Eastern Caribbean Tour MSC Divina
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Eastern Caribbean Tour MSC Divina
® Inside: Setting a World Record Ms No Swimsuit Contest EDM Infinity Dommes for Days The BVI’s Music Matters Den’s Corner Bodypaint Palooza Eastern Caribbean Tour MSC Divina April 16th- 23rd, 2016 What is AlreadyBooked.com? It is the #1 site for information on Couples Cruises and the best place to see who’s coming on the cruises. Couples can set up a “Passport” which allows them to select all of the cruises that they have been on as well as future cruises. Couples can then search by cruise to see who is going on upcoming cruises and find couples who were on their previous cruises. Besides searching for other couples going on our cruises, each couple can post pictures, get valuable information in our forums, post their own blogs and message other couples on the site. They can upload photos, add information about themselves and share their location if they so choose. They can also list which travel agency they booked through. How much does it cost? The site is 100% free and only exists to give you more information about our Couples Cruises. If you have questions, our forums are the best place to ask them and we will get back to you shortly. No site has anywhere near the amount of information on a Couples Cruise as AlreadyBooked.com. It is the only “Official” source of information for Couples Cruise and the forums are all updated directly by our staff. There are more couples listed for each cruise than ANY other website! Cruise Stamps Each time you book a cruise, you will earn a stamp for that sailing. These stamps will be placed in your passport so others can easily see which cruises you are going on and which ones you have already sailed. If they click on your stamp, it will bring up a list of couples who are going on that same cruise; a convenient resource that no other site offers. You can even go back and see who was on past Couples Cruises with you. AlreadyBooked.com is THE place to get the most information about the upcoming Couples Cruises and other adventures by Tess n Bob. See you on AlreadyBooked.com! Welcome Aboard! We are so excited to be sailing on the MSC Divina. It is a beautiful ship with high end finishes and is the cleanest ship on which we have ever sailed. The ship is simply “Divine”! We fell in love with their Swarovski Crystal staircases, the opulent theater and spectacular shows. The butler service in the Yacht Club is the best service we have ever experienced at sea and the pizza is not only the best on any cruise ship, but better than most places where we have eaten pizza outside of Italy. Fast fact: They import their yeast from Italy to make sure the pizza is as authentic as possible. There is a true “Italian flair” to the ship and her crew. You will find a real gem as the week progresses and you get to know the ship and the crew. Do us a favor and take good care of their staff as they will be working overtime for us this week, working more hours and more shifts than usual because of our open seating dining policy and our extended bar hours. A smile and a “thank you” go a long way but dollars are the best way to show your appreciation, so please carry some tip money and the crew will never forget us (trust me on this one). Thanks for booking a Couples Cruise. Say “Hi!” to us if you see us around and have fun! Your Hosts, Bob & Tess 1 Couples Cruise 2016 Guidelines Please help us ensure everyone has the best possible time by abiding by all of our (and MSC’s) conduct rules and by looking out for fellow Couples Cruise attendees. Your actions represent our event and will go a long way toward our acceptance in this community. The Divina’s security staff is very tolerant but we do not need to test their tolerance. Keep your parties private and behind closed doors. Please dress properly while walking around the ship. The ship reserves the right to put passengers off the ship, at any port, who will not follow their rules of conduct. If this happens, you will not get a refund and you will have to make your own way home from the port. Plus, you will look really silly and your friends will laugh at you as we sail away. Please read and adhere to the following Guidelines: 1. Respect: "No means No!" Anyone that doesn't understand this or is making unwanted advances could be subject to expulsion from the ship at the next port, without a refund. 2. Nudity Rules: Nudity is only allowed on the pool deck (14), Sun deck (15), Yacht Club pool (deck 18) and all hallways leading to your cabin. Topless is permitted in the Galaxy Disco. Please note that you cannot go nude in any elevator. You must be covered. No nudity is allowed in the restaurants, casino, shops, lounges, or other public place not mentioned above. Please sit on a towel at all times if nude; it is just common courtesy. In going to the massage/tantra area (the Black & White Lounge), please wear a robe or cover up. 3. Sexual Activity Rules: Feel free to get to know one another on the dance floor, exchange e-mails, or meet afterwards in your cabin, but no sexual activity is permitted in the dances, pool deck, lobby or any public place. There is a time and a place for everything: sexual activity can only take place in your private cabins or in a designated private hospitality area. Under no circumstances can you approach any of the shipboard staff for any sexual reason. They are not permitted in your cabin or they will lose their jobs. This rule is extremely important and we know that you would not want to be escorted off the ship at the next port. Naturally, there would be no refund. 4. No Drugs: This is simple- "Just Say No." Anyone breaking this rule will be banned from any of our future events and cruises forever, again; no refund. Do not buy drugs in ports: You will be arrested. 2 5. Camera Policy: Taking photos of other passengers without permission is not allowed. If you are seen taking photos of groups of people without their permission, your camera can be taken by staff to be reviewed. Inappropriate photos will be deleted at the discretion of the staff supervisor. Any photos taken on board the ship are for personal use only. Photos, or videos from this charter cruise cannot be published, printed, made public on the internet, YouTube or used for any other purpose without written approval from Couples Cruise. 6. You Must Listen to the Ship’s Security & our Couple Cruise Staff: If someone says you are acting or dressed inappropriately, you probably are. Please respect the ship’s security. They are here to protect you and our attendees. Anyone not adhering to our or the ship’s conduct policies can be put off the ship at the next port. 7. Intoxication: If you become intoxicated and disruptive, you will be escorted to your cabin. 8. Prostituting: Passengers are not permitted to pay nor accept payment to engage in any form of entertainment or sexual activity. 9. Protect Yourselves: It is your responsibility to act responsibly when it comes to personal protection. 10. Smoking: Smoking is permitted only in designated areas of the ship. Smoking is NOT permitted in any cabin or balcony. Please note that the ship will impose a fine of $250.00 for smoking in your cabin. 