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If they speak German then Ich bin krank und ich muss gehen. Joking aside given its in Europe I think your suggested approach would be more appropriate. I was hoping that with Princess not being a big party boat packed with amusements, fellow passengers would be more mature and reserved. Stalking the Facebook group I note a few people who are very vocal. But I expect that my preference for early mornings and not late nights will mean my dining schedule will be different to those more socially inclined. It's interesting the point you make about the type of passengers that will be on board. I naively thought when booking that the destination, smaller ship and price point would deter those kinds of passengers.

It's definitely the atmosphere on ship that I am a little apprehensive about. I am happy to dine and enjoy a drink alone but I am worried that others may be pushy and try to join me or include me in their activities, with the best intentions. I'm easily drained by social occasions and a whole evening of chit chat is my idea of hell. I will have to brush up on my German and pretend I don't speak much English. I don't expect any issues on land - the tours I booked are part of groups and I won't be exploring too far off the beaten track. Norway and Iceland look amazing. I will be taking the RIG to see the church in Skjolden and then have a bike booked for the rest of the day. I plan on doing Loen ski lift in Olden and the tram/trolley tour in Alesund. I don't have anything planned in Iceland yet, but I don't want to plan away all my time, I want to be sure I have time to take it all in.

I am going on 13th May from Southampton so maybe not the same cruise but I am relieved to hear that I am not alone in wanting to be alone! I might scope out that group, treat it like a blind date, arrive early, observe from a distance and then decide. I haven't booked any of the ship excursions, just a few privately operated tours but mostly looking forward to wandering around on foot/bike as much as possible.

I'm booked on to the Norway and Iceland 14 day cruise as a solo traveller also. It will be my first cruise ever and similar to you I am not here for the parties. I am looking forward to some R and R and the port excursions. I am a little anxious that I will stick out like a sore thumb going around on my own. I wouldn't mind meeting up with other solo travellers just to have a little support network when needed but I am happy to be in my own company. Did you join any other forums or see any info/tips for solo princess cruisers? There is a general roll call for the trip on Facebook but I haven't seen anyone post about solo travellers and I don't want to post about it, for fear people will think I want to chair a solo traveller social club of sorts!