A woman who worked on a nude cruise accommodating 2,000 guests shared what advice she gave passengers if they ever became aroused.
These nude cruises gained a lot of attention earlier this year, with numerous passengers sharing their experiences about what actually transpires when everyone is walking around without clothes.
These cruises are designed to be non-sexual and family-friendly, but naturally, the question arises: what happens if a passenger becomes overly enthusiastic?
While experiencing a cruise firsthand seems like the only way to truly understand it, many who have worked onboard have shared insights into the unique environment.
A former passenger who participated in such a cruise last year shared their experiences on Reddit, providing a glimpse into the reality of these journeys.
In addition, Kat Whitmire, a cruise organizer for the nudist-cruise company Bare Necessities, has revealed more about the inner workings of these cruises.
In an interview with Business Insider, Whitmire explained that there is a specific rule on the ship stating that ‘men can’t be overly excited’.
She shared the advice she gives to men who might find themselves in such a situation.
Whitmire said: “We say that if they start to feel things moving down there, jump in cold water, or think about baseball.”
This advice sheds light on a male passenger’s perspective regarding spontaneous arousal, as discussed on Reddit when a user queried if such occurrences were ‘frowned upon’.
The man noted that arousal rarely happens on board, stating: “This cruise is very non-sexual, so a man would want to hide it somehow. Non-nudists think about this a lot more than nudists do.”
Perhaps ‘baseball’ serves as the nude cruise equivalent of the Roman Empire.
The rule to prevent arousal is just one of several guidelines set by Bare Necessities for their guests. Another rule is that passengers must seek permission before taking photos that include other people.
In addition, there is a specific location where clothing is required—the formal dining room.
Whitmire explains the dress code as ‘no nips, no bits and no butts’ in the dining room, primarily because the staff there often carry trays of hot food, and no one wants to risk an accident.
Whitmire and her husband first became involved with Bare Necessities as models after a friend, who was a photographer on the cruises, introduced them to the concept. They continued returning to work as general staff over the years. In 2010, Whitmire transitioned into a sales associate role and eventually became a full-time employee.