11. Have Fun: It's a rule, and it's enforced! Welcome Aboard the Couples Cruise Getting into your Cabin The cabins won’t be available until after 1 pm. If you get on board before then, head to the buffet on Deck 14 and have lunch or go to the pool and relax or grab a drink at one of the many bars onboard. Someone thought that not being able to get into your cabins until 1 pm was a Couples Cruise rule, but this is standard procedure on all MSC Cruises and pretty much all cruise ships. The cabin attendants need time to get all of the cabins cleaned and ready for us. The passengers from the last cruise typically do not finish leaving the ship until around 10:00 am on the day we sail, so that is an amazing amount of cabins to clean in such a short time. So don’t be in a rush, relax and enjoy exploring the ship until after 1 pm. Safety at Sea The main reason we have had to kick people off of our cruises (and there have been a few) is because of drugs. People have complained about their neighbors smoking pot on their balconies, drugs have been seen by MSC Cruise staff in the open in couple’s staterooms and even angry or jealous partners or friends have turned people in and we have had to put them off the ship while in port. You don’t want to be put off the ship in a foreign port. Especially, if you are to be turned over to that country’s local law enforcement for possession of a controlled substance. We have even had a couple buy drugs from an undercover officer in a port sting operation. We haven’t been in an St Maarten or Puerto Rician jail, but we know that we never want to find out what they are like. Welcome Aboard / Sail Away Party One very important issue for Couples Cruise and MSC is Safety at Sea. If you do get the drink package, please enjoy the unlimited drinks, but don’t get carried away, or we might have to literally carry you away. Don’t miss our Sail Away Party at 6 pm on the Main Pool Deck (Deck 14). It is a great chance to grab a drink, meet your fellow cruisers & get started on your cruise. Be a Good Partner/Friend Booking your next Couples Cruise The bartenders go through training and will cut off people who are too intoxicated to serve. They can also shut off your key so you can’t get any drinks at any other bars. If your partner or a friend is getting too intoxicated, help them out and get them something to eat, some water or simply ask them to take it easy for a little while. If they are past this point, help them back to their cabin so they can sleep it off. If you see someone who needs help, but you don’t know them, alert someone on the Couples Cruise staff or call from any house phone and ask for security, we are happy to help them back to their staterooms and it might be time to cut them off from the bars for a while. Getting wasted will not enhance your cruise experience and will certainly diminish your ability to have a fun, sexy time on a Couples Cruise. Drugs We hate to have to bring this up. It’s already mentioned on our rules form, but we want to bring it up again. Couples Cruise and MSC Cruises has a “Zero Tolerance” rule for all illegal drugs. Don’t forget, you have to keep your swimsuits on until the Captain says it’s O.K. to drop your tops. We usually need to get out away from the port before we can get permission to enjoy our clothing optional cruise. Stop by the Couples Cruise office on Deck 6 (in the Silver Lounge) and sign up for your next cruise. Our staff can answer any questions and help you pick out the best available cabins. If you want to book with your own travel agent, just tell us who they are (or we can look them up) and they will get credit. You can put down a deposit and hold your cabin or see what upgrades are available if you are already booked. The office will be open (look for the loyalty desk) from 9:00 am till 6:00 pm on sea most days. When we are in port our Help Desk will be open from 5:00 until 7:00 pm. We get REALLY busy on the last day, so stop by early and you will not only avoid the lines, you will find the best availability. 3 Couples Cruise Nudity Rules Nudity Rules Onboard Our number one question is “When and where can we get naked?” Here is a complete list of where exactly you can be naked, topless or must be fully clothed. Make sure to leave your clothes on until after we have left the port and the Captain has announced it is OK to do so. The Captain has the final authority. Where you Can be Naked: You can let it all hang out in these areas, but there are no sexual activities allowed in any public areas. On the Main & Garden Pool Decks (Deck 14 & 15) On the Sun Deck (Decks 15) Yacht Club Pool (Deck 18) In the Cabin Hallways In the Massage/Tantra Area (Deck 7) In the Dungeon (Deck 15) On your balcony while at sea In your (or someone else’s) cabin Where you Can be Topless: You can’t be naked in these areas, but you can be topless. Any of the Pool Decks and Cabin Hallways Galaxy Disco: Deck 16 4 Where you Can’t be Naked: There is a time and place for everything, but these places are not the ones for nudity. In the Casino or Shops On your balcony or any sun decks when in port In the Elevators In any Restaurants, Buffet, Bars or Dining Rooms In the Gym or Spa When we are given the green light, we will make an announcement. If you are not sure, just ask someone on our staff and they will check to see if it has been cleared. Couples Cruise “Sexy Store” On our charters, we always bring on some great vendors that carry lots of great toys, sexy outfits for our theme parties, lubes and condoms and so much more. We call it our “Sexy Store”. Normally, these vendors are located in the main ship’s store, mixed in with the ship’s normal merchandise. On this ship, we have created our very own store that will only have adult products and toys. This way, it is easier for you to try on things without having to be in front of the ship’s staff. One BIG change is that you will not be able to charge things on your stateroom key. They will only be able to accept cash or credit/debit cards. So put some cash or a credit card in your There will be lots of great adult products from Fairvilla in our “Sexy Store”. Couples Cruise/Kasidie.com bag and you will be ready to buy some goodies on Deck 15. We will have Fairvilla, Organic Loven and custom corsets by Adam & Eve in our Sexy Store as well as some Couples Cruise logo T Shirts and robes. We will have a couple of Meet & Greets in the store with raffles where lucky couples will earn gift certificates and prizes. Watch your Daily Planner to get the store hours and times for the raffles and demonstrations. We will also have some great rope from Happy Kitten Rope. Those guys really know their rope. Come by for a demonstration and try out some of the hemp and jute rope, perfect for all of your bondage needs. Organic Loven has the best organic lube, massage oils, condoms and other natural products. They also feature Liberator shapes which are great accessories. Adam & Eve is one of the largest adult toy distributers in the world. They just won “Online Retailer of the Year” at the XBIZ awards in Hollywood. Adam & Eve has a custom corset division that is very popular on our cruises. Getting the measurements right makes all the difference in a truly stunning corset. Get your custom fitting today. 5 NAUGHTY IN N’AWLINS Best Tantra Center Anywhere If you like the Tantra Center on board the Couples Cruise, then you’ll love the area we have set up at Naughty in N’awlins. Instead of just using hotel rooms, we transform an entire floor into a beautiful and sensual Tantra Temple for you to enjoy. July 6th-10th, 2016 Featured on Nightline Top Food City in America New Orleans is known for many things, but the great restaurants might be our favorite part of this great city. Come for the convention, but take time to explore and eat some of the best food of your lives... Best Music on the Planet O.K., maybe the music is our favorite part of New Orleans. From Jazz, to the Blues, to some of the greatest singers we’ve ever heard. Come for the convention and listen to this city sing... Largest Couples Event in the US Sometimes size does matter Best Bang for your Buck Compare us to any other major event to see the savings Longest History in the US Compare our history to others, how many successful events have others produced? Complete Hotel Takeover Others claim to take over the entire hotel, we actually do (and have for 17 years)! Only Swinger Parade Where else can you march down the street with a bunch of swingers behind a marching band with a Police escort? Best City for a Party! There is no city like New Orleans that lets us party, right on Bourbon Street, that allows flashing, to-go cups and is supported by the city instead of shutting events and clubs down. 6 Almost Sold Out! Book Now if you want to get in Contact us at (800) 304-4493 www.FrenchConnectionEvents.com or in the Couples