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<h2>More Than a Trip – A Space That’s Truly Yours</h2>Because queer people deserve more than just tolerance – they deserve peace, presence, and joy. Too many LGBTQ+ travelers still have to check if they’ll be welcome, safe, or judged. Rainbow Waves was born from that reality.This is more than a yacht – it’s a safe haven at sea. A space where your love isn’t questioned, your presence isn’t political, and your laughter doesn’t need permission.We’re not a company. We’re a couple. And with your support, we’re creating the kind of journey we’ve all been waiting for.<figure id="figure-1b9skeg8am9yr22dd"><img id="1b9skeg8am9yr22dd" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/5ReATVf8EC4LNnzMcN1JUOyNQFP1HTPSVU93IXz2lO8q4IF2Lymkf7QSjDs5IuJt.png" alt="Let's Pass Through This Region" title="Let's Pass Through This Region" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionX="null" data-positionY="null" data-fullWidth="false"/></figure>

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<h3>At Rainbow Waves, we believe that every act of support deserves something meaningful in return. Our rewards are not just tokens - they are pieces of our dream, crafted with love, humor, and the spirit of the sea. Here's how we want to say thank you and connect with you beyond the waves.</h3><figure id="figure-19ceu7teqmma3090w0"><img id="19ceu7teqmma3090w0" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/4BI308xMt1vwOW0vh7R5Gwi6SoC0xVvvQr0Tl3E5rbEcTvo9sMlvv4uaNWF9MneL.png" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 50% 40%;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="50%" data-positiony="40%" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/4BI308xMt1vwOW0vh7R5Gwi6SoC0xVvvQr0Tl3E5rbEcTvo9sMlvv4uaNWF9MneL.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 50% 40%;"></figure>&nbsp; It all starts with a thank you... and a surpriseSome of our rewards are simple – a heartfelt email, a personal thank you straight from us. But others are full of playful surprises - like your very own Rainbow Waves Nickname, mischievously crafted by your favorite gay captains. It might be daring, hilarious, or just downright fabulous - and definitely unforgettable! Or how about a Secret Gay Captain’s Tip? Expect a piece of wisdom that might steer your life, brighten your day, or just make you laugh in the most unexpected way.&nbsp;Do you believe in lucky numbers? Every supporter can claim a unique Lucky Cruise Number - your special number that enters you into a prize draw once our yacht officially sets sail. Who knows? It might bring you a smile... or a little more magic.Your name, part of the waves We want your name to sail with us forever. You can have your name proudly displayed on our Virtual Honor Wall - or, even more intimately, immortalized in the Supporters’ Book aboard our yacht. Every story matters. Every message adds another ripple to our journey.&nbsp;A postcard from the heart This isn’t just any postcard. This is the first-ever visual glimpse of your gay captains - standing proudly with the yacht that will soon set sail into LGBTQ+ history. Printed in a strictly limited edition, this keepsake will never be reproduced again. Each card comes with our printed signatures and a piece of the dream that started it all.Own the moment. Frame it. Or keep it as your quiet, personal link to a revolution on the sea.Because those who get it now… will be the first to see us before the world does. Will you be one of them?<figure id="figure-qkp12n9durma303s7t"><img id="qkp12n9durma303s7t" src="https://media.gettyimages.com/id/453518289/photo/two-gay-men.jpg?b=1&amp;s=2048x2048&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=2UZdtBp-q5Yh8uYrve7sj-31_6E5biOrlqQGxFRxPeU=" alt="Two gay men" title="Two gay men" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://media.gettyimages.com/id/453518289/photo/two-gay-men.jpg?b=1&amp;s=2048x2048&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=2UZdtBp-q5Yh8uYrve7sj-31_6E5biOrlqQGxFRxPeU=" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure>For those who dream of the deck Some rewards invite you even closer - onto the deck itself. A romantic dinner in a hidden bay. A private virtual yacht tour. And for a few lucky dreamers, maybe even a full day at sea. Because some dreams deserve to be cruised.&nbsp; Our rewards are more than gifts, they are connections They are not just items. They are bonds - between you and us, between your heart and the waves. Because Rainbow Waves is not just built by our hands. It is built by your dreams, your trust, and your pride.&nbsp; Support us, and we’ll send you something far more valuable than a gift - we’ll send you a piece of our journey, a moment of freedom, a spark of pride.With all our love from the sea, Your Gay Captains

