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We've taken many cruises, both conventional as well as clothing-optional/adult
sailings, and can say we've had more fun and belly laughs on the nude cruises
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  Tall ship sailing vessels range in size
from 200 to almost 400 feet in length with all the comforts of larger cruise
ships. Generally, cabins are smaller and the common areas are not as spacious
as the huge cruise vessels, but are just as much fun. Crew size is usually 50%
of the passenger load.
Custom charted nude sailings on smaller yachts
can depart from just about anywhere in the world, too.
 Private yacht charters typically
accommodate 2-4 or more couples. If you want to sail with a
 small group of your friends, this is
the way to go. Yacht charters usually include single hull sailing vessels or
catamarans with two or three hulls (both are sailing vessels), plus power boat
yachts are used. You can choose from "bare boat" (meaning no crew) charters
where one or more of the guests is an experienced sailor to a "crewed" yacht
complete with a captain and mate plus additional crew members if the ship is
larger. For most small vessel nude yachts, the captain and mate are often a
husband and wife team who are nude friendly or nudists themselves. Yacht sizes
can vary from 45 to 70+ feet in length.
 
We've been on all three types of cruises and enjoyed them all. CASTAWAYS TRAVEL
can assist you in selecting the right charter for you so give us call to help
you select the experience for you.
For purposes of this report, tall
ship adventures will be described. For details about a private yacht charter,
please send us an E mail with your requirements.
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The cruise itineraries focus on fun voyages and don't
cover great distances. In fact, most of the island destinations in the
Caribbean or eastern Mediterranean can be seen from one to the other. Usually,
you sail part of the day, stop for water sports, nude beaches and lunch
somewhere in the afternoon and for evening, put into an island port for
shopping, nightly, dining and dancing. Of course, sometimes you sail at night,
too, depending upon the itinerary. You may also spend the night at some stops
to enjoy the local flavor at the port of call.
Sailings in the lower
Caribbean start from St. Georges, Grenada and extend to Bequia, Mayreau, Palm
Island, Cook Island, the Grenadines and other local stops. Itineraries are
subject to change.
Eastern Caribbean voyages start from St. Johns,
Antigua and may include St. Kitts, Nevis, Montserrat, Guadeloupe, Dominica or
Barbuda and St. Eustatius. Itineraries are subject to change.
St.
Thomas departures usually include the USVI , the British Virgin Islands(BVI)
and St. Martin. Itineraries may vary.
Star Clipper vessels usually make
stops in the western Mediterranean that include Cannes, Monte Carlo, Sardinia,
Corsica, Mallorca, Portofino plus other Italian, Spanish and French ports in
the area. Mediterranean itineraries may also feature a week's sailing the Greek
islands, too.
Ports of call may differ due to weather, winds and
whims.
Grenada, Antigua, St. Thomas and the BVI can be reached daily
from the mainland USA or from San Juan by flights on British West Indies
Airlines, American Airlines and other carriers. Typical flights cost
$500-$900/person, round trip, and price can vary seasonally.
Airline
costs to Europe during the summer range from $700-$1,000/person, depending
again on the carrier and ships first port of call.
The first day, the
cruise departs typically at night after the last passenger is on board and, at
the end of the voyage, the ships typically dock early enough for the first
passenger to connect with their outbound flight home. A nice feature of tall
ship charters is itineraries can usually be modified to suit the needs of the
passengers.
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Most clothing-optional cruises and charters are all
inclusive with your cabin, all meals and snacks, taxes, port charges and crew
tips included in one price. Depending upon the cruise, bar drinks may be
charged separately. Some cruises include bar drinks. Water sports like
snorkeling, scuba diving and wind surfing are available, too.
Cabins are
usually  fairly small in the tall ships except
for the suites or Captain's cabins. You don't spend much time there because
there's usually lots to do and see on deck on in port. Cabins have double or
twin beds and the smallest cabin may contain bunk beds but all of them have a
private bathroom and are air conditioned.
