Quest Dry Dock 2016

We are booked on the Norwegian Fjords Cruise starting Aug 11, 2016. Just noticed that the Quest will be disembarking in Stockholm on August 2 and then we are the next cruise on the schedule.

Seems like a perfect amount for a the dry dock I understand is scheduled for 2016 or it could be a charter. Anybody know what will go on between Stockholm and our boarding on Aug. 11??

Thanks in advance for any comments,

No, it's worse: the cruise before ours is a hedonistic charter.

No, it's worse: the cruise before ours is a hedonistic charter.

A bit disturbing but, hopefully the ship will be well cleaned after the previous cruise. Anybody know the dry dock schedule for Quest in 2016 and if it will be before our cruise??

Thanks,

No, it's worse: the cruise before ours is a hedonistic charter.

Anyone know any other cruise lines that would do this, let alone in prime European cruise time?

No, it's worse: the cruise before ours is a hedonistic charter.

Hi Host Jazzbeau,

I Googled it, and it's a Couples Only charter that reports to be a "Baltic Debauchery" sailing with clothing optional areas. I bet that's going to be one hot time LOL. While I suspect these types of sailings may upset the Azamara faithful... from a business perspective, Azamara will probably make a ton of $$$ on charter business, and I really cant blame them for making the sale.

Outside of cruising - which, in addition to my family and my career are my true passions... I lead a relatively quiet life. Maybe I should try a cruise like that one day.... though I doubt that many of our members would care to see me naked :)

At any rate, I hope it works out well for Azamara.

Anyone know any other cruise lines that would do this, let alone in prime European cruise time?

Sure. Cruise lines have chartered ships for nude cruises, swingers cruises, along with other group sailings, tailored to folks with all sorts of interests. It's nothing new.

While this is a peak Europe season sailing... as mentioned in my last post, I can only presume Azamara received a very favorable offer. In that case, it would make sense for them to make the sale, and not have to worry about filling the ship over the next 20 months.

Hi Host Jazzbeau,

 

I Googled it, and it's a Couples Only charter that reports to be a "Baltic Debauchery" sailing with clothing optional areas. I bet that's going to be one hot time LOL. While I suspect these types of sailings may upset the Azamara faithful... from a business perspective, Azamara will probably make a ton of $$$ on charter business, and I really cant blame them for making the sale.

 

Outside of cruising - which, in addition to my family and my career are my true passions... I lead a relatively quiet life. Maybe I should try a cruise like that one day.... though I doubt that many of our members would care to see me naked :)

 

At any rate, I hope it works out well for Azamara.

I remember a certain high end cruise line that had a topless area for ladies. Bythe time I found the area you could no longer go topless.. i wish most ships had their top deck like that. if the cruise us couples only does not sound like a swingers cruise or a meat market cruise.

Hi Host Jazzbeau,

 

I Googled it, and it's a Couples Only charter that reports to be a "Baltic Debauchery" sailing with clothing optional areas. I bet that's going to be one hot time LOL. While I suspect these types of sailings may upset the Azamara faithful... from a business perspective, Azamara will probably make a ton of $$$ on charter business, and I really cant blame them for making the sale.

 

Outside of cruising - which, in addition to my family and my career are my true passions... I lead a relatively quiet life. Maybe I should try a cruise like that one day.... though I doubt that many of our members would care to see me naked :)

 

At any rate, I hope it works out well for Azamara.

I read this last night before I went to bed, and actually had nightmares about it. :eek: Explain further about the "clothing optional areas"....buffet, MDR, deck? If people are sitting in public areas with their fannies bare, how much cleaning would be required before the next embarkation....and would there be time to sufficiently do this? :confused: :rolleyes:

I read this last night before I went to bed, and actually had nightmares about it. :eek: Explain further about the "clothing optional areas"....buffet, MDR, deck? If people are sitting in public areas with their fannies bare, how much cleaning would be required before the next embarkation....and would there be time to sufficiently do this? :confused: :rolleyes:

Thanks all, I did finally find the Dry Dock Schedule for Quest and it is the end of Sept, beginning of October 2015 and appears to be a 16 day dry dock so expect lots of work will be done.

And, Nancy, I also found information regarding the cruise before ours and have copied it below from the sponsor's website. Based on the below, don't think we have to worry too much about getting the ship cleaned before we board:

Standards of Behavior

Nudity is only allowed on the pool & Sun decks (9, 10, 11) & in the Looking Glass room. Please note that you cannot go nude in any elevator; you must be covered. No nudity is allowed in the restaurants, casino, shops, atrium, lounges, or other public places not mentioned above. Please sit on a towel at all times if nude, it’s just common courtesy. In going to the Looking Glass, please wear a robe or cover up. Public display of sexual activity is strictly prohibited; failure to adhere to this will result in the passengers being ejected from the ship without refund. All paid passengers will be expected to abide by and sign a “policy of behavior statement” prior to departure.

if the cruise us couples only does not sound like a swingers cruise

I'm no expert, but isn't that the main market for a swingers cruise?

There are many cruise lines chartering weeks throughout the year for these type of cruises. Azamara have strict rules on where the "activities" can take place on the ship and thorough housekeeping standards and duties in force.

Phil

I really understnad topless or nude sunbathing from traveling. always wish we had a topless area on board.

but why Looking Glass? I would think it would be cold from the A/C../COLOR]

I'm no expert, but isn't that the main market for a swingers cruise?

 

There are many cruise lines chartering weeks throughout the year for these type of cruises. Azamara have strict rules on where the "activities" can take place on the ship and thorough housekeeping standards and duties in force.

 

Phil

I "googled" it and RC Independence of the Seas, Azamara, and Celebrity Silhouette host them. MSC Divina and AMA waterways, also.

I had seen the website Host Andy found, and I thought "Baltic Debauchery" summed it up pretty well. And yes, I hope the crew will be out (and in my cabin) cleaning super-well.

Is there any way to tip IN ADVANCE? ;)

I also noticed that Journey has a Swinger cruise to Rio Jan. 2015? Does anyone know about this one because I thought only Quest was chartered?

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