bob brown Posted December 23, 2017 #2401 Share Posted December 23, 2017 The group is made up of the TA's family and I am an acquaintance of the TA. The Breakaway sounds great. Which line is it? quote It is Norwegian Cruise Lines....they have a dedicated Studio Lounge on all their newer, larger ships. On their other ships, they meet at one of the public lounges....but it is not the same experience, I've been told... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deep-Blue-Iris Posted December 23, 2017 #2402 Share Posted December 23, 2017 The Breakaway has a Studio Lounge where Studio cabin occupants have 24 hour access....it is sort of like their 'living room', with a complimentary espresso machine, and snacks throughout the day. And each evening from about 500 until 600 PM, they block the doors open, and invite all solo passenger's, regardless of their cabin location, to mingle for 'Happy Hour'....they have a bartender at that time, (you pay for those drinks, unless you have the drink package). More important...they have a host from the cruise activities staff assigned there, to make introductions, conduct party games, and provide a sign up sheet for those wishing to dine in specialty restaurants on different dates. They also have a similar sheet for those wishing to go on shore excursions together. At the end of the hour, they invite all those not going to specialty restaurants to go as a group to the main dining room for dinner, where they have one or two large tables reserved.... Ok, hopefully I’ve trimmed the quote properly but just wanted to say, thanks for posting this. I’m on the Epic next August and in a Studio, so this is good info to know. With the shore excursions, do they have a signup board and then you go and pay at the shore excursion desk? That sounds kinda fun, I’ve got a few ports with nothing planned so far. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTVCRUISER Posted December 23, 2017 #2403 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Happy Holidays Solo Cruisers............https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DRunBcdUEAE7QWn.jpg:large Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoseyP Posted December 24, 2017 #2404 Share Posted December 24, 2017 (edited) Hello to allGoing to be sailing on the Carnival Miracle January 13th through the Panama Canal solo. Getting a divorce and have been contemplating not going but I have wanted to do the Panama canal since I learned about it in Grade School. The cruise is paid for so her goes nothing. Would appreciate any advice or wisdom as I start the next chapter in my life A lady only 2 pages back may be doing a Panama Canal cruise on Cunard in Jan. She was thinking of cancelling and many of us have told her why she should go, if possible. I am glad you definitely are going to go. The canal is fascinating. I have done the partial trip. You will probably have a great time, and a wonderful adventure.I'd also say keep reading the solo cruiser thread. There are lots of tips and info here. happy holidays! Edited December 24, 2017 by JoseyP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meliBo Posted December 24, 2017 #2405 Share Posted December 24, 2017 1st cruise and solo... HAL Nieuw Amst 12/30 FLL-Turks-SanJuan- St. Thomas-Half Moon Leaning toward self- exploration in ports but open to excursion suggestions. I'm a fairly intrepid traveler - looking for interesting and unique sites, people and experiences. Solo cruise tops also welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob brown Posted December 24, 2017 #2406 Share Posted December 24, 2017 1st cruise and solo... HAL Nieuw Amst 12/30 FLL-Turks-SanJuan- St. Thomas-Half Moon Leaning toward self- exploration in ports but open to excursion suggestions. I'm a fairly intrepid traveler - looking for interesting and unique sites, people and experiences. Solo cruise tops also welcome! Welcome to Cruise Critics! Be sure to introduce yourself on the Roll Call for your cruise, and attend the 'Meet and Greet'....you'll then already 'know' some cruise mates before you even board.... And also look at the section of CC that gives vast information on the individual ports of call you are making... A veritable fortune in knowledge is contained within....and you can either use the search feature, or just ask questions....:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri530 Posted December 25, 2017 #2407 Share Posted December 25, 2017 I sale on Navigator of the Seas on Jan 14 2018. Looking forward to meeting up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbschultz Posted December 25, 2017 #2408 Share Posted December 25, 2017 First solo cruise in January! Super excited and nervous...been on plenty of Royal Caribbean ships, first time on NCL. Really looking forward to the Escape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croptop Posted December 26, 2017 #2409 Share Posted December 26, 2017 Today, I'm on my way to Singapore. Will be boarding