You can choose to help crew
the ship by pulling lines, stowing sails, running the ropes or just getting in
the way. Light entertainment is provided by the crew and sometimes by the
passengers themselves but don't sign on these cruises for gambling, Broadway
floor shows or discos 'til dawn. Such ships are not set up to include large
venues for entertainment. Some ships have TV and telephones in each cabin.
You can go nude just about all the time except while in port or at some
sit down meals (where hot coffee may be served).
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Meals are family style, plentiful and entertaining. All inclusive charters
also include beer, wine and bar drinks. Usually meals for breakfast and lunch
are served buffet style while evening meals are typically al a carte served by
your waiter. Open seating makes for great opportunities to meet your other
cruisers. We found the evening meals on the Star Clipper, for example, to be
top notch in every way and every  bit as good as the best large cruise lines we've sailed on.
On custom yacht charters, you can choose your itinerary, meals and
wine/drinks in advance, which is a nice touch to make sure you get what you
want or if you have a special dietary need. Private yacht charters are priced
about the same per person as tall ship cruises.
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A one week cruise rate ranges from about
$1,500-2,000/person plus airfare, taxes and tips. Custom yacht charters can
average similar prices but can be more expensive if you choose a luxury yacht.
Prices are subject to change without notice.
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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Guest ages vary from the mid 20s to over 60, with most
averaging in between. Couples comprise most of the guests.
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Laid back, friendly, a riot of laughs and definitely not
your stuffed shirt type of cruise---in fact, about as far the other way from
Seaborne and the Queen Mary as you   can get. Sailing is a
terrific way to enjoy nudity in a really relaxed environment, but you can
absolutely FRY in the sun. There's plenty of shade on board the boats and ships
so stay under it if you burn easily.!
On most voyages, the ships are
re-positioned in areas to avoid heavy seas, storm seasons or hurricanes. That's
the reason the some vessels are moved during the year to take advantage of the
best sailing weather. The ships can rock and roll if seas are rough, which
rarely occurs. If you have a sensitive stomach, stick with the big,
conventional nude cruises on ships that carry 1,000 passengers or more which
use stabilizers. Otherwise, consult your doctor for medication.
Tips
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.
Pack lightly since storage space may be somewhat
limited.
Take a towel to sit on at all times.
Take lots of
small bills since your currency will be in demand when you shop with the
locals.
Make your own deals with taxi drivers for a custom-designed
shore excursion.
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You name it, you can see it above or below just about any
of the islands. Most of the anchorages are at small ports, great opportunities
to see and visit out of the way villages and towns. Most times, your nude
itinerary will be custom-designed to take you to the best nude beaches and
great ports of call.  The big benefit to the tall ships is that their smaller size
permits then to make ports of call where the larger vessels are not able to
navigate. You'll see small towns and
great little villages plus spectacular beaches to explore while on nude
charters.
Remember a tip, if a shore excursion price seems way too high
and lacks guided tours (just "drive by" tours), get a couple of couples
together and hire a local taxi and driver for your own, custom-designed
excursion.....usually lots more fun, less expensive and twice as rewarding,
especially if you get a good, knowledgeable drive.
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You can assist the crew if you want tohelp with the
sails on some of the charters. The larger sailing vessels have powered sails
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You can get REALLY burned on the water all day, so be
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Tall ships have limited entertainment, no gambling or
casinos on board and common areas are much smaller than on conventional cruise
ships. If you want a big ship experience, sail on a big ship charter. Small
yacht (powered and sail) charters afford you complete freedom to vary your
itinerary and set sail to locations you really want to see. |
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When the charter is scheduled! The weather is usually great
since the charters are scheduled for the best weather including spring, summer
and fall voyages.
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Reduce the airfare to make the cruises a more
affordable.
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Opinions and text in this report are property of and
copyrighted by James L. Bailey, author.
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