Solo on Prisendam --MDR seating?

[DRS/NC]

First solo cruise; 1st on HAL

 

I've chosen 2nd seating traditional dining. Does HAL tend to seat solos together -- or is there a pattern?

 

Thanks!

[Cruise4Sunshine]

First of all, congratulations on choosing the most beautiful ship in the fleet!

 

I went as a solo on The Prinsendam, and you will be surprised how many other solos there will be. That said, it's hard to meet them unless you do a few things:

 

Go to the Roll-Call on Cruise Critic for your sailing and mention you're sailing solo. There are always others who just read the boards but don't participate in the Roll-Call. Once you start the solo part of the roll-call, others may jump in and the talk has begun. You can share information privately through e-mails ahead of time. If anyone is putting together off-HAL shore excursions, try to sign up with them. That becomes a core group of people you'll know as well.

 

I prefer As You Wish dining, since you'll meet new people each night, and a great way to meet other solos. Many I've met at dinner became show mates afterward, and met for specialty restaurants on another night.

 

Sailing solo is a great opportunity to vacation your way. No one else makes decisions for you, but try to meet up with others before you sail. Cruise Critic is a GREAT way to do so.

 

Enjoy!