A ‘nude’ cruise has set sail from Miami, America, allowing up to 2,300 passengers to venture the seas naked and even gain exclusive access to a Caribbean island
Travellers have set sail on a 2,300-person capacity nude cruise from Miami, America, with 14 bars on board.
Run by Bare Necessities, the Big Nude Boat trip departed from Miami on February 3 and will sail for 11 days on Norwegian Pearl, to Norwegian’s private island on the Bahamas, Great Stirrup Cay, St Lucia and St Maarten.
The ship boasts a passenger talent show, LED parties, a bowling alley, rock climbing wall, 16 dining options and 14 bars including a whiskey lounge.
However, passengers must follow strict rules including that they must be dressed when the ship is docked in port, including on balconies. Passengers will be able to go nude again once the ship has ;left the port and an announcement has been made. Clothing is also always required for meals in the dining rooms.
When sitting, passengers must be on a towel when they are nude and no photos are permitted around the pools and in dance venues onboard the ship. Fondling and inappropriate touching is also strictly prohibited.
But passengers are allowed to be nude when in public area, such as the buffet and on-deck when the ship is at sea.
The next sailing is due to take place from February 9 to 20 in 2026. The cruise company’s website states: “We’ll have theme nights, workshops, and unique entertainment you’ve come to expect and enjoy on a bare cruise. Our itinerary includes the ABC islands (Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao) for world-class diving and snorkelling; the lush, vibrant island of Jamaica; and two exclusive nude beach stops at NCL’s Bahamian private island, Great Stirrup Cay.”
The stop at Great Stirrup Cay, in the Bahamas, entails white-sand beaches, where passengers can explore the Norwegian Cruise Line’s private island in the nude. The island is home to sea turtles, colourful fish, warm turquoise waters, kayaking opportunities and a zipline adventure. Passengers will also be able to enjoy a beach barbeque at Abaco Taco or Jumbey Grill.
There are also opportunities to rent a private villa at Silver Cove, or swim with the pigs of Treasure Island.
For the stop in Curaçao, travellers can enjoy acclaimed diving, outdoor activities, and tasty local cuisine. The Dutch Caribbean island is known for its pristine beaches tucked into coves, with expansive coral reefs. The capital city of Willemstad is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and features a myriad of museums, monuments, and even a landmark floating pedestrian bridge.
The ship also stops at Bonaire, a small island which has long been loved as a ‘go to’ snorkelling and scuba diving destination in the Caribbean. For those who want to experience more Caribbean wildlife, the island is home to a flamingo breeding ground, as well a reef-lined coast.
The cruise will then head to Aruba – a desert island with a range of historical tours, architecture and exhibits, world-class fishing, diving, and entertainment. Following Aruba, the ship will stop at Ocho Rios in. Jamaica. Home to towering waterfalls and rainforests, Ocho Rios has numerous cascades at the famous Dunn’s River Falls and even a zip line over the rainforest jungle canopy.