Ramblin' Ma'am Posted July 16, 2013 #51 Share Posted July 16, 2013 I am Laura, age 30, and will be taking my first cruise on Liberty of the Seas next spring. It is a 5 night going to Belize and Cozumel. I have traveled solo before, but am looking forward to cruising and trying something new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTVCRUISER Posted July 19, 2013 #52 Share Posted July 19, 2013 You will love Cozumel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42CruiseCrazy Posted July 19, 2013 Author #53 Share Posted July 19, 2013 You will love Cozumel I know since I've been there and I going back. I just booked this 5 night cruise for an amazing price of $378. as a SOLO cruiser! Anyone else discover this bargain and coming along? It's going to be my first visit to NOLA and I am as excited about going to the Jazz Clubs as I am about the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitty9 Posted July 19, 2013 #54 Share Posted July 19, 2013 My upcoming cruises are: Nov 16, 2013, Celebrity Reflection 7 days Feb 12, 2014, Celebrity Equinox, 11 days May 4, 2014, Celebrity Summit, 7 days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angeleyez915 Posted July 19, 2013 #55 Share Posted July 19, 2013 ********************* Hi, I'm Pat from Maryland and I have cruised solo since 2000, generally on Celebrity. As an avid reader, I always carry a book with me (even to dinner in case there's a lull in others arriving). Often other passengers will start up a conversation by saying, "what are you reading", and usually a lively and interesting conversation ensues. For excursions that are long and there is a danger of missing the ship, I usually do the ship's excursions. However, will sometimes do independent tours that I learn about on the CC boards or Trip Advisor. Many times, explore with others (couples and singles) met on board. Of course, when touring on our own, safety is important. Always be aware of the surroundings. Solo is fun, relaxing and very rewarding. Enjoy! OMG that is an awesome idea !! I cant believe i didnt think about that when i went on my solo in march.... It would have helped with the people who completely ignored me during lunch in the MDR one day ...... I tried a few times to get a conversation started with them but they were only interested in talking to the others of their group, I came pretty close to being asked to be seated somewhere else. I love to read and just didnt even think about pulling out my reader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTVCRUISER Posted July 20, 2013 #56 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Just booked my next solo cruise , Sapphire Princess Oct. 5 , 2013 Pacific Coastal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted July 20, 2013 #57 Share Posted July 20, 2013 My upcoming cruises are: Celebrity SUMMIT 8/4/13 7 nights Royal Enchantment of the Seas 9/13/13 3 nights Celebrity CENTURY 2/15/14 8 nights Hi Darcie:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faith77 Posted July 20, 2013 #58 Share Posted July 20, 2013 (edited) This is a great thread. I'm Faith, now age 62, and I'm an ex-NYer now living in CA. I've cruised over the Christmas holidays for the last 5 years. I love making my own plans for the holiday and then getting together with family or friends either before or after my cruise. I've cruised the PC, Mexico a few times, the Carib once, and this year I'm cruising from SF roundtrip to Hawaii. I always meet people to chat with on my cruises. But I also really enjoy my alone time on the ships. I'm a big reader so my kindle and a chair on the promenade deck is all I need to enjoy myself. I'm not brand loyal to any one cruise line. Mostly I look at cruise itineraries and cruise time frames when I pick a cruise. Lately I've cruised the big Princess ships. I love all the music around the ships and there is always plenty of activity both day and night. Some cruises I've been more of a loner. Other cruises I've been more social. Cruising is a wonderful way to travel solo. Faith Edited July 20, 2013 by Faith77 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watson61 Posted July 20, 2013 #59 Share Posted July 20, 2013 This will be my third cruise. My first was as a solo on the Norwegian Epic. I had a blast and totally understood why so many people love cruising. My second cruise, last September to Bermuda, was intended to be solo but I hooked up with a meetup group in my area that was going on that cruise and all five of us arranged to be at the same dinner table on the cruise. That one was even more fun than my first cruise. I had the best of both worlds - my own cabin (a must) and people I knew (at least a little bit) to have dinner with every night. I never even finished one book on my kindle, unheard of for me. I'd sit down in a lounge, start reading, and one of my new friends would say "want to go to the bar for a cocktail?" Well, twist my arm! Not only am I hooked on cruising; I'm hooked on solo cruising. I can't imagine sharing a cabin. And those services that will match you with a stranger to save money? No thanks! I did that for a land tour to Italy. Never again. I had no idea a human being could snore so loudly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42CruiseCrazy Posted July 20, 2013 Author #60 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Just booked my next solo cruise , Sapphire Princess Oct. 5 , 2013 Pacific Coastal I will be on the Sapphire the week before you. Sept. 29 to Oct. 5. It will not be Solo. We will be bringing the ship down to L. A. from Vancouver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birder1 Posted July 21, 2013 #61 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Hi, all; love this thread! I'm Linda from Cocoa Beach, FL & travel almost exclusively alone, whether it be land or cruising. My 7th solo cruise will be MSC