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Do you ever cruise solo? Lots of people would find that to be uncomfortable for them but there are many benefits for doing so. You might find this list of advantages interesting to read if you have ever contemplated doing this.
http://www.fodors.com/news/10-reasons-to-travel-alone-11387.html?ref=news_fd_071315
My wife and her childhood girl friend decided to have a reunion cruise on the Magic. Her friends husband was on a motorcycle run. I decided to try a solo cruise and I went on Freedom. I had to pay for 2,not good, but I will try it once. Had fun. Chatted with all crew members, made friends with a nurse and doctor and we rented scooters together in Cozumel. (non sanctoned Carnival excursion). Took a tequila tour, went to Mayan ruins tour, tour guide and me chatted , being I was a loner he stayed with me, so I would not wander off. You can enjoy yourself on solo, but I would rather cruise with my wife. What was fun, Freedom was leaving Cozumel and Magic was pulling in.
I wish I would of cruised alone in January 2019. The friend that went with me slept 4 of the 5 days, so I was alone in a sense.
Wasn't going to let this negative witch ruin my trip, and I truly believe that was this person's intentions. Spent too much money getting ready for this trip so my choice was to just wing it and go have fun. It was an awesome cruise!! Met the sweetest people and after a couple of days I was thinking it would of been even more fun without the negativity my so called friend brought. Anxious to go back to the Bahamas solo.
FYI We are no longer friends.
Good for you! You have the best attitude for cruising. Looking forward to reading your review on your next cruise and hearing about the people you meet.
I wish I would of cruised alone in January 2019. The friend that went with me slept 4 of the 5 days, so I was alone in a sense.
Wasn't going to let this negative witch ruin my trip, and I truly believe that was this person's intentions. Spent too much money getting ready for this trip so my choice was to just wing it and go have fun. It was an awesome cruise!! Met the sweetest people and after a couple of days I was thinking it would of been even more fun without the negativity my so called friend brought. Anxious to go back to the Bahamas solo.
FYI We are no longer friends.
I never have but I will if I have too. I love cruising too much to give it up.
I haven't cruised solo yet. If I have too, I'll bite the bullet and pay the single supplement for a cabin I like. The solo cabins are interiors, and I don't like them.
I was solo on the beginning 3 day portion of Vancouver to LA where my son joined me for the second portion to Mexico. (I'm accustomed to traveling with my son rather than my spouse because as stated before, hubby just does not want to go and is thrilled that I enjoy it.)
I have to admit it felt somewhat strange and I wasn't 100% comfortable being alone. Day 1 I was so exhausted from traveling, I went to bed at 6:30 pm. The rest of the time, I met a variety of fun people that I chatted with, played in the casino and sat peacefully on deck.
It wouldn't be my first choice but it worked out fine. I ate with a mixed group in the MDR one evening and listened to one boorish buffoon attempt to entertain us with sarcastic offensive humor but simply excused myself immediately after dessert. There were nine people at the table - 3 couples, 2 women, and myself. He asked the two women if they weren't afraid of traveling together lest someone think they were lesbians and the one gal said no - we were married last year. Indigestion 101...
It's funny, my BF and I were having a similar conversation when I got home. I had a bunch of single cruisers I checked n and one of them was a wife who left her husband at home because he is having back issues, and it was the first time in their 40+ year marriage she went on vacation without him. BF and I agreed that it would be very strange to cruise without the other.
I never have, but I believe I could. My hat is off to those that do. We have run across some wonderful people during our cruises who Tavel alone. Made some friends along the way.
We too have met some wonderful solo passengers at cocktail parties or Meet & Greets, etc.... They are usually very open to conversation. We always invite them to sit with us at any time and many take us up on it. We have made a lot of friends this way, perhaps friends we would never have met otherwise. I do admire them also and tell them so.
I travelled solo last year for the first time and loved it. Met new friends which is what I wanted. Travelling so with Norwegian Epic was good as it catered for the solo traveller.
A little anxious travelling with Royal Caribbean but I'm good to go !! Any tips for this ship?
Hi, I admire you for cruising solo. What you did on your previous cruise, will be just as rewarding on RCCL. Just be open to conversation and you will naturally meet people. All ship hold cocktail parties for singles and you will meet others traveling solo at them. Please let us know how you enjoy your next cruise.
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