jimdalva Posted February 28, 2014 #1 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Here they go again, in Feb 2015 there will a clothing optional charter on the Connie. First the Nieuw Amsterdam now the Connie. When will it end!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeylovinmom Posted February 28, 2014 #2 Share Posted February 28, 2014 In FEBRUARY ?! The mind boggles! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richsea Posted February 28, 2014 #3 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Here they go again, in Feb 2015 there will a clothing optional charter on the Connie. First the Nieuw Amsterdam now the Connie. When will it end!:D What exactly, is the problem? Did you get bumped from the cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimdalva Posted February 28, 2014 Author #4 Share Posted February 28, 2014 What exactly, is the problem? Did you get bumped from the cruise? Hello fellow Long Islander, no I didn't get bumped. But all the affordable cabins are already sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richsea Posted February 28, 2014 #5 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Hi! I thought that if it was chartered, the sailing would not be listed. How can you tell what's available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoelover536 Posted February 28, 2014 #6 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Not a cheap option, but if aqua class is available you should try that. The food in Blu is fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimdalva Posted February 28, 2014 Author #7 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Hi! I thought that if it was chartered, the sailing would not be listed. How can you tell what's available? If your interested just go to the charter company web site to book.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C 2 C Posted February 28, 2014 #8 Share Posted February 28, 2014 (edited) Here they go again, When will it end!:D I think the main problem is seeing too many ends. The porters will be upset by the lack of luggage tips. The crew will be happy because they don't have to load and unload luggage. Cruise critic posters will be upset because they won't be able to criticize those who don't dress formal. ;) Edited February 28, 2014 by ~Cruisenut~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miched Posted February 28, 2014 #9 Share Posted February 28, 2014 I wonder what the dress code is for dining on that cruise? Would formal night be different that the other nights that are casual? It would be interesting to be on a ship docked across from them at the ports. 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌅 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suntan Posted February 28, 2014 #10 Share Posted February 28, 2014 I don't mind what you do in your home or on vacation BUT (no pun intended:D) I hope the nudists are putting a towel on the seat or lounge chair they are using both in their staterooms and in public areas. Just the thought of it gives me the willies (again no pun intended :D). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimdalva Posted February 28, 2014 Author #11 Share Posted February 28, 2014 I think the main problem is seeing too many ends.The porters will be upset by the lack of luggage tips. The crew will be happy because they don't have to load and unload luggage. Cruise critic posters will be upset because they won't be able to criticize those who don't dress formal. ;) Yes there will be many ends, but also LOTS of luggage. Nudist like to play dress up. And they tip well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimdalva Posted February 28, 2014 Author #12 Share Posted February 28, 2014 I don't mind what you do in your home or on vacation BUT (no pun intended:D) I hope the nudists are putting a towel on the seat or lounge chair they are using both in their staterooms and in public areas. Just the thought of it gives me the willies (again no pun intended :D). Yes you are correct nudist ALWAYS sit on a towel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richsea Posted February 28, 2014 #13 Share Posted February 28, 2014 I think the main problem is seeing too many ends.The porters will be upset by the lack of luggage tips. The crew will be happy because they don't have to load and unload luggage. Cruise critic posters will be upset because they won't be able to criticize those who don't dress formal. ;) Formal nights require a white, creased, towel. Smart casual nights will see lots of pastels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrendaJ Posted February 28, 2014 #14 Share Posted February 28, 2014 I think many would be shocked at what types of charters their cruise lines of choice accommodate. Last time we were on Azamara, we heard from a bartender about an upcoming charter that makes a nudist charter seem pretty tame in comparison. A cruise line is a business like any other, and if a charter group is willing to pay the costs to accommodate their needs, it makes business sense to do so. I would not be surprised to hear that this type of charter comes with some hefty cleaning surcharges. As a shareholder, I'm all for it. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted February 28, 2014 #15 Share Posted February 28, 2014 I love that posters brag about being a "member of the balcony club" but get bent out of shape at the thought of a clothing optional cruise. There is a very interesting thread from a man who worked and attended a lifestyle chartered cruise on RCCL. He explained that on his charter, while clothing was optional during the day, evenings were themed and very dressy. Most charters command top dollar from those who book and in this case, the entire ship will be sold as the charter. M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C 2 C Posted February 28, 2014 #16 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Yes you are correct nudist ALWAYS sit on a towel. But do they always know which side was up the last time it was used? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voyager70 Posted February 28, 2014 #17 Share Posted February 28, 2014 But do they always know which side was up the last time it was used? Haha good point :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caladezi Posted February 28, 2014 #18 Share Posted February 28, 2014 I wonder how many Elite, Elite +, and Zeniths will be on board. Should be a good cruise that won't be crowded in the free drink area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gold1953 Posted February 28, 2014 #19 Share Posted February 28, 2014 We sailed in Jan. 2010 just before a nude cruise . There was a lot of talk onboard . The crew took 'sensitivity' training. Some crew were taking time off.. for religious reasons. There are many rules and yes one of them is sitting on a towel . The other is that you must dress in dining areas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tteettimes Posted February 28, 2014 #20 Share Posted February 28, 2014 i hearbthat nudists don't sweat the small stuff :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitty9 Posted February 28, 2014 #21 Share Posted February 28, 2014 FYI, they dress for dinner and have to be covered up in all restaurants and casino. There are a lot of "unusual" charters on ships. There was a cross dressers cruise and believe me, those guys knew how to dress. Talk about formal nights? They were absolutely beautiful and I don't think there was a sequin left on earth after those guys put on the Ritz. There was also a "swingers" cruise, but I don't remember which line it was on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.T.B. Posted February 28, 2014 #22 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Well, sales of sun tan lotion on ship will definitely increase threefold. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimdalva Posted February 28, 2014 Author #23 Share Posted February 28, 2014 (edited) [QUOTE=kitty9;41860731]FYI, they dress for dinner and have to be covered up in all restaurants and casino. ] Not So, dress is required in the MDR ONLY, all other venues are clothing optional. That means casino, Lido, bars and show lounge all C.O. Edited February 28, 2014 by jimdalva Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy Posted February 28, 2014 #24 Share Posted February 28, 2014 [QUOTE=kitty9;41860731]FYI, they dress for dinner and have to be covered up in all restaurants and casino. ] Not So, dress is required in the MDR ONLY, all other venues are clothing optional. That means casino, Lido, bars and show lounge all C.O. I'm not a germophobe by any stretch of the imagination, but I do think some kind of covering should be required in food service areas regardless of the kind of cruise it is. I'm thinking specifically of the buffet...I don't like it on a clothing required cruise when people don't cover up properly before they start selecting food, so I seriously doubt I'd be too excited to see completely naked bodies in the serving line!:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pecs ado rojo Posted February 28, 2014 #25 Share Posted February 28, 2014 It would be interesting to be on a ship docked across from them at the ports. 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌅 I believe they have to be 2 miles off shore before the local laws don't apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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