Here's a chance to win a cruise on the Big Nude Boat by helping support an organization benefitting naturism in all of North America.
You should act quickly if you want to enter, since the deadline is December 20, 2023
If you pay much attention to what’s happening in naturism, you may know about nude cruising in the Caribbean on the Big Nude Boat. But just to refresh your memory, Bare Necessities Tour & Travel has for years been operating Caribbean cruises every spring where the most common attire is… nothing.
In 2024 the cruise will be from February 25 to March 3. It will depart from and return to Tampa, FL. Ports in Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico will be visited, with a stop at Mahogany Bay on the island of Roatán, Honduras. There will also be three full days at sea to enjoy the company of the other bare travelers and the ship’s many amenities. Here’s a detailed itinerary of the trip.
Like all ocean cruises on modern tourist ships, luxury doesn’t come cheap. Typical double-occupancy cabins on a week-long trip like this are over $5,000. However, the B.E.A.C.H.E.S. Foundation Institute - loosely associated with Miami’s Haulover nude beach - is running a raffle in which one lucky naturist couple will win the trip at no cost (other than expenses such as travel to/from Tampa, port taxes, and gratuities).
The raffle donation is $10 for 1 entry, $25 for 3 entries, and $40 for 6 entries. You can make as many entries as you want at those prices - the more total entries the better your chances of winning. Since the B.E.A.C.H.E.S. Foundation Institute has IRS 501(c)(3) status, contributions are fully tax-deductible.
However, there’s only a little time remaining to enter, since raffle ticket orders must be made on or before 11:59 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. The raffle drawing will be held on December 22, 2023 - so don’t delay. To make a donation and enter the raffle, go here. You can find more information on the raffle in the brochure.
The purpose of the B.E.A.C.H.E.S. Foundation raffle is to fund their Museum/Library/Institute Project. The project is for the benefit of naturism in all of North America, not just Haulover Beach. It is a “landmark initiative that aims to celebrate and safeguard this history and culture” of North American naturism by establishing a Naturist Museum/Library/Institute (MLI) near Haulover Beach.
Here are the objectives of the MLI Project:
This museum will serve as a timeless sentinel, ensuring our history, achievements, and ethos are forever maintained for future generations to draw inspiration from.
The institute will be instrumental in educating visitors about the values and benefits of naturism, dispelling myths, and nurturing respect for our community.
The MLI will be a space where we, naturists and the public, gather, share, teach, learn, and share the ideals of the celebrated nude.
If you want to know more about the B.E.A.C.H.E.S. Foundation Institute, go here, and to sign up for their mailing list or make a separate contribution, go here.
Note: The full dates of the cruise are February 25 to March 3. That wasn't clear in the email.