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About This Event

The Gaydio Networking event, Pride At Sea - 20 years of Gaydio, is a free event taking place on 2026-10-01 at the Port of Tilbury in Rochester. The event will feature a networking experience on board a ship.

Join us for a networking experience like no other, onboard Ambassador's ship, Ambience as a UK first for an unforgettable evening.

The UK's First Pride Networking Event at Sea

This October, Gaydio is making history.

Join us onboard Ambassador Cruise Line's flagship, Ambience, as we host the UK's first Pride networking event at sea, while celebrating 20 years of Gaydio broadcasting on the airwaves.

Whether you're joining us for business, networking, entertainment or simply to celebrate Pride with an incredible community, this promises to be one of the most unique LGBTQ+ events of the year.

Spend the evening making meaningful connections, enjoying first-class entertainment, dining in style and dancing the night away before relaxing in your cabin and tucking into breakfast in the morning. You will then make your departure from Tillbury back home with some great memories and connections.

🎟️ Important Booking Information

Please note: This Eventbrite page is for event information only.

Bookings are made directly with Ambassador Cruise Line.

To secure your place onboard:

Visit gaydio.co.uk/prideatsea

Call the dedicated Ambassador Cruise Line reservations team

Choose your preferred cabin and complete your booking

Booking directly with Ambassador allows you to select your cabin, provide passenger information and receive your official booking confirmation.

What to ExpectThis isn't your typical networking event.

It's an evening designed to celebrate business, community and Pride in one unforgettable experience.

Your evening includes:

🌈 The UK's first Pride networking event at sea

🎉 Celebrating 20 years of Gaydio

🤝 Networking with professionals from across the UK

🎤 Inspiring speakers and LGBTQ+ business voices

⭐ An exclusive and intimate Q&A with RuPaul's Drag Race UK star Danny Beard

🎭 A spectacular live performance from Mary Mac

🎧 Party into the night with Gaydio DJs

🍸 Complimentary welcome cocktail

🍽️ Five-course gala dinner

🍷 Half a bottle of wine per person with dinner

🛏️ Overnight accommodation onboard Ambience

🍳 Breakfast before disembarkation

✨ Plenty of surprises throughout the evening

Whether you're building your business, expanding your network or simply looking for a memorable Pride experience, this is an event unlike anything we've hosted before.

Your VenueWe're delighted to be partnering with Ambassador Cruise Line to bring this landmark event to life.

Hosted onboard Ambience, you'll enjoy exclusive networking sessions before exploring one of the UK's finest cruise ships, complete with stylish bars, restaurants, entertainment venues and overnight accommodation.

Following the networking event, guests will enjoy a gala dinner before heading to the theatre for an incredible live performance from Mary Mac, followed by late-night celebrations with Gaydio DJs. After a comfortable night's sleep onboard, you'll wake up and enjoy breakfast before heading home.

What's IncludedEvery Pride at Sea booking includes:

Gaydio Networking: Pride at Sea

Welcome cocktail

Five-course gala dinner

Half a bottle of wine per person

Exclusive Danny Beard Q&A

Live performance from Mary Mac

Gaydio DJs

Overnight accommodation

Breakfast

Networking throughout the evening

Access to the ship's public areas and entertainment

Prices start from £164 per person.

Our PartnersThis event is proudly supported by:

Ambassador Cruise Line

Headline Partner

Go Succeed

Official Growth Partner

Barclays Eagle Labs

Official Banking Partner

Atomic Canyon

London City Partner

With special thanks to our supporters helping us bring this unique event to life:

Softcat | DXC Technology | The House | Stadium Wealth | Yes Mortgage Services

Who Should Attend?Gaydio Networking is open to everyone.

Whether you're:

A business owner

Entrepreneur

Professional

Freelancer

Graduate

Senior leader

Part of an Employee Resource Group

Looking to build your professional network

...or simply want to celebrate Pride in an unforgettable setting, you'll be made to feel welcome.

LGBTQ+ people and allies are all invited.

Come as you are. Bring your whole self.

Can I Expense My Ticket?Many of our guests attend Gaydio Networking events as part of their professional development or business networking.

Our events regularly bring together decision-makers, entrepreneurs, professionals and organisations from across the UK, creating valuable opportunities to build relationships and generate new business.

As a result, many guests are able to expense the cost of attending through their employer. We recommend checking your company's expenses policy.

Ready to Join Us?Be part of Gaydio history as we celebrate 20 years on air and host the UK's first Pride networking event at sea.

Visit gaydio.co.uk/prideatsea to find out more and book your place directly with Ambassador Cruise Line.

We can't wait to welcome you onboard.

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Frequently asked questions

Gaydio Networking: Pride At Sea - 20 years of Gaydio takes place on Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 16:30. The event runs until Friday, 2 October 2026.

Gaydio Networking: Pride At Sea - 20 years of Gaydio is held at Port of Tilbury in Rochester (Port of Tilbury, Tilbury Docks, RM18 7LA).

Entry to Gaydio Networking: Pride At Sea - 20 years of Gaydio is free.

Tickets for Gaydio Networking: Pride At Sea - 20 years of Gaydio can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

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