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Great pics! Thanks.

I suppose it could be entertaining.

Karen, I haven't heard the expression "tweener," but it's clever. I say "seasoned citizen" for those over a certain age. I can't be pigeon holed because I'm so often told I look much younger that I never think of myself as "senior." It's silly because I enjoy the perks. Fifteen percent discount at Denny's restaurants so I bring my adult children and it's a bargain. Discounts at most chain places but I don't frequent them as I prefer neighborhood cafes and small quaint restaurants and music clubs. Then there are also the cruise discounts and special senior offers. Speaking of cruising, I cruised twice in 2014, January with my then-18 year old daughter and her friend on the Carnival Splendor and September 2014 with two friends on the Norwegian Breakaway. I preferred Carnival. I made the mistake of buying ahead on another Norwegian cruise so I have to take something in the next four years. I do want to cruise Carnival again but I think my next one will be on Royal Caribbean (my favorite line!), which I haven't cruised in too long. Happy trails! Cheryl

Wow, those rates are great. Just curious, what port and itinerary?

I also like the idea of a singles cruise and I'm not really a drinker. It's not fun being among a bunch of drunks.

Lete know how your April cruise on the Freedom goes.

Refrigerators are playing Vapor Friday night. I haven't cruised on the Oasis. Maybe next year. Have fun!

What ship?

Hi Dana, good sleuthing! I prefer RCL and was disappointed in the NCL Breakaway. A friend and I are considering a singles cruise but don't know of any. Have you gone on any? BTW, I love Saratoga (who doesn't?) and often go to Vapor. You?

Good for you!

Maria, my first divorce was easy because we were young. My second was the killer that cost me emotionally and financially because he's a divorce lawyer and knew every angle. The ten cruises I took were with him, starting with my first on our tenth anniversary, and most as a family with our young children. We were married 26 years. My first cruise as a single adult was with my youngest daughter and her friend. They were 18. It was very different but wonderful. I know you'll do well.

..that should read "..those of us who have been there.."

Going through a divorce is a terrible ordeal and only those of us who have in there can fully appreciate the issues. I also believed that when my husband and I first broke up we would remain friends. The reality of the divorce process, however, makes it improbable. The good news is you will survive it and eventually move on. If you have children, focus on them because their view of family will now be radically altered and they always suffer. You have a right to happiness and they do too. Good luck. You will survive and thrive!

Sissy, congratulations on being a cancer survivor and welcome to the club! I found great gowns at Macy's and they have many listed online. If you can get to a Macy's store I highly recommend it. They have racks of beautiful clearance gowns of all sizes and lengths. I picked up a wonderful black jersey v-neck with a rhinestone on one side of my waist, that I can wear at any of my sizes. Lol. I also got a beautiful blue gown with transparent lace on the back and shoulders. Macy's selections surprised me. Check them out and enjoy your celebratory cruise. Bon Voyage!

Hi Richard, it sounds like you got a good deal on your B2B Carnival Triumph cruise for February. I really enjoyed the meals on the Carnival Splendor. The late night crowd was much younger, especially in the clubs but the ship had many families with all ages, couples and singles. It was a friendly atmosphere. I hope you've joined the roll call for your cruise dates. Look for singles there too. And let me know how you enjoy your trip. Bon Voyage! Cheryl

The ship is beautiful and the staff very accommodating. The cabin sizes are smaller than I've seen elsewhere. We were "upgraded" to a Junior Suite, which was pretty small for we three older women. The bathroom was great with a beautiful large glass enclosed shower. The pools are tiny, not enough space on the pool decks. As for the food, I was disappointed and realize I don't like free style. As for the demographics, very very mixed. There were many baby boomers, judging by the standing ovation for the Rock Of Ages show. We got it! I don't think I'd cruise on that ship again.

Carnival Breeze

I loved Rock Of Ages and the audience gave it a standing ovation. Maybe the divide of those who dislike it and those who do is generational.

The Rock Of Ages show on the Breakaway was fantastic, ending in a standing ovation.

There is a flier with the first day's documents in the cabin. There are bonus points and obc but the NCL incentive is lousy compared to Carnival s. I'll get the file and post info later. Cheryl

Hi all, I am currently going through a divorce. I have several cruises booked over the next year. I cruise Carnival. I am not sure how it will all work out with these cruises and I am honestly afraid of cruising alone. You all seem so positive about it. Any advice or assistance would be appreciated. I am a 47 yo female.

-Maria

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Maria,

Divorce isn't fun, especially if there are children. Your first step is change your online name and go on from there. LOL. I agree with Melli. Although I haven't actually cruised solo, I did do my own thing and was practically solo on my January 2014 cruse on board Carnival Splendor. I went with my then 18 year old daughter and her friend. We had dinner together and bumped into each other at the dance clubs or in the shopping area, but otherwise I did my own thing and they did theirs. I met many people, some couples and some individuals but always had a great time. We had terrible weather that week so never actually ventured outside but I still had fun. You need to just do it. I posted on another board a question about actual "singles" cruises for older people but never got a response. I'm curious about them as I don't know anyone who's ever gone on one. Anyway, just fight your fears but be smart about safety. Good luck. Cheryl

I've had everything but an inside. The way I bargain hunt I can find an oceanview for the price of an inside. Luck and persistence have also helped with obtaining upgrades. I've been on 12 cruises of which I've had two balcony cabins, three mini suites (all upgrades) and seven plain old oceanviews. No obstructed views that I can recall. My first cruise was in 1989 for the 10th anniversary of me and my then husband. Subsequent cruising was with our daughters beginning when each was about one year old. My two cruises in 2014 were as a single woman; in January I took my 18 year old daughter and her friend on the Carnival Splendor where our ocanview cabin was more than adequate for the three of us. We three split the cost of two because the sale was 3rd and 4th person free. In September 2014 two friends and I splurged on a balcony cabin because we hooked up with a sale of "children free" and we were upgraded to a mid ship mini suite on the Norwegian Breakaway where the cabin was much smaller than what I had in January on a Carnival ship. I love cruising but I won't take an inside because I love to see daylight, sky and water. I also prefer an upper deck.

My children didn't want Camp Carnival but once we brought them they enjoyed it. CC is a really good program.

This is a terrible but preventable tragedy. Why was he in a restricted area and on a mast?!?

Sampling the rum cake is how I ended up buying 3! Yummy.