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I have started solo cruising this year largely due to my husband‘s encouragement. He has been on three cruises and figured out he just doesn’t like it all that much, and he doesn’t want his spend his vacation time on a cruise ship. He still works, I’m semi-retired, he wants me to go and travel while I can. Once I got over the guilt, I embraced the experience!

I am a senior and just started solo cruising this year. I’ve been on two trips so far. And like others have said, it really comes down to the attitude you bring. You have to look at your expectations. It’s obviously not going to be the same experience as traveling with a loved ones, having a constant meal companion, someone to sit next to at the shows, someone to talk to you and laugh with and share shore excursions with. But it is still an amazing, luxurious vacation aboard some amazing ships and you get to see some beautiful places. i’m a very active person but one thing I had to figure out on my first solo cruise was: it’s OK not to do every single activity every day. Even though I’m on a cruise ship with lots to offer, at my age, sometimes I need an afternoon of lying around the cabin reading a book and taking a nap or watching movies on TV. Even though it’s a gorgeous day outside, that’s OK to do if that’s what you need. Listen to your body when you get tired and sore, take a break! One nice thing about traveling as a solo is that if you’re not enjoying a show, you can quietly get up and leave without having to consult with anyone else. You don’t have to keep up with anyone. You can eat when you’re ready and you don’t have to negotiate when or where. Also, I have found plenty of opportunities to sit in large communal areas, such as the promenade or pool deck, if I really want to be around people and hear voices and conversations. There’s always trivia games and opportunities for mingling, but solo cruising is also a great time to disconnect and do your own thing and just watch the ocean drift by. I would recommend always buying the Internet package so you can stay in touch with loved ones daily by text or messaging, if that’s your thing. I have run into elderly senior cruisers who use walkers and have difficulty getting around, they arrange for assistance getting on and off the ship as needed ahead of time, and they do their thing and have a great week. Give some thought ahead of time to what you would like from your vacation and bring some flexibility and open mindedness, and I bet you’ll enjoy it.

I bring an empty tote bag and a baseball hat with me when I’m eating at the buffet alone. I walk in and get my drinks and then find a table. I put down my drinks and spread out my bag and my hat on top of the table to make it clear someone is sitting here. If there happens to be an employee in the area I will mention to them then I’ll be right back. Then I go get my food. I find that leaving personal objects (of no real value) on the table helps.

Thinking about doing a transatlantic cruise on Disney magic in the fall. I am traveling as a solo adult, I wanted to know if this is a completely ridiculous idea? Has anyone traveled Disney Transatlantic? What are the entertainment options like during the day? I generally enjoy trivia, specialty classes, lying by the pool, using the gym, things like that. Love all things Disney but don’t want to spend 12 days sitting around waiting for the evening show as the highlight of the day.

I’ve cruised “normal“ cruises two times this year as a solo person, and I’m planning my first solo transatlantic in the fall. I’m following this thread and very interested in the answers. Like you, I’m a little bit concerned I will be bored or lonely just because that’s a very long time to be away from home and be by myself. I have no doubt the cruise will be interesting and entertainment will be plentiful, it’s still a long time to travel alone and be away from my husband. I also came away from my last cruise last week with Covid, so I am debating if it’s a good idea to travel so long solo… If I get sick on the ship, no one is there to help me out.