Naughty Nawlins vs. Bliss Cruise: Ultimate Lifestyle Showdown
We’ve done both – Bliss Cruise and Naughty N’awlins. Both are 3000 swingers. One trapped us at sea, the other let us run wild in the streets. Here’s our head-to-head showdown of Naughty vs. Bliss.
By: Kat Swings
We came, we cruised, we cruised again – and after doing both Bliss Cruise and Naughty N’awlins, we’ve got a hot take. Naughty wins, for us. Hands (and legs) down.
Don’t get us wrong. Bliss is a total bucket list swinger fantasy. Definitely do it once in your lifetime, more if you can afford it. You’re half-naked and completely immersed with 3,000 other lifestyle folks, bouncing between playrooms and pool decks under the stars. But after our deep dive into both events, from the price to the f*ckery, we’re declaring Naughty N’awlins the ultimate swinger experience. Here’s the blow-by-blow.
Join Kat & Leo as they tackle Part 1 of their review of Naughty N’awlins and tell-all in this can’t-miss episode of the Vanilla Swingers podcast.
💲 Price Point: Naughty Wins on Value
Bliss includes food, yes. But once you factor in $5,000 for the cabin, $1,200 for the drink package (unless you’re smuggling like we did), and $400 for a pre-cruise hotel, you’re looking at a grand total of $7,000–$7,500 for one week of sexy fun at sea.
Meanwhile, Naughty N’awlins? $800 for the convention pass, $1,200 for a prime hotel room, and maybe $500 for Popeyes, booze, and some late-night Krystal burgers – bringing you to around $2,500 total.
In other words – you could go to THREE Naughty N’awlins events for the price of one Bliss Cruise. That’s three rounds of wild, boozy, French Quarter shenanigans with money left over for feathers, fishnets, and fun.
✅ Verdict: Bliss is a luxe splurge. Naughty is the budget-friendly banger.
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🧓🏼 Age: Bliss Skews Older, Naughty Feels Younger
Let’s be clear – both events welcome all ages, and we saw everything from wide-eyed 25-year-olds to silver foxes in their 70s and 80s. But the overall vibe? Definitely different.
On Bliss, the average age range felt like 45–55, with a strong showing of experienced, well-established couples. It makes sense – the trip requires a full week off, international travel, and about $7,000–$7,500 per couple. That’s a big ask for younger swingers, especially if they’ve got limited PTO, kids at home, or just aren’t trying to drain their savings for a sexy cruise.
Naughty N’awlins, on the other hand, felt 10 years younger on average – we’d peg the sweet spot at 35–45. Not only was there more age diversity, but it felt like more attendees were in that millennial/young Gen X sweet spot: fun, flirty, adventurous, and still able to rage ‘til 4am without needing ibuprofen and earplugs.
✅ Verdict: Naughty leans younger. Bliss leans classic.
⛵️ Vacation vs. Party: What's Your Vibe?
Let’s call this what it is – Bliss is a vacation; Naughty is a party.
On Bliss, you’re pampered. Think poolside margaritas, theme nights dances, vanilla shows to attend, oceanview playrooms, and plenty of island-time naps between makeout sessions. Port days are filled with sunshine, snorkeling, and sipping something fruity before heading back to the ship for more fun. It’s the ultimate swinger vacation fantasy – part luxury cruise, part naked orgy.
Naughty, on the other hand? It’s pure party mode. Sure, there are pool parties and slow sips by the rooftop bar, but that’s just the warm-up. From midday bar takeovers (yes, plural—up to 4–6 per day!) to the epic nightly theme parties, Naughty keeps the energy rolling like a Bourbon Street hurricane. And if you’re still standing at 2am? There’s a secret EDM speakeasy where the DJ spins until 4, and the bodies are still grinding. You can pace yourself or dive in headfirst—but if you’re looking for wall-to-wall action, Naughty doesn’t stop ‘til you do.
✅ Verdict: Bliss is a lifestyle vacation. Naughty is a choose-your-own-adventure party.
🔁 Repeat Encounters: Naughty Felt Smaller
Bliss had over 3,000 people on board (6000 people on the big ships which we love!), so it doesn’t scream intimate. Everyone’s scattered – different decks, different dinner times, competing shows and dancefloors. It’s easy to miss people you connect with. Trust. We’ve had our fair share of missed connections on Bliss.
At Naughty with the same 3000 people, you run into people again and again. The dance floors are next to each other. The main hotel is compact. If you meet a cute couple on Thursday, you’ll likely see them again Friday. It makes reconnections easier—and that much hotter.
✅ Verdict: Naughty felt more intimate, even with 3000+ people.
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⏱️ Length: Naughty Fits Your Life. Bliss Takes Over Your Life.
This is a huge one – especially for anyone with jobs, kids, or limited PTO.
Bliss Cruise is a 6–7 day sailing. But you should arrive at least a day (or 2) early to avoid missing the boat due to airline delays. So realistically, you’re committing to 8–9 full days off. That’s a long haul, and a dealbreaker for many who can’t vanish for that long. Especially on a super secret vacation!
