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We've taken many cruises, both conventional as well as clothing-optional/adult
sailings, and can say we've had more fun and belly laughs on the nude cruises
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Resort Overview |
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  Tall ship sailing vessels
range in size from 200 to almost 400 feet in length with all the comforts of
larger cruise ships. Generally, cabins are smaller and the common areas are not
as spacious as the huge cruise vessels, but are just as much fun. Crew size is
usually 50% of the passenger load.
Custom charted nude sailings on
smaller yachts can depart from just about anywhere in the world, too. Private
yacht charters typically accommodate 2-4 or more couples. If you want to sail
with a  small group of your friends, this is the way to go.
Yacht charters usually include single hull sailing vessels or catamarans with
two or three hulls (both are sailing vessels), plus power boat yachts are used.
You can choose from "bare boat" (meaning no crew) charters where one or more of
the guests is an experienced sailor to a "crewed" yacht complete with a captain
and mate plus additional crew members if the ship is larger. For most small
vessel nude yachts, the captain and mate are often a husband and wife team who
are nude friendly or nudists themselves. Yacht sizes can vary from 45 to 70+
feet in length.
  We've been on all three types of cruises and enjoyed them
all. CASTAWAYS TRAVEL can assist you in selecting the right charter for you so
give us call to help you select the experience for you.
For purposes
of this report, tall ship adventures will be described. For details about a
private yacht charter, please send us an E mail with your requirements.
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Getting There |
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The cruise itineraries focus on fun voyages and don't
cover great distances. In fact, most of the island destinations in the
Caribbean or eastern Mediterranean can be seen from one to the other. Usually,
you sail part of the day, stop for water sports, nude beaches and lunch
somewhere in the afternoon and for evening, put into an island port for
shopping, nightly, dining and dancing. Of course, sometimes you sail at night,
too, depending upon the itinerary. You may also spend the night at some stops
to enjoy the local flavor at the port of call.
Sailings in the lower
Caribbean start from St. Georges, Grenada and extend to Bequia, Mayreau, Palm
Island, Cook Island, the Grenadines and other local stops. Itineraries are
subject to change.
Eastern Caribbean voyages start from St. Johns,
Antigua and may include St. Kitts, Nevis, Montserrat, Guadeloupe, Dominica or
Barbuda and St. Eustatius. Itineraries are subject to change.
St.
Thomas departures usually include the USVI , the British Virgin Islands(BVI)
and St. Martin. Itineraries may vary.
Star Clipper vessels usually make
stops in the western Mediterranean that include Cannes, Monte Carlo, Sardinia,
Corsica, Mallorca, Portofino plus other Italian, Spanish and French ports in
the area. Mediterranean itineraries may also feature a week's sailing the Greek
islands, too.
Ports of call may differ due to weather, winds and
whims.
Grenada, Antigua, St. Thomas and the BVI can be reached daily
from the mainland USA or from San Juan by flights on British West Indies
Airlines, American Airlines and other carriers. Typical flights cost
$500-$900/person, round trip, and price can vary seasonally.
Airline
costs to Europe during the summer range from $700-$1,000/person, depending
again on the carrier and ships first port of call.
The first day, the
cruise departs typically at night after the last passenger is on board and, at
the end of the voyage, the ships typically dock early enough for the first
passenger to connect with their outbound flight home. A nice feature of tall
ship charters is itineraries can usually be modified to suit the needs of the
passengers.
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Services |
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Most clothing-optional cruises and charters are all
inclusive with your cabin, all meals and snacks, taxes, port charges and crew
tips included in one price. Depending upon the cruise, bar drinks may be
charged separately. Some cruises include bar drinks. Water sports like
snorkeling, scuba diving and wind surfing are available, too.
Cabins are
usually  fairly small in the tall ships except for the suites or
Captain's cabins. You don't spend much time there because there's usually lots
to do and see on deck on in port. Cabins have double or twin beds and the
smallest cabin may contain bunk beds but all of them have a private bathroom
and are air conditioned.
You can choose to help crew the ship by
pulling lines, stowing sails, running the ropes or just getting in the way.