Cruise Help Desk Bob & Tess’ Corner A New Ship, A New Opportunity to Enjoy As we mentioned in the Welcome Aboard section, we have a new ship and a new cruise line, so this will surely be a new experience for us all. If you are new to Couples Cruise, or cruising in general, then this will be a great 1st time experience. Whether you have been on “regular” cruises or other Couples Cruises, you will appreciate many of the changes that we have made and the policies that MSC has in place. While many celebrate differences, some people get hung up on them. There are many things we loved about RCCL and Celebrity cruise lines and there are many things we love about MSC. Every cruise is different and it is really your attitude towards change that will determine your cruise’s success. It would be great if we could take all of the best things from all 14 ships we have chartered and put them all into one cruise, but of course, that is not possible. Instead, we enjoy the best qualities on board and have fond memories of past qualities from past ships. Remember, no matter what the obstacle is in front of you, there is more than one way to handle them. You can get aggravated or decide to relax and approach this week in a different manner. This is YOUR week to cruise in a very unique way that only a very small amount of cruisers ever get to experience. Enjoy yourselves. Don’t get aggravated over small things. Relish in the unexpected and the unknown. Expand your boundaries, communicate with your partner, try new things, take a class and forget about stress and those poor people back on land that are at work, cooking dinner, mowing their lawns and shoveling snow. This week you will be enjoying life the way you deserve. The more you focus on living life, the less you will be concerned about any differences or hiccups. Enjoy your life, you only have one of them and trust us, life is too short... Our point is that you really control your vacation outcome. You could go to the main dining room and get aggravated when a line forms or you could look at it as an opportunity to talk to others in line and enjoy the time waiting for a table by making new friends. You could head to a Bar or a Meet & Greet instead of waiting in line and skip the line all together. llar Bar) Us in the BVI’s (Soggy Do Time for a Rum Punch & a Mu ds lide 7 Couples Cruise Tips, Hints and Helpful Advice Couples Cruise Tips, Hints & Info If you don’t do anything else, take a couple of minutes and read the next couple of pages to learn more about what is in store for you on this Couples Cruise. This isn’t your “normal” cruise, so if you’ve cruised before, you need to know about our special rules and events. If you haven’t cruised before, then it is even more important to read. The Onboard Waste System One of the most important things that you have to understand is that the bathrooms are very sensitive to what is put into the toilets. This is a vacuum system, kinda like on an airplane, and it gets clogged very easily. The ONLY things that can be put into the toilets are the ship’s toilet paper and human waste. Do not flush any condoms, wet wipes, tampons or other feminine items or it will clog your toilet. Not only will it clog your toilet, but it will clog everyone downstream from you as well. The ship’s toilet paper is very thin; it is a special material that completely dissolves in water and is made especially for vacuum systems like this. We had a couple of bad clogs on our last Couples Cruise and it was mainly because of baby (wet) wipes. These wipes do not break down (yes, even the flushable ones) and flushing them will clog the system. There are waste baskets in every bathroom with a plastic bag that will be emptied out a couple of times a day, so you won’t have to flush any of the prohibited items. Please use them! Now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, let’s move on to more pleasant topics. Help Desk If you want to book a future Couples Cruise or you have a question, just stop by our Couples Cruise Help Desk located on Deck 6 in the Silver Lounge. It will be open sea days from 9 am - 6 pm. If you have a question that pertains to the ship, go to Guest Services on Deck 5; our Help Desk is just for Couples Cruise questions. 8 You’re on Vacation: Act like it! You are never going to see these people again (well, maybe some of them), so let your hair down and have some fun. If you wait until the last day to get crazy, you’ll look back on this cruise and think of all the fun you could have had. So, pretend that Day 1 is Day 7 and you only have a few more hours on board: Then rip your clothes off, do a naked belly flop into the pool, talk to a hot couple you normally would be too shy to talk to, do things you’ve never done before and then get up tomorrow and do it all again! Life is short... Play harder! Nudity Our #1 question we get at our Help Desk is “Where can we get naked?” The answer is: Anywhere that is outside pool and sun decks. See the full list on page 4. Our #2 question is always “When can we get naked?” The easy answer is that we will let you know. When we are in port, we will be visible to other ships, restaurants and hotels, so we have to wait until the Captain makes an announcement letting us all know that it is clear to “get comfortable”. Usually, this happens right after we leave port, but we might have to wait until we get further out to sea. While we know how much fun it must be to get naked and moon the nice USCG personnel and boats sailing nearby, this could really come back to be a serious problem, not only for us, but MSC and you personally. Recently, on another charter (not ours), a couple was on their balcony while in port and thought it would be a good idea to get naked and have sex. Apparently, some locals not only saw it, but took pictures and turned it into the local authorities. They were able to figure out which cabin it was and the couple was taken off the ship and arrested. Now we don’t know about you, but there are plenty of places to have fun and party on a Couples Cruise that are a heck of a lot better than ending up in a Puerto Rican jail. Proper Etiquette Now that you are ready to go wild, we must remind you about proper etiquette. Of course, we have already e-mailed you our rules, made you sign them before coming on board and we have a copy printed on page 2 of this program, so we won’t go over them again here, We’ll just say that you had better read them and be responsible for your and your partner’s behavior. Drink Packages : The Scoop All Inclusive Drink Packages What was the number 1 question leading up to this cruise? How much is the Drink package and what is covered. And when we say this was the most popular questions, it was by a LONG shot. Here are our recommendations followed by a brief description of the top three packages. Our recommendation: If you don't drink an average of 9.5+ drinks per day, go with the Escape Pass (Coupon Book) instead of the all Inclusive Packages. For the same price as the all inclusive (Classic) you can get 67 drinks. Most won’t drink that many drinks over the course of the week, for those that will, then the Classic Package is the best. two whites), mineral water, bottled and draft beer, soft drinks, non-alcoholic drinks including fresh fruit cocktails and fresh squeezed juice buffets and main restaurants, mineral water and all drinks from in cabin mini bar, drinks from the Coffee Bar menu as well as items from the Pastry shop, take away from Gelateria, and the Nutella Crepe. More-For-Less Classic Package $45 per person, per day ($315 total) Summary: This is the CLASSIC (BASIC) - ALL INCLUSIVE "which includes almost anything $7.50 and under" Package Mixed drinks from bar lists with bar price up to $7.50 are included, unless the are listed on the menu as “Premium", denoted with an * (asterisk) on all bar menus. It would take 8.5 drinks per day to break even at that price. Note: This does not include Premium Spirits If you simply have to have the top shelf brands, drink Champagne or Red Bull & vodka, then the Premium package is for you.. This package also includes Margaritas, Pina Coladas, Mojitos, Coco Locos, Bahama Mamas and other tropical drinks. Summary: This is the PREMIUM (BIG) -ALL INCLUSIVE "you get (just about) everything" Package Summary: This is a Coupon Booklet with 18 drink ticket coupons. More-For-Less Premium Package $61 per person, per day ($427 total) This package includes everything from the Classic package, PLUS all Premium top shelf brands. This also includes all wines from the selection "by the glass", house-brand (choose from one rosé, two reds and More-For-Less Escape Pass $84 per Coupon Book Any Spirit $8 and under can be purchased with a ticket, on both the Premium Spirits and Spirits page. Any wine by the glass up to $7.50. Draft, bottled, or canned beer up to $5.00. 