Cruising solo

[semocruiser]

Thinking about taking a cruise alone this summer after my 21st birthday in august. Any advice? I have been on two cruises with my family and have enjoyed it very much. I think it would be pretty cool to cruise solo. Thinking about the 9/14/15 or 9/21/15 sailing on ectasy out of miami to key west and cozumel. Miami is a long drive, but the price is good and ive always wanted to see miami. Just curious to hear any info from other solo cruisers. thanks

[kevinsgirl88]

Minimum age to book a cruise is 25

 

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[n6uqqq]

Minimum age is 21 not 25. If under 21 you must travel with someone 25 or over.

[k2excursion]

Previous poster is correct. 21 or older for everyone in the room = no problem. I have done 1 solo cruise & enjoyed it. A cruise is a nice vacation for a solo.

[JulieMcCoy]

I'm doing my first solo cruise in two weeks and am SO looking forward to it...go for it!

[terryinal]

I travel solo some and had a good time. They will put you at a table with people your own age probaby. That is what they do to me anyway. Its good when you get a solo rate.

[SkyMaster]

I too, sail SOLO quite often, and I too, find it OUTSTANDING. You can sleep in if you want. You can go to the shows, or casino, or hot tub, of anything else without having to ask, or inform anybody. Usually they'll seat you at a table with other SOLO cruisers, so you can make quick friends. Yes, I suggest fixed dining, for that reason. Bottom line, cruising SOLO is an excellent way to enjoy your vacation/time off. ;)

 

"SKY"

[hightownCO]

Thinking about taking a cruise alone this summer after my 21st birthday in august. Any advice? I have been on two cruises with my family and have enjoyed it very much. I think it would be pretty cool to cruise solo. Thinking about the 9/14/15 or 9/21/15 sailing on ectasy out of miami to key west and cozumel. Miami is a long drive, but the price is good and ive always wanted to see miami. Just curious to hear any info from other solo cruisers. thanks

 

I'm a different generation but I quite like traveling solo. While it is fun to cruise with someone else or a group, I wouldn't hesitate to go on my own. You'll make new friends and experience a different sort of freedom.

 

BTW, my daughter is at SEMO.

[sirfuller]

I've been on two solo cruises and love them because you can do what you want, when you want. If you don't mind doing stuff on your own you'll be fine. You can also easily meet people poolside, at the bars/club and at assigned time dining.

[Sweet Dutch Girl]

Have traveled solo on a cruise (hubby couldn't go at last minute because of work commitments). I spoke to the matre-d (sp) first night and he moved me to a table with other single passengers. I also (for the first time ever) booked some ship excursions (mostly sight-seeing) and found them very enjoyable and certainly less stressful than seeing a destination by myself. I had a balcony so that was a plus...quiet reading space. Sat at the "bar" itself and nursed a drink while talking up the bartender. Learned a lot about "working" on a ship. Hit the casino, did the trivia contests where a quick "may I join you" was always accepted (won a ship on a stick). Didn't have to worry about getting a lounger near the pool...single loungers are easy to find even at the busiest of times. Enjoyed the buffet where my book on the table as I went for more (and more) food easily "saved" the table. I'd do a solo cruise again in a heartbeat. Actually thinking of doing an 11 dayer by myself...can't think of anything more relaxing.

[evandbob]

I've cruised solo on maybe 20 of my 30 odd cruises, and have a 21 day B2B solo planned for Jan/Feb 2016.

 

It seems to me that the question of cruising solo is basically gender based. Not many men have worried about what response to give when a wait person asks "Just one?" or "Dining alone?"

 

Most solo men don't have questions about what dining options are "acceptable", we just do what we like, anything from large table in the MDR to dining in our cabin.

 

Most solo men don't anticipate being "hit upon" while they are doing something solo.

 

Most solo men don't see themselves as a possible threat to someone else's relationship.

 

Most solo men couldn't care less about going on an excursion or exploring a port on one's own.

 

Most solo men don't give a tinker's dam about what other people think of us or what we are wearing or how does my hair look. We're too busy relaxing or having fun.

 

I truly understand why some women are hesitant to cruise solo, from the safety factor to the unwanted intrusions into me time.

