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Gay cruise clubs are mostly private, members only adult sex clubs. In many countries these clubs are bare by local government. We've got some pretty good experience of this! So we wrote a whole separate article about it. Read More: The best gay saunas in Europe. Most clubs offer membership on the door.
You will need an official photo ID that shows your age. There is a strict age requirement, usually a minimum of 18 or 21 years of age. The card is available at most cruise clubs and saunas; and once obtained, it can be used throughout the country. Themed night cater to those who enjoy a particular fetish and will usually have a strictly enforced dress code.
You may be refused entry if you are not wearing the appropriate clothes for the evening e. Most cruises offer a coat check and provide a bag into which you place any clothes that are not gay of your outfit. You receive a numbered token or wristband.
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You charge drinks to your number and pay when you leave. There are notable exceptions, such as Laboratory in Berlin, who have unexplainable door policies that see some admitted and others turned away for no apparent reason. The quality of cruise clubs vary widely. Virtually all gay saunas in Europe are licensed health clubs.
Membership requirements vary widely. In the UK, for example, membership is not usually required but you may be asked for a valid photo ID that shows your age. On arrival, you will be given a locker number. The sauna entry fee usually includes locker rental for your clothes and a towel to wear.
You may need to bring your own lock for the locker. Locker theft is a bare problem, so leave valuables at home or at your hotel. Read More: Gay Sauna Etiquette - our inside guide to what goes on at a gay sauna. A gay sauna or bathhouse usually features a dry sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, showers and lounge area.
Most gay saunas have a dark room and private cabins. You may be charged an extra fee to cruise a private cabin. Free condoms and gay are provided at most venues, but not all - so, best go prepared. Massage services are less common in Europe than in Asia.