9 Couples Cruise Tips, Hints and Helpful Advice There’s a Time and a Place for Everything We’ve already addressed the “where and the when” you can be nude on board the ship, but we also want to address where and when sexual activity is appropriate. The easy answer is “never in public, only in private”. Sexual activity is only allowed in your stateroom or in the our Tantra & Massage Center (Black & White Lounge) located on Deck 6, or in the Dungeon located on Deck 15, during classes, seminars, workshops and labs. We believe strongly that there is a time and place for having fun and there is a time and place for sexual activity and that place is in private. Even though you might be an exhibitionist, that doesn’t mean that other people want to see you having sex in the jacuzzi. O.K., we’re not even going there... Another important thing we must point out: There are around 3,000 people on board to flirt with, get to know and have fun with, so get to know them and leave the cruise ship staff alone. We know there are certain people out there that like the challenge of corrupting “vanillas” and having fun with someone they are not supposed to, but they are strictly off limits. We really mean it and we have had to put people off the ship for breaking this rule. We understand that most of the ship’s staff is hot, we get it. But they will also get fired if they get caught having fun with you. Do you really want to go home knowing that someone lost their job because you thought it would be fun to try to hook up with one of the ship’s staff? There are plenty of fish in the sea, please leave the ship’s staff alone. Specialty Restaurant: Eatily & Galaxy Restaurants As we’re sure you know, all of the meals in the main restaurants are included in the cost of the cruise. You can eat breakfast, lunch and dinner in the buffet on Deck 14 or in the more formal Dining Rooms on Decks 5 & 6. If you want something different, for a special occasion (anniversary, birthday, or just for fun), try either the Eataly Italian or Steakhouse or the Galaxy Restaurant. There is a cover charge for these restaurants, but they are worth it. Dining Room Etiquette You can’t be naked in the Dining Room areas. On most “Nude Cruises” the nudists all know about the unwritten rule about sitting on a towel. If you decide to come to the dining room in a short skirt or dress, with no under10 wear, please sit on a towel. Note: There will be towels available at the entrance to all of the dining venues, so you won’t have to bring one with you. Spa Styling After your exfoliation and Baslinese Sauna treatment, why not make an appointment to get your hair styled for the night’s sexy theme party. From nails to massages to a men’s haircut, the ship’s Spa can pamper you and make you feel extra special. Treat your partner to a treatment and they will thank you later. The Spa is really beautiful and one of the best spas at sea. Take a tour and you will want to get one of their signature Balinese treatments. Take a Gamble The Casino is a great place to have fun, make a bet and maybe even hit the jackpot! Last cruise we had a couple of BIG payouts on the slot machines. One passenger booked a future Couples Cruise with their winnings. We are going to have several Slot, Blackjack and Poker Tournaments with some great prizes, so if you are a “player” make sure to stop by and sign up for a Tournament. If you are not a “player” go to one of the slot pulls. They are more of a social event and a lot of fun. Smoking Areas You can no longer smoke on your balcony. There is a fee for those caught smoking and you could even be asked to leave the ship. You can smoke on the Starboard side of deck 14 & 15. Not sure which side is starboard? Look for the ashtrays. You can also go outside, on Deck 7 (Starboard side) and smoke on the outside Promanade. There is also a very upscale Cigar Bar on Deck 6 with a full bar open each evening with a great variety of scotches and cognacs. Important Photo Rules The most important single rule you need to know about taking pictures: Don’t take pictures of people without their permission. Ever. Period. Got it? Some cruises, resorts & conventions have strict “No Camera” rules and we always see cameras at them. Eventually, someone gets pissed and we’ve seen fights break out and cameras wrestled over and security getting involved. Needless to say, “No Camera” rules never work. So, we are instituting a rule that allows people to use cameras, but only to take photos of themselves, not general pictures of the cruise itself. Happy Kitten Rope If you see anyone taking pics of you, please let us know ASAP and we will have the picture(s) deleted. Anyone repeatedly breaking this rule will have their camera confiscated until the end of the cruise. If you want to take a picture of you and your friends having a great time on the Couples Cruise, then back up against the bar, the DJ booth, the side of the ship or a wall, but make sure you aren’t including other guests in the background. Quality Rope located in the Couples Cruise Sexy Store on Deck 15 Tired of feeling like a confirmation number? YOU DESERVE LUXURY. Ask Liz and Kevin. Exotic Locales Boutique Hotel Takeovers 2:1 Guest - Staff Ratios 617.910.8460 I info@passionsuiteclub.com I www.passionsuiteclub.com 11 Couples Cruise Presenters & Speakers Meet the Presenters & Speakers On a Couples Cruise, you have more opportunities to learn, expand your horizons and learn skills that will enhance your relationship. We have more classes at sea than any other similar charter. Take a break from partying and learn something new while on board. Kenneth Play Kenneth Play and his projects most notably The Casual Sex Project with Dr Zhana Vrangalova and Hacienda Villa Sex Positive Intentional Community - have been featured in Playboy, New York Magazine, The Huffington Post, Men’s Health, Women’s Health, and Cosmopolitan. His fitness coaching experience combined with his hacker mindset makes him a unique sex educator. The same way he helps his fitness clients feel more comfortable at the gym and master complex exercises, he helps his current clients gain confidence in the bedroom and master g-spot pleasure techniques (as seen on Playboy TV). His teaching style has been described as a combination of such influential figures as Tim Ferriss, Martha Stewart, and Bruce Lee. He believes that sexual pleasure is the birthright of all people, and he's devoted his life to empowering people through sexual education and promoting a more sex-positive culture. Den Temin Sexplore with Den Temin! Board certified sexologist Den Temin will be teaching hands-on sexual workshops, offering private sexology sessions, doing sexual tarot & astrology readings, and keeping the peace by doing complimentary rapid couples crisis counselling. Cum Sexplore with Den Temin to become better lovers and have mind-blowing sex! The internationally acclaimed sexual workshops I teach are unique, innovative, and adventurous. I will be by your side giving you personalized attention, teaching you in a very hands-on manner ensuring that 12 you successfully learn new sexual techniques and positions, as well as communication strategies to close the deal with other couples & overcome jealousy. Taylor Sparks Taylor and her team