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:)I have cruised many times with Royal, and multiple times on the Oasis. In the past however my husband has always been with me.

I decided this time I want to cruise alone, and have some questions. I am going on the Oasis, a ship I am familiar with.

I have my time dining, but I haven’t gone to the dining room for many cruises now and don’t particularly care to start now. For those of you that have been solo cruisers, where do you enjoy going to eat?

Are you comfortable going to the bars alone, I guess that question is more for the female posters.

Do you have the cabin attendant in every day? I don’t really see the need for it, I think every other day would be fine.

Any advice you can give me wil be greatly appreciated, thanks!

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I'm always travelling solo, I just tend to go to the Windjammer to eat, however being solo it will be easier to meet others, and they will probably invite you to the MDR. (I don't really want to go there alone but with others it's fine).

I don't think you will have a problem heading to a bar alone.

And Cabin attendant still arrives twice a day, if you don't need it you could probably ask him to come every second day, or just leave the DND on your door to make sure he doesn't come :)

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I Have cruised alone and had a good time.

 

Not sure if you prefer to eat in the Windjammer, or if you prefer specialty dining. I prefer traditional dining and usually choose a large table. This way I usually end up having someone to eat with each evening; at a large table even if everyone doesn't show up, you usually find someone does.

 

I don't mind going to the bars/shows alone. I am fortunate to be able to use the diamond lounge, and concierge lounge on some ships (diamond plus), so usually take advantage of this. Again, good place to visit and meet people.

 

Finally, I enjoy having someone to make my bed and clean up the bathroom. I am not a messy person, so it's not much work for the room steward. I also like ice daily and clean towels, so I prefer daily service.

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I'm always travelling solo, I just tend to go to the Windjammer to eat, however being solo it will be easier to meet others, and they will probably invite you to the MDR. (I don't really want to go there alone but with others it's fine).

I don't think you will have a problem heading to a bar alone.

And Cabin attendant still arrives twice a day, if you don't need it you could probably ask him to come every second day, or just leave the DND on your door to make sure he doesn't come :)

 

I prefer MDR - traditional. With friendly tablemates I enjoy evening dining. Had My Time last cruise (couldn't get Traditional) and hated it as a solo. The diamond lounge was very crowded - couldn't get a seat so used my vouchers at one particular bar and the bar tenders were friendly and always remembers the drinks that I ordered and offered a wine to take to the Dining Room.

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I have been cruising solo for 8 years. I don’t really care to go to MDR, because I don’t like the wait, plus if I go to buffet, I can control my portions and not waste so much food. I have no problem going to the bars or shows alone.

 

In Aug., I will be able to enjoy my first Diamond benefits, so will probably grab a martini at a bar first and then go to Diamond event after the crowds clear for early dinner.

 

The steward or stewardess never has to do much in my cabin, but I don’t mind them coming. I will usually request ice, so they replace that on both stops.

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I'm always travelling solo, I just tend to go to the Windjammer to eat, however being solo it will be easier to meet others, and they will probably invite you to the MDR. (I don't really want to go there alone but with others it's fine).

I don't think you will have a problem heading to a bar alone.

And Cabin attendant still arrives twice a day, if you don't need it you could probably ask him to come every second day, or just leave the DND on your door to make sure he doesn't come :)

The only thing about that worries me about the DND sign and, hopefully, someone can tell me what the rules are now, but a few years ago (on deck 2) our steward just sat at the end of the hallway all day waiting for those people to come out of their cabins so he could make up their rooms. He had hoped to go ashore that day and, when I asked him about it, he said that he had to wait... I felt so badly for him and I think/hope this had changed now.

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The only thing about that worries me about the DND sign and, hopefully, someone can tell me what the rules are now, but a few years ago (on deck 2) our steward just sat at the end of the hallway all day waiting for those people to come out of their cabins so he could make up their rooms. He had hoped to go ashore that day and, when I asked him about it, he said that he had to wait... I felt so badly for him and I think/hope this had changed now.

I travel alone all the time, about 80 cruise nites in next yr. I always just talk to room attendant, no room service needed this morning or nite. Lot of mornings I'll just make bed myself, usually nothing to clean except some trash in can...

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I also sail solo quite often. I usually do my time dining. The tables for 2 are so close together that there is always someone to talk to. I also always bring a book, just in case, lol! As far as my cabin goes I tell my steward to just bring ice in the morning and do a clean up/change towels in the evening. The diamond lounge is a great place to meet people and I have no problem going to a bar, a show or the casino by myself. Another great way to meet people is to go to trivia and ask to join a team that only has 2 or 3 people, even if you don't know a thing about the subject, lol!!

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I almost always cruise solo and usually prefer to go traditional. MTD will have you sitting by yourself, which might be what you want. I wait to see what kind of table mates I have (usually it's been a good match), but if I don't like the company, I'll go to the Windjammer instead.

