seapals2 Posted June 15, 2015 #1 Share Posted June 15, 2015 would like to hear others thoughts on the topless sunbathing we encountered on our last cruise on Azura. Only a handful (no pun intended) but you can bet where there is half a dozen this year it will be the norm next year. We think it's acceptable on beaches but on a family ship where sunbeds are so tightly packed it's not appropriate. The Retreat had the expensive boobs on show ... Suppose if you had spent a fortune getting them you would want them on display ..... Thanks ..but ...no thanks. Just embarrassing in our opinion. Interested to see what others think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the english lady Posted June 15, 2015 #2 Share Posted June 15, 2015 would like to hear others thoughts on the topless sunbathing we encountered on our last cruise on Azura. Only a handful (no pun intended) but you can bet where there is half a dozen this year it will be the norm next year. We think it's acceptable on beaches but on a family ship where sunbeds are so tightly packed it's not appropriate. The Retreat had the expensive boobs on show ... Suppose if you had spent a fortune getting them you would want them on display ..... Thanks ..but ...no thanks. Just embarrassing in our opinion. Interested to see what others think. I thought the very top deck was for topless sunbathing. Round the pool, no, especially on a family ship. Maybe a word with reception and something could be put into horizon. Before I get flamed for -its my body I will do what I like with it-it is also my holiday -and I do not wish to see it round a pool on a family ship. The retreat, never paid to go in there, so no idea what happens in there...still don't think its quite acceptable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillo Posted June 15, 2015 #3 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Should be top deck only and certainly not in the retreat !!!, if we encounter it anywhere but the very top deck on our cruise on the 1st of August PO will hear my views in no uncertain terms !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daiB Posted June 15, 2015 #4 Share Posted June 15, 2015 would like to hear others thoughts on the topless sunbathing we encountered on our last cruise on Azura. Only a handful (no pun intended) but you can bet where there is half a dozen this year it will be the norm next year. We think it's acceptable on beaches but on a family ship where sunbeds are so tightly packed it's not appropriate. The Retreat had the expensive boobs on show ... Suppose if you had spent a fortune getting them you would want them on display ..... Thanks ..but ...no thanks. Just embarrassing in our opinion. Interested to see what others think. This has been going on on the top decks for the 14 years we have cruised and has not increased so not indication that it would do so now.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanlyon Posted June 15, 2015 #5 Share Posted June 15, 2015 I am always surprised by the comment "not on a family ship". I wouldn't have thought it would bother a child to see bare boobs. They presumably would have seen them at home. It bothers adults more than it bothers children. It's a normal part of human anatomy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indiana123 Posted June 15, 2015 #6 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Excuse the pun... but what is the point???:confused::) Whether we object or whether we don't I just can't see the point of it... after all presumably you wont be showing them off down the High Street. Also I understand its a horrible and dangerous place to get sunburn as they are not used to the elements! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanlyon Posted June 15, 2015 #7 Share Posted June 15, 2015 (edited) Excuse the pun... but what is the point???:confused::) Whether we object or whether we don't I just can't see the point of it... after all presumably you wont be showing them off down the High Street. Also I understand its a horrible and dangerous place to get sunburn as they are not used to the elements! Hee hee, now that's very true. But don't tell me it would bother a child! And if it does, then the child has been brought up to think that a nude body is shameful. It's always adults who have the problem. If I saw someone doing it, it wouldn't bother me in the slightest. Edited June 15, 2015 by jeanlyon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfm18 Posted June 15, 2015 #8 Share Posted June 15, 2015 All boobs are good boobs :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petina73 Posted June 15, 2015 #9 Share Posted June 15, 2015 To me the question applies to all ships family or adult only. It is difficult to find the right words, is it an age thing, how we were brought up, beliefs ? Whatever our differences I do not think around the pool is the right place and topless sun bathing should be limited to less frequented areas the ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indiana123 Posted June 15, 2015 #10 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Not when they start looking at yer knees they're not!!!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonTowner Posted June 15, 2015 #11 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Although I don't do it myself I certainly don't find topless sunbathing offensive. I think you should cover up whilst moving around, but just sunbathing is fine. It really is something natural. To say it should be banned is just silly and prudish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esprit Posted June 15, 2015 #12 Share Posted June 15, 2015 The more the merrier! But not those over 40! