A valid passport is required for all passengers. US alien residents need a valid Alien Resident Card in addition to a passport. It is the responsibility of each guest to identify and obtain all required travel documents and have them available at check in. Bare Necessities assumes no responsibility for advising passengers of documentation requirements. Non-U.S. citizens should contact the nearest representative embassy or consulate office regarding required documentation.

Any guest without proper documentation (copies will not be accepted) will not be allowed to board the vessel and no refund of the cruise fare will be issued.  

Please note: Citizens who are NOT U.S Residents (ARC- “Green Card” holders) must enter information into the following secure website at least 72 hours before arrival into the United States: http: www.cbp.gov/esta

Approximately 30-45 days prior to the cruise departure, Bare Necessities will email your unique booking number with instructions on how to access Carnival’s website in order to complete your online check in.

Upon completing your online registration, you may begin reviewing and purchasing shore excursions.  Only certain Excursions are clothing optional. Clothing optional excursions will not be listed as nude on Carnival’s website. Check out our “Cruise News” section for a listing of the clothing optional shore excursions being offered by Carnival cruise lines. Bare Necessities will also send more details on these clothes free excursions with your booking number towards the end of January.  

Shore excursions will also be available for purchase onboard the ship. Please do not assume a beach trip or snorkeling excursion will be clothing optional.   The “Fun Ashore” booklet found in your cabin will indicate which excursions allow nudity. If the excursion is not listed as clothing optional, bathing suits are required.

Sail & Sign is Carnival’s cashless onboard credit program, which allows guests to charge onboard purchases directly to a personal account during the cruise.  You will be asked to provide your credit card information when completing your online check in. If needed, you can update your information during check-in at the terminal.

Personalized Sail & Sign cards will be provided to all guests and acts as your room key. While onboard, cash will not be accepted. Your cabin card must be utilized for all money transactions during the cruise.  Carnival will place a $200 hold on each passengers’s credit/debit card for upcoming purchases. On the morning of March 1st, a statement detailing all purchases will be delivered to your stateroom. The amount listed on your Sign & Sail invoice will be the actual amount charged to your credit card.

Per our contract, port taxes and gratuities are paid in advance. Port taxes are estimated at $133 per person and gratuities are estimated at $112 per person if reserved in a Suite and $98 per person for all other staterooms.  This amount will automatically be charged to the credit card on file Dec 1, 2019.

This is required of all passengers and was agreed upon under our terms and conditions and is non-negotiable.  Booking numbers will not be issued until this amount is paid.

At this time, based on the current fuel market, Carnival Cruise Lines does not anticipate a fuel surcharge to be imposed. However, should the cost of fuel dramatically increase before the cruise date, it is possible a fuel surcharge could be necessary. In this case, a fuel surcharge will be added to your shipboard account. Such amount will not exceed $10 per person per day.

The Ship is located within the Port of Tampa Bay – Terminal # 3

Address: 815 Channelside Drive Tampa, Florida 33602

Embarkation will begin at approximately 11:30AM (EST) on Sunday, February 23rd, 2020.  The gangway will close at 3:00PM (EST) and the ship will sail at 4:00 PM (EST).

Upon entering the terminal, guests will make their way through security screening and proceed to the check in counter. Once checked in, passengers will wait for their boarding group to be called. Cabin cards will be placed outside each guest’s stateroom which will be ready by 1PM.

Upon boarding, guests can make their way to the upper deck for lunch. You may begin making purchases towards your shipboard account by scanning your boarding pass. After 1PM, passengers can proceed to their staterooms to obtain their key card.

All Passengers are required to attend the Mandatory Safety Briefing.  The briefing is scheduled at 3:30 pm (EST).  Please check your television onboard for details and listen for announcements on where to meet. When the signal sounds, please move to your assigned muster station which will be printed on your Sign and Sail card. Each guest is required to present their Sign and Sail card upon arrival to their station.

On Sunday, March 1, 2020, the Carnival Legend will begin disembarkation at 8:00AM (EST) in Tampa, FL. Carnival will schedule a debarkation talk during the final sea day. Instructions can also be viewed on your television. Guests are required to have their luggage outside their door with assigned luggage tags no later than 11PM on Feb 29th.

From Tampa:  From I-275 North. Take I-4 East to Exit 1

From Orlando:  Take I-4 West to Exit 1.

