Nudist cruise launched by tour operator

I screwed up again.. I thought the guy was looking for 22 BALD holidaymakers :O(

fully nude will take all the fun out, but again to each their own choice.

Brit..that pic has neither face nor base;) Count me in for this cruise though.

nomerci, people define and interpret things in a way which suits them..

wk, as per my definition of 'naturist' one needs to become a reptile to survive in a desert or an amphibian in an ocean..

With me the hats would have to be the other way around ;)

rishi why just forests, What about deserts & Oceans..

rishimba, don't you think that everybody should have the right to make up their minds as to what brings them closer to nature?

Also, have you tried it? Because only that would make you fit to judge...at least for yourself, as everybody has their own opinion on what does what for them. Would be a shame if we were all the same, non?

Nomerci, in some parts of the world people are very fanatical about thier life style and aquaintance with certain group of communities they live in. Such people can not think of exposing thier bodies or stay naked in public even if noone takes a glimpse thier curves. They always wanted to be fully dressed decently; and hence staying naked would be an "extra ordinary activity" for them.

people who think that way are either fooling themselves or dont know what's it like to be close to nature..

if they really want to be close to nature, all they need to do is to spend some days in a forest and find their own food or water, take shelter in the caves and sleep on beds of dry leaves on the ground.

http://www.gonomad.com/features/0505/american_nudist.html

Doubt if you can access that link from Qatar. Its an article by a reporter who sampled the nudist life at a "clothing optional" resort.

excerpts-

"There are more than 44,000 dues-paying members of the American Association for Nude Recreation, (AANR), the lobbying group based in Kissimee Florida. Thousands more enjoy nudity at home or skinnydipping at a local nude swimming hole. But the people who vacation every weekend at De Anza and at the more than 100 other naturist clubs across the U.S. regard taking it all off much more seriously.

One women at the resort said that the first thing she does when she gets home from work is take off her bra. Nudists keep on going, and prefer to get naked as soon as they shut the door to the outside world."....

"Americans equate nudity with sex, and that simply is not the case. Sex with strangers isn’t a part of nudist resorts, though of course, you can find this at other “alternative adult’ resorts that are a universe away from a place like De Anza Springs."

Someone's head is exploding right now

Choco, really? Never known that! Thanks for correcting me! :)

Nude beaches, nudist colonies, nudist camps, etc

Where I come from it was always called nudist. Maybe that has changed now...no idea. Makes no difference anyway.

And yes, those people actually do believe that being naked in nature brings them closer to it.

BTW I remember reading in a paper about a new nudist beach opening up somewhere in the UK. And all the local shops sold out of binoculars and telescopes.

nomerci, it certainly doesnt bring them closer to nature going naked on the beach...:)

it would probably sound a bit gross if they call it a 'nudist camp'.. so calling it 'naturist' gives it a more acceptable theme for commercial purposes and also avoid needless criticism from conservatives..

its just that i didnt agree with the usage of the word here for the purpose..

Or at least a hat, timebandit.

Yeah they should leave their socks on

Lion King, i don't know if it is culture...people are simply not so obsessed with their bodies maybe?

See, in for example the US, things are totally different. There is no way they would have nudists there, or topless bathing at the beaches...still, they are Westerners. BUT, I think they are way more obsessed with their bodies than Europeans, IMHO.

As they are somewhat obsessed with covering their bodies to the fullest in other places.

Totally naked is not even sexy.

It's purely upto the individual whether to go naked on the beach or at the designated areas as applicable. Unlike some people no one is really interested in a full body naked eye scan on each other at these areas.... basically it's the culture difference that makes them think at a different angle.

rishimba, why would they have to justify themselves?

It's a personal choice. They are not forcing it on anyone.

There's a clear difference between this and any hedonistic type activities.

Actually Nudist is a more common term not naturist

are they using the word 'naturist' to justify themselves?

other than an uniform sun-tan during sunbathing, i dont see any justification in going naked....on the contrary, its always comfortable to use a proper swimming suite while swimming.

