I have completed about 12 solo cruises on Celebrity. I am very comfortable cruising solo, although every once in a while, Celebrity will assign me to a table by myself when I have requested a table of 6-8 on the late seating (this is a problem that is easily fixed). The advantage of assigned seating is that you see the same people every evening.
I love Celebrity and hope to cruise with them in the future, but this year I am trying out Holland America for the first time.
I am not travelling on Celebrity this year because last year I had to pay $579 for the drinks, wifi and tips for a non-existent roommate due to the "all inclusive" required pricing (in addition to the cabin fare). Paying the $579 for myself was painful as I only drink one alcoholic beverage a day, so it was no bargain for me, but it was ridiculous to pay for a non-existing roommate. I do not mind paying the "single supplement" as I use the whole room and like having the space to myself, but will never pay the "all inclusive" price for a ghost again. (would not have last year except I had a credit from the previous years cancelled cruise).
Hope I enjoy Holland America as I signed up for a 30 day cruise.....
