Shingles Mark Posted February 22 #1 Share Posted February 22 Good afternoon everyone. I’ve just booked this cruise, travelling solo as my lovely wife passed away last year. What is Cunard like for solo passengers? I did do the fjords last year on Iona solo and met some lovely people at dinner time sharing a table for 8. Are there likely to be many Americans or other nationalities as it originates from Germany but I board in Southampton. Will be nice to meet other people from worldwide. Thank you Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 3rdGenCunarder Posted February 22 #2 Share Posted February 22 (edited) Cunard is wonderful for solos. Definitely ask for a large table at dinner. Last year on QV (to Norway), I was at a table for 10. All solos except for one couple, ages ranging from mid-40s to 80, five different countries. I don't know how Cunard puts people together, but this disparate group had a fabulous time. We were way at the back, and a good thing, too because we were the rowdy table, always laughing. I think the key is that solos who ask for a large table are open to meeting new people, especially on Cunard. Cunard usually has solo get-togethers, another way to meet people. Enjoy Iceland, it's stunningly beautiful! Edited February 22 by 3rdGenCunarder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCruiseNoob Posted February 22 #3 Share Posted February 22 I did my first Cunard cruise (a TA on QM2) last December. Also solo, also widower. I found it to be an idea trip, and there were plenty of opportunities to engage with other solo travelers. I'll echo what 3rdGen Cunarder said about getting seated at a large table...that was one of the best decisions I made. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shingles Mark Posted March 1 Author #4 Share Posted March 1 Thanks for your replies guys ,looking forward to the trip 😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NE John Posted March 1 #5 Share Posted March 1 I’m still wondering that while Cunard has a welcoming atmosphere for solo travelers (and all pax too) and offers nice solo cabins on the three other Queens, they then decide to offer zero solo cabins on the new QA? That move seems counter to the trend of more solo traveling. Odd… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exlondoner Posted March 1 #6 Share Posted March 1 5 minutes ago, NE John said: I’m still wondering that while Cunard has a welcoming atmosphere for solo travelers (and all pax too) and offers nice solo cabins on the three other Queens, they then decide to offer zero solo cabins on the new QA? That move seems counter to the trend of more solo traveling. Odd… Foolish even. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winifred 22 Posted March 2 #7 Share Posted March 2 10 hours ago, NE John said: I’m still wondering that while Cunard has a welcoming atmosphere for solo travelers (and all pax too) and offers nice solo cabins on the three other Queens, they then decide to offer zero solo cabins on the new QA? That move seems counter to the trend of more solo traveling. Odd… Yes as a solo myself I was some what disappointed given unless you book the solo cabins on release for popular sailings they sell out very quickly. If it’s a cruise where I don’t really need a balcony I always go for one if still available. However not overly surprised because Carnival did the same with Iona and Arvia. Iona even has single balcony cabins but Arvia which is supposed to be the same has none. Given the solo cabins on Iona are equally hard to book it is annoying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shingles Mark Posted March 2 Author #8 Share Posted March 2 I’ve booked an inside cabin for this cruise, a balcony is another 2K which seems crazy , that amount will pay for a tidy cruise on Iona, which I went on last year to the fjords and enjoyed. I am unlikely to ever go to Iceland on another sort of holiday so this seemed the best option. I also like the idea of the stops in Scotland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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