Justin1111

On 1/24/2022 at 11:15 AM, Bella8286 said:

I can't believe I just booked my first solo cruise... I am super anxious but now that I've actually booked, I'm getting excited! I have been on many cruises with my ex and I'm REALLY missing it. None of my friends really enjoy cruising as much as I do but Carnival's $70pp deal only an hour from my home that just so happens to be my Spring Break week was a sign to me. I am super shy and not outgoing but since being separated (I was very codependent unfortunately) I'm really trying to force myself to try new things ALONE. Any tips, tricks, advice? I know Carnival isn't known for their singles activities but since I've never even paid attention I have no idea if they even offer anything. I've joined my roll call which is dead btw and joined the Facebook group. This is SO unlike anything I would ever do but for that price, I couldn't even go stay in a hotel for a weekend! I'd rather be cruising alone for a week rather than sitting at home alone for a week 🙂

I am in a very similar situation as you and I have had hit and miss success in meeting people as a solo cruiser.  I have had some of the most fun cruises and I have had fairly boring cruises too.  One of the keys to success was getting a good roll call going here.  The bigger the group you can get the better.  Then set up a meet and greet.  If you have partners in crime then you can have a blast.  I personally was only looking for cruise friends and not more.  The people I have met and spent a lot of time with have ranged fro young 20s to mid 60s, I am 56 and divorced, and been both married and single of every shape and size.  The only thing we needed in common was the desire to have fun.  I still email many of those friends.  Some are so far from my demographic you would laugh...but they are good friends.  I have become protective of some of my young solo cruisers friends and we watch out for each other.  We still try to hit some cruises together but that is hard since everybody’s schedule is so different.  What cruise are you on and have you checked for a roll call?

J

Oh...also I am guessing you had to be tested within 2 days?  Any idea on how many cases during and by the end of the cruise and did you get off in Ensenada? Or have worries about getting quarantined in Mexico?  And if you did not get off the ship but got it would they get you back to LA and then??  They quarantine you and cover it or you pay?

Masking??  What is required and what are you seeing?  Are you modifying your normal cruise activities?  Like going to shows and venues with closer contact?  Do you have concerns about bars and food shops?

Hi, Ciref posted this but I wanted to invite anybody that wants to come. The more the merrier.

Cruise Critic Meet and Greet

Skybar - deck 12

Shortly after the Muster drill - (I will also be there before Muster if you want to catch an early drink.)

Wear mardigras beads to recognize CC members.(again...Dollar store if you don't have any)

Show up at least to say "hi". I have had pretty good luck starting Party groups that grow from these Meet and Greets and everybody has fun getting to know new people. It is totally worth checking out and if you don't like it then you can move on but chances are you will meet some fun people. Be there!

Justin