If you cruise solo are you single?

[krca11]

And I'm sailing solo but married. I'm just someone that needs alone time to recharge. My husband will cruise but is the midst of two huge projects & prefers Alaska to my love of beaches & sun. I started a new job I love in January and about to start my craziest part of the year for my team - so the timing was just right.

 

I had a couple of seconds of hesitation but soon swept them away. I've been cruising since I was 15 and honestly feel more at home on Celebrity ships than most resorts I've been to. I know I'll relax, recharge, have fun and enjoy my 7 days on board. I do have 3 books to read which is a love of mine I just don't get to indulge as much as would like. that and some great iPod playlists I can't wait to turn on, grab a glass of vino and lounge on my verandah. :D

 

Enjoy and relax - don't worry about anything except that you have a great day every day. I plan to.

[calliopecruiser]

I'm single and typically travel solo, but I've met several married solo cruisers. A couple of them left their spouses at home, and a couple were meeting their spouses layer in the trip.

[cruiseelady]

I think a lot of people find it "odd" that anyone wants to and does travel on their own. Married, single or any other label you put on your status there is just seems to be a questioning attitude when you choose to do anything but especially travel on your own.

 

I am single & I have travelled solo & with friends and family. I have enjoyed them all. To me, travelling solo can be a bit lonely at times but is also very empowering!

 

Enjoy your time, do what your want and don't worry about others.

 

By the way on a solo trip to Disney, one very stressed looking wife and mother suggested that perhaps I was the smartest one on the shuttle. :)

 

"travelling solo can be a bit lonely at times but is also very empowering!" That is exactly how I feel as well.

[NC-matt]

Just curious to see if any other solo cruisers were married.

 

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I'm headed out in my first solo cruise this week and have received a lot of negative feedback about how it's not appropriate/it's weird to cruise alone.

 

I'm single and am doing a cruise solo for NYE. I did one a few years back and it was great. I always do a lot of other traveling solo - a few people have thought it was odd, but I can't imagine why I would care.

 

I love meeting other people who travel solo, whether they're single, married, gay, straight, same age, or whatever, because 90% of time you'll have an instant rapport based on some shared experiences and interests.

 

They're usually fun, outgoing, self reliant, and positive. My kind of peeps :)

[Orlcruz]

I'm sorry to hear that people don't understand why you'd want to cruise solo and that they would try to make you feel guilty about it. I'm in a relationship but my boyfriend gets motion sickness so he does not cruise. I've gone on cruises with friends, with family, and solo. I've enjoyed every cruise, but prefer to travel solo. In everyday life you're always concerned about pleasing others, but when you travel solo - you don't have to worry about that!

I hope you enjoy your cruise!!

[perditax]

Just curious to see if any other solo cruisers were married.

 

I'm a married mother of 6 kids 12 and under. I'm exhausted. I love to cruise. It's my happy place with a strawberry lava flow in one hand a good book in the other hand.

 

I think being alone on a cruise is a great way to pamper myself and unwind and have time to recharge. It's hard to coordinate a time and destination with my girlfriends.

 

I'm headed out in my first solo cruise this week and have received a lot of negative feedback about how it's not appropriate/it's weird to cruise alone.

 

Anybody else ever cruise solo who is married or in a long term relationship?

 

Negative feedback from whom? People whose opinions you actually care about, or randos on Facebook? Because if they're telling you it's inappropriate it sounds like they're projecting their own issues, or possibly jealousy.

 

Just do you.

[mrobstad]

I'm a widow, and my choice was don't cruise or cruise alone. My single friends, all of whom were previously married, either say they couldn't do it by themselves or they wouldn't want to, which I think is the same thing. I love both, but honestly, it's easier to cruise by myself. No compromises!

[klass2]

Negative feedback from whom? People whose opinions you actually care about, or randos on Facebook? Because if they're telling you it's inappropriate it sounds like they're projecting their own issues, or possibly jealousy.

 

 

 

Just do you.

 

 

Unfortunately the worst criticism was from family. Specifically the ILs. [emoji57] they wanted to warn my husband. Whatever...

