Believe it or not, not everyone wants to bask in the sun in a bathing suit. Why, there are some who would prefer to bask in little or nothing at all, which is why a handful of cruise companies are taking notice by offering “nude cruises.” No, it’s not what you think. Much like a Paul Cezanne or a Gustave Courbet, the vast majority of nude cruises are very tastefully done.
Where the Nude Cruises are and What To Expect
If you’re looking for a trusted name in the nude cruise industry look no further than Bare Necessities (www.bare-necessities.com). Bare Necessities offers nude cruises to nudists and the curious alike and the vast majority of cruisers, a whopping 98%, are married.
The average age for the nude cruises is around 45-55 and they come from all walks from life. On a nude cruise such as a Bare Necessities cruise, you’ll mix and mingle with everything from doctors and CEOs to teachers, doctors and even priests.
Contrary to popular belief, nude cruises are not buck naked 24/7. With the exception of most formal dining rooms on nude cruises, passengers can be nude where ever and whenever they choose. Nude cruises offer the same activities as most major cruise ships including: dining, gambling, swimming pool, lounges, spas, various ports of call, land excursions, etc.
Crewmembers aboard nude cruises are typically fully clothed and passengers are expected to “cover up” whenever the ship docks. Passengers are also expected to use a towel when sitting just about everywhere aboard the ship.
Nude Cruises and Sex
The object of a nude cruise has never been about sex. It’s all about freedom and expression. The vast majority of nude cruise passengers realize this and according to most nude cruise directors, they rarely have a problem with inappropriate behavior. In fact, it is reported that, due to the sheer numbers of people roaming around naked on nude cruises, this environment tends to have the opposite effect on, well, the opposite sex. Simply put, arousal is rarely an issue.
Nude Cruise Etiquette
If you are a first-timer on a nude cruise there are just a few simple rules to remember. It’s best not to take pictures or video due to privacy issues and concerns. In addition, the same respectful behavior that is exhibited as a fully clothed passenger is expected as a nude passenger. And of course, gawking and staring is highly inappropriate. Nude cruise directors and staff will not tolerate such behavior. In fact, if a passenger exhibits any kind of inappropriate behavior, they may be removed from the vessel and banned from ever booking again.
What to Pack
Ship officials on nude cruises will keep the temperature on board nice and toasty for passengers, so all passengers need to bring is lots of sunscreen, t-shirts, flip flops, shorts or whatever they may feel comfortable dining or lounging in if the urge to dress strikes.