Cruises are unlike regular hotel vacations and swinger cruises are even more special. You are likely going to be surprised how much you are packing for a clothing-optional vacation. It truly can take so much to go around wearing so little but those sexy memories are worth it.
Basic Vacation Packing
Ok, the simple stuff is you will need standard vacation clothes. Something to wear for breakfast, lunch, sightseeing at your port of calls, etc. That is your normal vacation clothes. Since it’s a cruise, you may want to also pack some formal clothes & shoes in case you want to enjoy the fancier restaurants and events.
Then you will want some sexy clothes for the pool. Yes, you’ll probably decide to be naked in the pool but you want to look sexy walking to the pool or when you grab lunch so that means a swimsuit & sexy cover-up. Not sure what swingers wear? Check out this article of what to wear for swinging.
Special Theme Parties
Let’s not forget each night of the swinger cruise will have a special party theme. Most guests will dress for the nightly theme. Popular themes include ABC (anything but clothes), Naughty Nautical outfits, Masquerade, Lingerie/Pajama night, Fetish party, Sports Fans, and Neon/Glow party. It is so much more fun when you dress up for each theme and that means extra luggage room for your costumes and matching shoes.
Room Decorations
Since swinger cruises are a special vacation, many couples like to also pack special decorations to make their cabins sexier and to personalize their cabin doors. Decorating the cabin door is a big swinger cruise tradition. Swingers like to have fun & show off their personalities plus make their doors extra easy for new swinging friends to identify when trying to find them for some sexy fun.
Here are some tips for decorating your swinger cruise cabin door. Don’t do anything permanent. Buy some of those temporary 3M sticky release holders or bring some magnetic holders. Bring a picture or two of both of you to put on the door. People can forget names or cabin numbers, but they’ll remember your pretty faces. Nothing too explicit because remember no nudity is allowed in the hallways and that includes nude pictures. Bring a dry erase board to let people leave you messages or to let people know where you went. You’ll see some couples get super creative and put candy, condoms, and much more on their doors. Enjoy yourself and decorate it how you want. You might want to also pack some spare decorations because drunk swingers can accidentally stumble down and damage your creation.
After you have decorated your cabin door, you’ll probably want to also decorate inside your cabin especially if you plan to bring some sexy new friends back to your room. To decorate your cabin, you can put up some battery operated candles (no real candles since they’ll set off the fire alarm). Maybe some fairy light strings (also battery powered). Music from a Bluetooth speaker can help set the right mood. Some candy and snacks are great to have on hand. Yes, the food onboard is free but do you want to have to get dressed and head to the buffet or be able to simply lean across the bed offering your new swinger friends a sweet chocolate snack? Most cruise ships also let you pre-order drinks for your cabin. You can buy cases of water, Gatorade, and some alcohol. These pre-orders are delivered to your room so if you entertain in your cabin you can offer your friends a refreshing bottle of water or enjoy a nightcap together.
Swinger Supplies
Grab your swinger play bag and make sure to pack plenty of condoms, lube, and ED pills. You don’t want to run out of sex supplies and spend time trying to find your favorite condoms in some distant port so make sure to pack much more than you expect to need.
Since we are talking about sex supplies, we should also talk about some of the kinkier options and what is considered. You’ll want to be very clear on the no-go rules if you usually travel with your favorite BDSM items. Handcuffs aren’t allowed, but you can bring blindfolds and rope. If you know how to play with rope, you know for safety you should have scissors nearby for emergencies, but you can only bring scissors that have less than a four-inch blade onboard. Skip the dripping wax candles that aren’t allowed for fire hazard reasons. If you are bringing electric sex toys, go with the cordless variety because electrical extension cords aren’t allowed. No extension cords limit the reach of a corded magic wand. When in doubt, play it safe. If security needs to respond to a fire or other alarm, they might charge you a $250 fee. Make sure you read and understand the rules of your swinger cruise.
Cruise ship security does not enforce TSA’s 3-1-1 liquid rule so you can pack full-size items. But if you are flying to the cruise ship port, you will need to check your bag or comply with the limits on liquids. People flying in usually arrive a day early so there is plenty of time to visit a store to buy full-size versions of your favorite shampoos, lube, and whatever else you like.
When packing everything, try not to go too crazy with extra luggage since you don’t want your cabin to be crowded with luggage. Ideally, you will pack in luggage that can be nested inside of each other and then placed under your bed to free up space for more swinging partners in your cabin.
Phew! That was a lot of packing information. Don’t worry. Worst case you can buy plenty of supplies on board and you can also go swinger shopping when the ship is in port. Or you can re-read our tips and save yourself time and money.
Naughty Travel Guide to Swinger Cruises
- Welcome to Swinger Cruises!
- Who’s Onboard Swinger Cruises
- Typical Cruise Experience
- Nudity Rules on Cruises
- Selecting Your Swinger Cruise
- Choosing the Right Cabin For You
- Making Friends on Swinger Cruises
- Swinger Cruise Discounts & Savings
- Packing for Swinger Cruises
- Cruises vs Resorts
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Have a great time on your sexy lifestyle cruise!