 

 

Anyhow thank you for all of your support.

 

I went and had a great time. There were a few awkward moments but in general I met great people and had fun.

 

The worst part was one night I was seated on the main floor in the middle of the dining room at a table for 2 by myself. I felt like I was on stage with everybody watching me. Probably just my own insecurities though. I just read my book and enjoyed a glass or 2 of wine with dinner.

 

I met some great women from noway traveling to celebrate their birthdays and hung out with them a bunch.

 

I had a great time. It was so relaxing. If the price and timing is right I will definitely travel solo again. [emoji41]

[newcruiser48]

Unfortunately the worst criticism was from family. Specifically the ILs. [emoji57] they wanted to warn my husband. Whatever...

 

 

Anyhow thank you for all of your support.

 

I went and had a great time. There were a few awkward moments but in general I met great people and had fun.

 

The worst part was one night I was seated on the main floor in the middle of the dining room at a table for 2 by myself. I felt like I was on stage with everybody watching me. Probably just my own insecurities though. I just read my book and enjoyed a glass or 2 of wine with dinner.

 

I met some great women from noway traveling to celebrate their birthdays and hung out with them a bunch.

 

I had a great time. It was so relaxing. If the price and timing is right I will definitely travel solo again. [emoji41]

 

Good to hear from you! I experienced an awkward solo lunch in the MDR while sailing, but it wouldn't stop me from doing it again.

[perditax]

Unfortunately the worst criticism was from family. Specifically the ILs. [emoji57] they wanted to warn my husband. Whatever...

 

Anyhow thank you for all of your support.

 

I went and had a great time. There were a few awkward moments but in general I met great people and had fun.

 

The worst part was one night I was seated on the main floor in the middle of the dining room at a table for 2 by myself. I felt like I was on stage with everybody watching me. Probably just my own insecurities though. I just read my book and enjoyed a glass or 2 of wine with dinner.

 

I met some great women from noway traveling to celebrate their birthdays and hung out with them a bunch.

 

I had a great time. It was so relaxing. If the price and timing is right I will definitely travel solo again. [emoji41]

 

Glad you had a good time. I really enjoyed my solo cruise in June. Dining solo was fine, I read my ipad. I needed the downtime/alone time pretty bad. :)

[ChCo38]

I am recently widowed and am considering cruising solo. We use to cruise all the time and I want to continue but I'm a little unsure because I'm not the outgoing type. I have air travel scheduled for October, flying in to Ft. Lauderdale but considering transfer to Miami. Can anyone recommend which ship I should sail for my first time? We have sailed on Carnival all of the time but I was thinking of trying NCL because of their solo cabins.

Is there anything that I should know before making the reservation? I would greatly appreciate anyone who could share any advise that could help me with this first adventure!

[bottomfeeder]

I am recently widowed and am considering cruising solo. We use to cruise all the time and I want to continue but I'm a little unsure because I'm not the outgoing type. I have air travel scheduled for October, flying in to Ft. Lauderdale but considering transfer to Miami. Can anyone recommend which ship I should sail for my first time? We have sailed on Carnival all of the time but I was thinking of trying NCL because of their solo cabins.

Is there anything that I should know before making the reservation? I would greatly appreciate anyone who could share any advise that could help me with this first adventure!

 

I think you should first figure out what sort of cruise experience you are looking for. What did you like about Carnival? Are you looking for a lively party atmosphere or a more laid-back relaxing atmosphere? Are you interested in meeting other cruisers for activities and dinners etc., or are you more interested in having alone time? Whether alone or with others, what activities do you want to take part in on the cruise? Do you want an atmosphere similar to your Carnival cruises or are you looking to try something different?

 

The cruise lines vary in atmosphere, activities, so figuring out what you want is, in my opinion, the first step in finding the right cruise. Of course I think any cruise can be a wonderful cruise! :)

[ChCo38]

I'm looking for a laid back experience, I like to get on the ship, turn my phone on and relax. I would like to meet others that I could dine with and do excursions with. I'm use to doing my own things on the cruises, I love to lay in the sun and relax and my husband didn't like to stay in one place for too long so he would go to the casino or find someone to talk to and I would do my own thing and then we would meet up and go to bingo and shows. We chose Carnival because it was a more laid back not stuffy type of cruise per my husband but I am up to experiencing other lines if they accept solo passengers.