from Organic Loven will be teaching a workshop which focuses on the benefits of organic lubricants, vegan condoms, and Liberator sex pillows. Taylor Sparks is a driving force in creating opportunities and valuable resources for the open lifestyle community. Amongst many things, Taylor is a passionate erotic educator, certified in both holistic aromatherapy and human behavior. With over a decade of experience in the natural skin care/cosmetics industry, Ms. Sparks launched OrganicLoven.com, a site that offers organic, natural and ecofriendly sensual body pleasures. JonGunnar & Sarah Professional photographer JonGunnar Gylfason and his assistant Sarah will be teaching How to Take Sexy Photos, a Lighting Workshop, a Hands on Session, and offering private classes and shoots. With over 15 years of experience in the industry, JonGunnar Gylfason is an accomplished photographer, cinematographer, and filmmaker. While being a seasoned professional, he still continues to nurture and refine his craft, never settling for less than excellence. He earned his B.S. in Mass Communications from Bemidji State University in Minnesota. He soon after relocated to New Orleans to earn his M.F.A in Film and Production from the University of New Orleans. And like they say, behind every great man is a woman...holding a bounce board. During the cruise, JonGunnar will have the help of his photographer's assistant and partner, Sarah. Jasmine & King Happy Kitten Rope Jasmine brings sexiness and confidence to her Body Altitudes classes with her experience as the Steel & Stilettos and Fantasy Flight Fitness creator, K.I.S.S. (Keep It Strong & Sexy) and Pole Dancing Instruction! At Happy Kitten Rope, they wish to provide rope, resources, and inspiration to absolutely everyone who is interested in bondage and bdsm. No matter their station in life, tastes, race, age, gender, sexuality, income level, whatever. They want to bring it out of the dungeon and into the bedrooms of everyday people. They want to promote the message that bondage can be fun, easy, safe, and accessible to all. Both Jasmine and King are partners at Jet Setting Jasmine, LLC. They are sexperts and their biggest goal is to empower women and couples to explore their sensuality and new forms of intimacy. King had spent 12 years in the Adult Entertainment industry, including Fetish Training & Fantasy work and live shows before meeting Jasmine. Their varied experiences meshed perfectly! Happy Kitten Rope wants to bring bondage out of the dungeon and into the bedrooms of everyday people. They promote the message that bondage can be fun, easy, safe, and accessible to all. Happy Kitten Rope offers hand-conditioned, high-quality, natural fiber bondage rope at an affordable price. They wish to provide customers with an excellent product, an amazing buying experience, and superb customer service. Bad Poet Bad Poet is our resident dungeon master you might have seen on Couples Cruises. His skills with many forms of touch, from tantric to sadistic, Shamanism, Guru and Spiritual understandings. He is also excellent at toy building and making dungeon equipment making and uses. Help us Make History! Largest Skinny Dip World Record tralia Attempt in Aus World Record On April 22, we go for the Skinny Dipping World Record! We have been wanting to do this for some time and this week, we are going to set a World Record. In March of last year, a group from Perth, Australia set the current World Record with 786 people that went Skinny Dipping (swimming naked) at their South Beach. With almost 3,000 potential skinny dippers, we think we can beat the record for sure. Of course, not everyone on a Couples Cruise will get naked, but we are asking everyone to join us to help break this record and be part of history. If this is the only time you get naked, then it will at least be for a good cause. We are doing this to raise awareness for Breast Cancer and positive body image. 14 One of the founders of the Lotus Survival Foundation will be on board to help make history with us. Her organization is a 501 (c) non-profit that is making a difference through education, publications, counseling and support groups, and they put on conferences, workshops and retreats for current breast cancer patients. The Lotus Survival Foundation pairs current breast cancer patients with breast cancer survivors so that they have someone to talk to that has been through what they are going through. Instead of clinical discussions, they can get real answers to what treatments and recovery will be like. We are asking everyone that participates in this record attempt to donate at least $10 (more if possible) to help them put on more workshops and retreats. You do not have to donate to participate and there will be other fundraisers (like a silent auction) to help this non-profit help more women. The record attempt will take place on April 22nd, our last port day, on a private island (Little San Salvador Island) in the Bahamas. In order to be certified by the Guinness World Records, we have to properly document the event. We will have our staff on hand to register each person by having them fill out a form that shows that you participated and then you will be counted and let into the water. This will take a while to get everyone signed in, but we have a large staff and we will make sure the process is easy and quick. Once certified, you will be able to order a certificate from the Guinness Book of Records to document your participation. We will organize some practice skinny dipping while on the cruise just to make sure we are ready for this historic record attempt. We’ll see you (naked) on the 22nd. Where our record attempt will take place 15 Music Matters We love music. In fact, we love lots of different types of music (and some, not so much). With a diverse group like ours (we have couples from 46 states and 34 countries) we have to make sure we have a big variety of music. This guide will help you find the type of music that is best suited for your music tastes. Classical, Piano & Contemporary Music On Deck 5, we will feature some very talented classical musicians that will play classical piano and ballads as well as trios with violins. This area, as well as the Divina Bar is sponsored by TheSwingerCruise.com. 16 TheSwingerCruise.com will host nightly Meet & Greets and mixers and is one of our most popular sponsors because they really know how to host a party. Top 40/Dance Music Our “Main Disco” will be located on Deck 16 in the Galaxy Disco and is sponsored by Kasidie.com. This is our main night time party and will always be crowded with lots of people and a very energetic vibe. You can expect lots of Top 40 club music every night from 10 pm until late. This space will host numerous seminars and classes by day and turn into one of the hottest venues at sea at night. EDM Infinity Pool A new addition to our charter is our EDM (Electronic Dance Music) area on the back of the ship by the infinity pool, where we have scheduled DJ’s from NYC, Miami, Las Vegas, Chicago and Los Angeles to keep the music going all night long. Sponsored by Kasidie.com If you are into EDM, you will have a great spot to hang out all day long with some very cool South Beach and Chill mixes during the day and some heavy beats as the night goes on. Young Swinger’s Week is sponsoring our “Under 45 Meet & Greets” in this area. Rock & Roll, Country & Karaoke (and bowling!) Mark Maze will be playing the best Rock & Roll with some Country favorites thrown in for those looking for an alternative to the disco. You can find Mark in the Sports Bar located on Deck 7, right next door to the Jazz Lounge. We will also have Karaoke available on some nights with occasional pop up bowling tournaments (you heard me right: Bowling!). This bar is sponsored by the Ms No Swimsuit Contest & Tom’s Trips. Jazz Lounge On Deck 7, one of the ship’s most beautiful and classy lounges is the Jazz Lounge. Each evening will feature live music that will vary from classical to Jazz to contemporary music that is perfect for a social setting where conversation, martinis and friendships are made. If you want a break from loud or high energy music, the Jazz Lounge is the perfect place to relax and catch up with friends (or make new ones) each evening after the main shows. Passion Suite Club is sponsoring this venue and welcomes everyone to join them. Piano Bar Our Piano Bars are always very popular and this cruise will be no different with two of our favorite piano players: Jen Porter & John Sackett. Both of these artists bring a high energy show that will have you singing along and laughing all night. You might find the popular Dominatrix of Ditties or the amazing Spogga Hash make an appearance one night. The La Luna Piano Bar is on located on Deck 7 and is sponsored by Dream Pleasure Tours. The shows start nightly, around 8 pm and goes late into the night. 