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Woman employed on a 2,000-person nude cruise reveals advice she gives guests who get aroused
A woman who worked on a nude cruise carrying 2,000 passengers has opened up about what happens when people allegedly “get excited” on board. She says the cruise’s nude policy is strictly non‑sexual and passengers are warned against showing any signs of arousal. According to her, the rules don’t just exist on paper; staff actively remind guests what is expected if things get awkward.
The woman, organizer Kat Whitmire of the nude‑cruise company Bare Necessities explained to Business Insider the steps staff use to keep the vibe calm. She said that when a man starts to “feel things around moving down there,” the advice is simple and blunt.
Inside life aboard the nude cruise
Whitmire said: "We say that if they start to feel things around moving down there, jump in cold water, or think about baseball." That advice reflects the cruise’s strict approach to nudity: there is no tolerance for sexual displays or arousal.
According to a former passenger who posted on Reddit, erections “almost never happen” on board. He wrote: "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."
This isn’t just about covering up. The cruise enforces a set of rules for all passengers. One rule demands permission before taking photos that include other people. Another rule concerns attire - or the lack thereof - in certain contexts.
For example, in the formal dining room there is a neutral dress code. Whitmire explained the rule there as "no nips, no bits and no butts" because staff carry trays of hot food and someone naked would not want to risk burns or spills.
From models to cruise staff
Whitmire and her husband first joined the cruise as models, after being approached by a friend who worked there as a photographer. They returned later as general staff. In 2010 Whitmire became a sales associate, and then moved into her current role as a full-time cruise organizer.
Her experience gives her a unique view of how a nude cruise of 2,000 people can operate while trying to keep things relaxed yet respectful.