| Porthole 27 July 17

HOLD your horses and get on board for the 2017 Gothic Cruise.

If you’re a goth or keen to be one for a week, the cruise departs Los Angeles for a seven-day sailing on board the 2,100 passenger Carnival Miracle.

Excessive eye makeup, vampire costumes and live musical performances can be expected on the 23 Sep sailing.

Organisers of the Gothic Cruise have been running yearly cruises since 1989, with hundreds of goths turning out each year.

Many goth bands will be on the cruise ship including Covenant, Haujobb and Lights of Euphoria.

The seven-day sailing includes two nights at Cabo San Lucas and a stop at Puerto Vallarta.

Couples can also get married on board, if a goth wedding is your thing.

Prices start from US$952ppts.