Seeking a tan line-free vacation? Look no further: The Big Nude Boat cruise returns in 2026, providing a clothing-optional Caribbean experience.
From private island stops to tropical destinations, here’s what you need to know before boarding this unique cruise experience.
Imagine sailing through the Caribbean, with the ocean breeze blowing over your skin no piece of clothing to hinder it.
That’s what the Big Nude Boat cruise offers, and travelers looking forward to a clothing-optional escape can now reserve their place on the 2026 voyage.
This 11-night cruise is operated by Bare Necessities Tour & Travel, and it leaves from Miami on February 9, 2026, aboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Pearl.
The cruise has a capacity for about 2,300 passengers and takes the guests to exotic destinations like Curaçao, Aruba, and Jamaica, and makes two stops at Great Stirrup Cay, Norwegian’s private island in the Bahamas.
Although most of the public spaces on the ship, from the pool deck to the buffet, are open areas where naked living is permissible, there are limits.
Swimsuits must be worn in the dining rooms, and clothes need to be put on at docking ports. Naked cruises sound rather sensationalistic, yet this is emphatically not a cruise for swingers, the company emphasizes.
“This is not a sexual experience—it’s about body freedom and relaxation,” the company clarifies on its website.
For those ready to ditch their swimsuits, pricing starts at $2,000 per person, covering meals and select drinks. The only decision left to make? What not to wear.
