Boat Trip (film)

Boat Trip is a 2002 American sex comedy film directed by Mort Nathan, starring Cuba Gooding Jr., Horatio Sanz, Roselyn Sánchez, and Vivica A. Fox.

The film follows two straight friends, Jerry (Gooding Jr.) and Nick (Sanz), who, after Jerry's disastrous marriage proposal and subsequent breakup, accidentally book themselves on a gay cruise. Initially distraught, they attempt to disembark but are unsuccessful. The plot revolves around their experiences on the cruise as they navigate the predominantly gay environment, encounter various romantic interests (or perceived romantic interests), and try to maintain the facade that they are a couple.

The film relies heavily on stereotypical portrayals of gay men for comedic effect and features numerous scenes of slapstick humor and sexual innuendo. It received overwhelmingly negative reviews upon its release, criticized for its offensive humor, poor writing, and reliance on tired tropes. The film was also accused of homophobia for its negative and stereotypical portrayal of gay men. Despite the negative reception, Boat Trip achieved some commercial success at the box office.

The film's plot also involves the character Gabriella (Sánchez), an attractive dance instructor who becomes a romantic interest for Jerry. Additionally, the film features a group of Swedish bikini team models who are also passengers on the cruise. The plot contains numerous misunderstandings and awkward situations as Jerry and Nick try to navigate the cruise while dealing with their own anxieties and attractions.