Thought cruises were overdone? You have not seen anything yet.
These themed trips will open your eyes to a whole new level of extravagance.
There’s a cruise for cat lovers, a nude cruise where guests are encouraged to strip naked, and a trip for those with a deep love of disco.
Or how about a no-clothes cruise for couples or an out-of-this-world Star Trek cruise?
Scroll down to see which one floats your boat…
Meow Meow Cruise – a trip for cat lovers
Get started: Meow Meow Cruise is the ultimate cruise for cat lovers (although cats are not allowed on board)
The Meow Meow Cruise is the perfect trip for cat lovers.
Cats are not allowed on board, but feline fanatics can meet like-minded people through meet-ups, group meals, group quizzes and more.
This year’s trip – a four-night Caribbean cruise from Miami aboard Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady – has already begun. For those who missed it, there will be a cat cruise to Alaska in 2025 with Carnival Cruise Lines.
Prices start at $1,550 (£1,221). To book, register via miaoumeowcruise.com.
The naked cruise
Could you handle it? Bare Necessities Tour and Travel offers cruises for nudists
Most of the guests on this cruise are light, very light.
It’s run by Bare Necessities Tour & Travel, which encourages guests to undress, but issues some guidelines.
One rule is that “excessive lingerie, fetish clothing and genital jewelry” are prohibited, as is nudity when the ship is docked and during meals in the dining rooms.
Guests should also ensure that when sitting on a towel or item of clothing, they are “naked or in a thong or g-string.”
The Bare Necessities Tour & Travel website adds that this rule applies “everywhere…in your cabin, on the pool deck, in the buffet area, in all places on board and even on excursions” .
And he emphasizes: “Social nudity is not a sexual activity, and we work to dispel the misconception that it is anything but natural and beautiful.”
The next nudist cruise – billed as The Big Nude Boat – will depart in February 2025 from Miami to Mexico aboard the Norwegian Pearl. Tickets start at $2,000 (£1,578). For more information, visit cruisebare.com/cruises.
The ultimate disco cruise
This disco cruise sees a ship transformed into a ‘floating dance club’
How deep is your love for disco? Very deep? Then the Ultimate Disco Cruise could be for you.
The next crossing is a round trip from Miami to Mexico, scheduled to depart in February 2025, with the ship – the Norwegian Pearl – transformed into a “floating dance club”.
Ultimate Disco Cruise promises “themed nights, over 40 live performances, interaction with the stars” – and Kool & the Gang will make headlines.
Don’t forget to pack your bells and platform boots, as there is a costume contest in store.
Prices range from $1,799 to $8,099 (£1,419 to £6,391). To book, go to www.ultimediscocruise.com.
Desire Cruises – a “sensual” way to sail
Desire Cruises offers an optional blend of relaxation and fantasy on the high seas
Reserved for couples and without clothes, Desire Cruises offers a “sensual way to sail”.
As a guest, you will “embark on an unforgettable adventure, immersing yourself in the perfect blend of relaxation and fantasy while sailing the high seas.”
Features include “provocative themed parties in a seductive nightclub, private games rooms, gourmet meals and an included drinks package.”
The next voyage will take place in May 2024, with the Desire French Riviera sailing from Barcelona to Rome. The eight-day, seven-night itinerary promises that guests will realize their “wildest dreams while basking in the magnetic energy of the sea.”
Prices are available on request. See desire-cruises.com.
Star Trek Cruise
Make it so…fun: Star Trek Cruise features a series of themed nights, activities and cast members from the franchise
For a trip out of the ordinary, Star Trek fans can book a seat aboard Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas and “embark on an interstellar journey like never before.”
This Star Trek-themed voyage – “the ultimate immersive Star Trek experience” – departs in 2025 on a seven-day journey around the Caribbean, featuring shows, parties, activities and guest appearances from Star Trek actors. Star Trek-themed franchise, including Jonathan. Frakes and Kate Mulgrew.
Prices range from $2,100 to $10,200 (£1,657 to £8,051). For more information, visit startrekthecruise.com/pricing.
High Seas Rally – a cruise designed for bikers
High Seas Rally is a cruise aimed at members of the cycling community. Above is a “belly flop” contest from a previous cruise.
Described as the “ultimate motorcycle vacation,” the High Seas Rally brings together members of the cycling community.iller concerts and live music, top vendors, industry insider demos, and a list of ports of call.” And a “belly flop” contest.
It departs October 26, 2024 from Tampa, Florida, and stops at various ports in the Bahamas.
Prices start at $1,440 (£1,136). For more information, visit highseasrally.com.
Rock ‘N’ Wrestling Rager at Sea by Chris Jericho
Chris Jericho hosts wrestling-themed cruise for fans of the sport
The Chris Jericho Cruise – full title Rock ‘N’ Wrestling Rager at Sea: Six on the Beach! – organized by the wrestling champion himself, will leave in January 2025 from Miami, with Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic as the last stopover.
The ship will be the Norwegian Gem, with onboard features including “fan favorites” – from an onboard wrestling ring to “vibrant performances from the musicians and comedians we love,” and podcast recordings to “the chance to film the shit with wrestling legends.”
A price list can be viewed at www.chrisjerichocruise.com.