Nude Cruise is a cruise based on ‘naturism’ and body positivity, not vulgarity. It is ‘clothing optional’ and has strict rules like banning photography and sexual behavior. Its purpose is equality and self-acceptance.
Nowadays, new trends are coming in the world of travel and tourism. One of these is ‘Nude Cruise’, which is being discussed all over the world. On hearing its name, obscene or strange thoughts may come to the mind of many people. But in reality, this sea journey is completely different from what you think and is quite disciplined.
What is this ‘nude cruise’? Is it obscene?
First of all, let us make it clear that Nude Cruise is not a place for adult only or obscene activities. It is based on a lifestyle called ‘Naturism’. In this, people adopt living without clothes freely and easily. An American tour company named ‘Bare Necessities’ organizes such trips. The company is also affiliated with the American Association for Nude Recreation (AANR).
‘Big Nude Boat’: A wonderful journey
The most popular sea tour of this company is ‘Big Nude Boat’. This is an 11-day adventure trip onboard a Norwegian Cruise Line ship. It carries more than 2,000 passengers visiting the beautiful Caribbean islands of Puerto Rico, the British Virgin Islands, Antigua and the Dominican Republic. There is no dearth of luxury facilities on this ship. There is also a luxurious spa, theatre, casino, library and modern fitness centre. The only difference is that wearing clothes here is on your choice (Clothing Optional).
What is the purpose of this journey?
People who go on nude cruises call themselves ‘naturists’. Its main objective is to promote ‘Body Positivity’. That is, no matter what your body is like, its color or shape, you should embrace it without any shame and love it. There is no show of designer brands here, nor is there any difference between rich and poor. When there are no clothes on the body, then everyone is equal – this is the thinking behind it.
There are strict rules here too!
After hearing about traveling without clothes, if you are thinking that there is freedom to do anything here, then you are wrong. The rules here are quite strict:
Towel rule: For the sake of cleanliness, it is a rule that you lay down your towel before sitting anywhere on the ship. This is very important.
Clothing required on shore: When a ship stops at a port or shore, all passengers are required to wear clothing. Even while standing on the balcony of your cabin, you have to wear clothes.
Eating Time Discipline: Dressing is optional in the buffet area of the ship, but you will be required to dress in order to dine in the formal dining hall.
Strict restrictions on photography: Taking photos or videos of another passenger without their permission is a criminal offence.
No place for obscenity: There is absolutely no permission to wear any kind of immodest clothing or sexual behavior here. If you break the rules, you are deboarded from the ship at the next port.
How much does this trip cost?
This luxury experience doesn’t come cheap. The starting price of this trip for one person is around $2,000 (approximately Rs 1.86 lakh). At the same time, for the most luxurious and luxurious cabin, this price can go up to $33,155 (approximately Rs 30.95 lakh). You can gauge its craze from the fact that bookings for the trip to be held in February 2027 are already filling up.
Overall, a nude cruise is not just a tour, but an opportunity to see and accept yourself from a new perspective. Would you like to go on such a journey? Express your opinion in emoji.