Rainbow Waves Rewards: Heartfelt, Fun, and Full of Pride

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<h2>Why Rainbow Waves was created?</h2>The sea carries with it an endless sense of freedom. When the waves gently play against the yacht’s deck and the horizon fades into the glowing sun, a person feels something rare: absolute freedom of being. It was this very feeling that gave us the strength to dream - and today, it has led us to create Rainbow Waves.This idea was born out of a personal need. As a gay couple, we have experienced firsthand how rare it is to find places where you don’t have to hide, pretend, or worry about how others perceive you. Places where "being different" is embraced as part of the world's beauty, not something to conceal. After years of traveling, sailing, and searching for a space to call our own, we realized that such a welcoming corner at sea didn’t yet exist. And so we asked ourselves: why not create one - a place where acceptance, safety, and true freedom reign?<figure id="figure-1b9skeg8am9yr22dd"><img id="1b9skeg8am9yr22dd" src="https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2151686008/photo/young-couple-enjoying-summer-vacation-at-seaside.jpg?b=1&amp;s=2048x2048&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=XkhJA9It_usQuyc1PKsyUynxRmXAq85ogsHkhMDpJj8=" alt="Young couple enjoying summer vacation at seaside" title="Young couple enjoying summer vacation at seaside" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="null" data-positiony="null" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2151686008/photo/young-couple-enjoying-summer-vacation-at-seaside.jpg?b=1&amp;s=2048x2048&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=XkhJA9It_usQuyc1PKsyUynxRmXAq85ogsHkhMDpJj8=" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure>We remember countless moments during vacations when we questioned whether we could hold hands in public or take a photo together without fear of judgmental looks. What should have been natural often became a challenge. Yet every one of us deserves a place where we can simply exist — love, laugh, rest, and dream. Without masks, without fear.Rainbow Waves is not just about luxury chartering. It's about the feeling that you can always and everywhere be your true self. It’s about the small moments — mornings with a fresh cappuccino on deck, evenings under a canopy of stars with a glass of fine wine, swimming in turquoise coves where ordinary boats never reach. It’s about personal conversations, laughter, silence, and adventures that unfold when you feel safe and alive.We want to create a space where each morning begins with the knowledge that today, you can simply be yourself. Where no one judges whom you love, how you look, or how you live your life. A place where every guest’s story is celebrated — with joy, understanding, and openness.<figure id="figure-f0t6n8h72lm9yr28z2"><img id="f0t6n8h72lm9yr28z2" src="https://media.gettyimages.com/id/1392987237/photo/women-with-hat-holding-a-cup-of-coffee-in-the-morning-sitting-on-back-boat-deck-of-a-sailboat.jpg?b=1&amp;s=2048x2048&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=DsRD_qNZToK7YfFJ8Y98_HHns03KF5UJYZn79PBvh7I=" alt="Women with hat holding a cup of coffee in the morning, sitting on back boat deck of a sailboat, bar feet legs in the water, view from high angle" title="Women with hat holding a cup of coffee in the morning, sitting on back boat deck of a sailboat, bar feet legs in the water, view from high angle" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="null" data-positiony="null" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://media.gettyimages.com/id/1392987237/photo/women-with-hat-holding-a-cup-of-coffee-in-the-morning-sitting-on-back-boat-deck-of-a-sailboat.jpg?b=1&amp;s=2048x2048&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=DsRD_qNZToK7YfFJ8Y98_HHns03KF5UJYZn79PBvh7I=" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure>We believe the sea belongs to everyone. And we believe that luxury experiences deserve a spirit of community, personal touch, and true inclusivity. Rainbow Waves is a project "from us, for you." With heart, with a smile, and with open arms. We aspire to be more than just the captains of your journey — we want to be part of your stories, your exceptional moments at sea.With Rainbow Waves, we’re not just changing the way you sail. We aim to change the way you feel about yourself and the world around you. We know that every carefree laugh, every peaceful moment of lying on the deck, every embrace at sunset is a small victory for freedom and acceptance.<figure id="figure-27opy8rimpm9yr2g1r"><img id="27opy8rimpm9yr2g1r" src="https://media.gettyimages.com/id/1094608860/photo/scenic-view-of-seacoast-vis-island-stiniva-beach-croatia.jpg?b=1&amp;s=2048x2048&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=81plnnyzC2fKcrmnEF1k-dZ1Wd66aENPDa9FhYKXf20=" alt="Scenic view of seacoast,Vis Island, Stiniva Beach, Croatia" title="Scenic view of seacoast,Vis Island, Stiniva Beach, Croatia" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="null" data-positiony="null" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://media.gettyimages.com/id/1094608860/photo/scenic-view-of-seacoast-vis-island-stiniva-beach-croatia.jpg?b=1&amp;s=2048x2048&amp;w=0&amp;k=20&amp;c=81plnnyzC2fKcrmnEF1k-dZ1Wd66aENPDa9FhYKXf20=" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure>To turn this dream into reality, we have launched a crowdfunding campaign. Your support will help us secure a yacht, equip it with everything needed, and create a place where everyone can feel truly at home. Every contribution, big or small, brings us closer to our goal - to waves that will carry pride, freedom, and joy.Join us at the beginning of this voyage. Rainbow Waves awaits - and with it, all the stories we will create together. Because the sea is vast enough for everyone to find their place. Including you.<figure id="figure-qvvmchbi7qm9yr2lwi"><img id="qvvmchbi7qm9yr2lwi" src="https://media.gettyimages.com/id/1476166128/photo/reflections-on-yacht-window.jpg?b=1&s=2048x2048&w=0&k=20&c=_3y0p1RDWDMe4ytTe5xi_ynmb3Ee5_4137-oSWaV2w4=" alt="Reflections on Yacht Window" title="Reflections on Yacht Window" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-2xl md:rounded-3xl lg:rounded-4xl" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionX="null" data-positionY="null" data-fullWidth="false"/></figure>

