Cruises more fun as a group?

[skittl1321]

My husband and I are going on our first cruise in January (yay!)

 

However, I'm worried we'll be bored, since we aren't part of a group. It's not meant to be a romanatic get-a-way, and it seems like most carnival activities revolve around being crazy and silly- which is easier to do in a crowd.

 

So has anyone felt uncomfortable when cruising in a couple, rather than a group?

[Kurbanfan]

We normally cruise with a small group or another couple. But we have also cruised with just me and dh and we have just as much fun! Don't worry you will have a great time!

[sparkscruiser]

My DH and I have done both, traveling alone and with friends. It's what you make of it - I really enjoy being alone with my honey and we've met some great folks when traveling by ourselves. When we travel with friends I become somewhat of a drill sargent. I tend to be the ringleader, making sure everyone is gathered on time to get off the ship for excursions, eetc. so it is relaxing when I 'm just with the hubby. He's used to my take charge kind of attitude and goes with the flow. You are going to have a great time! Where are you cruising to and what type of cabin did you book?

[Penny1234]

My husband and I have cruised by ourselves a couple of times. You will have tons of chances to meet people as along as you put yourself out there. They will more than likely put you at a dinner table with people your age which is a great place to meet other couples. We set sail Nov. 4 by ourselves yet again. granted it can be more fun with people you know but as long as you mingle you'll be just fine. You might even like the alone time.

[Glama]

Don't worry, you'll find yourselves with a likeminded group of at least 2,000 other people. :) It's easy to make friends on a cruise ship!!

 

We enjoy traveling with a large group of friends, and also love cruising alone. Each offers a different experience.

[*Mach*]

My husband and I are going on our first cruise in January (yay!)

 

However, I'm worried we'll be bored, since we aren't part of a group. It's not meant to be a romanatic get-a-way, and it seems like most carnival activities revolve around being crazy and silly- which is easier to do in a crowd.

 

So has anyone felt uncomfortable when cruising in a couple, rather than a group?

 

I've sailed as 'a couple' quite a few times and never felt uncomfortable in the least. My most recent cruise I did solo and had one of the best cruises I've EVER had.

 

Your cruise is what you make of it. Pack a great attitude, an open mind and a willingness to make new friends and you'll be amazed how much fun you'll have!!!!

 

:D

[tbp]

My husband and I are going on our first cruise in January (yay!)

 

However, I'm worried we'll be bored, since we aren't part of a group. It's not meant to be a romanatic get-a-way, and it seems like most carnival activities revolve around being crazy and silly- which is easier to do in a crowd.

 

So has anyone felt uncomfortable when cruising in a couple, rather than a group?

 

Jump on the roll call for your cruise and you'll meet so many wonderful people, if they don't have one for your cruise start one...We've done this for the last 3 cruises and always ran into someone along the ship and talked and hung out and had drinks with....wouldn't know what I'd do without that board....Not that I don't like to go with my DH...lol but I like people..... Have a great cruise and don't be surprised if you get hooked like the rest of us...:D

Terri

[HeidiHo]

Have you checked for a roll call for your cruise. Our last cruise on the Miracle was just our family of 4 but we had a great roll call going. We hung out with people from the roll call all week and had a blast. That was 1-1/2 years ago and our roll call is still going strong and I'm even sailing on the Liberty in December with one of the members from that roll call.

[dbrucern]

On our first cruise the couple that was going with us had to back out at the last minute and we too were worried about not having as much fun as cruising with other. But we have had a great time, so enjoy

[nybumpkin]

I agree about the roll call. The last two cruises we've taken we've had some great times with folks we've met on our roll call. In fact, on our Liberty sailing, we ended up with about 40 people from the roll call on the same excursion in Panama!

[LHP]

I also agree that the roll calls help. We have met some of the nicest folks.

 

We cruise generally as a family of four and now that the boys are older, we do more stuff together.

 

We have also taken friends along...as long as they are the kinds of folks that don't need to be baby sat (which they clearly were not)

 

We have a great time on all our cruises...either with a small group or as a family.

[Glamourgal]

I totally agree with tbp we just got back from Hawaii on NCL and we met over 30 people from our Roll Call for our ship. NCL actually sets up meet and greets on there ships for the Roll Callers where some of the officers actually show up. Carnival does not do this, but you can set up your own informal meeting. On our Roll Call we first asked if anyone was interested in meeting. We decided to meet immediatedly after the muster drill, by the pool bar, on the 11th deck. We met some of the most wonderful people who I will never forget. Everywhere we went we saw someone from our Roll Call group. We called ourselves the Celebrator's because so many of us were celebrating one thing or another. I hope something like this will work for your cruise. Have a Great Trip!!

