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'Naked cruise' coming to popular UK beach - with live music and bar
A one-of-a-kind cruise will set sail from Plymouth this week, where patrons can enjoy picturesque views, a glass of wine and lively entertainment... entirely in the buff.
Naturists from across the region and beyond cast off on the city's first ever naked cruise on Friday, 13 June.
The stately vessel departs The Barbican Landing Stage at around 4.45pm, whisking guests on three-hour-long voyage across the stunning Plymouth sound and along the peaceful River Lynher, before heading towards the quaint village of St. Germans.
Along the way, passengers will enjoy views of Royal Navy ships moored along the River Tamar, all while taking in the evening sun.
Organised by British Naturism's South West events coordinator Keith Bowman, the clothes-free cruise is the first of its kind in the area.
Inspired by successful 'Naked Cruise' events held in the U.S., Bowman saw an opportunity to bring a special form of recreation to the South West coast.
Speaking to Plymouth Live, he revealed he was taken aback by the enthusiasm he encountered after explaining his idea to the first boat hire business 'he could find' in Plymouth.
He said: 'To my surprise, they jumped at the chance to provide a cruise around Plymouth Sound and along the local rivers. It's surprising how people become more interested when I mention the word "Naked."'
In addition to breathtaking views, guests will be treated to an onboard experience complete with electric music and a fully licensed bar.
Refreshments will be available for purchase via cash or card, meaning everyone can enjoy a drink or snack as they relax in their natural state.
Boarding begins at 4.30pm, with the vessel expected to return around 7.45pm.
Tickets are currently available at £25 for members of British Naturism and £30 for non-members.
Bowman said: 'Organising the event has been a dream and the boat company couldn't have been more helpful. Tickets are selling steadily, and as normal with Naturist events, we expect a last-minute rush for tickets. Why not come and join us.'
For those still unsure about whether to take the plunge, Bowman encourages curious adventurers to imagine a 'bright, sunny, warm evening with a glass of wine or cuppa in hand' watching the world go by as they navigate the waters 'NAKED!'
Meanwhile, a keen traveler has shed light on what it is really like going on a nude cruise - with less luggage to pack being one of the major perks.
Writing anonymously on Reddit the man, aged 67, invited other users to 'ask me anything' about the experience.
He booked a cruise via the Texas-based travel company Bare Necessities, which has been operating clothing-optional ship charters since 1990.
The unnamed man said he was on a 2,000 passenger Carnival cruise liner with his 61-year-old wife for a seven-day round trip from Tampa, Florida, with stops in Mexico and Honduras along the way.
He reiterated to other Reddit users that the trip - his first ever nudist cruise - was 'not a swingers cruise or a sex positive environment' and 'this was a crowd with lots of nudist experience.'
Explaining the ins and outs of nudist cruising, he revealed that the captain 'generally makes an announcement after exiting a port when clothes can be removed' and 'usually it's about thirty minutes.'