Why?

Rainbow Waves

Rainbow Waves – Your Pride at Sea
Our Personal Story – A Journey to Freedom
We are two men who have been living together for over ten years. A decade that has taught us not only what true love and partnership mean but also how crucial it is to live truthfully and authentically. When we first met, we knew there would be many obstacles ahead, but we had no idea how many years we would spend living in hiding and uncertainty. We both grew up in environments where openly admitting our orientation was not easy and often meant risking rejection, alienation, and even the loss of close relationships.

For many years, we kept our relationship secret from family, colleagues, and sometimes even our closest friends. We lived quietly, in the shadows, often fearing how the people around us would react if they knew the truth about our love. It was a heavy and frustrating burden because we longed to simply be ourselves without having to pretend. We know very well what it feels like to be in a relationship that society either ignores or refuses to acknowledge.

After years of living in secrecy, we finally said enough. We realized that we only live once and decided to change our lives. Step by step, we came out to those closest to us, overcame prejudice and fear, and built an environment around us where we no longer had to hide. This decision not only gave us a sense of freedom but also the courage to support others who are still in the same situation we once were.

Today, we have been successfully running our own business in marketing and events for over a decade. Working together taught us to be reliable partners and proved that we can achieve great things as a team. This experience gives us full confidence that the project you are reading about is in good hands and will be managed professionally and with care.

Why We Decided to Create Rainbow Waves – Our Motivation and Drive
We have always loved traveling, discovering new places, people, and cultures. The sea and sailing have been a shared passion from the very beginning—a place where we felt the greatest freedom. Yet, during our chartered yacht experiences, we often faced subtle forms of rejection or lacked a true sense of acceptance. While the professional crews were polite, we could still feel an invisible wall that kept us from truly relaxing.

On the other hand, LGBT+ sailing trips we found were often heavily focused on wild parties, loud events, and extravagance—which does not suit everyone. We missed a place where we could experience quiet romantic moments, privacy, good food, and genuine acceptance. We realized that such a concept was missing from the market, and that’s how the idea for Rainbow Waves was born.

Our Vision – Freedom, Acceptance, and Authenticity
Rainbow Waves is not just another charter company. It will be a true refuge where everyone—whether out and proud or still living discreetly—can feel completely free to be themselves. We want to create a space for non-out couples and groups of friends who might not have the freedom to meet or live openly in their home countries. Onboard with us, they can experience genuine acceptance, freedom, and authentic moments without the need to pretend.

We will always be on board—both as professional captains and as friends, supporters, and confidants. We’ll be here for you when you want to talk, but also when you seek only peace and privacy. Each journey will be a unique experience, with an emphasis on fine dining, comfort, discretion, and freedom.

Project Implementation – Your Support Will Make It Happen
Rainbow Waves is set up as an “all-or-nothing” project because we take it seriously and responsibly. If we reach the minimum funding goal, we will purchase a quality yacht at least 15–16 meters long (with 3 guest cabins). If we raise a higher amount, we will be able to immediately invest in a larger, eco-friendlier yacht (18–23 meters), offering even more comfort and lower operational costs.
If the minimum amount is not reached, all contributions will be automatically refunded—fully transparent and safe.