Cruiser_190 Posted July 22, 2013 #526 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Where is your best source of looking for the best deals for solo cruises? I have signed up for email alerts from the cruise lines, but I'm not seeing anything special, and after years of great deals on HAL, I'm just not into paying double fares for just me. I have sailed RCI and am trying Carnival for the first time early in the fall. I know about VTG and they are helpful, but I just want to check for myself online sometimes without a phone call. I'm especially interested in the Partial Transit this year or next, as I've never done that one. I enjoy going with friends, but it's always a "time or money, money or time" situation for us all. I have cruised solo and enjoy it greatly. I meet more people, it seems, and can do all, or nothing, as the days come. I encourage people to do it!! Hi, I have a same issue of paying double on a solo cruise. I just started solo cruise and notice NCL has studio room on EPIC and BREAKAWAY for solo cruiser. It is a small room but paying less then double on a inside cabin. But I would like to have more choices then only 2 cruise ships. Please share your solo cruise experience and tips. For I will take my first solo cruise to Bermuda with Breakaway on 9/22. Even I did 5 cruise before (but not alone), I figure knowledge is power. Thank you in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTVCRUISER Posted July 23, 2013 #527 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Party Animals on the Carnival Elation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoth Posted July 23, 2013 #528 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Party Animals on the Carnival Elation that is cool :cool: I like that ! Saved up your animals for a party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42CruiseCrazy Posted July 23, 2013 #529 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Party Animals on the Carnival Elation That picture made me laugh out loud. I am now looking forward to my cruise on the Elation even more!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandqween Posted July 27, 2013 #530 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Oh, you will love being single on carnival. Have a wonderful time. Hi. Please do tell! I'm traveling solo on Carnival very soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42CruiseCrazy Posted July 27, 2013 #531 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Hi. Please do tell! I'm traveling solo on Carnival very soon. I have been on Carnival, Costa & Celebrity. All solo and it's great going solo on any line. Carnival has always seated me with other solo cruisers in the MDR (late seating if you're over 18 and under 75). You WILL meet people but even if you are all by yourself, the shows, activities, cocktail lounges are things you can go to and enjoy alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTVCRUISER Posted July 27, 2013 #532 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Other party animals I have met on my solo cruises Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoth Posted July 27, 2013 #533 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Other party animals I have met on my solo cruises I see they are all drinking buddies :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaVee Posted July 27, 2013 #534 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Hi, I have a same issue of paying double on a solo cruise. I just started solo cruise and notice NCL has studio room on EPIC and BREAKAWAY for solo cruiser. It is a small room but paying less then double on a inside cabin. But I would like to have more choices then only 2 cruise ships... Coming soon is one more...NCL's GETAWAY...brand new ship to be sailing Caribbean cruises from Miami....will also have the studio cabins for solos. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtopia Posted July 27, 2013 #535 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Coming soon is one more...NCL's GETAWAY...brand new ship to be sailing Caribbean cruises from Miami....will also have the studio cabins for solos. :) RCI's Quantum of the Seas will also have studio cabins; I have one booked for April 2015 :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42CruiseCrazy Posted July 27, 2013 #536 Share Posted July 27, 2013 RCI's Quantum of the Seas will also have studio cabins; I have one booked for April 2015 :D I have checked it out and found the Quantum to be expensive. How's the price of the studios? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtopia Posted July 27, 2013 #537 Share Posted July 27, 2013 (edited) I have checked it out and found the Quantum to be expensive. How's the price of the studios? I got a studio balcony and it's $1,400, which I find reasonable. Funny enough though, I just booked a solo balcony on the Explorer for the exact itinerary for $500 less so we'll see what happens. I may get to final payment date and find it to be too much to spend, but for now, I had an NCC so I thought I'd hold a cabin. Edited July 27, 2013 by Virtopia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser_190 Posted August 4, 2013 #538 Share Posted August 4, 2013 I got a studio balcony and it's $1,400, which I find reasonable. Funny enough though, I just booked a solo balcony on the Explorer for the exact itinerary for $500 less so we'll see what happens. I may get to final payment date and find it to be too much to spend, but for now, I had an NCC so I thought I'd hold a cabin. Hi, is there such a thing as solo balcony for $1400 or $500 less. This is news to me. I love to learn more. I pay NCL Breakaway for a small solo studio for 1170 plus tax (1340) for my Bermuda trip in 9/22. Need some help here to plan my 2014 cruise. Thank you in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MustBCruzn Posted August 10, 2013 #539 Share Posted August 10, 2013 I have one month before I start work. I would like to do a round trip OV or above