Soniya, that is perfectly fine. Although I am European, I do not feel comfortable with it either....and that's why it is good to have choices, without being judged.

nomerci, i felt it weird cos i don't see myself among these groups..I am quite uncomfortable with this..:)

WK, yah i know about it..I would prefer not to comment against any religious beliefs..

What has been written in OP is the choice that they have made..it's not a compulsion..right??..we can't relate the RELIGIOUS BELIEFS with this one...This what i think..

Soniya, they don't look at it that way, hence nobody cares.

For example, in europe, if you go to a Sauna, EVERYBODY is naked. And it more often that not, is a mixed Sauna. Nobody cares, so nobody feels weird.

soniya Digambar Jains in India never wear anything. It's in their religion :)

But that's really a weird choice to go naked infront of others...

hmm, I don't see the big deal here...there are nudist clubs, beaches etc everywhere in Europe. People who want to go there do, the others don't...as simple as that.

Oh, and there is, against QL opinion, nothing sexual about it, it is a philosophy, nothing more, nothing less.

I personally don't see the appeal, but obviously some people do...it's always nice to have choices.

lol TB.. :P

That's not what the girls tell me I'll have you know

hmm, once you've seen one, you've seen 'em all.. :P

what about captain and crew then who will sail the ship

Damn you Snessy!

You know i can't go to the beach without my mankini or speedos :O(

I feel ill

Brit...let's make a pact, I'll get rid of the bloomers if you stop wearing your mankini. Whaddya say??

Paramedics do not look at female underwear! :)

This is one wierd adventure.

Speaking of fashion police. Isn't it time to get rid of those frilly bloomers of yours ?

Ha ha! Don't worry peeps, everything I wear is co-ordinating and clean, wouldn't want them to call the fashion police instead of an ambulance...;-)

Snessy, ERT would not respond if you haven't got the matching clothes :)) Oh Dear !!!

LOL snessy ;)Yup ambulance's wont take you to hospital if your underwear is dirty either.

Die naked?? Blimey, my mum always said wear matching underwear just in case...

God sent us naked in this world, surely he meant us to live like that.. How can we defy God's orders and cover ourselves up???

saeedkan what??

You are saying "If" we are born nude, you have any doubts about that???

What were you wearing when you were born

We are born nude aren't we?

If God wanted us to wear clothes he would have made some sort of arrangement to ensure we are born covered.

The Persons who are involved in watching the nudist cruise whether they are seeing, encouraging,supporting others to follow are just enjoying for timebeing. Those kind of people are creating the hell fire for themselves. No religion thought us to be nude in public, why people are not following their own scripts. The person who knows something about his/her religion try to stop by hand, if not try to stop by speaking,if not try to curse in their hearts. Don't encourage this, and don't go to olden age.

And i am sure those BOLD HOLIDAYMAKERS will get hefty amount in return to be a part of NUDIST CRUISE..

count me in.

thank you timebandit. I was wondering where will the soup fall? So once your TOES got hurt. Rite??? :)

And ladies might accidently dip their bumpy bit in the soup bown when reaching for the salt :O(

Yeah it really hurts when you spill boiling hot soup on your toes

honda...I could be wrong, but I'm guessing no-one wants to spill boiling hot soup you know where ;-)

The naturists do not have a problem wandering around naked. BUT OF COURSE IT WILL BE A PUNISHMENT FOR THEM TO PUT ON CLOTHES FOR DINNER.

I won't mind going on one

britexpat,

you're a cool Muslim ;)

you're right, this is a personal choice and for some a philosophy of life.

I have no problems or issues with this. To each his own..

drmana: This is aimed mainly at naturists. They don't worry about physique. They just like to wander around naked.. :O)

Lol, drmana.

It would be better if they allow only fit and in shape people on board or else it would be an ugly sight.....

It could be outstanding, but I guess that would depend on how cold it is ;)

I love cruises but you won't catch me on this one, I most definitely don't wanna see people letting it all hang loose.

Britexpat,

You, as a Muslim, what your thoughts on this?