In less than 3 weeks I am embarking solo on a 4-night Virgin Voyages cruise from Miami through Key West and Bimini Island. Immediately following, I am heading back to sea from Miami on a 7-night Norwegian Cruiseline cruise through the Dominican. The former is adults-only while the latter is for all ages.
I would love to mingle and meet people of all ages. I will also have the opportunity to spend two nights in Miami, one before the first cruise and one after the second.
I am posting to get some information and tips on how I can best make the most of these exciting voyages! As I mentioned, I would love to meet people and have a great time with others (especially solo travellers). Any suggestions as to how to best prepare and navigate my cruises?
Also, I like my beer and wine but I'm not what you would call a big / excessive drinker. That said, Virgin Voyages offer drink packages of $100, $200, or $300 in USD. I understand that you can use it like a pre-paid Visa card, until it runs out. The only benefit would be that they add an extra bonus credit if you purchase a package (more bonus money dependant on the size of the package). So it might be worthwhile for me to spend $100, (maybe $200 could be pushing it) up front for the 4 nights. As for NCL, I believe their most economical option is a $109USD/day all-you-can drink package! While it is my understanding that drinks tend to be pricey on cruises, I don't think the NCL package would be for me! If anyone has any info. on drinks etc., that would also be great.
THANKS