 

Actually, I've been really liking the Windjammer for dinner lately. The food's been much better than in the dining room, and the meal takes about 1/2 has long. If you want to eat by yourself I see no downside.

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:)I have cruised many times with Royal, and multiple times on the Oasis. In the past however my husband has always been with me.

I decided this time I want to cruise alone, and have some questions. I am going on the Oasis, a ship I am familiar with.

I have my time dining, but I haven’t gone to the dining room for many cruises now and don’t particularly care to start now. For those of you that have been solo cruisers, where do you enjoy going to eat?

Are you comfortable going to the bars alone, I guess that question is more for the female posters.

Do you have the cabin attendant in every day? I don’t really see the need for it, I think every other day would be fine.

Any advice you can give me wil be greatly appreciated, thanks!

 

If this is your first time solo without your husband, it will be...weird. I've always cruised with my wife, but I've gone on a solo cruise last year without her. To be honest, the ONLY reason I did it is to get the bonus points to hit Diamond status. I'm doing it again April, because I need EXACTLY 18 points. Also, my wife started a new job earlier this year so she could not cruise until later this year. So, in November, when we cruise on the Navigator, it will be our first as Diamond members. I joke with her that i'm taking one for the team.

 

Nonetheless, its strange. I like dining traditionally so I was put with a 6 top table. I enjoyed dining with them every night and kind of met a cruising partner or what my sister in law terms "cruise husband/wife". That's not what it sounds like. The woman felt safe with me because I was married and had no romantic interest of any kind and she wanted to avoid the single stigma so we hung out together. If you find someone like that, don't be afraid to open up, but be careful that you don't find someone who's just working an angle. You're still alone and should take care.

 

As for the buffet, I normally don't go there, but there is an added challenge. Depending on how efficient the buffet staff is, you may not get a chance to keep your table. More than once, I lost my food because i got up to get more to drink and came back to an empty table. Their glasses are not that big. Because of this, I generally get multiple glasses to avoid this scenario.

 

Anyways, having a room to myself for 9 nights was strange. I talked to my wife every night and then some. The internet package was useful for that. Its will also be strange that you will not be constrained with a 2nd person. I've only been married for just over 2 years, but I've been with my wife for 6 now. You get used to having that second person with you and when he/she is not there, it is a little disconcerting.

 

At least on the Grandeur, there was a solo/single meet up that they have for solo cruisers and single cruisers. My group on the Grandeur was small, and surprisingly, most everyone in that group, wasn't looking for a hookup. I'm sure on the Oasis, there will be something similar and will have more people. That is your best bet to find a group of like-minded people to hang with if that's what you want.

 

I think that's all I have.

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If this is your first time solo without your husband, it will be...weird. I've always cruised with my wife, but I've gone on a solo cruise last year without her. To be honest, the ONLY reason I did it is to get the bonus points to hit Diamond status. I'm doing it again April, because I need EXACTLY 18 points. Also, my wife started a new job earlier this year so she could not cruise until later this year. So, in November, when we cruise on the Navigator, it will be our first as Diamond members. I joke with her that i'm taking one for the team.

 

Nonetheless, its strange. I like dining traditionally so I was put with a 6 top table. I enjoyed dining with them every night and kind of met a cruising partner or what my sister in law terms "cruise husband/wife". That's not what it sounds like. The woman felt safe with me because I was married and had no romantic interest of any kind and she wanted to avoid the single stigma so we hung out together. If you find someone like that, don't be afraid to open up, but be careful that you don't find someone who's just working an angle. You're still alone and should take care.

 

As for the buffet, I normally don't go there, but there is an added challenge. Depending on how efficient the buffet staff is, you may not get a chance to keep your table. More than once, I lost my food because i got up to get more to drink and came back to an empty table. Their glasses are not that big. Because of this, I generally get multiple glasses to avoid this scenario.

 

Anyways, having a room to myself for 9 nights was strange. I talked to my wife every night and then some. The internet package was useful for that. Its will also be strange that you will not be constrained with a 2nd person. I've only been married for just over 2 years, but I've been with my wife for 6 now. You get used to having that second person with you and when he/she is not there, it is a little disconcerting.

 

At least on the Grandeur, there was a solo/single meet up that they have for solo cruisers and single cruisers. My group on the Grandeur was small, and surprisingly, most everyone in that group, wasn't looking for a hookup. I'm sure on the Oasis, there will be something similar and will have more people. That is your best bet to find a group of like-minded people to hang with if that's what you want.

 

I think that's all I have.

 

Great advice!

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:)I have cruised many times with Royal, and multiple times on the Oasis. In the past however my husband has always been with me.

I decided this time I want to cruise alone, and have some questions. I am going on the Oasis, a ship I am familiar with.