From Clearwater:  Take Hwy 60 East across Tampa Bay & follow signs to I-275 North. I-275 will merge with I-4 East. Follow I-4 East to Exit 1.

Exit 1: Go south on 21st St, turn right on Adamo Dr (Hwy 60), left on Channelside Dr.

Parking is located directly across the street with valet services also available. Channelside Parking Garage utilizes the latest ChipCoin parking technology and provides easy access to all terminals.  Parking is $15 a day. If you choose valet parking, it’s an additional $20 – one-time fee.

Parking Operator: 810 Channelside Drive, Tampa, Florida 33602

Office:  813-905-5072 / Fax:  813-905-5071

Passengers are responsible for arranging their own flight reservations.  Please consider arriving at least one day prior to the cruise to avoid any unforeseen flight delays. If you do decide to arrive the day of embarkation, please schedule your flight to arrive no later than 12 noon. Remember, embarkation ends at 3:00 pm and guests are not allowed to board afterwards.

Please book your return flight to depart after 12 noon on Sunday, March 1, 2020, to avoid any delays that may occur during disembarkation procedures. Disembarkation involves going through customs and can be delayed at times.

The Tampa International Airport is only 10 miles from the Port of Tampa Bay, and is a short ride (16 minutes without traffic) to the ship (via Taxi , Uber, or Lyft, etc).

Airport transfers are available for $21.99 per person* (Only on embarkation and debarkation day).  Motor coaches depart once an adequate number of guests have arrived, approximately every 20-30 minutes beginning at 10:30 am until 2:00 pm on embarkation day and will be provided the duration of the debarkation process starting at 9:15 am. Transfers are available for purchase online through shore excursions 30-45 days prior to sailing. Return transfers can also be purchased once onboard.                 

* Rates are one-way, per person & subject to change.

Passengers are to arrange their own hotel accommodations. We recommend either calling the hotel directly or searching online travel sites such as Trivago, Expedia, etc to find the perfect hotel to meet your needs. Here are some suggestions with hotel shuttle service, these are only suggestions and not recommendations.

Courtyard by Marriott Tampa Westshore Airport

4400 W Cypress St, Tampa FL

813-874-0555

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Tampa Westshore Airport

2215 North Lois Ave, Tampa FL

813-872-0044

Homewood Suites by Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore

5325 Avion Park Dr, Tampa FL

813-282-1950

Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa Airport Avion Park Westshore

5329 Avion Park Dr, Tampa FL

813-287-8500

Lake Como Nudist Resort (Lutz, FL)   www.LakeComoNaturally.com

Sha Davidson, GM  1-877-879-5253 / (813) 949-1810 / Sha@LakeComoNaturally.com

Cypress Cove Nudist Resort (Orlando, FL) www.cypresscoveresort.com/events 1-888-683-3140 / (407) 933-5870

Be sure to tell the reservation specialist that you are sailing on the Big Nude Boat.

*Limited space available, includes free parking.

This cruise is Non-Refundable as of Jan 9, 2019. Every year we have a few unfortunate passengers who do not purchase trip cancellation insurance and find themselves in an unavoidable situation forcing them to cancel.  

Please protect your vacation investment with the purchase of trip insurance. Remember, this can include medical expenses incurred while onboard, baggage delay, etc. For more information call TripAssure at 800-423-3632 or Visit https://www.tripassure.com/main/?welcome=OMNT0904TX.  Our agency ID is OMNT0904TX.   

Want a Quote? Make sure to enter your entire travel dates – not just the cruise dates.  Enter each guest and the per person rate. The quote given is the total amount for all guests listed.  Trip Assure can only offer insurance to US residents. Please check with your local insurance agent if you reside outside of the USA.  

Please send any cancellations to cancellations@bare-necessities.com.  

To ensure you don’t miss out on any of the activities while onboard, please make sure to read your “Fun Times” each day.  Delivered to your stateroom the night before at “turn down;” this pamphlet will provide you with “up to date” information on all the activities and nightly entertainment.  Make sure to tune in to the daily show with our Cruise Director. This segment is shown throughout the day on Channel 13 which allows our passengers to hear more about the events scheduled for that day.

If you are traveling solo, check your “Fun Times” for our “Your Time” meet and greet. This is a great way to get to know other single passengers and perhaps even find a roommate for next year’s cruise!  We will also have a single’s table at both dining times to provide you with even more opportunity to meet your fellow passengers.