Sinfonia, 7D r/t Durban (really looking forward to Madagascar & Mozambique). Since only 7D, I booked a balcony. Maybe will try for an inexpensive birding safari after return on March 1, 2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTVCRUISER Posted July 21, 2013 #62 Share Posted July 21, 2013 I will be on the Sapphire the week before you. Sept. 29 to Oct. 5. It will not be Solo. We will be bringing the ship down to L. A. from Vancouver. I like those reposition cruises , I have done a few Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StingrayBob Posted July 21, 2013 #63 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Great thead. I am Robb and I have two solo cruises booked right now. One in November for my 50th brithday. Not big on parties so I thought a great way to celebrate would be to go on a cruise. I have another cruise booked for next April for the Western Med. I am meeting up with a cousin and her husband who are doing a B2B. I love traveling with them since they don't mind the fact that I like to go my own way sometimes. I did my second cruise with them and basically only saw them at dinner or in the evening if we got togather for a show or drinks. For me solo cruising is the way to go. I am usually shy but for some reason when I step on a ship I find it easy to talk to new people and start converstaions. I love breakfast in the MDR. Did it everyday on my 2nd cruise and meet new people every morning. I also signed up for the roll call for my cruise and meet some great new friends that way. We still keep in touch on line and hope to do a cruise togather again some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42CruiseCrazy Posted July 22, 2013 Author #64 Share Posted July 22, 2013 I am glad to see people liking this thread and thanks everyone for your comments and participation. Most people know this already and have mentioned it themselves but just remember that this thread does not take the place of the Roll Call for the ship and specific sailing of your planned cruise. Be sure to join in and if there is not yet a thread started for your cruise -- go ahead and start one. Happy cruising everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paradiseisaprincessaway Posted July 22, 2013 #65 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Hi, I'm Melanie from Alberta, single and 29. This will be my first solo cruise. Alaska northbound from Vancouver August 24, 2013. Love to cruise, mildly obsessed with the Royal Princess for almost 2 years and will be sailing her in October for my 30th birthday ( booked a penthouse suite to treat myself ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaylemh Posted July 23, 2013 #66 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Great resident rates. I just booked a D2 $1200 including tax and port charges for a balcony solo. There is also a savings certificate, that saved me another $150, and I booked with a NCC for $100 OBC. I was originally booked on the Breakaway for the same date, but this deal is too good to pass up. The Breakaway will have to wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgia girl16 Posted July 23, 2013 #67 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Hi I am Livia and this will be my third Solo cruise. I have enjoyed myself every time, have met some wonderful people, made great friends and I now have the fever. If you are wondering whether you should cruise Solo, don't hesitate, just do it, you will not be sorry. I look forward to each cruise with more excitement. This cruise will be for my birthday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAMWANTSTOCRUISE Posted July 23, 2013 #68 Share Posted July 23, 2013 This is my first solo cruise, should be interesting! And lots of fun!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocod08 Posted July 27, 2013 #69 Share Posted July 27, 2013 (edited) I have done one previous solo cruise a long time ago on The Norway with NCL and had a great time met a lot of very nice people. Looking forward to another great vacation.:) Edited July 27, 2013 by cocod08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueangel74 Posted July 28, 2013 #70 Share Posted July 28, 2013 This will be my 3rd solo cruise(5th overall.). Can't wait to go on the 1st part of Conquest repositioning cruise. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTVCRUISER Posted July 28, 2013 #71 Share Posted July 28, 2013 I had a good time on the Carnival Splendor :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42CruiseCrazy Posted July 28, 2013 Author #72 Share Posted July 28, 2013 (edited) I had a good time on the Carnival Splendor :) Nice pic of the Aft Pool. I am quite looking forward to seeing that ship. I'm doing the Florida Bahamas run from NYC on 01/04/2014. Is that the itinerary you were on? Edited July 28, 2013 by 42CruiseCrazy Add date Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patriots00celtics Posted July 28, 2013 #73 Share Posted July 28, 2013 This is my first cruise..... I will be going solo on Victory From Miami to Nassau, Half Moon Cay and Grand Turk.... Can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:):D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcool Posted July 28, 2013 #74 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Will be going on my 10th solo cruise in sep. on the allure. I hope you all have a great time on your solo adventures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrFunInTheSun Posted July 29, 2013 #75 Share Posted July 29, 2013 November 17th on the Freedom of the Seas. Solo cruise #8. I just returned this past Friday from a week solo trip on the Enchantment of the Seas and had a blast! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk. Please excuse any typographical errors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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