texasgal01 Posted March 7, 2014 #476 Share Posted March 7, 2014 I usually end up traveling alone, but I do not like the large ships. I have a Paul Gaugauin coming up in April. I have done a couple of river cruises also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjfromsd Posted March 8, 2014 #477 Share Posted March 8, 2014 I usually end up traveling alone, but I do not like the large ships. I have a Paul Gaugauin coming up in April. I have done a couple of river cruises also. Having sailed the HAL Veendam to Hawaii last December, I can honestly say that I love cruising small ships too. They're easier to get around and I found it easier to get to know my fellow passengers and the ship's crew because I kept running into the same people throughout the cruise. One of the highlights of this cruise was that I shared a table with a group of the ship's musicians and a cover band that played Beach Boys music during late snack at the lido immediately after their show performance. Seems like small ships foster a more relaxed and friendlier atmosphere. Hope you have a wonderful cruise aboard the Paul Gauguin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTVCRUISER Posted March 9, 2014 #478 Share Posted March 9, 2014 I will be back on the Veendam in 7 days :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wes1234 Posted March 9, 2014 #479 Share Posted March 9, 2014 My first solo cruise will be on Windstar's Wind Surf, December 20, 2014, from St. Maarten. My gift to myself :D this year is a trip out of the country for the holidays...with no cell phone....where contact from crazy family is very difficult...and the vacation is warmer and active. I have read that Christmas is not the best time to avoid screaming families :eek:, but I want to go and I can step over or on children :rolleyes:, so I chose Windstar for the activities and overnights in port and probability of fewer children. I chose a deck close to water level in case some awesome animal swims up, which is what happened in Alaska. I'll take the risk of splashes on the window. Tips and hints for an almost-40 solo on Windstar are appreciated. Looking forward to seeing fellow CC members on the trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceejaykay Posted March 9, 2014 #480 Share Posted March 9, 2014 I have taken solo vacations, but this will be my first solo cruise. I was on a family cruise last month on the Disney Dream. It was a great trip, but all I could think of since I got back home was how much more time I needed. That's why I booked the Constellation. I need some time to kick back, read the books I brought along last month, and enjoy some good food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rarejules Posted March 10, 2014 #481 Share Posted March 10, 2014 I'm doing my first solo cruise and vacation on Carnival Freedom May 18th. Any wisdom you want to share will be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rj9699 Posted March 10, 2014 #482 Share Posted March 10, 2014 I went on my first ever cruise a couple months ago and now I wonder why I waited so long. I went solo and met a number of great people, some from the cc roll call and meet and greet. My advice is to check the roll call for your itinerary and just simply to relax and have an awesome trip! Ray Sent from my AT100 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted March 10, 2014 #483 Share Posted March 10, 2014 My first solo cruise will be on Windstar's Wind Surf, December 20, 2014, from St. Maarten. My gift to myself :D this year is a trip out of the country for the holidays...with no cell phone....where contact from crazy family is very difficult...and the vacation is warmer and active. I have read that Christmas is not the best time to avoid screaming families :eek:, but I want to go and I can step over or on children :rolleyes:, so I chose Windstar for the activities and overnights in port and probability of fewer children. I chose a deck close to water level in case some awesome animal swims up, which is what happened in Alaska. I'll take the risk of splashes on the window. Tips and hints for an almost-40 solo on Windstar are appreciated. Looking forward to seeing fellow CC members on the trip! My sister and bil have been on Windstar and LOVED it. They were on European sailing. I have yet to sail them. I am older than you and my sis is older than me;)...age doesn't matter to me but just making you aware you may be one of the youngest on board. Please post about your cruise when you get back:)....I am 55 btw.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
migirl23 Posted March 11, 2014 #484 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Late 30's female from Arizona. :oHeaded for my first solo cruise on NCL Epic on 6/29. Going to try out one of those new studio rooms.. cant wait. You only live once. Sent from my SPH-L710 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoloAndLovingLife Posted March 11, 2014 #485 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Hello fellow cruisers!! Anyone else booked out of Tampa on the Legend (5-4-14)?? This will be my 3rd cruise in 7 months and I'm excited to get back on a smaller ship!! Who else is going?? Belize & Mahogany Bay are two of the few ports of call I have never been to...anyone know the 'must see/must do' excursions or hot spots?? Please SHARE!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueangel74 Posted March 12, 2014 #486 Share Posted March 12, 2014 I'm doing my first solo cruise and vacation on Carnival Freedom May 18th. Any wisdom you want to share will be greatly appreciated. Congrats on your upcoming 1st solo cruise. Welcome to your new addiction. First solo cruise was on the Carnival Triumph. Had a blast. Immediately booked solo cruise #2 when I got home. Going on solo cruise #4 in November. Once you cruise solo, it will be difficult to go back to cruising with others. Do what you want to do. There are many activities on board. Check your Fun Times which is delivered to your room & available at other places on board the ship. Carnival tries to seat solo cruisers with other solo cruiser at dinner. If you have any other questions, do not hesitate to ask. Happy Cruising. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rarejules Posted March 12, 2014 #487 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Thank you BLUEANGEL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Losangelesgurl Posted March 13, 2014 #488 Share Posted March 13, 2014 I would like to chat,i actually reside nearby,and seeking to share cabin,with someone whom I can meet+greet in person if you like,send a email about cabin,if your interested freereading@hotmail.com female straight. young 40. no kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daisymayusa Posted March 14, 2014 #489 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Anybody else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
migirl23 Posted March 14, 2014 #490 Share Posted March 14, 2014 ??? Sent from my SPH-L710 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rb5000 Posted March 14, 2014 #491 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Will be cruising solo on the NCL Jewel on November 15, 2014. Will be my fifth cruise, and 1st since 2009 all solo. Love cruising solo and cant wait to go again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrmarioc Posted March 14, 2014 #492 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Cruising solo 6/25/14. On carnival splendor. Out of NYC Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Luv2Cruz* Posted March 14, 2014 #493 Share Posted March 14, 2014 (edited) First solo!:eek: Any other solo's onboard? Edited March 14, 2014 by *Luv2Cruz* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinaColadaPlease Posted March 15, 2014 #494 Share Posted March 15, 2014 I'm doing my first solo cruise and vacation on Carnival Freedom May 18th. Any wisdom you want to share will be greatly appreciated. I took the 5 night cruise on Freedom in November. Had a nice time. 5 nights was good for the first solo. My only advise is make sure you are seated a the right table for dinner. I should have been at a large table but they sat me with an older couple. As much as I enjoyed them, I missed out on the larger group which would have been fun. Didn't notice until one of the last nights. At that point I didn't want to move. And if you are not happy with your table on the first night, ask to be moved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseelady Posted March 15, 2014 #495 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Just booked my cruise today, cant wait. Its heading to Bahamas from NY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinaColadaPlease Posted March 15, 2014 #496 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Anyone going solo on the Splendor on 4/2 out of NYC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubagirl43 Posted March 15, 2014 #497 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Wow, lots of us single travellers going solo on Splendor out of NY, but we are on different sailings. Go figure. The Roll Call for the March 25 one does have alot of solo passengers tho ...and lots of organized activities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinaColadaPlease Posted March 16, 2014 #498 Share Posted March 16, 2014 I found a few solo cruisers on the 4/2 Splendor sailing. Seems like they are posting on the ships roll call. Hope you have a nice trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTVCRUISER Posted March 16, 2014 #499 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Cruising on the Veendam today :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pammycakes Posted March 16, 2014 #500 Share Posted March 16, 2014 any other solo cruisers out there?? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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