Tattoo-themed cruise to set sail next year
There’s likely to be much leering and staring. At times, a bit of disrobing and probably some touching. But that’s to be expected on the first tattoo-themed North American cruise that will set sail next year.
Tattoo lovers looking for both a novel, new vacation idea and a fresh tat may be interested in Ink or Swim, the latest thematic, hyper-niche cruise package to come out of the cruising industry.
Produced by tattoo lifestyle magazine Rebel Ink, guests will be able to get inked onboard by some of the top tattoo artists in the US, including Tatu Baby from Spike TV’s “Ink Master”; Amy Nicoletto on “La Ink”; and Chris Torres, described as the “bad boy of the tattoo industry,” known for his old-school style at Red Legged Devils in Brooklyn.
The tattoo-themed cruise will set sail on a five-day excursion from Fort Lauderdale to Cozumel, Mexico on Royal Caribbean’s Liberty of the Seas.
And while the idea of a tattoo-themed cruise package may sound quite niche, Rebel Ink magazine’s editor-in-chief Paul Gambino says it’s estimated that about 20 percent of Americans have at least one tattoo.
For guests with no more skin real estate to spare for another tattoo, other activities will include beach parties, tattoo contests, bikini competitions, onboard whirlpools, FlowRider surf simulator, musicals, casino and Burlesque shows.
Even if tattoos aren’t your thing, you can bet that the cruise industry will have a thematic package that speaks to your interests, be it gardening, Mark Twain or astronomy.
Rates for Ink or Swim, meanwhile, begin at $970 USD per person based on double occupancy. For more info visit www.inkorswimtattoocruise.com.
