AzJourney - solo 60yr female? bridge? quiet balcony cabin?

[fraj1]

Hi - I'm new to solo cruising and am seriously looking at a cruise on Azamara Journey - will a friendly 60 yr old female be welcomed? Is bridge (duplicate or Chicago) and/or lessons available ? I like a quiet cabin - are there any V2 balcony cabins I should avoid from a noise point of view?

 

Thanks in anticipation!

[Whirled Peas]

I had a similar question about solo cruising on Azamara recently. See the "Is Azamara for me?" thread below. Folks are telling me that solo cruisers are welcome and well treated.

 

WP

[munch1]

Hi - I'm new to solo cruising and am seriously looking at a cruise on Azamara Journey - will a friendly 60 yr old female be welcomed? Is bridge (duplicate or Chicago) and/or lessons available ? I like a quiet cabin - are there any V2 balcony cabins I should avoid from a noise point of view?

 

Thanks in anticipation!

 

7076 and 7078 are across from the self serve laundry which tend to be a wee bit noisy

[Andy]

Hi - I'm new to solo cruising and am seriously looking at a cruise on Azamara Journey - will a friendly 60 yr old female be welcomed? Is bridge (duplicate or Chicago) and/or lessons available ? I like a quiet cabin - are there any V2 balcony cabins I should avoid from a noise point of view?

 

Thanks in anticipation!

 

Hi Fraj,

 

Welcome to the Azamara Forum.

 

I've noticed you have posted multiple threads with the same questions. Please await replies from our community on this thread. Let me try to help as best as I can :

 

I cannot answer the Bridge question for certain.... though I believe Azamara does not offer Bridge lessons. I'm sure other members will add their insights. However, once you select a sailing date, you can always visit the Roll Call Forum, where you can meet others on your sailing, and see if you can arrange to meet others on your sailing that play Bridge.

 

Will a single be welcome ? I have not sailed on Azamara Solo, but we've read many excellent reports from CC members, who've stated they enjoyed the Solo experience very much. As their onboard service is outstanding, I certainly believe they would go out of their way to make you feel welcome.

 

As for the V2's, I'm not aware of any "bad cabins", though several members have discussed a great deal of traffic around cabins 7076 / 7078, due to a self service laundry. I believe most other cabins should be fine.

 

I hope this helps, and please let us know if you have any other questions.

[fraj1]

Thanks Andy that's very helpful. Sorry about the multiple threads - I realised after setting this one loose that it is probably best to keep it to one question per thread- I'll know for next time! Thanks again.

[excitedofharpenden]

I'd confirm that I'd probably stay away from cabins 7074-7080 because of the laundry and the door to it being on the port side (no issue on the starboard side). I've been in 7038 and further back in 7096 and both of those I thought good locations.

 

I'll also confirm that having done an Azamara cruise on my own they look after you very well. The crew are so friendly that you never feel alone. Joining the roll call is good too, especially if you luck out with some nice people.

 

They don't have bridge lessons onboard and with the size of ship and number of passengers you might struggle to get a game, but this does of course depend on your fellow passengers and itinerary (ie a few sea days). There is an area by the starboard entrance to the Looking Glass lounge with some card tables.

 

Phil

[tgg]

Hi - I'm new to solo cruising and am seriously looking at a cruise on Azamara Journey - will a friendly 60 yr old female be welcomed? Is bridge (duplicate or Chicago) and/or lessons available ? I like a quiet cabin - are there any V2 balcony cabins I should avoid from a noise point of view?

 

Thanks in anticipation!

 

You will not have a problem finding a bridge game. On some Azamara cruises there is a bridge host and on other cruises it is open bridge. Just look at the daily program and you'll see bridge listed.

 

And, yes, do stay away from the balcony cabins near the laundry.

[BurBunny]

As a solo cruiser, I absolutely adore Azamara! I feel welcomed, included and pampered. In the main dining room, I ask to be seated with others, and the maitre d' always is accommodating. In the buffet, I usually sit out on the fantail, and almost always someone asks to join.

 

On small ships like this, you get to know your fellow passengers very quickly, and cruisers in general are quite inclusive when they know you're traveling solo.

 

Very much looking forward to my B2Bs in July on Journey!

[Andy]

Thanks Andy that's very helpful. Sorry about the multiple threads - I realised after setting this one loose that it is probably best to keep it to one question per thread- I'll know for next time! Thanks again.

 

Hi Fraj,

 

No worries. It may be best to post questions individually going forward. Over the years, we've had many members post multiple questions on 1 thread, and they usually get answered, so either method is fine. I believe you will find the members who frequent this forum to be extremely helpful.

 

Glad to see that member TGG shared their excellent insights on your Bridge question. As I'm not a Bridge player, I have not focused on obtaining information, but will try to be more aware of it going forward.

[maryann ns]

I checked out the bridge game by myself one time, and it seemed to be all couples. I would ask on your roll call and you may find a partner. Otherwise go there early. I did not go early and the tables (two or three) were well underway so I left.

 

I have met several singles on the ships and through the Roll Calls. They all seemed to be having a great time.

 

When you go to the dining room, ask to be seated with others and you should find all kinds of great people.

[tgg]

I checked out the bridge game by myself one time, and it seemed to be all couples. I would ask on your roll call and you may find a partner. Otherwise go there early. I did not go early and the tables (two or three) were well underway so I left..

 

On our last cruise, my husband wanted to play bridge and I didn't. ( I play enough at home). He had no problem finding partners. Not everyone wants to play every time bridge is offered, so he played with lots of different partners. Have fun.

[Dr H]

Fraj, we've been on two cruises, both of which had singles, males and females. I don't think anyone got bored, meeting people is incredibly easy, especially if you start your communications early, here on CC. We met up with at least 3 single women in January, and in many ways, they were more fun to be with than the groups of couples. If isolation is you concern, I would advise to spend more time fretting on what to pack.

 

Cabin wise, cruise #1 was deck 6 above the theater, v3 level. The veranda really makes the trip, and there was no noise or motion to complain about. They don't exactly open the windows downstairs to let in the fresh air or the noise out... Cruise #2 was deck 8, suite level. The rooms, esp. the bathroom, is noticeably larger, definitely more comfortable, but then we were 2 people. Other than the complementary specialty restaurant service, and late afternoon tea delivered to our room, I can't say that we received "better" treatment at suite level than we would have elsewhere. Go and have a great time. With all the complaints you might see about Azamara on CC, they are a great company to sail with.

[Lottie A]

I have cruised on Azamara at different times as a single, with my partner, with my mother and with friends and I have met some fabulous people. Everyone is very friendly and the Cruise Director usually organises a Singles get together at dinner early on in the cruise to help you meet other solo cruisers. You don't have to go though, as the other passengers are mostly happy to include you in their chat and socialising.

 

You may find that some people cruising alone are not actually "single" but just do not have their partners with them. Actually, I met my American partner on a Quest cruise a couple of years ago....and booking that cruise was the best thing I ever did. :D

 

I'm cruising on Quest again in May and joining up with friends I met in 2011 on a Quest cruise. We met up again last year and had a great time, so we are doing it again.

 

So don't hesitate Fraj1...book an Azamara cruise and you will have a great time.

[fraj1]

Just a big thank you to you all - have today booked my first Amazara cruise on the back of all your advice - can't wait! Thanks again to you all!