Themed cruises range from nude to Norwegian
Seatrek, a Star Trek-themed cruise, and SlayerCruise for television’s “Buffy the Vampire” fans, set sail for the last time in 2007 but there’s no shortage of unusual themed cruises being offered again this year. For example:
Ø Fans of Norwegian food, scenery and music can combine their passions on Hurtigruten’s “Gastronomy in a Musical Framework” cruise, which promises to explore Norwegian culture while passing through the North Cape, the Lofoten Islands and, of course, fjords.
Ø The same line offers the Norwegian National Costume Cruise. On this seven-day excursion, cruisers meet experts on Norwegian folklore and soak up historical lectures under the long summer sun. Local folk crafts and costumes will be on display at the various ports of call.
Ø For pure decadence, chocolate-lovers can indulge for a week or two aboard one of two Regent Seven Seas vessels, which set sail from Ft. Lauderdale to the Eastern Caribbean and from Rio de Janeiro to Ft. Lauderdale. On board the Seven Seas Voyager and the Seven Seas Navigator, passengers can sample fine Valrhona concoctions on a ship packed with cocoa bean experts and pastry chefs.
Ø Geek Cruises offer “Chess Moves,” which includes tournaments and classes on topics such as “The Art of the Exchange Sacrifice.”
Ø Even nudists can have their day in the sun. Bare Necessities has chartered ships for clothing-optional outings since 1991, and the naked truth is—they’re incredibly popular, according to cruise line officials.
Report by David Wilkening
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