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanlyon Posted June 15, 2015 #13 Share Posted June 15, 2015 (edited) Although I don't do it myself I certainly don't find topless sunbathing offensive. I think you should cover up whilst moving around, but just sunbathing is fine. It really is something natural. To say it should be banned is just silly and prudish. Couldn't agree more. If you don't like it - don't look. Re age, I am 68 and it doesn't bother me. The French and Germans have always done it. And as for "not over 40" - why? Edited June 15, 2015 by jeanlyon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triplalot Posted June 15, 2015 #14 Share Posted June 15, 2015 These days you see plenty of moobs and beer bellies, are these any less offensive? I say each to their own although I prefer (and I think you would all prefer me) to keep covered :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanlyon Posted June 15, 2015 #15 Share Posted June 15, 2015 (edited) These days you see plenty of moobs and beer bellies, are these any less offensive? I say each to their own although I prefer (and I think you would all prefer me) to keep covered :) Ha ha, a very good point, nothing worse than a pair of budgie smugglers leaving nothing to the imagination. When I was on Azura - just the once - there was a bloke with an enormous belly, so big that you couldn't actually see the budgie smugglers, so he looked naked, worse still he had his pint of beer balanced on the belly. Lovely!! Edited June 15, 2015 by jeanlyon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Alan Posted June 15, 2015 #16 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Just to lower the tone: by over 40 are you talking years or inches? Seriously, doesn't bother me in the slightest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the english lady Posted June 15, 2015 #17 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Although I don't do it myself I certainly don't find topless sunbathing offensive. I think you should cover up whilst moving around, but just sunbathing is fine. It really is something natural. To say it should be banned is just silly and prudish. If it were that natural why would you not walk down the high street like it. I have no objection if it was on the top deck. Why on earth people think everyone else wants to see their wobbly bits is beyond me, especially after all the recent news about cancer. Is it really worth getting that tan in those places , when skin cancer awaits you round the corner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecttr Posted June 15, 2015 #18 Share Posted June 15, 2015 I am old, top deck only please ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davenew Posted June 15, 2015 #19 Share Posted June 15, 2015 would like to hear others thoughts on the topless sunbathing we encountered on our last cruise on Azura. Only a handful (no pun intended) but you can bet where there is half a dozen this year it will be the norm next year. We think it's acceptable on beaches but on a family ship where sunbeds are so tightly packed it's not appropriate. The Retreat had the expensive boobs on show ... Suppose if you had spent a fortune getting them you would want them on display ..... Thanks ..but ...no thanks. Just embarrassing in our opinion. Interested to see what others think. With the feminist movement insisting that mothers can get their boobs out to breast feed in public places, I cannot see that this is any worse than that. - sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triplalot Posted June 15, 2015 #20 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Just to lower the tone: by over 40 are you talking years or inches? Seriously, doesn't bother me in the slightest. Dr Alan I don't think a combination of both would be very attractive unless with surgical intervention :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanlyon Posted June 15, 2015 #21 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Dr Alan I don't think a combination of both would be very attractive unless with surgical intervention :) Are you really suggesting that a woman over 40 cannot have a great figure and great boobs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triplalot Posted June 15, 2015 #22 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Are you really suggesting that a woman over 40 cannot have a great figure and great boobs? Jeanlyon, no, I am sure that a woman over 40 can have great Boobs, although when paired with being over 40 inches (naturally) I'm not too sure. I should add that I exceed both parameters myself :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john watson Posted June 15, 2015 #23 Share Posted June 15, 2015 The more the merrier! But not those over 40! Precisely Esprit; 38 has got to be the limit anything larger is just silly. Lol John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJH Posted June 15, 2015 #24 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Going on Azura in July to NORWAY - don't think we'll have much of a problem! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver surfer 2010 Posted June 15, 2015 #25 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Stand by for an earthquake!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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