Solo Cruiser

My cruises have been solo as well and I have to say I have never even felt a little bit anxious or nervous. While I've never been in any kind of uncomfortable situations I spoke once with a lady who had a fella being a little pushy in the disco one night. She stopped at the bar before she was going to leave and asked the bartender if they could call and have a staff member escort to her cabin. That was done and she was grateful.

I have to admit that I was nervous about this too before I took my first solo cruise. No longer. As the last poster said, use your common sense and this is probably the safest way for a solo female to travel.

I would absolutely take the raincoat without the lining. Sandals may be a little summery so I would suggest the dressier flats or pumps would be even better. Flip flops take up no room and are the lightweight of the footwear world so by all means throw them in. Have a super cruise!

What a great way to spend your school break!! Please keep us posted about your adventure. Best of luck and bon voyage.

I have met some truly lovely people on cruises but nobody I would like to share that very small space with for 7 days. If I can't get someone I know really well to go with me I just look for a less expensive cruise and/or cabin.

One time, on a land trip, I shared a comfortably large hotel room with the wife of a friend. I met her for the first time at the airport. Not an experience I would like to repeat even though she was charming.