The travelling Sphynx, Bug Naked Posted by Adrian Brown on 21 February 2019 Tags:cats, cruise ship Hailed as the Insta-famous elf Sphinx cat that travels the world with her owner, who is the first American woman to captain a giant cruise ship, Bug Naked has become an internet sensation around the world. Kate McCue, owner and mother to Bug Naked, is the Captain for Celebrity Cruises’ new flagship, $1-billion (about R14-billion) Celebrity Edge – one of the most luxurious ships in the world. According to the Telegraph, McCue knew from the tender age of 12 that she wanted to work as a cruise captain and spend her working life at sea. She has spent over 13 years in the industry. View this post on Instagram Hey Mum, did ya remember to pick up the chicken snax on your way home?… . #bugslife #pinkyandthebrain #captainscat #elf #sphynx #hairless #cat #cats #cats_of_instagram #catsofinstagram #sphynxlair #sphynxlove #sphynxcat #sphynxofinstagram #hairless_catstagram #hairlesscat #nakedcat #naked #sphynxismyworld #love #sphynx_feature #kitten #kittensofinstagram #loveit #life #nocoatkittygraduates A post shared by Bug Naked (@bugnaked) on Feb 7, 2019 at 7:52pm PST With over 60,000 followers on social media, Kate has been documenting her travels on the cruise ship and has made her friendly and adorable elf Sphynx just as famous. Bug Naked’s personality is summed up in her Instagram bio as ‘sassy, friendly and affectionate’. View this post on Instagram Mother of pearl… . #happyvalentinesday #bugslife #pinkyandthebrain #captainscat #elf #sphynx #hairless #cat #cats #cats_of_instagram #catsofinstagram #sphynxlair #sphynxlove #sphynxcat #sphynxofinstagram #hairless_catstagram #hairlesscat #nakedcat #naked #sphynxismyworld #love #sphynx_feature #kitten #kittensofinstagram #loveit #life #nocoatkittygraduates A post shared by Bug Naked (@bugnaked) on Feb 14, 2019 at 3:35pm PST The hairless cat lives a lavish life, strolling around the cruise ship and taking in the sights as she travels. View this post on Instagram Bridging the gap… . #bugslife #pinkyandthebrain #captainscat #elf #sphynx #hairless #cat #cats #cats_of_instagram #catsofinstagram #sphynxlair #sphynxlove #sphynxcat #sphynxofinstagram #hairless_catstagram #hairlesscat #nakedcat #naked #sphynxismyworld #love #sphynx_feature #kitten #kittensofinstagram #loveit #life #nocoatkittygraduates #mscseaside @msccruisesofficial A post shared by Bug Naked (@bugnaked) on Feb 4, 2019 at 1:08pm PST Bug Naked is well taken care of, receiving weekly baths from her mother. Unlike most other cat breeds, elf Sphynx’s are comfortable in water as they need their owners to remove the oil from their skin. View this post on Instagram Having a shell of a time on today’s Shore Excursion: Swimming with turtles. . #bugslife #pinkyandthebrain #captainscat #elf #sphynx #hairless #cat #cats #cats_of_instagram #catsofinstagram #sphynxlair #sphynxlove #sphynxcat #sphynxofinstagram #hairless_catstagram #hairlesscat #nakedcat #naked #sphynxismyworld #love #sphynx_feature #kitten #kittensofinstagram #loveit #life #nocoatkittygraduates A post shared by Bug Naked (@bugnaked) on Feb 5, 2019 at 5:39am PST She isn’t afraid to dress up or get ready for any occasion. View this post on Instagram I’d be Lion if I wasn’t excited for Halloween!!! But this isn’t the MANE event! The costume countdown is kicking off today… . #happyhalloween #lion #pinkyandthebrain #captainscat #elf #sphynx #hairless #cat #cats #cats_of_instagram #catsofinstagram #sphynxlair #sphynxlove #sphynxcat #sphynxofinstagram #hairless_catstagram #hairlesscat #nakedcat #naked #sphynxismyworld #love #sphynx_feature #kitten #kittensofinstagram #loveit #life #nocoatkittygraduates A post shared by Bug Naked (@bugnaked) on Oct 27, 2018 at 8:38pm PDT Bug Naked is always prepared for a candid photoshoot on travels with her mother. View this post on Instagram “Lounge Where”… . #bugslife #pinkyandthebrain #captainscat #elf #sphynx #hairless #cat #cats #cats_of_instagram #catsofinstagram #sphynxlair #sphynxlove #sphynxcat #sphynxofinstagram #hairless_catstagram #hairlesscat #nakedcat #naked #sphynxismyworld #love #sphynx_feature #kitten #kittensofinstagram #loveit #life #nocoatkittygraduates A post shared by Bug Naked (@bugnaked) on Jan 28, 2019 at 7:53pm PST Although many people may see these cats as ugly or strange, McCue and Bug Naked’s close bond shows. View this post on Instagram When hard heads make great pillows… . #bugslife #pinkyandthebrain #captainscat #elf #sphynx #hairless #cat #cats #cats_of_instagram #catsofinstagram #sphynxlair #sphynxlove #sphynxcat #sphynxofinstagram #hairless_catstagram #hairlesscat #nakedcat #naked #sphynxismyworld #love #sphynx_feature #kitten #kittensofinstagram #loveit #life #nocoatkittygraduates A post shared by Bug Naked (@bugnaked) on Nov 4, 2018 at 8:13am PST McCue shares that her beloved cat loves to give kisses and is very affectionate. View this post on Instagram I don’t always kiss with my eyes closed, but when I do… I make sure I’m half asleep. . #bugslife #pinkyandthebrain #captainscat #elf #sphynx #hairless #cat #cats #cats_of_instagram #catsofinstagram #sphynxlair #sphynxlove #sphynxcat #sphynxofinstagram #hairless_catstagram #hairlesscat #nakedcat #naked #sphynxismyworld #love #sphynx_feature #kitten #kittensofinstagram #loveit #life #nocoatkittygraduates A post shared by Bug Naked (@bugnaked) on Jan 31, 2019 at 11:31am PST When she isn’t exploring the sea with her mother, Big Naked is snuggled up at home. 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