Navigating the Rules on a 2000-Person Nude Cruise Ship
In an age where smartphones are ubiquitous, privacy is a major concern. While phones aren’t banned, taking photos of others without their consent is strictly prohibited. The same guest assured that almost no one carries phones outside their cabins, making the cruise more comfortable than some nude beaches.
With all the nude cruise ship talk making the headlines right now, a lot of it has been unsurprisingly sexualized. Kat Whitmire, vice president of sales for a nudist-cruise company, mentioned, “While it may be a nude ship, appropriate attire is required for evening meals, while noise must be kept to a minimum after midnight.”
If you thought a nude cruise ship would be lawless like the last days of Rome, think again. With clear rules and a strong emphasis on respect and consent, these cruises provide a safe and enjoyable experience for all guests. So, if you’re considering shedding your threads at sea, remember to keep these guidelines in mind to ensure a smooth and enjoyable journey for everyone on board.
Not that some of them weren't almost nude before the cruise director gave the all clear. Many were in various states of undress, itching to toss their clothes aside. A skeletal man in his eighties wandered around the ship wearing only a fluorescent thong, his loose skin draped around his bones in cascades that looked like freckled frosting, and a gigantic, barrel-chested man – he looked like he'd eaten an actual barrel – lumbered around the lido deck on an industrial-strength cane, wearing only a loincloth. A few people soaked in Jacuzzis, surreptitiously slipping out of their swimsuits, while the less rebellious sat by the pool, looking somewhat forlorn, waiting for the green light. These were nudists, after all. And they had paid big bucks to frolic in the buff. When the all clear was sounded, they didn't hesitate.