[skittl1321]

My DH and I have done both, traveling alone and with friends. It's what you make of it - I really enjoy being alone with my honey and we've met some great folks when traveling by ourselves. When we travel with friends I become somewhat of a drill sargent. I tend to be the ringleader, making sure everyone is gathered on time to get off the ship for excursions, eetc. so it is relaxing when I 'm just with the hubby. He's used to my take charge kind of attitude and goes with the flow. You are going to have a great time! Where are you cruising to and what type of cabin did you book?

 

I'm cruising Spirit to the Mexican Riveria- and we splurged for a balcony :)

 

I have been on the roll call, but it's not a chatty group, really.

 

Thanks all for the reassurance- it will probably be great

[Jsme]

I agree with everyone that has said go to your roll call. You will meet some people on there. If you meet on the ship, fine. If you get along and hang out some...better!

 

Some of my best friends in the world I meet online on a roll call. I love them and consider them family. We have gone on other vacations together and have more planned.

[luv2cruzfrmtx]

Our first cruise was just the two of us. We had a wonderful time. We spent lots of time together and even took time out away from each other.

 

He went to the casino, I went to the disco. He attended a cooking thing and I went shopping....you get the idea. We did things together but also did things which were interesting to each of us. We met several other couples at set sail and dinner that we really hit it off with. We were lucky in that respect.

 

The point is, just relax, you'll have a great time.

[sea_u_onboard]

Jump on the roll call for your cruise and you'll meet so many wonderful people, if they don't have one for your cruise start one...

Exactly what I was going to say. One cruise we had a large group of CC'ers who met up. We had like 30 people. It was so much fun to run into each other. One in the group performed in the talent show with his son which was cool to know someone you can root for.

[Smiling Cruiser]

I love meeting people on the boards and on the ship. I also enjoy traveling with friends and family, but Dh and I always enjoy each others company when we sail alone. Go and have a good time. There is so much to do. happy sails :)

[Willie T]

really enjoy hanging out with my DB, but he is an early to bed guy, and I like to use every moment of my vacation. We have gone as a group, and it's nice when he's done for the day, and I'am not. But, everyones right about meeting people on board. They are the nicest folks!

[BellaJen]

My husband and I just went on a cruise by ourselves and we loved it. A month before I had went on a cruise with 2 of my girlfriends - that was exhausting (we partied a lot) and harder to manage so many different interests. With my husband we met some other couples and hung out with them at the bars a couple nights. It was a great time.

[wollenkv]

Hubby & I sail alone, but it is easy to meet people. Just talk to whoever you are next to. In a couple of days you will meet people that you can hang out with. You can chose who you are with or just be together. No pressure to socialize.

[WeBeCruisin']

My last two cruises (as a single) were with a large Cruise Critic group called The Saints and Sinners. There were over 120 of us last week on the Liberty. One of the great things about large groups is that you have so many options. No matter where you go you can run into people you already know, yet you also have the option of doing exactly what you want to do and when you want to do it. I've already booked a third group cruise with these same people, many of whom I now consider as "family".

 

My previous cruises with a spouse were all great, but there's always the need to work out compromises and a lot of waiting-around time while the spouse is in the spa or spending two hours getting ready for dinner, etc. :)

 

We did one cruise with another couple, and didn't really care that much for it, since everything had to be coordinated with the other couple and a lot of things were done out of "obligation".

 

Normally on a cruise, I would read four or five books. On my last two group cruises, I was too busy having fun to read a single page... except for the Capers each day and the menus. :)

 

Allen

[Stircrzy]

I've gone from traveling with my Sis-o-Stir and the kids to traveling with a small family group of 12-20 people.

 

I'm getting very excited about traveling with a large group next September (already 73 people signed up to go!), and expect to have a great time, since we're already having a blast planning it all out!

 

It'll be fun to see if the online personalities match the reality! :p

[Dreamgirl]

My husband and I are going on our first cruise in January (yay!)

 

However, I'm worried we'll be bored, since we aren't part of a group. It's not meant to be a romanatic get-a-way, and it seems like most carnival activities revolve around being crazy and silly- which is easier to do in a crowd.

 

So has anyone felt uncomfortable when cruising in a couple, rather than a group?

 

 

We have only gone on vacations with a " group " a few times. It was too difficult to please everyone, quite frankly. We much prefer to go away as a couple. We always meet people on cruises, and so we have the best of both worlds... the option of participating in a group atmosphere if we wish, or sneaking off as a duo for some quiet time. I think you would love cruising as a couple ! It is romantic, and if you want to be with people, all you have to do is turn to the person next to you and start talking !

[Nancy717]

I have gone alone with DH, with DH and kids, with DH and family ,with family and friends, each has it positives and negatives. Going with a group can be fun as there is always someone to hang out with,but it can be difficult to please everyone.

When DH and I have gone alone we always made friends, and these freindships have continued to this day.

Relax, enjoy yourself you will have a great time.