To anyone trying to decide to cruise solo or not, go for it! I did my first solo cruise three years after my husband died. My first cruise ever! I did land/cruise Tour of Alaska. Love it! I have since done New England/Canada and another Land/cruise tour of Alaska. Made good friends and had a blast all three times. I am currently looking at cruises for next year. Solo is freedom to do as you wish and want to. I always ate in MDR sitting with others and met some really nice people. I saw the shows, and anything that I, key word I, wanted to do. I say go! If your attitude is you will have fun, you will!