I have my time dining, but I haven’t gone to the dining room for many cruises now and don’t particularly care to start now. For those of you that have been solo cruisers, where do you enjoy going to eat?

Are you comfortable going to the bars alone, I guess that question is more for the female posters.

Do you have the cabin attendant in every day? I don’t really see the need for it, I think every other day would be fine.

Any advice you can give me wil be greatly appreciated, thanks!

 

ilionite65, check out the Champagne Bar on the Oasis. It's an intimate little bar, and if you sit at the bar itself, you can chat with the bartenders or the other guests there. When my niece and I were on the Oasis, we spent a lot of time in there and struck up many conversations with whoever was sitting there. I liked that it was a little more secluded than some of the other spots on the ship. Like a quiet oasis on the Oasis!!

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I’m about to do my 3rd solo TA... (DH has to stay at work to pay for it..lol)

 

I have no issues sitting quietly ready books during the day. Only child so used to my own company.

But I would say that an active roll call has been a life saver. Just so you know people to say hi to around the ship. I do MTD, and usually have spoken with people in the lounge and I get asked to join them for dinner. It has always worked out.

 

 

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I almost always cruise solo.

 

On RCCL I do My Time Dining and make my reservation for a time I like between the two traditional seatings. Get a 2-top and while the tables are such that you can chat with your neighbors, I don't stress it. If it happens naturally, fine. But come on... Tables are close at restaurants and most people don't just start chatting up their neighbors. I have my nook with me and enjoy myself.I'm weird in that I'm not a big fan of buffets - wasn't even before I had to go gluten-free. It's fine for breakfast and lunch - but I'm not doing 3 meals a day at the buffet.

 

I've never been a bar person - just don't find hanging out and drinking for the heck of it fun, so I have no clue.

 

I do have the cabin attendant come on their usual schedule. It's part of the experience having the room made up and turned down. BUT if for some reason I chose not to, I would NOT adjust the tips down because it's not their fault I chose to do that - and create a more in-depth cleaning for them at the end of the cruise when the room is being turned.

 

I also don't stress about meeting people. That is not why I cruise. IF it happens, it happens. But I never go into a cruise thinking I must make lifelong friends. Give me a deck chair and a good book for sea days and I'm a happy camper. Port days, I'm on a ship excursion or, depending on the port, it could be a "sea day while docked".

 

Most of the other things I love about solo cruising applies only to Disney, so it's not apropos to this discussion.

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Some posters have mentioned how the two-person tables in MTD are close together and so there is always someone to talk to. I think you need to tread carefully here - a lot of people don't want to converse with their neighbors! That's why they picked a two-top. Have heard a lot of complaints about how close the tables are and talkative neighbors when you are trying to dine alone.

 

I prefer traditional dining, large table, as posted earlier. However, if you prefer MTD they often will ask if you want join a larger table - varies - but some ships do this. Very similar how breakfast and lunch are handled in the MDR. That can be a good alternative to traditional dining.

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My husband & I had cruised together but I did do one Solo with friends and DH stayed home as he didn't want to go on a 7 day Coastal. It felt strange the first couple days not having him but found plenty of people to chat with. My husband passed away this past Sept near the end of our TA but do have two cruises lined up with the daughter. I will probably cruise at times solo if she isn't able to go . I am a very open person and no problems meeting people to chat with. I do prefer MDR at a larger table so I can socialize with others.

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:)I have cruised many times with Royal, and multiple times on the Oasis. In the past however my husband has always been with me.

I decided this time I want to cruise alone, and have some questions. I am going on the Oasis, a ship I am familiar with.

I have my time dining, but I haven’t gone to the dining room for many cruises now and don’t particularly care to start now. For those of you that have been solo cruisers, where do you enjoy going to eat?

Are you comfortable going to the bars alone, I guess that question is more for the female posters.

Do you have the cabin attendant in every day? I don’t really see the need for it, I think every other day would be fine.

Any advice you can give me wil be greatly appreciated, thanks!

 

 

I am 60 something and just did my first solo cruise on the Grandeur of the Seas and I loved it! I ate three times in the specialty dining rooms and the rest in the windjammer or the Park Cafe. I ate when i wanted slept or napped when i wanted, spent a LOT of time in the casino LOL, read two books, went to the spay amen met a ton of nice people especially in the Diamond lounge. I think you will have a great time. I put the please make up my cabin out in the am when i went up for breakfast and walking and then when i came back in two hours it was done so i left the do not disturb on for the rest of the day until i went to dinner and then put the makeup my cabin sign out again and was gone for several hours for the show and casino and when i came back it was done. You could conceivably just tell him that you only want it done every other day and to leave the cruise compass tucked up on your door for you then simply put out the do not disturb sign as a reminder.

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