Naughty N’awlins? You can literally arrive Wednesday and be partying by that night. The event runs 5 days max, and if you’re really short on time, you can just come for the weekend, or even grab a one-day pass. It’s flexible. You can customize it. And your boss might not even notice you’re gone.
✅ Verdict: Bliss is a lifestyle sabbatical. Naughty is an extended weekend.
🍸 Booze: One’s BYOB. One’s a Smuggling Operation.
Here’s the deal – Bliss does not include alcohol. And you can’t just pack your favorite bottle and stroll onto the ship. So unless you’re a liquor ninja (ahem 😇), you’ll need to shell out $600+ per person for a drink package. That’s on top of the $5K+ cruise price.
Naughty? Bring whatever you want. Stock your hotel mini fridge with champagne from CVS. Hide tequila in your bathtub if you have to. Buy drinks a la carte at the hotel or at the bar takeovers. Pure freedom to drink what you like, when you like, for a hell of a lot less.
✅ Verdict: Naughty’s booze policy is a total win for your wallet.
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🛏️ Room Comfort: Cruise Cabin vs. Real Hotel Room
Bliss cabins are cute – and honestly, there’s something hot about inviting another couple back to your tight little stateroom. But let’s be real. After a week of playdates, latex, and sweaty theme nights with no access to laundry, those tight quarters start to feel a little claustrophobic.
Naughty? You’re in a proper hotel room. And at the Astor, they’re spacious, sexy, and perfect for 2-somes, 3-somes, or even a 5-person cuddle puddle if that’s your thing. You’ve got closet space, a bathtub, and room to manueuver, whatever ‘maneuvering’ means to you.
✅ Verdict: For a weeklong stay? Give us the hotel room with actual square footage.
🍦 Vanilla vs. Spice: Immersion vs. Coexistence
Bliss wins this one hands down. The moment that gangplank goes up, you are in a fully immersive lifestyle bubble. Everyone is part of it. Every corner of the ship screams sex, connection, and belonging. It’s so all-consuming that stepping off the boat in port and seeing vanilla tourists without name beads can be jarring. You miss your tribe instantly.
Naughty, meanwhile, throws you into the middle of New Orleans chaos. You’re brushing shoulders with bachelor parties, churchgoers, bachelorette squads, and yes – a blind convention was happening at the same time as our swinger takeover. It’s funny. It’s weird. Sometimes you forget and walk into Popeyes with your ass hanging out. You adjust. But it’s not the same level of wrap-you-in-a-lifestyle-cocoon that Bliss delivers.
✅ Verdict: Bliss is a fully immersive swinger world. Naughty makes you toggle between vanilla and filthy.
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🔥 Play Dynamics: Couples Only vs. A Sexy Mixed Bag
Bliss is couples-only, so if you’re into traditional swaps or soft play between pairs, you’ll be right at home. But if you’re craving an MFM threesome or something outside the couple bubble, you’ll need to get creative – maybe cozy up to an employee (ahem, DJ boy), or find a hall pass couple at a themed meet-up. TBH, we’ve struggled to find the exact dynamic we’re craving on board.
Naughty, on the other hand, offers more variety. While still mostly couples, it includes a vetted mix of single men and women, so if that’s your vibe, you’re covered. Plus, you’re in New Orleans, not stuck at sea – so you can always hop on Feeld and manifest your Cajun threesome dreams. For us, that freedom and flexibility makes Naughty the winner here.
✅ Verdict: Bliss is for couples who play together. Naughty gives you room to get creative.
🏁 Final Thoughts: And the Winner Is...
We’ll be back on Bliss. No question. Floating in the Caribbean with 3,000 (or 6,000) naked friends? Twist our arms. But when we look at value, energy, flexibility, and party vibes, Naughty N’awlins won our hearts. ❤️
It’s wilder. Looser. A little messier in all the right ways. You’re not confined – you’re free to explore, roam, and repeat. And that made all the difference.
Find all of this and more on this episode of our top-rated swingers podcast for new couples to the lifestyle, the Vanilla Swingers podcast!
Naughty Links and Extras! (Fun, Irreverent, and Maybe Passably Useful)
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Swinger Lingo (check Swinger Dictionary for more!)
Voyeurism: The art of peeking behind closed doors, where watching becomes the sexiest form of foreplay. A practice in which individuals derive sexual pleasure from observing others engaging in intimate activities.
Exhibitionism: Putting on a show that would make Vegas blush, because why keep all that steamy action to yourself? The act of deriving sexual gratification from exposing one’s own body or engaging in sexual activities in front of others, often for the purpose of arousal or thrill.
Playroom: The adult’s version of a candy store, where toys, tools, and tantalizing treats await – because who says pleasure is just for kids? A designated space within a swinger’s venue equipped with various toys, equipment, and furnishings for sexual exploration and enjoyment.
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