Is there a better way to spend your vacation than by catching some rays and not worrying about those pesky tan lines? Well, the Big Nude Boat is back for another excursion out of Miami in 2026!
Organized by Bare Necessities, next year’s voyage will once again welcome thousands of naturists to strip down as they sail cross the Caribbean – and you’re more than welcome to join if you wish! Scheduled to set sail from PortMiami on February 9, it’ll feature stops in Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Jamaica and Great Stirrup Cay. Just in time for Valentine’s Day and Fat Tuesday, guests can expect to find themed nights, workshops and unique entertainment onboard.
“It is a wonderful experience to relax on white sand under swaying palm trees wearing nothing but a smile. In fact, it is so wonderful that with the Big Nude Boat 2026 we’ve once again arranged to do it twice,” the Bare Necessities website reads.
🛳️ How does the Big Nude Boat work?
Sailing round-trip from February 9 to 20, it will take place aboard a Norwegian Pearl, which has a capacity of 2,300 passengers – all of whom must be 21 or older. The ship offers multiple diverse dining options, a tranquil spa, dazzling casino, bowling lanes and more. All of which you can enjoy au naturel, of course!
Founded in 1990, Bare Necessities Tour & Travel is one of the longest-running operators of clothing-optional vacations, having previously charted more than 75 nude cruises. They partner with companies like Norwegian Cruise Line to offer these unique experiences, aiming to create a judgement-free environment where social nudity is accepted.
🛳️ What are the rules?
Before you book your tickets and let it all hang out, it’s worth going over some rules and basic etiquette to the cruise. While nudity is welcomed in most areas, clothing is required in ports, dining rooms and during formal events. Guests must also sit on a towel while bare-bottomed or wearing a thong at all times.
The cruise also emphasizes that it is strictly non-sexual in nature, so any behavior of that kind will not be permitted and that lingerie and fetish-wear are not appropriate at any time. And don’t even think about photographing or capturing videos of passengers without their consent. There will be “No Photo Zones” dotted around the pools and in dance venues.
Anyone that violates these rules will be dismissed from the cruise without a refund or transportation from the port of dismissal, according to the website.
🛳️ How much does it cost?
Cabins to the 2026 cruise range widely in price (based on double occupancy), beginning at $2,000 for interior cabins to $33,155 for a three-bedroom garden villa. This isn’t your typical cruise, after all.