[Kreader]

To ChCo38 just go on a cruise! As you have been on Carnival cruises,I would suggest Carnival. Some pretty good single supplements(you will learn about these). Carnival always sits solo passengers together at the same tables(usually one for older solos and one for younger solos) for early and late dining. You seem to enjoy cruises,so just go on another one and have fun!!! Kendra P.S. Holland American line and RCCL treat solos well too,and like Carnival usually put solos at the same tables.

[Straughn]

Another solo female cruiser here. The back story is that my late DH and I got into cruising and sailed once or twice a year. After he passed away, I cruised with girl friends or solo. I am now in a great relationship with a man who is an extreme introvert. He will be accommodating and cruise once every couple of years. He has zero issues with me going by myself.

 

Secondly, I have a good friend who has an agreement with her husband that they will take one vacation a year together and each has the option to vacation solo. Both have extremely stressful jobs and can't always match vacation dates. She has taken number of solo vacations, some of which were cruises, and she and I have cruised together. Neither of them cares one iota what family or friends think.

 

Just do it!

[perditax]

I am recently widowed and am considering cruising solo. We use to cruise all the time and I want to continue but I'm a little unsure because I'm not the outgoing type. I have air travel scheduled for October, flying in to Ft. Lauderdale but considering transfer to Miami. Can anyone recommend which ship I should sail for my first time? We have sailed on Carnival all of the time but I was thinking of trying NCL because of their solo cabins.

 

Is there anything that I should know before making the reservation? I would greatly appreciate anyone who could share any advise that could help me with this first adventure!

 

 

I just did this solo in June; see my TR of you like. I went with the Getaway and had a fabulous time in the solo studios.

[julscarlson]

I just booked my first solo cruise on NCL Getaway for New Years. I am so excited I can hardly stand it. It is actually my first solo trip ever - my daughters have been so supportive and encouraged me to go for it. Looking forward to enjoying the Getaway with no set plans - I'll let it all fall out however it works out. I'm booked into one of the studio rooms and am encouraged by all that I read about the studio lounge and meeting other solo travelers. I have another trip planned on the Getaway in February with my business partners which will be a completely different type of trip.

[hrhdhd]

I am married (happily!), and I travel solo on cruises and other types of trips.

 

My DH and I work different types of jobs, and I get more time off than he does, so I use it to travel. We also have different travel tastes; he doesn't really like museums and churches, so I would rather not have him around when I'm pursuing those interests of mine. And he'd rather go on a fishing charter without me there complaining about the wind and weather. ;)

 

I am also an introvert, so I enjoy being by myself and I can entertain myself quite well. My favorite cruises are transatlantics where I can just spend my days sleeping, reading, watching the waves, eating, or whatever I feel like doing. I sometimes join a table of others for a meal, but I also don't mind eating or going to a show alone.

 

People who have to travel with others are weird to me. :) Traveling solo is not weird.

[1MKS1128]

I am 68 years old and will be going on a solo cruise in Oct and Jan 2016. What is important is to remember you are the captain of your ship you are the master of your destiny.

[my3sonsnj]

I am married (happily!), and I travel solo on cruises and other types of trips.

 

I am also an introvert, so I enjoy being by myself and I can entertain myself quite well. My favorite cruises are transatlantics where I can just spend my days sleeping, reading, watching the waves, eating, or whatever I feel like doing. I sometimes join a table of others for a meal, but I also don't mind eating or going to a show alone.

 

Thanks so much for posting this comment!

 

I am happily married as well yet have been seriously considering doing a solo cruise. I think after many, many years of marriage and raising children, I would like the opportunity to spend time doing what I want to do instead of thinking of everyone elses needs/wants first.

