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a big ship experience and lots of folks to meet in a clothing-optional
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 About
once a year, a large conventional cruise ship is chartered for a nude cruise
for a week or more. Ships sail from Florida to the Caribbean with ports of call
that may include Cancun/Cozumel, Cayman Islands, Jamaica, St. Martin, Aruba and
other islands close by.
 Passengers total between 1,000 to 2,000, depending upon the
ship size, which provide an endless opportunity to meet people who enjoy
clothing-optional cruising. All the activities you would enjoy on a
conventional cruise are included in such a voyage except you enjoy it without
clothes. This includes dancing, dining, attending floor shows, theme nights,
gambling, sunning and making new friends.
Such cruises are for singles
and couples. As a single, you may also have the chance to pair up with another
cabin mate of the same gender. On certain ships, you may also be able to
accommodate three or four people in a cabin.
For this report,
"clothing-optional" and "nude" terms are used interchangeably. Specifically,
the cruises permit you to enjoy a sailing experience without clothes for all
ship occasions except for sit down meals and when in port. You may choose to be
nude, partially nude or clothed while on the cruises. The choice is
yours.
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Caribbean nude cruises depart from Florida, usually from
Ft. Lauderdale or Tampa. Ports of call include Caribbean islands and the
cruises are usually a week in length.
Most nude cruises on conventional
ships depart from Florida locations. Ports are near major airports and can be
reached easily by taxi, shuttles or private car within a half hour or
so.
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Nude cruises include choice of cabin accommodations, all
meals, snacks, meal beverages, entertainment, taxes, port charges and tips
prepaid and due several months prior to sailing. Bar drinks are usually extra
as is transportation to the port and ship. Cabin choices include inside cabins
(no window), ocean view and larger suites.
Most large cruise ships include
large theatres for shows, gambling, several restaurants, swimming pools and hot
tubs, work out areas, running tracks, massages, health spas, sun decks, video
games, boutiques, beauty shops, discos and lounges.
Some of the most
fun experiences will be meeting new people, taking part in talent shows, adult
games and finding new places to get sun. Arguably the most laughs will come at
meal time. You will find all types of costumes and items of dress or undress
adorning the cruisers from gags to clown dress....anything to have fun is the
goal. There are also theme dances and contests to participate in. So, don't be
shy when you sail...go to have fun.
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Typical cruise package prices include three full meals
daily, snacks pool side, midnight snacks and more. Pool side and patio dining
are also  available for informal
breakfast and lunches, sans clothes. Midnight snacks and theme evenings
highlight the offerings. Outside dining alfresco in the nude is usually OK,
too.
You can eat just about all the time on the larger ships, with
room service meals also included in the price. Teatime is a favorite for fun
and happenings that isn't just tea--you can get burgers and fries to ice cream,
too.
For hygiene and accident (spills). expect to be clothed for
dinner, so dress casually, if necessary. Continental cuisine, American,
International and Italian dishes prevail, with standard fare available nightly
like steaks, seafood, chicken and salads, in addition to the specials featured
nightly. Remember, you can ask for second helpings, just like at home,
including dessert.
Geez, where's that running track to work off those
calories!
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Cruises are priced from about $1,200-$2,000+/person/cabin
and more for a typical week's cruise. Cost varies depending upon cabin size and
location. Cabins feature a private bath with two twin beds that can be made
into a queen sized bed. Inside cabins have no window while ocean view cabins
and suites feature large picture windows for great views of the sea. Suites
with balconies areour favorites and always sell out first. Having coffee in the
morning or a cocktail in the evening outside on your balcony is a great way to
start or end the day. Some cabins can hold up to 4 people, so each of you can
save money with close friends. Third and fourth passengers use fold out beds
for sleeping. Rates subject to change without notice.
Cabin costs,
deposits and final payment terms vary but usually included accommodations,
prepaid taxes/tips and port charges (Subject to change). Deposit schedules vary
with progress payments being the norm for most big ship charters. Since these
are specialty nude charters, cancellation penalties apply, so optional
cancellation insurance is available AND advisable.