17 Why Cruise... when you can Sail Latin Vibrations We always have a very popular Latin Lounge and the Divina is no different. Located on Deck 6, in the Piazza Del Doge, is an area that will feature top Miami DJ REBolution, playing some of the hottest Latin mixes. If you like dancing, this will be one of the most popular spots. We are even scheduling Latin dance classes for those looking to learn how to Mamba and Rhumba. The Latin Lounge is sponsored by Luxury Lifestyle Vacations. Chill & Quiet Come Sail the BVI’s with us Truly custom Itineraries All inclusive Clothing Optional 5 Couples Max Fantastic Trimaran for more details, go to the Couples Cruise Help Desk on Deck 6 18 (Silver Lounge) What if you don’t want Techno, Top 40, Club Music, Rock & Roll, Country, Karaoke or any other type of music? Le Sirene, located on Deck 14, is a covered pool that will always be quiet and relaxing. It is the perfect location to get away from all of the music and find a serene oasis in the midst of the biggest party at sea. Best part: You can be naked and there are two hot tubs! Meet the Dommes Couples Cruise Gets Kinky We have some of the top Dominatrixes in the world aboard our cruise. Take a minute to learn a little about them and go to the Domme Preview, on Deck 15 at 9 pm on the day we embark to meet them in person. Mistress Absolute of London Mistress Absolute, from London, England, is one of the top Dominatrix in the world. As a professional Dominatrix, Mistress Max Absolute knows more than most about control. Mistress Max Absolute has been administering punishment to a willing slave, teaching couples how to enjoy kink together or appearing on TV shows for major terrestrial and satellite TV channels or speaking at public events. The Mistress has over a decade and a half of experience to draw on, along with a Masters degree in Gender, Sexuality and Culture. She also has an infectious sense of fun and playful yet professional demeanor making her one of the world’s foremost kink educators. Mistress Megara Shock Junkie, Humiliator, Purveyor of fantasy and pain! Megara from Scotland is flying in to team up with Her English and American trifecta, led by the insanely fabulous Mistress Absolute and partnered with the excruciatingly beautiful Lady Karma to bring the Kink to your Couples Cruise! Megara is an intelligently creative Domina with a wealth of experience. She runs Her Own dungeon in Glasgow, Scotland - theauldschool.co.uk which She built Herself. She also runs fetish nights in Glasgow and delivers lectures on Kink to university students across the country while writing a book on kink for couples. Megara, a more trusted name and safer hands you'll be pushed to find. Goddess Phoenix World renown Professional Dominatrix and former Playboy Model specializes in helping couples explore their kinky fantasies. She loves teaching hands on skills like spanking, flogging or bondage. Interested in a mental game? Goddess Phoenix is a genius at teaching you to play with some of the more advanced mental kink skills to like power exchange, energy play and role plays with submission and domination. Lady Karma: My Red Russian We are excited to Welcome on board, Lady Karma.Well Cultured Multilingual Domina, Dance Performer and Internationally Published Pro Model. She works and collaborates with some of the best in the industry. Lady Karma is overjoyed to be back on board The Couples Cruise. She is really looking forward to seeing familiar faces and meeting new ones; and this time, the pleasure expands, as she teams up with Delicately Evil, Mistress Megara Furie and Cruising alongside one of her beloved friends and mentors Mistress Max Absolute. Mistress Indego Mistress Indego has many years of experience in the kink scene, throughout the United States, Europe and the UK. She have over 10 years of experience in personal development work which has allowed her to develop a deep selfawareness and strong sense of self. She has a Masters in Transpersonal Psychology, and wrote her dissertation on how kink can be used as therapy. Since its completion, she has presented her findings at national conferences and will soon be published. 19 Join us in the British Virgin Islands (BVI’s) All Year Sailing in the BVI’s! Clothing Optional Charters in the beautiful British Virgin Islands Unlike the large cruises, this Trimaran can stop at multiple islands and harbors in a single day. They can get into places that cruise ships can never experience, giving you access to some of the best beaches, caves, diving and beach bars that can only be reached by sailboat. Having a beer at Corona Island Tess and I just found a true gem in the Caribbean in St. Thomas. You can go with a small group of friends and have the freedom to sail topless (or even naked!), dance on a pole, party with friends and have a truly amazing experience while visiting some of the most breathtaking areas in the Caribbean, the British Virgin Islands. You will get picked up in St. Thomas and whisked away for a week of island hopping through the BVI’s, where you can dive, treasure hunt, snorkel, work on your all over tan or just relax in a hammock and do nothing. The ship is a 63’ Trimaran sailboat that is very stable and the perfect vessel for up to 5 couples to share. Unlike monohull sailboats or even catamarans, our sailboat is much wider, rides smoother and has a lot more deck space for enjoying the outside. The ship comes with a Captain, 1st Mate, a chef and a dive master. This is what really sets this Couples Cruise, clothing optional charter apart from any other small charters in the Virgin Islands. Normally, you will get a crew of two, but we double the crew to ensure you have everything you need. You won’t believe the meals on board and you’ll love the drinks (which are all included in the price). This is a great value because it’s all inclusive. 20 One day, we searched for treasure with their underwater metal detectors and we found three different coins from the 1600’s. Talk about searching for booty! Another day, we were sailing along when a couple of dolphins came over and swam in our bow wake. They stayed with us for quite a while and we just couldn’t stop watching and taking pictures. Some of our favorite spots were the crazy bars our Captain took us to. We went to Willie T’s, Duffy’s Love Shack, the Soggy Dollar Bar & Foy’s to name a few. At Willie T’s, our 1st Mate got the party started by stripping naked on the dance floor. The next thing we knew, several ladies were dancing naked and I (Bob) somehow ended up naked on the upper deck (3rd story) for the famous “Naked Plunge”. Unlike a regular barefoot charter or even a fully captained charter, this crew knows how to party and how to get things started. Find 4 other couples and sign up for a week in the BVI’s Today! Stop by our Couples Cruise Help Desk (located n the Silver Lounge on Deck 6) and we will help you set up a week with your friends. Can’t find four other couples to go with? Come down and we will help match you up with other couples that are looking to go. Meet them on board and see if you are compatible. No Swimsuits Required... Our Couples Cruise sailboat is ready for you There are only a few weeks left in 2016, so get going now! There