on the Millie with Celebrity or RCL. Does anyone want to go??:) Have you concidered the Millenium's coastal leaving YVR on September 13th going to San Diego? The prices are excellent right now! I've cruised AK so many times, and although beautiful, I'm ready for something new. The coastal sounds fun...and the easy flights before and after is a bonus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosieCat-MN Posted August 19, 2013 #540 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Hi. I will be taking my first solo cruise in October. I went on my first cruise in July which was supposed to be solo until my sister invited herself along :) I am 50. My BF has no interest in cruising. I do go to Vegas a few times a year, and about half of those trips for me are solo, as he doesn't like to go as much. I love solo traveling. I'm perfectly happy with my own company. But the nice thing about a cruise is everyone is SO friendly that it's easy to have a nice conversation with someone. I just splurged and upgrade to a Junior Suite. I had been on the waiting list for a balcony but the final payment date came and went, and nothing opened up. So for a few $100's more than that would have been, I just did it. I'm very excited and looking forward to my October cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42CruiseCrazy Posted August 19, 2013 #541 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Hi JosieCat. Join the Solo Cruiser Roll Call if you wish to share which cruise you are taking in October. Maybe someone else is on the same cruise. Find it in the Solo Cruiser Forum (same forum as this thread) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTVCRUISER Posted September 28, 2013 #542 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Cruising in 6 days and a wake up :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserami Posted October 18, 2013 #543 Share Posted October 18, 2013 I'm 48, cruising for the first time in a cabin by myself and divorce. I've been on 16 or 17 cruises while married and can't wait to do my own thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamki Posted October 19, 2013 #544 Share Posted October 19, 2013 I'm in my 30's and I'll be taking my 2nd solo cruise on 10/31.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTVCRUISER Posted October 20, 2013 #545 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aplmac Posted October 23, 2013 #546 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Wow! Look at all the babes he collected on that cruise.Duuude! I really wrote to say thanks for that recent photo of yours, showing all your cruise cards! That's quite a personal collection you have there! All yours, I presume. If you ever want to talk cruise-card collecting drop me an email at pcdoctor (at) karibcable dot com . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headhunterke Posted October 24, 2013 #547 Share Posted October 24, 2013 (edited) I'm Kefren from Belgium, in my young 20's and have taken 2 cruises so far. I'm kind of an semi-solo traveller, as I like travelling with friends as well. I've cruised with colleagues and did the last cruise on my own. When I am in desperate need of some rest (I always work in the crowds at the airport, so rest is welcome after a busy summer), I like to travel alone. Not alone alone, because I love meeting new people, which is harder when you've got company you know travelling along. I love Holland America for its chill atmosphere and no rush whatsoever. Smaller ships then some of those cities at sea, although I'd love to try them out as well, at some point. Edited October 24, 2013 by headhunterke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
journeymore Posted October 24, 2013 #548 Share Posted October 24, 2013 I'm Kefren from Belgium, in my young 20's and have taken 2 cruises so far. I'm kind of an semi-solo traveller, as I like travelling with friends as well. I've cruised with colleagues and did the last cruise on my own. When I am in desperate need of some rest (I always work in the crowds at the airport, so rest is welcome after a busy summer), I like to travel alone. Not alone alone, because I love meeting new people, which is harder when you've got company you know travelling along. I love Holland America for its chill atmosphere and no rush whatsoever. Smaller ships then some of those cities at sea, although I'd love to try them out as well, at some point. Hello and welcome to the solo forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Scrapnana Posted October 24, 2013 #549 Share Posted October 24, 2013 I'm Kefren from Belgium, in my young 20's and have taken 2 cruises so far. I'm kind of an semi-solo traveller, as I like travelling with friends as well. I've cruised with colleagues and did the last cruise on my own. When I am in desperate need of some rest (I always work in the crowds at the airport, so rest is welcome after a busy summer), I like to travel alone. Not alone alone, because I love meeting new people, which is harder when you've got company you know travelling along. I love Holland America for its chill atmosphere and no rush whatsoever. Smaller ships then some of those cities at sea, although I'd love to try them out as well, at some point. Glad you joined us. We've learned that we are not dependent on a BFF, SO, or spouse to enjoy a cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTVCRUISER Posted October 25, 2013 #550 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Wow! Look at all the babes he collected on that cruise.Duuude! I really wrote to say thanks for that recent photo of yours, showing all your cruise cards! That's quite a personal collection you have there! All yours, I presume. If you ever want to talk cruise-card collecting drop me an email at pcdoctor (at) karibcable dot com . My next cruise on Nov. 16, 2013 will be my 85th cruise , I always save my cruise cards:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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