Single guy going solo has question

[Nip/Tuck]

Hi,

 

40 yr old single active male planning on a late January or anytime in February cruise. Prefer Carribean or Mexico.

Want to go solo to relax and have fun. Need suggestion on what cruise I should book? Would like recomendations regarding activities, single ladies, and overall cruise ship experieince for a single solo guy.

There seem to be so many cruises going during this time frame and I want to make the right choice.

I will check back frequently for your replies.

 

Thanx,

Sean Christian:cool:

[DiveMaster]

Hi,

 

40 yr old single active male planning on a late January or anytime in February cruise. Prefer Carribean or Mexico.

Want to go solo to relax and have fun. Need suggestion on what cruise I should book? Would like recomendations regarding activities, single ladies, and overall cruise ship experieince for a single solo guy.

There seem to be so many cruises going during this time frame and I want to make the right choice.

I will check back frequently for your replies.

 

Thanx,

Sean Christian:cool:

 

Back from a 3 day solo on the Statendam. Noted that many of the solos didn't start running into each other until near the end of the cruise. My guess is that many of the solos are in stealth mode - have met many who just wanted to get away from it all - recently widowed, divorced, small business owners or consultant/auditors and the like who end up with bits and pieces of vacation time here and there. Go for a line with a younger crowd - no more than 7 days, Carnival, RC or a step or two higher up the food chain.

[RD64]

I recommend Carnival...one of their larger ships. With 3000+ passengers, you will find people of all ages and backgrounds, and a lot of singles as well. Also, I think Carnival is the "kindest" when it comes to singles rates. Cheers!

[fireofficer5]

RCCL or Carnival, sometimes Costa.I've been on all three as a single. Depends on the time of the year. Jan. is not a good singles time. Feb. is near the start of spring break. Might there be some young teachers on board. Good luck.

[Nip/Tuck]

Thanks for the feedback so far. I have been strongly advised to stay away from cruising during March & April as I do not want to be part of the spring break nuts. I prefer people in my own age group instead of the young 20 somethings doing springbreak or even the teens & families; no thank you.

I received a message from someone regarding an excellent idea I wanted to share with others. I am signing up for the 1/20/07 cruise going to Mexico with the *********** company as it is a single scruise for 40 somethings. Itinerary looks great and from my research the company has a very good reputation.

Thanks for all of your help.

Sean Christian:cool:

[CaliforniaDreamer]

i have never read a review from the Travel Company you have referred to.

Please let us know how this worked out for you, this sounds like a good match for you.

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[fireofficer5]

Hey Kat. Can we mention a agency if they advertise on cruise critic.

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[fireofficer5]

Thanks

[mfeenker]

I received a message from someone regarding an excellent idea I wanted to share with others. I am signing up for the 1/20/07 cruise going to Mexico with the *********** company as it is a single scruise for 40 somethings. Itinerary looks great and from my research the company has a very good reputation.

Sean Christian:cool:

 

Hello Sean,

I'm on this cruise also, it will be my 3rd cruise wth this agency and I'm sure you will not be disapointed. Look forward to meeting you.

[Me2]

I am signing up for the 1/20/07 cruise going to Mexico as it is a single scruise for 40 somethings. Itinerary looks great and from my research the company has a very good reputation.

Thanks for all of your help.

Sean Christian:cool:

 

 

Hi, Sean,

I'm also on this cruise. It'll be my second trip with them. I truly enjoyed the first one, met new friends and several of them will also be joining us on this cruise. See you in January!

 

Sue

[Guest CRUZIN' SUZIN]

Hi,

 

40 yr old single active male planning on a late January or anytime in February cruise. Prefer Carribean or Mexico.

Want to go solo to relax and have fun. Need suggestion on what cruise I should book? Would like recomendations regarding activities, single ladies, and overall cruise ship experieince for a single solo guy.

There seem to be so many cruises going during this time frame and I want to make the right choice.

I will check back frequently for your replies.

 

Thanx,

Sean Christian:cool:

 

IMHO, Carnival is the cruiseline for singles/solo cruisers. Their fun, fun, fun mentality makes it easy to join in on the fun. The shorter the cruise, the younger the crowd, the more the party atmostphere. The 3/4 nighters party as hard into the wee hours as do many nightclubs in New York City. The seven days are better for relaxing and enjoying excursions.

 

If you want to be alone, try one of the other cruiselines but . . . if you want to be part of the fun -- there is no where to go but Carnival.

 

I cruise solo and at this point in my life will only do Carnival because of the lower single supplement and because it is no big thing to get on a Carnival ship alone. Generally you have to tell people you are on the ship alone -- no one will notice. There is so much to do, even the closest family circles general split up and go their own way following their own pleasures. They also put solos at the same tables for dinner and most of their activities/excursions do not require a partner or group. Even in the dance club people just get on the dance floor alone or in same sex groups to enjoy the boogie!!:p

[Lenn]

Nip/tuck you can mention the cruise ? Not the agency

[brighteyes818]

Hi Sean, Let us know how you liked it. I ususally travel with my son but I'm looking forward to trying a singles cruise. Laura