Strict rules revealed for 11-day naked cruise as it sets sail from Miami

Those people setting sail on an 11-day naked cruise will have some strict rules to follow!

I imagine most of us would be keen to go on a luxurious cruise at some point in our lives because it’s a good way to see a few places in one trip.

A cruise is a popular vacation choice. Credit: David Sacks/Getty Images

For some, the biggest worry would be sea sickness… but worrying about people judging their naked body would never cross their mind.

That is, of course, unless they found themselves on a nude cruise where people are encouraged to release their inhibitions.

Well, passengers aboard the Norwegian Pearl set sail from Miami on Monday for an 11-day nude cruise, embracing a clothing-optional getaway through the Caribbean.

Organized by Bare Necessities in partnership with Norwegian Cruise Lines, the voyage offers a unique experience for travelers seeking uninhibited relaxation.

For the occasion, the 968-foot vessel – capable of accommodating up to 2,300 guests – has been temporarily renamed The Big Nude Boat.

Would you bare all on a cruise? Credit: Jonathan Knowles/Getty

The itinerary includes stops in Martinique and St. Lucia, allowing passengers to enjoy tropical destinations without the constraints of clothing.

While the cruise welcomes nudity in most areas, passengers must adhere to specific rules. Clothing is required in the ship’s indoor dining rooms, though a designated “large buffet area for nude outdoor dining” is available.

To maintain hygiene, guests are also instructed to place a towel down before sitting “in the stateroom, pool deck and buffet area.” Additionally, Bare Necessities enforces a strict code of conduct, stating that “fondling or inappropriate touching is prohibited.”

Ticket prices for the nude cruise started at approximately $2,000 per person, while those seeking more luxurious accommodations spent upwards of $33,000 for a deluxe three-bedroom villa.

Bare Necessities has been organizing nude cruises for decades, having already chartered more than 75 similar voyages.

If you still aren’t sold on the idea, then perhaps one man’s experiences will give you some clarity.

In a Reddit thread, the anonymous passenger described the trip as “awesome” and emphasized that it was “not a swingers’ cruise or a sex-positive environment,” but rather “a crowd with lots of nudist experience.”

While nudity was encouraged, participation was not mandatory. “Most people were nude most of the time,” he explained, though guests could remain clothed if they preferred.

Cleanliness was a key concern, and all passengers were required to follow specific hygiene guidelines. “One must only sit with a towel under one’s bare butt,” he confirmed, adding that “there are clean towels all over the ship.”

According to the passenger, the ship’s captain would make an announcement about 30 minutes after leaving each port, signaling when guests could disrobe. Similarly, passengers were required to cover up before arriving at the next destination, with another announcement serving as a reminder.

Is the cruise something you would do? Credit: piola666/Getty

One of the most strictly enforced rules onboard was the prohibition of photography. The passenger noted that this policy was widely understood among guests.

“I was much less worried here than I have been at nude beaches,” he wrote. “Almost no one had phones with them outside their cabin.”

He also pointed out that visible signage reinforced the rule, and staff actively monitored compliance to uphold “good naturist etiquette.”

“I’ve spent time online researching nudism, and I’ve never seen a single online photograph from the cruise except for the group shots that people voluntarily pose for,” he added. “For those reasons, I wasn’t concerned.”