Top Ten Reasons to Cruise Solo

[Thoth]

When you are in a foreign country, you won't tip off the ne'er do wells that you aren't local by chattering with your travel companion in English =).

 

Though, the clothes are different. I was amazed when I went to London that the color of my denim jeans was vastly different than what I saw!

 

Also, I was in capris and saw no one else there in them. Who knows I may be responsible for their resurgence in France this year :D. They also were 6 months ahead on leggings. With that being said, I still think I will stand out less just walking and sitting quietly by myself, instead of having a running conversation with a travel companion about where we are going, how to figure out the menu, etc.

That's right....easy to blend in solo. Groups stick out don't they ?

[newcruiser551951]

I've been on two sole cruises - a 9 night (Canada and New England) and a 5 night (Western Caribbean). On my first solo, I was a little leery about traveling solo. But, it's absolutely wonderful........ On the 5 night, I sat at a table with 6 other ladies traveling solo and we all had a wonderful time. If you're hesitating ..... don't. Try it and you're probably love it.

[AZVinny]

Eat when your hungry

sleep when your tired !!;)

[tangoll]

Since my divorce in 1993, and my grown children have their own lives, I've lived alone, not even housekeepers or domestic servants. I had been on six cruises with another person, and lately being on 3 cruises solo. Now I can't imagine being on a cruise non-solo. I just enjoy doing what I want when I want where I want. Spending as much or as little money as I want. I enjoy the solitude in my own cabin, without the odors, debris, stuff of another person. And most of all, no judgmental comments from anyone as to what I do or how I look. The cabin stewart who takes care of my room is a lucky person, because I leave nothing lying around, I'm neat, I tell him/her no need to put the bed cover on the bed; just leave the bed made up with the sheets exposed.

 

On cruises, I engage in activities that involve a lot of people -- ballroom dance, group dance lessons, paddle tennis/ping pong tournaments, foil fencing, going ashore with people I've met thru those activities.

 

Even on a 10 - 15 day cruise, I only have carry on luggage for air flights, so I bring my own luggage on board, and I'm first off the ship on disembarkation, and don't have to go searching for luggage amidst thousands of bags. With bags that I can manage with two hands, my land travel options are all available at whatever cost I want to spend -- taxi, shuttle, train or subway, bus, or walk.

 

From now, all my future cruises will be solo (unless I get hitched again, but not likely).

[poppy14]

Hi Folks

 

I hope to travel on Epic from Barcelona in the autumn of this year. I want to travel alone, but am wondering about the age and gender profile of the people who will typically occupying the sole suites? I hail from Ireland.

 

To me the wonderful thing about travelling alone is the opportunity to meet a range of diverse and wonderful people!

 

C

[bellybutton530]

OMG, I can be in the cabin without having to wear a bra....:eek:

 

I invited 3 of my closest friends on a sailing last year on Constellation. I booked and paid for the PH suite for the 4 of us. There was so much drama that I was miserable.

 

This December I am returning to the PH suite, minus 3 people. I will enjoy the 2500+ square feet all by my lonesome; and will thoroughly enjoy it!!!!

[SantaAna,CA]

1. I have the cabin all to myself

2. I can come and go as I please

3-10. Repeat no's 1 and 2.

 

:)

[terracool]

All the things mentioned in the posts above, but to me I add as #1 (or at least very close to the top) .....

 

THERMOSTAT CONTROL

 

 

And if not an actual thermostat, then control of whether the balcony door is open or closed. I tend to be heat-averse and like cooler, fresher air - I usually freeze out anyone who happens to be sharing my space, be it car, office, home, whatever. It's nice to not be in thermostat wars when I travel solo.

[gottagoacruzn]

Hi guys, does anyone ever feel awkward on a ship being alone, when all those other folks have somebody? Some folks look bored being with somebody, you hear arguements, etc.

[Lois R]

Hi guys, does anyone ever feel awkward on a ship being alone, when all those other folks have somebody? Some folks look bored being with somebody, you hear arguements, etc.

 

Hi,:)I can't speak for others but for me? Nope, I don't feel awkward.

Actually I feel maaaavellllloussssss:):D;). Seriously, I LOVE cruising

solo. I am sailing again 2 weeks from TODAY:D and cannot wait to get

back on a ship!

As for those other folks having somebody? Oh well, we all have different

lives. Makes no difference to me~I have been on my own most of my

adult life.

Just get me on a ship and I am happy:)

[bobmal99]

I also enjoy cruising solo for

many of the reasons stated above.

I also get a Jr. Suite or Grand Suite,

for most of my cruises, depending on

the ship and itinerary.

 

You can strike up a conversation with

most anyone. Everyone is on vacation

and 99% of the people are very friendly..

[Thoth]

I also enjoy cruising solo for

many of the reasons stated above.

I also get a Jr. Suite or Grand Suite,

for most of my cruises, depending on

the ship and itinerary.

 

You can strike up a conversation with

most anyone. Everyone is on vacation

and 99% of the people are very friendly..

 

A cruise ship is perhaps the best place that I know of for meeting friendly people.

I'm deeply prejudiced against unfriendly kinds. While in my "normal life", I sometimes encounter people who will not respond to a hearty "Good Morning". Not relying to my greeting is bad manners in my book.