We also offer “Your Time” gatherings for other organizations and groups, such as LGBT.  Please check your “Fun Times” for times and locations.

The Carnival Hub is a new app created for Carnival passengers.  It’s a great way to access cruise information, such as what time meals are being served and when and where events are taking place. Bare Necessities events are not shown so please refer to the Fun Times for times and locations.

You can also communicate with fellow passengers onboard with the Chat feature.  There is a nominal fee ($5 USD) for the Chat, however the Hub itself is free.

We invite our passengers to join our Exclusive Message Board created to allow our guests to share information as well as communicate with your fellow bare cruisers prior to sailing. To join, visit http://www.bareharbor.com/. Create a user name and password and we’ll get you approved if you are not already registered. Please make sure to use the email address linked to your reservation when creating your account. This Forum is for Bare Necessities passengers only.

Please observe the following guidelines of decorum on board our cruises.

• When the ship is docked alongside in port, all passengers must be dressed throughout the vessel including balconies until the ship leaves port and an announcement is made that nudity is again permissible.
• Displaying yourself nude in front of other ships in port or while port authorities are on board the vessel for clearance is strictly prohibited.
• Clothing is required for all meals taken in the main dining room and specialty restaurants. Casual attire is fine in all of these venues. The self-serve buffet is a clothes free area however we ask that guests be considerate and cover up from the waist down when going through the food line.
• Lingerie and fetish-wear are not appropriate at any time, and bathrobes are not permitted in the dining venues, casino, or show lounge.
• Clothing is required when attending the Captain’s Introduction.
• Please sit on a towel at all times while nude, in a g-string, thong, or any time you are bare-bottomed. A fresh beach towel will be provided in your stateroom each day for that purpose. Stacks of smaller towels will be placed throughout the ship outside of common areas in case you arrive without one.
• No photographs, videos or electronic images of any person may be taken without the express consent of that individual. “NO PHOTO ZONES” around the pools or in dance venues must be followed to avoid confiscation of photo capturing devices.
• Fondling or inappropriate touching of personal body parts or those of someone else, overt sexual activity or any solicitation for sexual acts is strictly prohibited.
• Dangerous or rude behavior will not be tolerated at any time.
• Passengers must comply with US Federal law regarding the possession/use of illegal substances.

*Bare Necessities also complies with the cruise line’s regulations, including the right to dismiss persons from the cruise for abusing alcohol and/or drugs, sexual solicitation or overt sexual acts, not obeying all safety rules including our decorum as well as not complying with the laws of the country we are visiting.

There are no refunds for dismissal and transportation is NOT provided from the port of dismissal.

As a common courtesy to fellow passengers, please do not reserve deck chairs by placing towels or personal belongings on these chairs.  Carnival Cruise Lines and Bare Necessities will be enforcing this policy and items will be removed if the chair has been unoccupied for twenty minutes. Items will be placed in a bag and left at the towel stand located on the Lido deck. Carnival cruise lines and Bare Necessities are not responsible for any lost or stolen items.

On Embarkation day, guests may bring non- alcoholic beverages (12 pack per person) onboard (Cans or Cartons ONLY– No Bottles). Passengers are also allowed to bring 1 bottle of wine/champagne (750 ml) per person. This must be in your carry-on luggage.

All alcohol/hard liquor/beer (sealed, unopened bottles/cans), wine/champagne over the allowable 1-bottle per guest (sealed, unopened bottles) or excessive quantities of non-alcoholic beverages will be confiscated and stored until the end of the voyage.

The Cheers! beverage package (alcohol package) is now available for this charter.  The following link provides details on what packages are available from soda and wine to “In room” beverages.  https://www.carnival.com/drink-packages/cheers-package/cheers-SUM

“Bottomless Bubbles” https://www.carnival.com/cruise-food/bottomless-bubbles

“Cruise the Vineyards”  https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1358/~/cruise-the-vineyards-wine-packages

“In stateroom beverages”  https://www.carnival.com/FunShops/in-stateroom-beverages            

Carnival has a great water package available at a reasonable price (12 pk for $4.50).

NOTE – Items and packages cannot be purchased until you have your booking number which will be emailed towards the end of January. 

“Cruise the Vineyards” (wine package) can only be purchased once onboard. There is a limit on “In stateroom” beverages and these must be ordered prior to sailing.

Alcoholic beverages of any kind purchased in any port of call will be retained at the gangway, stored on board and held by Carnival until the end of the voyage.

