Thinking of a solo cruise

[SG81]

I've only been on 2 cruises and loved them. my girlfriend had a great time but i feel like she's more into the all inclusive resort type vacations.

 

this got me thinking maybe i should try a cruise by myself (my friends don't want to go on a cruise due to the cost).

 

my only fears are i would look like a loser and people would laugh at me since i would probably be hanging out alone by the pool, casino, dinner etc.

 

has this been a problem for anyone?

[BonnieVA]

my only fears are i would look like a loser and people would laugh at me since i would probably be hanging out alone by the pool, casino, dinner etc.

 

has this been a problem for anyone?

 

Nope! I always felt I got lots of respect from other pax. Most people were amazed at what I was doing & commented that they would never have the guts to cruise alone. I don't know what there is to be afraid of but that's what they said.

[Lois R]

I've only been on 2 cruises and loved them. my girlfriend had a great time but i feel like she's more into the all inclusive resort type vacations.

 

this got me thinking maybe i should try a cruise by myself (my friends don't want to go on a cruise due to the cost).

 

my only fears are i would look like a loser and people would laugh at me since i would probably be hanging out alone by the pool, casino, dinner etc.

 

has this been a problem for anyone?

 

Hi:), nope, everyone is usually so busy enjoying themselves they are

not worried about if you are sailing solo or not. I agree with Bonnie~

I still get folks who think it is brave. I think many people would never

go solo because they are not comfortable with doing things on their

own. I have been on my own for over 25 years and cruising solo is

a piece of cake for me.

 

I have been sailing solo for 7.5 years now and LOVE IT:D I am sailing

again next month and can't wait:)

 

As for doing things on your own? I woud suggest finding the roll

call forum once you book and that is really nice way to meet other

people on your particular cruise. I do things on my own all the time

but I feel very comfortable in my own skin.

 

As for your thought about "looking like a loser"...? Hopefully you don't

feel that way about yourself.....If someone else thinks it? Sounds like

they have a problem, not you.

 

Hope you find a cruise and have a wonderful time:)

[tinaky1114]

I've only been on 2 cruises and loved them. my girlfriend had a great time but i feel like she's more into the all inclusive resort type vacations.

 

this got me thinking maybe i should try a cruise by myself (my friends don't want to go on a cruise due to the cost).

 

my only fears are i would look like a loser and people would laugh at me since i would probably be hanging out alone by the pool, casino, dinner etc.

 

has this been a problem for anyone?

 

 

Stephen, I just got off my first solo cruise and I can't wait to go on my next one. I actually met so many new friends that I felt as if I needed to sneak away to have some alone time.

 

Everytime I mentioned that I was traveling solo, people seemed impressed that I would be willing to travel alone. I can't think of one negative that I experienced by cruising solo.

[SG81]

BonnieVA, Lois R & tinaky1114, thank you all for the great responses. i guess i worried for no reason, but it was something that was in the back of my mind. i guess the only way to put my fears to bed would be to just take the leap. my gf might still come with me, but if she can't due to school, i think i'm now ok with going alone.

 

all three of you have made me feel a lot better about attempting the solo cruise and i just may do it. thank you all very much!

[Rick0757]

Hey stephen,funny my son name is stephen and he was born in 81, so his name on here would be sg81 too,but he on here as sag1804,but anyhoo cruising alone is grt,I go every yr,this will be my 7th coming up on my annual by myself cruise in nov. Everytime you ask someone ,something always comes up near the time,so I stop asking and go alone, but always take my wife on her norm,4 a year,so no prob, happy sailing:)

[COMBOY]

I've only been on 2 cruises and loved them. my girlfriend had a great time but i feel like she's more into the all inclusive resort type vacations.

 

this got me thinking maybe i should try a cruise by myself (my friends don't want to go on a cruise due to the cost).

 

my only fears are i would look like a loser and people would laugh at me since i would probably be hanging out alone by the pool, casino, dinner etc.

 

has this been a problem for anyone?

 

No, this hasn't been a problem for me. Most people could care less whether your cruising solo or with another party. These ship are large with thousands of passengers. As far as dining - request to sit with others at a large table for dinner. Get out of your cabin and participate in group activities, etc. This is great way to meet people. You will only be by yourself if you want to. But if you are so worried about being alone maybe consider booking the many hosted single's group cruises offered through various travel agencies. This way you are guarantee to dine and hang with other solo men and women. It can just be for friendship/ companionship and not necessary for romance (unless you so chose) and since they are held on board regular sailings you only have to participate in the group activities if you want. They even can arrange a share cabin if you want to save $$ and pay the PP rate. Just Google singles cruises for sailing dates and prices. I did this one year and it was great. I met a lot of nice people.

[jrzebird]

I just booked my first solo cruise. I chose a line and cruise I've been on before, so know I'm comfortable with the ports and ship. Last year I did the same cruise (NE/Canada in August) and a friend of mine shared the cabin. I also had my son, sister, daughter in law and brother in law on the ship. But truthfully, I did most everything except dinner on my own. I LOVED IT. As Lois said, I'm comfortable in my own skin and I know I'm going to have a great time. And so will you.

[Thoth]

Who cares what others think ? That's the advantage of a solo cruise....I can have a ball and leave all those people behind. Never see them again !!

That said, this lonely feeling never is allowed to manifest itself since I'm always taking the initiative...starting conversations, singing karaoke, and dancing.

Being a natural born introvert, I play extrovert while on a cruise. The strategy is to assert myself in a positive manner, you either like me or never see me again.

[BonnieVA]

Being a natural born introvert, I play extrovert while on a cruise.

 

Huh ... I'm kind of the same way. Although I don't get into the onboard activities and although I'm not terribly introverted, I am much more outgoing when alone on a cruise than I am in "real" life.

[ATL2LAS]

I have always met the greatest people when I cruise solo. Its always good to break out of your comfort zone for a few days. As for what others might think? Let them eat cake:D.

[crusinpsychRN]

I think most assume you are with someone, just not when they see you. Not until you tell them or you're at dinner with no one will they know.

 

Most think you're brave and wish they could do it.

 

It's a lot of fun not to share a remote or conflict in doing something.

[cutecat]

No way ! Not at all.

First of all everyone's so wrapped up in themselves that they wouldnt notice that you're solo. Secondly from my experience people are actually quite intrigued and admire people who are brave enough to do it solo. Thirdly its a great opportunity to meet new people too , if you're with someone you dont normally make the effort with fellow passengers.

I would suggest you ask to be seated on a larhge table for dinner and maybe with other solo travellers.

From my experience solo is fun ! its all rubbish about you gotta share the experience etc...sometimes there is nothing more blissful than sharing the experience with yourself and getting to know yourself again..it can be really rejuvenating.

[Thoth]

I would suggest you ask to be seated on a larhge table for dinner and maybe with other solo travellers.

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That's my strategy, for this upcoming cruise they have me down for a table of 8.

[jjfromsd]

That's my strategy, for this upcoming cruise they have me down for a table of 8.

I had the late fixed dinner and was assigned to a table of 8 on my previous cruise. There were two couples and a 3-generation trio (grandmother, mother, & college-age daughter). All were very open and friendly and no questions were asked as to why I sailed solo. I had a wonderful time. I will choose the 8-person table again for my next cruise.

[Thoth]

I had the late fixed dinner and was assigned to a table of 8 on my previous cruise. There were two couples and a 3-generation trio (grandmother, mother, & college-age daughter). All were very open and friendly and no questions were asked as to why I sailed solo. I had a wonderful time. I will choose the 8-person table again for my next cruise.

In the past, I've been seated all by myself. No fun there !