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The “Big Nude Boat” from Miami: When naturism heads out to sea (Everything you need to know)

(By Taylor–Maqueda) Nude cruises aren’t new, but today’s scale and sophistication mark a quantum leap. Bare Necessities Tour & Travel, founded in 1990 by entrepreneur Ken Tiemann, pioneered full-ship charters for naturist audiences.

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The naturist cruise revolution

 

  • 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

 

  • Capacity: 2,394 passengers + 1,100 crew

  • Length: 294 meters

  • Tonnage: 93,530 GT

  • 16 decks, 1,197 staterooms

  • Amenities: 12 restaurants, 11 bars, 2 pools, hot tubs, spa, casino, theater, nightclub

 

What’s the itinerary?

 

  • 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.

  • 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.

 

  • “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

 

  • Day 1: Sailaway from PortMiami (6:00 p.m.)

  • Days 2–3: At sea (full naturism permitted)

  • Day 4: Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas (Norwegian Cruise Line private island)

  • Day 5: At sea

  • Day 6: Ocho Rios, Jamaica

  • Day 7: At sea

  • Day 8: Oranjestad, Aruba

  • Days 9–10: Return sailing

  • Day 11: Arrive Miami (7:00 a.m., February 20)



Approximate pricing

 

  • Interior: $2,000 per person | Double | $4,000 per cabin

  • Oceanview: $2,800 per person | Double | $5,600 per cabin

  • Balcony: $4,500 per person | Double | $9,000 per cabin

  • Mini-suite: $7,200 per person | Double | $14,400 per cabin

  • Suite with balcony: $11,500 per person | Double | $23,000 per cabin

  • Three-bedroom villa: $16,500 per person | Up to 6 guests | $99,000 per villa