Small, personal-sized coolers, no larger than 12”H x 12”L x 12”W for the purpose of housing medications are permitted as carry-on luggage.                        

Please note, each Stateroom is also furnished with a mini-fridge. Medi-coolers for temperature regulated medication are also available only upon request at Guest Services for a $70 refundable deposit. Qualities are limited and available on a first come first serve basis.

Our charters are Smoke-Free within the interior of the ship. Smoking is permitted in designated outside areas on Deck 3, Deck 9 and Deck 10 (Forward Starboard side only). Deck 3 is completely covered and can protect passengers from inclement weather.

Smoking is NOT allowed in any of the staterooms/suites including outside balconies. This policy includes all forms of smoking: cigarettes, cigars, E-cigarettes, tobacco pipes and personal vaporizers.

Note: Guests who do not comply will be assessed a $250* cleaning/refreshing fee on their Sail & Sign account and could potentially be subject to dismissal at the next port with no refund.  *Details included in Carnival’s cruise ticket contract.

Carnival welcomes guests with special needs and will assist such passengers throughout the cruise. To receive appropriate assistance, be sure to notify Carnival’s Special Needs Department in writing at: specialneeds@carnival.com or call 1-800-438-6744 ext. 70025

Please be sure to inform Carnival of any special medical or physical needs you have, as well as any other relevant information once you receive your booking number. This includes those with wheelchairs, scooters, in need of embarkation/debarkation assistance, refrigerated medication, oxygen, CPAP, dietary needs or pregnancy.  This will help Carnival provide you with the best vacation experience possible.

If an emergency arises back home, friends and family may call guests on board via Sea Mobile Shore-to-Ship telephone service. The rate is $9.50 per minute from the US; additional long distance charges may apply from outside the US.

From the US, the number is 1-877-CCLSHIP (1-877-225-7447) and from outside the US, the number is 1-732-335-3284.

The caller must provide the ship’s name and the guest’s name. The charges will be applied to the caller’s credit card: MasterCard; Visa; American Express; Discover Card; or Diner’s Club.

The ship’s telecommunications network offers direct dialing via satellite from the staterooms telephone. This is available 24 hours a day regardless of the ship’s location. This service is closed on the final day of the cruise at 4:00AM. The rate is $1.99 USD per minute, and charges are billed to the guest’s onboard Sail and Sign account. Since all communication is via satellite, the charges apply to all calls including calling cards, credit cards, 800 toll-free numbers and collect calls.

To keep you connected while at sea, the Carnival Legend provides satellite Internet access. A list of internet packages can be found at: https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1152/~/carnivals-wi-fi-service-and-hub-app

Coin operated laundry and valet laundry service is available onboard. For more information visit – https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1134/kw/laundry

Casual Shorts and T-shirts are perfectly acceptable dining room attire. We also suggest packing casual dresses or skirt/slacks ensembles for women, khakis/slacks and open-collared shirts for men. The degree of dress is of course, in accordance with your personal preferences.  When going ashore, the climate calls for casual and comfortable clothing. Pack loose-fitting and natural fabrics as well as comfortable footwear.

Every passenger is encouraged to bring sunscreen, brimmed hats, sun glasses, swim suits for excursions, reef-walking shoes, bug repellent and any prescription medicine authorized by your physician.

Embarkation day is the perfect day to wear your favorite Bare cruise or resort shirt. It’s a great way to represent your club and can even prompt some conversations while waiting to board the ship.

aka Captain’s night. This evening is set aside to honor the Captain and his officers. There will be a Captain’s Introduction along with Lobster being served in the main dining room. You are welcome to dress up however it is not required.

Come dressed as a Legendary figure whether it’s a historic icon or super hero. Our Fat Tuesday parade will conclude in the theatre with our Costume Contest! Afterwards dance the night away under the stars on the pool deck for a Legendary Mardi Gras celebration!  

Celebrating 30 years of Bare Cruising! Dinner attire is Black and/or White. Afterwards, enjoy the festivities in nothing but your pearls.

Spend your extra day this year at sea with Bare Necessities. We will offer a ship wide Champagne toast and much more!

A tradition, passengers will perform their unique talents.  Everything from singing to magic tricks to telling jokes. You won’t want to miss it, it will amaze you to see how talented our passengers really are. Guests may sign up to audition at Guest services. Details will be listed in the “Fun Times.”