Light entertainment is provided by the crew and sometimes by the passengers
themselves but don't sign on these cruises for gambling, Broadway floor shows
or discos 'til dawn. Such ships are not set up to include large venues for
entertainment. Some ships have TV and telephones in each cabin.
You can
go nude just about all the time except while in port or at some sit down meals
(where hot coffee may be served).
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Dining |
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Meals are family style, plentiful and entertaining. All
inclusive charters also include beer, wine and bar drinks. Usually meals for
breakfast and lunch are served buffet style while evening meals are typically
al a carte served by your waiter. Open seating makes for great opportunities to
meet your other cruisers. We found the evening meals on the Star Clipper, for
example, to be top notch in every way and every  bit as good as the best
large cruise lines we've sailed on.
On custom yacht charters, you can
choose your itinerary, meals and wine/drinks in advance, which is a nice touch
to make sure you get what you want or if you have a special dietary need.
Private yacht charters are priced about the same per person as tall ship
cruises.
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Rates |
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A one week cruise rate ranges from about
$1,500-2,000/person plus airfare, taxes and tips. Custom yacht charters can
average similar prices but can be more expensive if you choose a luxury yacht.
Prices are subject to change without notice.
Nude Cruise Group Trips
Check out our group trip listings to see what's coming up for Nude
Cruise trips and other resort trips as well. Our Group Trips are a BLAST, and
often save you money. |
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Age Ranges |
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Guest ages vary from the mid 20s to over 60, with most
averaging in between. Couples comprise most of the guests.
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Ambiance |
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Laid back, friendly, a riot of laughs and definitely not
your stuffed shirt type of cruise---in fact, about as far the other way from
Seaborne and the Queen Mary as you   can get. Sailing is a terrific way to enjoy nudity in a really
relaxed environment, but you can absolutely FRY in the sun. There's plenty of
shade on board the boats and ships so stay under it if you burn easily.!
On most voyages, the ships are re-positioned in areas to avoid heavy
seas, storm seasons or hurricanes. That's the reason the some vessels are moved
during the year to take advantage of the best sailing weather. The ships can
rock and roll if seas are rough, which rarely occurs. If you have a sensitive
stomach, stick with the big, conventional nude cruises on ships that carry
1,000 passengers or more which use stabilizers. Otherwise, consult your doctor
for medication.
Tips
Make sure you
take plenty of sun screen since you will get sun directly as well as indirectly
from reflections off the sea, too.
Take medication or patches with you
if you are subject to motion sickness. Most cruises experience mild seas but
it's wise to be prepared.
Pack lightly since storage space may be
somewhat limited.
Take a towel to sit on at all times.
Take
lots of small bills since your currency will be in demand when you shop with
the locals.
Make your own deals with taxi drivers for a custom-designed
shore excursion.
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Sightseeing |
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You name it, you can see it above or below just about any
of the islands. Most of the anchorages are at small ports, great opportunities
to see and visit out of the way villages and towns. Most times, your nude
itinerary will be custom-designed to take you to the best nude beaches and
great ports of call.  The big benefit to the tall ships is that their smaller size
permits then to make ports of call where the larger vessels are not able to
navigate. You'll see small towns and great little villages plus spectacular
beaches to explore while on nude charters.
Remember a tip, if a shore
excursion price seems way too high and lacks guided tours (just "drive by"
tours), get a couple of couples together and hire a local taxi and driver for
your own, custom-designed excursion.....usually lots more fun, less expensive
and twice as rewarding, especially if you get a good, knowledgeable drive.
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You can assist the crew if you want tohelp with the
sails on some of the charters. The larger sailing vessels have powered sails
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Passengers and crew make the voyage. |
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You can get REALLY burned on the water all day, so be
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Cabins can be small so pack lightly. |
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Tall ships have limited entertainment, no gambling or
casinos on board and common areas are much smaller than on conventional cruise
ships. If you want a big ship experience, sail on a big ship charter. Small
yacht (powered and sail) charters afford you complete freedom to vary your
itinerary and set sail to locations you really want to see. |
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Best Time to Go |
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When the charter is scheduled! The weather is usually great
since the charters are scheduled for the best weather including spring, summer
and fall voyages.
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Wish List |
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Reduce the airfare to make the cruises a more
affordable.
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