You can’t make this stuff up.
While most cruise passengers are debating drink packages and whether to bring magnetic hooks, somewhere in the Caribbean this week there are two completely separate nude cruises sailing at the same time.
Not one.
Two.
Let’s unpack this.
The Big Nude Boat Is Back
First up is the long-running Big Nude Boat 2026 sailing out of Miami on the 2,300 passenger Norwegian Pearl from February 9th through the 20th – that’s 11 days for those counting. This one has been around for years and is basically the Super Bowl of clothing-optional cruising.
It’s a full-ship charter. Everyone onboard knows exactly what they signed up for. Pool decks are clothing optional. Private island stops are clothing optional. The vibe is relaxed, organized, and structured.
There are still rules. Dining venues require clothes. Towels are mandatory on seating. Photography rules are strict.
And yes, it sails through some of the most beautiful Caribbean ports you can imagine.
Just… with fewer outfits involved.
Meanwhile, Out of Tampa…
At almost the exact same time, the FantaSea Connections Cruise is also sailing, bringing its own adults-only, clothing-optional energy to the region on the 2,100 passenger Margaritaville at Sea Islander from February 11th through the 17th.
Different organizer. Different vibe. Same Caribbean sunshine.
This one leans more toward the social and lifestyle side of things, but again, it’s structured. Organized. Planned. It’s not random people deciding to ignore the dress code. It’s a themed charter cruise with clearly defined expectations.
And apparently, demand is strong enough that we now have overlapping sailings.
Which might be the most impressive part of all this.
The Cruise Industry Has Truly Seen It All
Think about it.
We have country music cruises.
We have 80s cruises.
We have Hallmark Christmas cruises.
We have polka cruises.
We have Marvel cruises.
We have Star Trek cruises.
So honestly… two nude cruises in one week doesn’t even crack the top ten strangest things happening at sea.
If anything, it just reinforces a simple truth about cruising in 2026:
There is a niche for absolutely everyone.
So… What Do You Pack for a Nude Cruise?
This is where it gets interesting.
Because while the wardrobe may be minimal, the packing list is not.
You still need:
- Sunscreen. And more sunscreen. Parts of your body are about to experience sunlight they haven’t seen since childhood.
- Comfortable sandals. Decks are hot.
- A hat. Scalp sunburn is undefeated.
- A small bag for essentials.
- A cover-up or outfit for dining rooms and required clothed areas.
- And perhaps most importantly: situational awareness when choosing your balcony position.
What you probably don’t need:
- Three dinner outfits.
- Wrinkle spray.
- That “just in case” blazer.
- Matching sets.
- Overpacking anxiety.
Laundry on these sailings must be refreshingly simple.
The fact that two nude cruises are sailing through the Caribbean this week isn’t shocking.
It’s just another reminder that cruising continues to evolve into whatever travelers want it to be.
For some people, that’s Broadway-style production shows and specialty dining.
For others… it’s turquoise water, warm breezes, and a strict no-tan-lines policy.
And honestly?
The Caribbean is big enough for both.
Just maybe pack the SPF.