PrettyPenny7 Posted October 23, 2017 #2326 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Hello all! Will be on the Carnival Imagination Feb.1st to Ensenada. 2nd cruise, 1st one solo. Super excited for the timing of the trip, as I will likely be exhausted from work and the holidays and ready for an escape :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTVCRUISER Posted October 24, 2017 #2327 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Back from my Solo Cruise to Mexico , slide show............https://youtu.be/cpbe9zR7BFY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob brown Posted October 25, 2017 #2328 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Nice...look's like you had a blast! Are those like "Dueling Piano's"? Reminds me of "Howl At The Moon" on the NCL Breakaway....:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTVCRUISER Posted October 25, 2017 #2329 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Nice...look's like you had a blast! Are those like "Dueling Piano's"? Reminds me of "Howl At The Moon" on the NCL Breakaway....:cool: Yes , Dueling Pianos , they put on a good show :) I will be back on board the Oosterdam December 2nd 2017 ,cruising to Hawaii :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monbeck34 Posted October 25, 2017 #2330 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Back from my Solo Cruise to Mexico , slide show............https://youtu.be/cpbe9zR7BFY Very nice slide show. It’s actually a brilliant idea. Looks like you had loads of fun Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelMagnolia9 Posted October 25, 2017 #2331 Share Posted October 25, 2017 I just booked Serenade of the Seas, 7 nights, October 2018, to Bermuda from Boston. Love traveling in the fall and Bermuda has been on my travel list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deep-Blue-Iris Posted October 25, 2017 #2332 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Oops it looks like I’ve accidentally booked my 2nd cruise! 😂 NCL Epic, 12th August next year. First cruise was with P&O and I enjoyed it but wanted to try something different. Was also able to get a great deal on a studio cabin so I’m happy 😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTVCRUISER Posted October 26, 2017 #2333 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Solo cruise to Mexico on the Westerdam .............https://youtu.be/gf5lGe8cM_Y Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francesyyz Posted October 28, 2017 #2334 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Hello fellow solo cruisers. I am sailing the Coral Princess Panama full transit on Dec 21 (14 nights Ft.Lauderdale to LA). Love Princess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericabag Posted October 29, 2017 #2335 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Hi all. I am a solo cruiser on HAL Oosterdam going through the Panama Canal on 3/4/18. Would love to meet up with other solos Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hkalb Posted October 30, 2017 #2336 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Hello. It’s my first time solo cruising. I will be sailing on MSC POESIA from Argentina on 12/03/2017. Feeling a bit overwhelmed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisebrotha06 Posted October 30, 2017 #2337 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Enjoy! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigWaveDave87 Posted October 30, 2017 #2338 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Hi Everyone, I'm Dave and will be on the Royal for a 5 day Caribbean out of FFL on Nov. 25th. This will be my 5th cruise but my first "Solo". I came across a great deal for a balcony and could not pass it up. My wife is a manager in retail and this is the start of the xmas season sales and she could not take the time off. I could not get anyone else to take some time off to do this cruise. I myself just retired in July after 40 years as a Mechanic, Fleet Supervisor, Fire Equipment Mechanic ("We might not be the Pride, but without us the Pride don't ride") and I am making up for missed vacations. I do enjoy my Scotch and every now and then a cigar. I am looking forward to doing this cruise and meeting new people along the way. My wife says I can talk to anybody about anything. I have been involved with the Roll Call and helping with a slot pull the first sea day along with a M&G. I may be suggesting a Cabin Crawl at the M&G. I have not been on a Royal class ship and would like to see what other cabin layouts are like. Happy Trails :whiskey-glass: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTVCRUISER Posted October 31, 2017 #2339 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Happy Halloween.............https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DNd7bA9VwAAYS1K.jpg:large Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hkalb Posted October 31, 2017 #2340 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Enjoy! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Thank you:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisebrotha06 Posted November 4, 2017 #2341 Share Posted November 4, 2017 Two more weeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTVCRUISER Posted November 4, 2017 #2342 Share Posted November 4, 2017 Solo cruise to Hawaii in 28 days.........https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DNypnrYUEAAqSGZ.jpg:large Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chemace Posted November 5, 2017 #2343 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Solo on NCL Epic 12/02/17 to the Eastern Caribbean. I'm a little nervous about sailing on a ship this big. I will be taking my first SOLO cruise on this sailing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin13 Posted November 5, 2017 #2344 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Well I took the plunge and just booked my first solo cruise. Carnival was practically giving away some of their cruises and I couldn't pass up the chance to cruise for $231. These were casino offers so if you are a VIPF member look under my offers in your profile. There are still lots of cruises left for November and I believe 2 for December. I usually cruise with friends but no one could go as we did just get back from The Breeze on 10/1. I have one week of vacation that I have to use before 12/31 so why not use it doing something that I love. I will be on the Sensation 11/25-30. I am platinum with Carnival as I have cruised a lot with them but haven't done an older ship in a very long time. I hope I enjoy it but it is a cruise and how bad can that be?? I would rather be cruising than sitting at a desk so I'm psyched. I see that Carnival has a singles get together the first night so I will definitely be attending. I am pretty shy when it comes to meeting people but I decided that I need to change that and I think the drink package will help (lol). So are there any tips from you experienced solo cruisers that you can give a virgin solo cruiser? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted November 5, 2017 #2345 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Well I took the plunge and just booked my first solo cruise. Carnival was practically giving away some of their cruises and I couldn't pass up the chance to cruise for $231. These were casino offers so if you are a VIPF member look under my offers in your profile. There are still lots of cruises left for November and I believe 2 for December. I usually cruise with friends but no one could go as we did just get back from The Breeze on 10/1. I have one week of vacation that I have to use before 12/31 so why not use it doing something that I love. I will be on the Sensation 11/25-30. I am platinum with Carnival as I have cruised a lot with them but haven't done an older ship in a very long time. I hope I enjoy it but it is a cruise and how bad can that be?? I would rather be cruising than sitting at a desk so I'm psyched. I see that Carnival has a singles get together the first night so I will definitely be attending. I am pretty shy when it comes to meeting people but I decided that I need to change that and I think the drink package will help (lol). So are there any tips from you experienced solo cruisers that you can give a virgin solo cruiser? Hi, I have been sailing solo for 14 years now.......hope you love it:)......tips? See if there is a roll call for your cruise. It can be a really nice way to meet other people.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin13 Posted November 5, 2017 #2346 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Hi, I have been sailing solo for 14 years now.......hope you love it:)......tips? See if there is a roll call for your cruise.It can be a really nice way to meet other people.:) I should have mentioned that I did look at the roll call but there are only 9 people including myself on it. There is a guy cruising solo on it but so far he hasn't responded to any of my posts. I am a seasoned cruiser and this is the deadest roll call ever!! I have made some life long friends from past roll calls and I was hoping that this one would be no different but I have a feeling that won't happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42CruiseCrazy Posted November 5, 2017 Author #2347 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Well I took the plunge and just booked my first solo cruise. Carnival was practically giving away some of their cruises and I couldn't pass up the chance to cruise for $231. These were casino offers so if you are a VIPF member look under my offers in your profile. There are still lots of cruises left for November and I believe 2 for December. I usually cruise with friends but no one could go as we did just get back from The Breeze on 10/1. I have one week of vacation that I have to use before 12/31 so why not use it doing something that I love. I will be on the Sensation 11/25-30. I am platinum with Carnival as I have cruised a lot with them but haven't done an older ship in a very long time. I hope I enjoy it but it is a cruise and how bad can that be?? I would rather be cruising than sitting at a desk so I'm psyched. I see that Carnival has a singles get together the first night so I will definitely be attending. I am pretty shy when it comes to meeting people but I decided that I need to change that and I think the drink package will help (lol). So are there any tips from you experienced solo cruisers that you can give a virgin solo cruiser? I have cruised Solo on Carnival a few times and have switched over to Norwegian which I find more “Solo friendly “. By all means, go to the Solo meet & greet on the first night but don’t have high expectations since my experience is they’re poorly attended and poorly organized (actually not organized at all). Carnival usually seats solo travellers at a large table in the MDR (but not always). If you don’t like your table assignment at dinner get it changed to the Solo table (if they have one). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin13 Posted November 5, 2017 #2348 Share Posted November 5, 2017 I have cruised Solo on Carnival a few times and have switched over to Norwegian which I find more “Solo friendly “. By all means, go to the Solo meet & greet on the first night but don’t have high expectations since my experience is they’re poorly attended and poorly organized (actually not organized at all). Carnival usually seats solo travellers at a large table in the MDR (but not always). If you don’t like your table assignment at dinner get it changed to the Solo table (if they have one). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk You are right about NCL being more solo friendly as I love their studio cabins and the studio lounge. A friend and I did the Epic on a Med cruise and we each had a studio cabin. That cabin was only $499 for a 7 day cruise the cheapest cabin I ever had (until now) but the airfare to Barcelona was $1200. So there went my cheap cruise. We did enjoy the lounge and we wound up doing things with several other single/solo people. Thank you for the information on Carnival's solo meet and greet. I think I will call and see if there is a solo dining table as I am pretty sure they do have them. The only thing I hate to do by myself is eat so being at a table of other solo people would be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted November 5, 2017 #2349 Share Posted November 5, 2017 I should have mentioned that I did look at the roll call but there are only 9 people including myself on it. There is a guy cruising solo on it but so far he hasn't responded to any of my posts. I am a seasoned cruiser and this is the deadest roll call ever!! I have made some life long friends from past roll calls and I was hoping that this one would be no different but I have a feeling that won't happen. Oh, you are a seasoned cruiser? Then I would suggest what I would normally say to anyone who has cruised *and even to those who haven't;).....participate in activities you enjoy.....if you like trivia, join in......if you enjoy food and they are having culinary demos, join in, ....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bklynbobby Posted November 6, 2017 #2350 Share Posted November 6, 2017 (edited) I will be taking my first SOLO cruise on this sailing Edited November 6, 2017 by bklynbobby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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