are 5 cabins on board, so call up your friends right away to book a week on this unique Couples Cruise ship that will be sailing year round in the Virgin Islands. Tess and I already booked our next charter with 4 couples next May/June. Soggy Dollar Bar Beach What Our Clients Are Saying ,, ,, All the trips look sexy, and we didn’t know which would be right for us. What a cool feature to be able to chat online with one of the TSC expert agents. She was able to guide us to a resort with a fun group that matched our interests and ‘speed’ perfectly. We have prominent positions in our home community and discretion is very important to us. We keep our lifestyle activities private. We chose to work with TSC because of their polished professional approach. We have complete trust in working with our TSC agent. Richard & Kim Charlotte, NC Happy Couple Location withheld ,, We were nervous about our first lifestyle vacation. Our agent was helpful choosing just the right cabin and then offered an awesome ‘100 day countdown to cruise’ program. We were informed about everything! From little known places to shop for theme party outfits, tips for getting the most out of the ship board happenings and the inside scoop on the best meet and greets for new couples. We knew what to do every step of the way. Thank you for making us feel so ready! 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We are bonded and insured professional travel agents 54,324 Couples Have Traveled with us Since 1998 877.348.6570 I info@theswingercruise.com I TheSwingerCruise.com 21 22 Thursday, Day 6 at 10 pm Couples Cruise Entertainers This week will be full of non-stop entertainment unlike any resort you have ever been. You can find Jazz, adult-rated Piano Shows, Comedians, acrobats, dancers, singers, aerialists and Broadway type production shows. Listen and laugh while she shares her sexual experiences that span private encounters, swing clubs and conventions, house parties, dungeons and cruise ships...all with hilariously disastrous results! The Main Show will start at 10:00 pm each night in the Pantheon Theater on Decks 6 & 7. You will see hilarious Adult Comedy, Magic shows, Cirque du Soleil caliber production shows and Fantasy: The Naughtiest Show at Sea (don’t miss THIS one). Keith West’s Magic at Sea Besides the award winning MSC Divina shows, Couples Cruise has brought in all of the following additional entertainers to make this week’s cruise truly unforgettable. Here are some of our special shows and entertainers that will be performing throughout the week: Fantasy: The Naughtiest Show at Sea presents: Pandora’s Box Trixie Minx Productions is bringing “Pandora’s Box” to the Divina. The show will have a central theme that will bring some of the top performers in the country to the Pantheon Stage to see what happens when you open Pandora’s Box. The show will feature Trixie Minx, Ray Gunn, Angelique Deville, Surka Noelle, Sam Aquatic, Brian and Crista, Angela Eve and the fabulous Fantasy Diamond Dancers. This show is specifically produced by Couples Cruise, you will not see anything like this on any ship or any charter. This is the one “don’t miss” show of the week. Mark Maze Mark picked up the award for “Lifestyle Entertainer of the Year” at last year’s Annual Lifestyle Awards. He is one of the most diverse entertainers in the industry. Another diverse entertainer, she will host a show in the Luna Piano Bar as well as star in a hilarious hypnosis show that has become one of the most popular shows at sea. True Las Vegas Magic comes to the life as our guest Headliner, Keith West, will amaze you with his illusions. This show will be a little different from what you’d see on a regular cruise. Keith is performing a special “adult version” of his show that will not only amaze you but tantalize as well. Jen Poter: Piano Player We saw Jen Porter just over 10 years ago, in Chicago, and we fell in love. She is so talented and can sing just about anything. We have been wanting to have her on one of our cruises for years, but she plays throughout the Caribbean and it was hard to get our schedules to match up. Until now. Head to the Piano Bar and you will fall in love with our friend, Jen, too. John Sackett: Piano Player John has been on more Couples Cruises than any other performer. He gets high reviews from our post cruise polls where past passengers tell us who their favorite entertainers are and who we should ask back. We 1st saw John at the Tampa Howl at the Moon and we knew instantly that he would fit in perfectly with our crowd. He is a magician, a hypnotist, he MC’s game shows and is a featured singer in a Rock & Roll Band. He will also be DJ’ing some of our pool parties and hosting our Karaoke nights in the Sports Bar on Deck 7. DJ’s The Dominatrix of Ditties is a nationally touring musical comedian, that “whips” up laughs with a sexy, refreshingly unique and fun musical comedy show about the swinging and BDSM lifestyles. We will highlight them on our DJ page, but they will include DJ Scotty Boy, DJ Rebolution, Rockin’ Ronnie, Mark Maze, DJ Buggz, DJ Justin, DJ Rick, DJ Anthony, DJ DVS, and Randall Dean from Invite Only Parties. Dominatrix of Ditties This year we have more of the top DJ’s in the country than ever before playing the widest variety of music. 23 Couples Cruise Seminars Massage Area: Black & White Lounge - Deck 7 Dungeon: I Puffi - Deck 15 Demonstrations Provided I Puffi - Deck 15 Galaxy Disco - Deck 16 Tantra Area: Black & White Lounge - Deck 7 We will have two main areas for our classes, workshops and seminars. They will be located on Decks 7, 15 & 16. These are private spaces and not open to the public. You certainly do not have to ever go into these private spaces, in fact most of the people on a Couples Cruise never venture into these rooms. We have a great staff that will greet you, go over our rules and etiquette and will make sure the room is always clean and tidy. It’s a thankless job, so do us a favor and let them know how much you appreciate their hard work. Check your daily planner for a list of classes, seminars and workshops. Make sure you arrive early, as many classes fill up quickly. 24 You can close the curtains for privacy or leave them open, it’s your choice and your journey. Just make sure you are respectful of those nearby. We will have a “Sneak Peak” on our 1st night, from 9:00 10:00 pm, for those interested in seeing what these rooms are like. You can come visit and take a tour knowing that the room will only be open for viewing and there will be no nudity or seminars going on inside. We take a lot of pride in creating these sensual Tantra inspired areas. We use beautiful silks, velour and sheers to make the room sumptuous and vibrant. We have collected the right mix of music to enhance the senses. We use essential oils in diffusers so that the rooms smell fabulous and we make sure the lighting is just right, so you can still see, but it’s not too bright. 25 Couples Cruise Meet & Greets Meet & Greets Travel Agent Meet & Greets Some of our top Travel Agents are having some Meet & Greets each evening and some are having one or two throughout the cruise. You probably got an email from them listing the times and the locations, but if you forgot, just checkout the Daily Planner, in your cabin, and you will see the list of Meet & Greets for your Travel Agent. Here is a list of sponsored Meet & Greets that we have put together so you can find other like-minded people on board. Most of them are scheduled early in the cruise to help you mingle and meet new friends. International Couples Meet & Greet Do you speak Spanish or French? How about German? If so, come to the International Meet & Greets in the Piazza Del Doge, Deck 6, from 6:30 -7:305 pm every sea day. You can watch the sunset and meet other International couples that speak your language. Under 45 Meet & Greet Are you 45 years or younger? Want to meet others in your age range? Located the Infinity (Garden) Pool, Deck 15, from 9:00 - 10:00 pm every night. This is where the big club parties are on Day 1 and every sea day. You will help us get the party started. If he is 47 and she is 39, you can still attend. We won’t be checking ID’s, and the exact ages at these Meet & Greets are not that important. What really matters is that you can easily find people in your age range to meet. Over 45 Meet & Greet There will be several Meet & Greets for those looking for mature couples in the Sports Bar on Deck 7, from 6:30 7:30 on Day 1 and every sea day. This is a great place to socialize without loud music. Newbies Meet & Greet Is this your 1st Couples Cruise? Are you new to alternative lifestyles? Stop by and we will have experienced host couples to answer questions and there will be other couples that you can meet that are just starting on their journey too. These M&G’s will be in the Golden Jazz Bar from 6:30 - 7:30, located on Deck 7, the 1st couple of nights of the cruise. 