Nude Cruise Group Trips
Check out our group trip listings to see what's coming up for Nude
Cruise trips and other resort trips as well. Our Group Trips are a BLAST, and
often save you money. |
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Adult only from early 20's to 70's, with most in the
middle. With over 1,00-2,000 passengers, you'll find somebody compatible with
both singles and
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 You'll laugh
until you sides hurt. With a regular cruise experience you would normally
expect to have fun anyway, but the characters you meet on a nude cruise are
mostly extroverts so you'll make lots of friends and have lots of
fun.
Some entertainment nights include themes, such as Mardi Gras night
and there's even amateur night, featuring some of the best acts you've seen.
Nudists are talented, too! Take all kinds of crazy
 costumes to wear or not wear---anything
goes with clothing and costumes including wild, full torso body
painting.
Of course, there are floor shows, big band dances, disco until
late (or early), all kinds of games around the pool and yes,
gambling!
Tips
Get up on
deck early if you want a chair or chaise lounge for sun bathing. With most
everyone trying to get a tan, you'll find deck space and lounges at a premium
if you delay getting up on deck. Take a towel with you everywhere to sit on.
Take small bills in your currency to shop with the locals at ports of
call.
Make sure you take plenty of sun screen since you will get sun
directly as well as indirectly from reflections off the sea, too.
Take
medication or patches with you if you are subject to motion sickness. Most
cruises experience mild seas but it's wise to be prepared.
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You will have several destinations to choose from for
optional island sightseeing. The cruise director and the ships daily newsletter
will offer lots of optional shore tours, diving, snorkeling plus some specialty
stops may be available for nude beaches, where available. Of course, you wear
your clothes while on shore or within sight of land. Some land excursions
feature private trips to nude beaches. However....be forewarned: For example,
one ship-sponsored shore excursion included a trip to Orient Beach in St.
Martin. The "excursion" was just a crowded, round trip bus ride....at
ridiculous prices. Check out the shore trips first and, if you like, make your
own deal with a local taxi driver and save lots of money that way.
A fun
diversion to enjoy while on some island stops is to swim with the dolphins.
Plan ahead and make sure you ask the cruise excursion desk if any stops will
include the opportunity.
The crew wears their clothes all the time, just
like a standard cruise ship and crew members are not to fraternize with the
guests.
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You'll have more fun than you thought possible with
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Some dining locations may require you to be dressed
for dinner, usually the main dining room only. This can be a requirement that
varies from cruise to cruise. Part of the logic is that while being served by a
waiter or waitress, the cruise line may want to minimize guests having hot
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Be prepared for the rules about dress/nudity at meals
to change without notice before or during the cruise. We have experienced this
ourselves and have found it can be confusing. Just get over it and have a great
time. There is often no reason for it....it's just like the Army, just follow
orders and have fun. |
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Most breakfast and lunch meals are open seating, so
you get a chance to move around and meet new people all the time. You're not
stuck at one table for the whole voyage. Evening meals are usually based on
early or late seatings (6 PM or 8 PM) with assigned tables. Breakfast and lunch
can be taken on deck, too, so it's a nice way to enjoy dining nude without
having to worry about a dress code. |
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Some cruises include a ban on body jewelry or
adornments....go figure.....hey, we don't make the rules. A pretty stupid rule,
but we need to warn you. What a paradox....body painting is OK but body jewelry
isn't? Explain that one! Some of the rules are ultra prudish, but go and have a
good time in spite of the guidelines. |
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Never seems to be enough deck chairs or towels for
all who wish to sunbathe. Make sure you grab the towels they provide early in
the day before they recycle them for the laundry. Better yet, always take along
an extra beach towel from home. |
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Anytime the charter is scheduled! Nude cruise tour
operators know you want to be nude, and to do that you need to be warm. For
that reason most cruises are to tropical or at least very warm
destinations.
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Have more deck chairs for sunbathing.
Allow nudity
at all times in all ship locations. Of course, you must be clothed for port
calls and when immigration officials board the ship.
Eliminate the ban
on body jewelry and adornments.
Relax the rules a bit and allow dining
room meals to be enjoyed in a clothing-optional environment.
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• View the Photo
Album
We have a limited photo album to show you more about some of
these big ship nude cruises. We're always looking for more photos... If you
have some go to our Contribute Trip
Report / Photographs page.
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• View the Trip
Reports
We need your trip reports for Big Ship nude cruises you may
have been on. To contribute go to our
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Photographs page.
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