 

So, I'm wondering how many solo cruisers are in committed relationships and don't want to take part in a "singles" activities on a cruise but might like to connect for other activities? How does this sub group find each other since most of the ships that are now catering to solos are huge with thousands of passengers?

[bottomfeeder]

Thanks so much for posting this comment!

 

I am happily married as well yet have been seriously considering doing a solo cruise. I think after many, many years of marriage and raising children, I would like the opportunity to spend time doing what I want to do instead of thinking of everyone elses needs/wants first.

 

So, I'm wondering how many solo cruisers are in committed relationships and don't want to take part in a "singles" activities on a cruise but might like to connect for other activities? How does this sub group find each other since most of the ships that are now catering to solos are huge with thousands of passengers?

 

I think many of us who are NOT in committed relationships also have no interest in taking part in "singles" activities. I'm one of those people.

 

You may not have intended it that way, but your post reads as if you think everyone who is single, and cruises solo, must be looking for love. Most of those who post in this forum are not cruising for that--if we were, we'd be posting in the Singles Cruising forum. :)

[Lois R]

Good morning.......I agree with Bottomfeeder:)....I am not in any sort

of relationship, committed or not......and I don't attend any "singles

events" either.....they don't interest me.

I cruise solo for me......if I happen to meet other folks who are solo/single

unattached, well that is fine but I don't seek them out. Marital status

does not matter to me. I have met many couples over the years who I

am still friends with to this day. Single/Married/etc.....makes no difference.

As long as folks are friendly, that is much more important to me.

It is more about the person, than the person's maritial status...

(in my opinion anyway):)

Edited October 2, 2015 by Lois R

[travelnap]

Thanks so much for posting this comment!

 

I am happily married as well yet have been seriously considering doing a solo cruise. I think after many, many years of marriage and raising children, I would like the opportunity to spend time doing what I want to do instead of thinking of everyone elses needs/wants first.

 

So, I'm wondering how many solo cruisers are in committed relationships and don't want to take part in a "singles" activities on a cruise but might like to connect for other activities? How does this sub group find each other since most of the ships that are now catering to solos are huge with thousands of passengers?

 

I would agree with bottomfeeder and Lois, I have been cruising for quite a few years and always as a solo. I don't think I have ever attended a singles meeting that I can recall, as I enjoy my time and am comfortable just relaxing and enjoying myself. As far as meeting others I am kind of like Lois, it doesn't matter to me if the other guests are single or solo, I have enjoyed meeting them all.

 

Usually I join the roll call to get to know a few people and I also participate in trivia and some of the other activities aboard where you will meet other people. I usually do ship excursions, as although it may be a little more expensive sometimes, you will meet many of the same people on these tours, and you can connect with others that way. Through the years I have seen many of the same people on the same tours as I took, so you do connect that way. I would just relax, enjoy your trip, and go with the flow, and you will be fine. Happy sailing, and I hope you have a great trip.

[calliopecruiser]

So, I'm wondering how many solo cruisers are in committed relationships and don't want to take part in a "singles" activities on a cruise but might like to connect for other activities? How does this sub group find each other since most of the ships that are now catering to solos are huge with thousands of passengers?

 

I don't think any ships are now "catering to solos", but many ships are as populated as some small towns! Like others have said, I'm not in a committed relationship and don't take part in "singles" activities, and I don't care about the traveling status (or marital status) of anyone I meet. They can be couples, they can be traveling with friends, they can be traveling with family, or traveling alone. You make it sound like those who go to "singles activities" are all unattached and looking to meet someone, but I doubt that's the case. Nor is it the case that those who are not in a relationship and traveling alone are looking to change that while on board.

 

Meet whomever you meet, regardless of their status, doing the things you like to do in the places you like to do it (just like on land). Chat with people in the lounges or while sitting in a deck chair, or while checking a book out of the library or getting yourself a cup of coffee.

[mrobstad]

I WISH ships were catering to solos! Though solos pay more per person than most cruisers, solos are treated like second class citizens as far as I'm concerned. The studios added to RCCL ships are insulting and at least 17% more than an interior room. Kudos to NCL for at least treating us like all the other cruisers!