Bliss Cruise departing from Fort Lauderdale — tips for first-timers?

Congrats! Bliss Cruise is an incredible experience. We've done three of them. Here's what you need to know:

What to expect:

• The ship is fully chartered — every single person onboard is in the lifestyle. No vanilla passengers.
• Clothing-optional on the pool deck once you leave port. Most people are nude by day 2.
• The nightclub converts to a massive playroom after midnight. It's wild.
• Themed parties every night — pack accordingly (toga, lingerie, glow, masquerade, etc.)
• Playrooms are set up in the conference areas and some converted cabins

Packing tips:

• 5-6 themed outfits (coordinate with your partner)
• Lingerie and sexy swimwear for the pool deck
• Condoms and personal supplies — they provide some but bring your own
• A robe for walking the halls late at night
• Comfortable shoes for port days

Pro tips:

• Book a balcony cabin — you'll want the privacy and fresh air
• Arrive in Fort Lauderdale a day early and hit Trapeze Club the night before departure as a warm-up
• Don't try to do everything the first night — you have 6 nights, pace yourselves
• The best connections happen at the pool deck during the day, not in the dark at night