 

All I can say, is that in this area, I'm glad I'm a guy.

 

As far as the instances I cite as worrisome for women, read the solo threads in specialized cruising. It's all there, and almost all concerns are posted by women.

Edited February 5, 2015 by evandbob

[gapearl]

I cruise solo all the time and love it! I have a few solo reviews in my signature you should check out. My most recent one was the Splendor in November. Be social and friendly and you can meet a lot of new people. I definitely recommend late dining. You'll have a better chance of being seated with other solos as a lot of solos don't do early dining and most people that do any time dining request a private table. Book it and have fun!

[CatgirlNC]

I’d love to cruise solo, but I don’t think my other half would like that very much!

 

The closest I’ve ever come to “solo” was my first Carnival cruise, a family trip. When it was planned and booked, I was not in a relationship, so I shared a room with my parents, and I did end up spending time by myself around the ship, just doing whatever I wanted to do. My parents usually went to bed earlier, and everyone else in our group was “paired up.” I'd rather be on my own than a third wheel! I also did an excursion solo- it was a snorkel and beach combo in Belize, which I was a little apprehensive about at first, and ended up having a great time.

[Sweet Dutch Girl]

As far as the instances I cite as worrisome for women, read the solo threads in specialized cruising. It's all there, and almost all concerns are posted by women.

 

A little bravado does go a long way, especially for women. I rarely "lunch" with others....totally enjoy the experience of nice sit down restaurants by myself. I could give a rat's ass about what other people think...life's too short to not experience it (and that from someone who has been around for a very long time).

[bottomfeeder]

A little bravado does go a long way, especially for women. I rarely "lunch" with others....totally enjoy the experience of nice sit down restaurants by myself. I could give a rat's ass about what other people think...life's too short to not experience it (and that from someone who has been around for a very long time).

 

I pretty much agree with you. A lot of it is attitude, though I do think women have to be more careful than men about personal safety especially when doing thing solo in ports. But you can certainly be cautious while still doing exactly what you want to do, unless what you want to do is to walk by yourself on a deserted beach late at night--but then, that's something I would hesitate to do even if I was a man. :)

[semocruiser]

I'm a different generation but I quite like traveling solo. While it is fun to cruise with someone else or a group, I wouldn't hesitate to go on my own. You'll make new friends and experience a different sort of freedom.

 

BTW, my daughter is at SEMO.

 

Thats cool. I dont actually go to college at semo, but I am from the southeast missouri area. about 10 miles south of cape. I really think the solo cruising would be enjoyable.

[semocruiser]

I've cruised solo on maybe 20 of my 30 odd cruises, and have a 21 day B2B solo planned for Jan/Feb 2016.

 

It seems to me that the question of cruising solo is basically gender based. Not many men have worried about what response to give when a wait person asks "Just one?" or "Dining alone?"

 

Most solo men don't have questions about what dining options are "acceptable", we just do what we like, anything from large table in the MDR to dining in our cabin.

 

Most solo men don't anticipate being "hit upon" while they are doing something solo.

 

Most solo men don't see themselves as a possible threat to someone else's relationship.

 

Most solo men couldn't care less about going on an excursion or exploring a port on one's own.

 

Most solo men don't give a tinker's dam about what other people think of us or what we are wearing or how does my hair look. We're too busy relaxing or having fun.

 

I truly understand why some women are hesitant to cruise solo, from the safety factor to the unwanted intrusions into me time.

 

All I can say, is that in this area, I'm glad I'm a guy.

 

As far as the instances I cite as worrisome for women, read the solo threads in specialized cruising. It's all there, and almost all concerns are posted by women.

 

Ya I could see where it might be more difficult for a woman. As a man like you said most of those things wouldn't bother me.

[semocruiser]

I cruise solo all the time and love it! I have a few solo reviews in my signature you should check out. My most recent one was the Splendor in November. Be social and friendly and you can meet a lot of new people. I definitely recommend late dining. You'll have a better chance of being seated with other solos as a lot of solos don't do early dining and most people that do any time dining request a private table. Book it and have fun!

I have read several of your reviews and they are great. thanks