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Sex at Sea: Introducing The Clothing-Optional 'Desire Cruise' for Couples

Jason Leppert
by Jason Leppert
Last updated: 2:26 PM ET, Wed May 25, 2016

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Theme cruises will heat up in 2017 when Original Group, Mexican adult hospitality and Desire Resorts curator, puts on the "Desire Cruise" aboard Azamara Club Cruises' Azamara Quest. The couples-only, clothing-optional sailing is scheduled from September 26 to October 3, 2017 in the Mediterranean, a roundtrip from Venice, Italy.

Rodrigo de la Pena, CEO of Original Group said, "We have carefully selected this amazing ship and this exotic route to enable us to provide our passengers the opportunity to live a high-end, sensual yet spicy experience in a luxurious and secure environment, where they will receive top quality service and visit paradisiac sites. We're thrilled to bring to the sea our more than 30 years of experience in creating the perfect sensual atmosphere for adults, and we have no doubt that the Desire Cruise experience will be life-changing for our passengers and will become THE sensual way to get away!"

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Erotic highlights are set to include "private playrooms, adult-oriented entertainment, provocative theme nights, exquisite culinary experiences and sensual staterooms" described in more detail here:

Provocative Entertainment - programming will encompass Spicy Signature Theme Nights, Couples Workshops, Pumping Pool Parties, Custom Shows & Performances, Meet & Greets and Intense Icebreakers.

Signature Spots - onboard areas will be transferred into clothing-optional pool areas and signature playrooms for interacting with other "open-minded couples."

Deluxe Amenities - the packages onboard include usual Spa, Salon, Fitness Center, Wi-Fi, Land Excursions, Specialty Dining and Onboard Shops.

Dining Experience - half a dozen dining options range from room service to the main dining room.

Plus, ports of call will feature Bologna, Italy; Split, Croatia; Dubrovnik, Croatia; Zadar, Croatia and Koper, Slovenia besides an overnight in Venice, Italy.


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