Bare Necessities Tour & Travel has announced a new cruise, which will set sail in February of 2026. And passengers will be able to pack light for this journey, dubbed the “Big Nude Boat.”
Newsweek has reached out to Bare Necessities via an online contact form for comment.
Why It Matters
Cruises are an immensely popular endeavor. In 2024, approximately 34.6 million passengers sailed on a Cruise Lines International Association member ocean-going cruise. North America makes up the largest cruise-going market, accounting for 19 out of the 34.6 million, according to Cruise Lines International Association.
CHANDAN KHANNA/AFP via Getty Images
For 2025, passenger volumes are expected to grow 4.5 percent from 2024, though this increase is slower than last year, when there was a 7.7 percent rise, as per Reuters.
What To Know
The cruise has chartered the Norwegian Pearl boat for the trip, which will last 11 days, including Valentine’s Day.
The ship departs PortMiami on February 9 and will include stops in Aruba, the Bahamas, and Jamaica. The ship will return to Miami on February 20.
And there are some rules for the nude cruise. Attendees are required to wear clothes in the dining rooms – but not at the poolside buffet. Clothing must be worn when port authorities are on board inspecting the ship, and guests must exercise modesty while they are in port.
Individuals are also expected to be clothed during the Captain’s reception and introduction. The cruise line employees will not be nude.
Room rates begin at $2,000 for an inside cabin, but go up to $33,000 for a three-bedroom villa.
The website advertises “theme nights,” “workshops,” and the “unique entertainment you’ve come to expect and enjoy on a bear cruise.”
And while the cruise itself is nude, there is a line of merchandise promoting it, which includes tank tops, T-shirts, and hoodies.
These bare cruises have been running for more than 35 years. Part of the answer to the ‘Why Cruise Bare?’ question on websites FAQ’s section reads, “It has been our experience that people who are able to leave their clothing behind in a social setting are more able to be themselves, rather than who they think others would like them to be.”
What People Are Saying
Bare Necessities Tour & Travel, in a post on their website: “The Big Nude Boat has become a beloved tradition, with a high percentage of repeat cruisers each year. Many passengers return to reconnect with friends made on past bare cruises, creating a warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Every Big Nude Boat offers wonderful food, entertainment, and new friendships waiting to be forged. Join us once again aboard the beautiful NCL Pearl in 2026 and create memories to last a lifetime.”
What’s Next
According to the outlet, the Tampa Bay Times, there are fewer than 25 percent of cabins left available for the cruise.