RSVP Vacations, the originator of the gay and lesbian cruise concept, announced details on five all-gay cruises in 2009...

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- RSVP Vacations, the originator of the gay and lesbian cruise concept, announced details on five all-gay cruises in 2009, designed to give travelers more variety and choice than ever before. With three major U.S. city departures -- Ft. Lauderdale, Los Angeles and Seattle -- RSVP's 2009 cruises also offer unprecedented convenience, ease and value. RSVP Vacations produces distinctive travel packages designed for gay and lesbian travelers. It custom tailors the traditional cruise vacation experience for its gay and lesbian guests. RSVP originated the all-gay cruise concept, hosting its first all-gay cruise in 1986. Since then, more than 80,000 men and women have participated in RSVP's big and small ship cruises, riverboat cruises, land tours, and resort vacations. The company's 2009 cruises are: an Eastern Caribbean Cruise on Holland America's newest flagship, ms Eurodam; a Mexican Riviera Cruise on Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Star; back-to-back riverboat cruises on Amadeus Waterways' ms Amalyra, including Europe's Heartland Cruise and the Legendary Danube Cruise; and a new Seattle to Alaska cruise on Holland America's ms Westerdam.

"RSVP is growing, and we're stronger than ever before," said Charlie Rounds, president of RSVP. "In 2009, we're showing our gratitude to our loyal guests by offering five different cruises with five distinct itineraries on four different and exciting ships."

Reservations for all RSVP programs are available through most travel agencies or directly from RSVP at 1-800-328-RSVP. For detailed information, visit http://www.rsvpvacations.com.