aquarium said.

The gentoo penguin was known for adopting and raising two chicks with his partner Magic since 2018.

Sea Life said the penguin colony started singing in honour of the celebrity penguin's life.

A penguin who inspired a Mardi Gras float after making international headlines for his same-sex relationship has died aged 11.

Sphen shot to fame in 2018 after partnering up with fellow gentoo penguin Magic at Sea Life Sydney Aquarium.

The couple, who spent six years together, successfully fostered two chicks Sphengic (Lara) in 2018 and Clancy in 2020 in what was described as an Australian first.

Sphen (left) and Magic were described as having a love story that "captivated the world". ( Supplied: Sea Life Sydney Aquarium )

Normally, penguins would only raise one chick in the wild, aquarium staff said at the time.

Their love story inspired a Mardi Gras float in 2021, and also featured in books, documentaries and Netflix show Atypical. 

"The loss of Sphen is heartbreaking to the penguin colony, the team, and everyone who has been inspired or positively impacted by Sphen and Magic's story," the aquarium's general manager Richard Dilly said.

Sphen and Magic were a same-sex gentoo penguin couple. ( Supplied: Sea Life Sydney Aquarium )

Sphen (left) and Magic tending to one of their two eggs during their six-year relationship. ( Supplied: Sea Life Sydney Aquarium )

"We want to take this opportunity to reflect and celebrate Spehn's life, remembering what an icon he was, the unique bond he shared with Magic and the positive impact he made in the world."

The aquarium said Sphen was nearly 12 years old when he passed away earlier this month.

His age is considered long for a gentoo penguin, which have an average life span of between 12 and 13 years.

Magic and Sphen (right) with their first chick Sphengic, also known as Lara. ( Supplied: Sea Life Sydney Aquarium )

Magic, 8, was often spotted with Sphen outside of the breeding season, which is unique for gentoo penguins, the aquarium said.

Staff first noticed an attraction between the pair when they saw them bowing to each other — a "gentoo way of saying they love each other".

"Sphen and Magic's love story captivated the world and it's been an honour to welcome local and international fans, some of which travelled long distances to see them in real life," Mr Dilly said.

"The team's focus is now on Magic, who will soon prepare for his first breeding season without Sphen."

The team took Magic to see Sphen's body to help the penguin understand that his partner would not return.

A spokesperson said Magic "immediately started singing, which was beautifully reciprocated by the colony".

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Sphen, Penguin Whose Gay Love Story Earned Global Fame, Dies

For six years, Sphen and Magic were devoted partners, adoptive parents and queer icons. After Sphen died this month at age 11, Magic began singing.

By Isabella Kwai

Sphen, a male gentoo penguin whose enduring partnership with another male penguin in the colony led them to become international queer icons, has died, according to the Sydney aquarium that housed them. He was 11.

The penguin died earlier this month after his health deteriorated, the Sea Life Sydney Aquarium team said in an email. The aquarium did not give additional information on his ailment but said that it made the difficult decision to euthanize Sphen, “easing him of any pain or discomfort.”

For Sphen and Magic, a summer meet-cute in Sydney sparked their six-year partnership. Sphen, three years older, had come from SeaWorld, while Magic was born in an aquarium in Melbourne. In a colony of young, flirty penguins at Sea Life, the two had eyes only for each other: bowing, singing and bringing each other pebbles for a potential future nest, according to penguin keepers. Young gentoo penguins can take some time to choose their partners, but Sphen and Magic did not waste any.

“They weren’t interested in other birds in the colony,” Tish Hannan, the head of penguin supervision at the aquarium, said in an interview in 2019. “They’ve chosen each other. That’s it. They’re bonded now.”

The penguin keepers embraced their partnership and gave them a dummy egg to foster. They were later given a real egg after a heterosexual penguin couple appeared to be neglecting their parenting duties. Sphen and Magic, who had achieved relative stability with their big nest, diligently nurtured their bundle of joy, swapping shifts to incubate the egg and keep it warm. They hatched a chick, Sphengic, now called Lara, in 2018 and paired up again in 2020 to hatch Clancy.

Their courtship, which came soon after Australia legalized gay marriage in a protracted battle that brought up personal, religious and political tensions , offered a symbol of optimism for the queer community and its supporters. Their likenesses were memorialized on floats at Pride celebrations in Sydney, and their story was retold in documentaries. They were even featured in an episode of the Netflix coming-of-age series “ Atypical .” In 2023, teachers in New South Wales said that their story would become a resource for primary school curriculums as part of a unit on family and relationships.

The couple’s fame drew local and international tourists, who watched them waddle around their home in the aquarium on Sydney’s docks. Unusually for gentoo penguin couples, the aquarium said, the pair were so close they even spent time together outside of breeding season. After spending more than half his life with his partner, Magic will now face his first breeding season without Sphen, said Richard Dilly, general manager at Sea Life Sydney Aquarium.

“The loss of Sphen is heartbreaking to the penguin colony, the team and everyone who has been inspired or positively impacted by Sphen and Magic’s story,” he said.

To help him mourn the loss, the aquarium said that it took Magic, who turns 9 this year, to see Sphen after he died. He started singing. The rest of the colony joined in.

Isabella Kwai is a Times reporter based in London, covering breaking news and other trends. More about Isabella Kwai

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