26 Kink/Fetish Meet & Greet If you are interested in a little BDSM or just feel like being tied up for a little while, stop by to meet some of the other kinky couples onboard. This is a BYOP (bring your own paddle) party located at the Divina Bar on Deck 5 from 9:00 - 10:00 pm on certain nights (check your Daily Planner). Soft Swap Meet & Greet Not into “swinging” but curious? Not willing to “go all the way” but want to find other open minded couples? Start slowly and find other couples that are playful, but monogamous on our sea days, from 3:30 - 4:30 pm in the Silver Lounge, Deck 6. Bi Couples Meet & Greet Are you a Bi-Couple? Are you looking for Couples that are? Stop bi and meet other like-minded couples in the Sports Bar (Deck 7) on some afternoons from 4:30 - 5:30 pm. Couples with a Hall Pass Do you play separately? If so, stop in the La Cantina di Bacco, Deck 7, from 3:00 - 4:30 pm, on some all of our sea days and find other singles or Couples that can play separately and who knows... you might find someone to have some fun with, if not, they have great pizza. Nudist Meet & Greet We will have some M&G’s for our nudist passengers at the Le Sirene Bar on Deck 14, overlooking the main pool from 4 - 5 pm on Sea Days. There is a strict dress policy: Naked! Friends of Bill W. Someone recently asked me “Who is this Bill W. and he sure has a lot of friends everywhere.” I got a chuckle out of this, as my mom was a substance abuse counselor for over 40 years so I knew that Bill W. was the founder of Alcoholics Anonymous. We will have M&G’s for those in the program that are looking for support from other members of AA. Sky & Stars, Deck 16 at 6:30 pm nightly. All 50 United States M&G If you want to find people from your home state (or town), stop by the Golden Jazz Bar from on Deck 7 on certain nights (see your Daily Planner) and look for the table with your state. A great way to meet other locals, far from home. 2 Couples Cruise Speed Dating Couples Speed Dating Everyone knows what Speed Dating is; it’s a way for singles to meet a bunch of other singles in a quick, rapid fire session to see if you can find someone that interests you that you might want to follow up with later. On a Couples Cruise, we double the idea and we have Couples Speed Dating. We have a lot of couples that like to meet couples for more than just socializing, but how do you know who, on a ship that holds over 3,000 people, is looking for the same thing. Even if you do find a couple that you know likes to meet other couples, how do you know if they are compatible? Are they into BDSM? Just watching? Are they just looking for some fun with the ladies? What are their limits and their personal guidelines? At Couples Cruise Speed Dating, you get the chance to meet a lot of couples within a short (90 minute) timeframe. You can ask them anything you want and get a chance to know them a little better, before moving onto the next couple. You can take notes (provided) and even set up a time to meet later. Even if you don’t make a “connection”, you might just find some new great friends. Over 45 Couples Speed Dating will be held on all sea days at 11 am. The 2 pm session will befor Under 45 Speed Dating. Naked Speed Dating Want to know even more about a couple? At Naked Speed Dating, there isn’t much that you won’t know at the end of this sexy hour. It’s amazing how equal everyone becomes when there are no clothes to give you an impression, you are left with only the individual person to get to know. We will have this class in the Black & White Lounge, Deck 7. Grab a towel when you walk in. Royce & Cheryl, our erotic massage specialists will be hosting these Naked Speed Dating sessions and leading you on the speed dating experience. On all Sea Days 11:00 am (Over 45) & 2:00 pm (Under 45) Hosted by our Couples Cruise Staff Located in Piaza Del Dago on Deck 6 27 Couples Cruise Body Painters Meet the Bodypainters As usual, we have picked some of the top bodypainters in the world. Make sure to be at the pool at noon, on the 1st sea day, where we’ll have a Body Paint Contest so you can see how good these guys really are. Skin Wars Contestant, Rachel, Joins Couples Cruise Rachel Deboer brings her expertise of 20 years of face and body painting to transform people into anything and everything — from animals and superheroes to painted clothing and corporate advertising — cultural mythological icons or characters for the entertainment industry… She also specializes in Polynesian characters for local Hawaiian events. She has traveled world wide to professionally teach body paint modeling classes at the F.A.B.A.I.C convention from 2009 to 2011, emcee at the North American Body Painting Championships in Dallas 2011, and won third place in 2008 at the World Body Painting Festival in Austria in her body paint category. She most recently returned to Europe to win 5th place in the world in Black Light Body Painting and 8th place in Face painting at the 2012 World Body Painting Festival in Austria with Body Paint Girl as her model and her fabulous Next Level Theater body painting team. Lauren-Rae Chismar Lauren-Rae has been painting for the last 8 years, and she has since developed her craft into a career by creating Enchanted Face & Body Art. Currently she operates multiple booths and offers party entertainment covering the tri-state area and most recently, central Florida. Lauren-Rae expanded her passion to teaching when she partnered up with Chris Davis for an Australian tour. They soon booked nude cruises and then Couples Cruise where they have been a favorite for years. She started her own company several years ago and has a client list including, Victoria Secret, Old Navy, and several professional sports teams. Since 28 relocating to Orlando, FL, "L-Rae" has been featured in Illusion Magazine, on FABATV and currently owns and operates full-time face painting booths at some of Orlando's biggest attractions. Chris Davis Is Back On board! Chris has been on 4 of our Couples Cruise charters and is one of our guest's favorite bodypainters. He does some of the best faces we have seen and you will love his custom painted Mardi Gras masks. With over ten years of experience in the face & body painting industry, some of Chris' clients are Playboy Mansion, Disney, Dr. Oz Green Gala Event, Mandi Ilene is our newest Bodypainter to join us Mandi Ilene has been painting since she was able to pick up a brush. She won many art awards growing up and has always painted on paper, walls, and furniture. When she found face and body painting ten years ago it was just a new type of canvas for her to decorate. Mandi is known for her speed, high contrast, bold designs and her signature swirls. She has earned local and international painting awards as well as painted for large music festivals, resorts and Fantasy Fest in Key West. Christina & Jeremiah are Back! These guys have painted on many of our Couples Cruises and Naughty in N’awlins events. They are a great team that work together so they can cover more ground (skin) and get the job done quickly and professionally. Sign up early if you want this popular team. “Thank You for Sailing with us” s s e T & b Bo