Don’t Be Shy: Nude Cruise Setting Sail From Sunny Florida
The Miami Herald says the Norwegian Cruise Line is making headlines for announcing they are doing a nude cruise in 2025. It is going to depart from Miami.
The 11-day trip is being called, the 2025 Big Nude Boat on NCL’s Norwegian Pearl. It will depart Miami on February 3, 2025. Stops include Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas, San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Castries, St. Lucia. Tickets will go on sale in August. Reservations must be made through Bare Necessities.
The organizer of the cruise says it is not a swinger cruise, but rather for naturists.
The cruise costs $1,200. Guests can’t wear bathrobes, fetish wear, genital jewelry, or lingerie while in public on the cruise. The boat has also a No Photo Zone.
Bare Necessities is the group organizing the trip. They say the trips are for naturists, not kinky adventurers. Ken Tiemann, chief operating officer for the Austin, Texas-based Bare Necessities said “We try to stay pure to the values of the American Association of Nude Recreation. We’re not a lifestyle or a swinger cruise. There is a little bit of confusion. Those types of hedonistic cruises certainly do exist, but they are really lifestyle cruises and comprise a different category
I would think that you must bring some clothes for the stops at different ports. I have been to the Bahamas and nobody was walking around naked. Maybe half-naked, but not totally naked.
So if you’re interested, I’d suggest you bring lots of sunscreen and little clothing.
5 Passport-Free Getaways Where Travelers Can Explore
Most of the time, if you’re traveling outside of the U.S., you need a current passport to do it. But there are some places outside of the country where you can visit without a passport. And that’s good news for many Americans. A significant portion of Americans, roughly 55 percent, do not possess one.
Last year, the State Department reported that out of the 333,287,557 individuals residing in the United States, an estimated 55 percent, or a substantial portion, did not possess a passport. This figure, based on the total number of 151,814,305 valid U.S. passports in circulation, highlights the fact that a significant majority of Americans have yet to get one.
You don’t always need a passport to visit some awesome places. There are U.S. islands and territories, like the breathtaking U.S. Virgin Islands, where you can hop on a plane and explore without a passport. However, it’s important to note that the travel landscape can sometimes be confusing, as there are other U.S. territories, like Guam, where a passport is necessary for entry.
Do I need a passport for cruises?
When it comes to closed-loop cruises, which are voyages departing from the U.S. and returning to the same port, travelers have a bit of leeway when it comes to passport requirements. According to Ilisa Oman, a travel agent at One World Family Travel, the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) allows passengers on these cruises to travel without providing proof of a passport. Instead, a state-issued driver’s license or identification card usually suffices.
Keep in mind that there are exceptions to this rule. It’s always best to check in with your cruise line for more information about your travels.
To make your trip planning a breeze, we’ve got your back with a list of cool destinations where you, as a U.S. citizen, can travel passport-free. Whether you don’t have one or simply prefer to explore without the hassle of carrying one, we’ve got you covered.