Moment a gay party boat capsizes: ‘It was like the Titanic’

Startling video shows moment a gay party boat packed with 60 people capsizes: ‘It was like the Titanic’

As Mexico’s coronavirus caseloads soar, a queer party boat packed with some 60 people sank to the depths of the ocean Friday afternoon (31 December).

Startling mobile phone footage uploaded to social media showed the moment blue waves engulfed the PV Delice Party Cruise catamaran.

Crew and partygoers trying to stay afloat bob along in life vests around the keeled over boat, some clinging to or frantically flagging the attention of nearby rescue boats.

The disaster struck the cruise off the coast of Puerto Vallarta, a resort town in the western state of Jalisco, during a New Year’s Eve event. The state has been observing some of Mexico’s strongest restrictions, prohibiting mass public gatherings of more than eight people, as Puerto Vallarta regional hospitals reach tipping points.

Witnesses described the waters that day as “choppy” while others confirmed that no passengers were injured during the incident, reported Out and About PV, a local queer news outlet.

‘It was like the Titanic’: Gay party vessel capizes off west Mexico beach mere moments it was due to dock.

According to the organiser’s website and social media posts, the event saw ticket-holders pay upwards of $120 to $150 for the party. It began as the boat left Los Muertos Pier at around 10:30am.