The naturist cruise revolution
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What began with 300 passengers on 7-day sailings now mobilizes 3,000+ guests on voyages lasting up to two weeks.
Underlying philosophy
As Lee Baxandall, founder of The Naturist Society, wrote in his seminal World Guide to Nude Beaches & Recreation (1980): “Genuine naturism is not about sex; it’s about body freedom, acceptance, and reconnection with nature. The rules exist to protect that philosophy from distortions and misunderstandings.”
The “Big Nude Boat 2026,” departing PortMiami on February 9, 2026, represents the culmination of this evolution.
Anatomy of the Big Nude Boat 2026: Facts, logistics, and economics
The ship: Norwegian Pearl
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Capacity: 2,394 passengers + 1,100 crew
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Length: 294 meters
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Tonnage: 93,530 GT
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16 decks, 1,197 staterooms
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Amenities: 12 restaurants, 11 bars, 2 pools, hot tubs, spa, casino, theater, nightclub
What’s the itinerary?
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Destinations: Departing PortMiami on February 9, 2026. Calls include Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas; Ocho Rios, Jamaica; and Oranjestad, Aruba. Return to Miami on February 20.
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Entertainment: Bare Necessities curates onboard programming for guests while following NCL’s shipboard guidelines.
How to book the naturist cruise
Fares: Staterooms start around USD $2,000 for an interior cabin and go up to $33,000 for a three-bedroom villa—pricing in line with the 2025 nude charter.
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“Bare Necessities Tour & Travel is pleased to confirm its full-ship charter agreement with Norwegian Cruise Line for the Big Nude Boat 2026,” said Ken Tiemann, CEO of Bare Necessities.
The itinerary (11 days, 10 nights) — verify with the organizer
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Day 1: Sailaway from PortMiami (6:00 p.m.)
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Days 2–3: At sea (full naturism permitted)
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Day 4: Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas (Norwegian Cruise Line private island)
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Day 5: At sea
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Day 6: Ocho Rios, Jamaica
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Day 7: At sea
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Day 8: Oranjestad, Aruba
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Days 9–10: Return sailing
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Day 11: Arrive Miami (7:00 a.m., February 20)
Approximate pricing
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Interior: $2,000 per person | Double | $4,000 per cabin
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Oceanview: $2,800 per person | Double | $5,600 per cabin
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Balcony: $4,500 per person | Double | $9,000 per cabin
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Mini-suite: $7,200 per person | Double | $14,400 per cabin
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Suite with balcony: $11,500 per person | Double | $23,000 per cabin
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Three-bedroom villa: $16,500 per person | Up to 6 guests | $99,000 per villa
Critical note: With roughly 75% of staterooms sold (per Ken Tiemann), that implies ~1,800 confirmed passengers and an estimated $7.5–9 million in base fare revenue alone (excluding beverages, excursions, gratuities, and ancillary services).
Projected total cruise revenues
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Base stateroom fares: $7.5–9.0 million
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Alcoholic beverage packages: $0.8–1.2 million (est. 60% of guests at $400–600 per package)
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Shore excursions: $0.3–0.5 million
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Spa and treatments: $0.15–0.25 million
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Casino and entertainment: $0.2–0.35 million
Professional photography and souvenirs: $0.1–0.18 million
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Estimated total gross: $9.0–11.5 million
The rules of the voyage: Protocol, ethics, and realities of naturism at sea
Contrary to misconceptions, naturist cruises operate under strict conduct codes prioritizing respect, consent, and civil coexistence.
Essential Big Nude Boat rules
Situational naturism (where and when)
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Allowed: Open decks, pools, hot tubs, sun areas, gym (optional)
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Clothing required: Main dining rooms (except poolside buffet), theater during evening shows, casino, and during interactions with port authorities
Port protocol
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No nudity on private balconies while docked or near other vessels
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Clothing required when disembarking (local laws)
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Port authority inspections: everyone clothed; diplomatic protocol
Hygiene and public health
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Towels required when sitting on any surface (loungers, chairs, furniture)
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No exceptions: “No towel, no sitting”
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Showers available before entering pools and hot tubs
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Hand sanitizer stations throughout
Zero-tolerance prohibitions (grounds for immediate removal)
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Visible genital jewelry and fetish accessories (outside mainstream naturist norms)
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Explicit sexual behavior in public areas (zero tolerance)
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Photography without explicit consent (cameras only in designated areas with written permissions)
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Harassment, inappropriate comments, or non-consensual contact
Zoned spaces
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Clearly marked “clothing-optional” vs. “nude-mandatory” areas
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Spaces for first-timers and veteran naturists
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Scheduled hours for different activities
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