Cruise, the word itself generates a feeling of hitting the snooze button. A relaxing trip, killing time doing nothing at all. What if we tell you there’s so much more out there to do. People are having hell of a time on these custom-made cruises that are bizarre in every sense, right from fan clubs to nudists, sci-fi freaks, bikers and wine tasting, you name it and they have it.

Here, we present seven such cruises that will make you rethink all your conventional ideas about a journey on the sea:

1. Chess Cruise

A cruise exclusively for chess lovers that offers serious competition opportunities for players. Some of these also have seasoned champions judging the contenders. Playing with life-size chess pawns, for those in awe of the game, is a dream come true.

2. Elvis Cruise

As they say ‘Elvis lives on,’ this cruise is organised in the memory of legendary artist Elvis Presley. It includes everything Elvis, from retro-themed parties, look-alikes and entertaining gigs.

True blue Elvis fans all aboard!

3. Golf Cruise

Golf and sea look like made for each other on this cruise. From hopping across destinations that have the best golfing grounds, this cruise also offers golfing options on board. So next time don’t forget to bring the golfing clubs to your next cruise.

4. Nude Cruise

For those who are really comfortable in their skin, nudist cruises across the world take people on board who like to keep it natural. Clothes are optional except during meals, for hygiene reasons. They also arrange activities like snorkeling and deep sea diving. Enter at your own risk!

5. Knitting Cruise

If you thought knitting is something that only sweet grandmothers do in a quaint corner of the house for their grandchildren, then you are mistaken. These people get knitting enthusiasts together and give them the perfect opportunity to practice the art and also develop it creatively through workshops and training.

6. Bike Cruise

These cruises are a bikers dream come true. You can take along your monster that is so dear to you and hop across islands riding it, while you get to meet members who share a common passion for the two wheeled beauties. Being a part of the cult is an experience unmatched!

7. Fitness Cruise

Fit and fab is definitely in vogue. For the ones obsessed over the idea of a sturdy body and a fitness regime, this cruise not just offers workout by world known fitness experts like Jillian Michael but also provides extraordinary options of practicing rock climbing aboard the ship and surfing.

8. Rock Cruise

Music festivals over the seas, if that doesn’t excite you nothing will. It’s as good as having a larger than life party on a private island, it just can’t get better than this. Great music, even better crowds, hop on for some rock and roll!

9. Disney Cruise

For the ones with kids and the ones still kids at heart, Disney offers the most exciting cruises with plethora of options for unlimited fun and activities with Mickey Mouse and his friends, greeting you right at the entrance and gladly performing for your delight. Childhood fantasies just got real!

10. Wine Cruises

For those who honor a glass of fine wine as the greatest reward, there are cruises that give you ample chances to appreciate this gift of Gods with wine tasting and wine appreciating setups. These cruises are a sommelier’s heaven.

Shilpa Ahuja

A young lass, even younger at heart who's into all finer things of life - travel, food, luxury. A PR person by profession, trying to make it big in the field of writing for the love of it.

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