A Clothing Optional 'Nude' Cruise Aboard a Carnival Cruise Ship Is Setting Sail — Seriously. Here's What to Expect.Although passengers can be nude most of the time, some restrictions apply.
ByAmanda Breen•
Key Takeaways
- 'The Big Nude Boat' is a cruise offering that takes place each year.
- Though it's hosted on a Carnival vessel, it's not sponsored by the company.
- Nude cruisers are adults who tend to be between ages 35 and 65.
It seems like there's acruisefor everyone these days, whether they're big fans ofGwyneth Paltrow'sgoop,looking for loveor just want to take all of their clothes off.
That's right: "The Big Nude Boat" is an annual voyage that will disembark fromTampaon February 25 aboardCarnival Cruise Line's ship Carnival Pride, with prices starting at $1,200 for a double occupancy room,TheStreetreported.
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Although the unusual cruise will be hosted on a Carnival vessel with its staff, it's not Carnival-sponsored.Bare Necessities、参观和旅游公司的“工作to break down the barriers of social nudity" since 1991, chartered the ship to host its week-long excursion, per the outlet.
The demographic on nude cruises is "surprisingly wide," according toCruise Critic. Adults of all ages take part, though they're generally college-educated, between 35 and 65, and appreciateoutdoor recreationand activities, per the cruise ship review site (70% are also repeat customers).
Clothing might be optional on Carnival Pride next winter, but some rules do stand. Customers must be dressed whenever the ship is in port; on some excursions in port; and in certain areas of the vessel, including the main dining room and select specialty restaurants, per TheStreet.
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Additionally, pictures are prohibited unless "express permission" is given by the person being photographed, and towels will be provided for everyone who is nude or near-nude to use, per the outlet.
