Nudist cruise: what is it?

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A nudist cruise, also known as a nude cruise, allows passengers to wear as much or as little clothing as they like, except in certain situations. Staff and crew members are generally required to wear clothing. Activities on board are similar to other cruises, and can be for adults only or for families.

A nudist cruise is a cruise for nudists or those who enjoy the nudist lifestyle, sometimes also called naturalists. These cruises are effectively “clothing optional” in most situations and those who are passengers on this type of cruise can wear as little or as much clothing as they like. At certain times on this type of cruise, however, passengers may be required to wear clothing, and staff and crew working on this type of cruise are generally required to wear clothing as well. A nudist cruise can be an “adults only” cruise or it can be available to family members of any age.

Sometimes called a nude cruise, a nude cruise is a passenger pleasure cruise where passengers are not required to wear clothing at all times. These types of cruises often cater to people who are part of the nudist or naturalist lifestyle. Individuals who participate in these lifestyles often see human nudity as a natural part of existence and believe there is no need to “hide” their bodies under clothing. As nudist colonias and resorts became increasingly popular towards the end of the 20th century, other forms of nudist recreation also arose, such as the nudist cruise.

Passengers on a nudist cruise typically may wear as much or as little clothing as they are comfortable with, except in a few situations. Many cruises require dress code in formal dining rooms and passengers are generally required to wear suits when entering and while in port. Staff and crew members on a nude cruise typically won’t be nude, however, as many activities aboard a vessel, such as cleaning and food preparation, would be potentially unsafe or unsanitary while nude. In addition to these limitations, however, naked cruise passengers can be naked whenever and wherever they want.

A nudist cruise typically offers many of the same features and activities that other cruises offer, only that passengers don’t have to wear clothes while enjoying themselves. These include activities such as dancing, playing shuffleboard, swimming, sunbathing, snorkeling and diving, and playing cards. Some nudist cruises are exclusively for adults and may establish this rule to ensure that adult passengers are more comfortable or to allow passengers to engage in certain adult activities, such as swing, although this depends on the cruise. A nudist cruise can also be designed and planned for the enjoyment of entire families, just like many nudist camps and resorts.




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