This October, 200 nude cruisers will sail out of Cairns

• Bare Necessities runs nude cruises around the world, and is bringing its experience to Australia next.
• Cruisers will sail out on Scenic Eclipse II out of Darwin this October.
• The cruise line reports plenty of interest from Aussies.

In just over two months, Bare Necessities will sail its first-ever cruise out of Australia. If you didn’t catch the clue in the name, Bare Necessities runs nude cruises, where clothing is fully optional across the ship.

While nude cruising is certainly niche, it’s not without interest. Bare Necessities is one of a few companies that have had major success running nude cruises across the globe, and are now bringing their brand to Australia.

The cruise will even take place on the luxurious Scenic Eclipse II. 

There are still cabins remaining, with the cheapest being a deluxe verandah suite which starts from $15,070 per person. The line offers cruises in other countries that don’t cost quite so much because they’re on larger ships, such as chartered NCL or Carnival ships, but the six-star luxury of Scenic Eclipse II commands a higher price tag.

The cruise leaves from Cairns on October 26 and will visit five different ports in Vanuatu, including Ambrym Island and Espiritu Santo Island, before adding Lifou Island and Amedee Island in New Caledonia.

The cruise line has previously reported high interest from Australians, so it’s not surprising they decided to make the move and bring a cruise over here. 

This cruise will be one, if not the first of its kind, combining the nude cruise experience with such levels of luxury. However, reading about a nude cruise probably brings up more questions than it answers.

Cruise Passenger has a Q&A on some of the basics, such as whether the crew are nude as well and if clothes have to be worn in dining areas. 

You can also find the answers to your most pressing questions all over the Bare Necessities website. 

The most important things to note is that the cruises aren’t sexual, but rather the cruise line aims to promote a message of positivity, writing “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.

“Many have expressed that they find themselves more relaxed and withholding less of who they are without the barrier of clothing. Bottom line?  Being able to relax in your own skin leads to body acceptance.”

The cruises are just like any other cruises, with various events happening onboard, and of course, cruisers have to dress as normal in port.