the Sapphire Princess on 30 Dec for 10 days. It's going to be awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdaniels679 Posted December 27, 2017 #2410 Share Posted December 27, 2017 First solo cruise in January! Super excited and nervous...been on plenty of Royal Caribbean ships, first time on NCL. Really looking forward to the Escape. Congrats on your first solo trip rbschultz! I'm going on my first in April, and I have similar feelings. I've cruised on Royal Caribbean and the Escape before. We can swap tips/stories if you'd like. Either way, best of luck and enjoy your sailing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisebrotha06 Posted December 27, 2017 #2411 Share Posted December 27, 2017 You’ll love Escape. I did a solo cruise on that ship last year. Had a great time. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpott Posted December 28, 2017 #2412 Share Posted December 28, 2017 NCL Epic 2.10.17 This will be my first cruise and decided to go solo. Looking forward to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbschultz Posted December 28, 2017 #2413 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Congrats on your first solo trip rbschultz! I'm going on my first in April, and I have similar feelings. I've cruised on Royal Caribbean and the Escape before. We can swap tips/stories if you'd like. Either way, best of luck and enjoy your sailing! You’ll love Escape. I did a solo cruise on that ship last year. Had a great time. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Thank you both :). Jdaniels what ship are you going on for Royal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdaniels679 Posted December 28, 2017 #2414 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Thank you both :). Jdaniels what ship are you going on for Royal? I’ll actually be on Celebrity’s Summit in April. Last week I was on Indy and had a great time (despite the noro news). I do love Royal, but I enjoy trying new things. Actually, I’m typically happy on any cruise. Haha. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbschultz Posted December 28, 2017 #2415 Share Posted December 28, 2017 I’ll actually be on Celebrity’s Summit in April. Last week I was on Indy and had a great time (despite the noro news). I do love Royal, but I enjoy trying new things. Actually, I’m typically happy on any cruise. Haha. Sent from my iPhone using Forums I really liked Indy, but I haven't been on in quite a while. I want to go back on Liberty sometime soon and check out that new slide :P. Have you been on a Celebrity ship before? Definitely recommend you go to Qsine...such a fun restaurant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdaniels679 Posted December 28, 2017 #2416 Share Posted December 28, 2017 I really liked Indy, but I haven't been on in quite a while. I want to go back on Liberty sometime soon and check out that new slide :P. Have you been on a Celebrity ship before? Definitely recommend you go to Qsine...such a fun restaurant. I haven't been on Liberty yet, but I did see you went on Navigator. :) I enjoyed my trip on her. I haven't been on a Celebrity before, so I'm excited to try it out. What did you like most about Qsine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbschultz Posted December 28, 2017 #2417 Share Posted December 28, 2017 I haven't been on Liberty yet, but I did see you went on Navigator. :) I enjoyed my trip on her. I haven't been on a Celebrity before, so I'm excited to try it out. What did you like most about Qsine? The food is really playful, creative, and fun. We just told the waiters to bring things and they did an amazing job. This was on a different ship though (Reflection). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTVCRUISER Posted December 28, 2017 #2418 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Cruising in 12 days , solo cruise to Mexico on the Oosterdam out of San Diego :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTVCRUISER Posted December 29, 2017 #2419 Share Posted December 29, 2017 :) Happy New Year :) .......https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DSJ0ez2VoAE087p.jpg:large Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradleyk Posted January 6, 2018 #2420 Share Posted January 6, 2018 NORWEGIAN EPIC MARCH 3-7, 2018. This will be my second solo on the Epic. I had a blast the first time, met a lot of new friends that we all still keep in touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deep-Blue-Iris Posted January 6, 2018 #2421 Share Posted January 6, 2018 Bradleyk, I’m solo on the Epic in August for the first time. If you have any tips or advice I’d really appreciate them. I’ve read lots of reviews that weren’t great and I’m now worried I’ve booked the wrong ship! :( Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monbeck34 Posted January 6, 2018 #2422 Share Posted January 6, 2018 NORWEGIAN EPIC MARCH 3-7, 2018. This will be my second solo on the Epic. I had a blast the first time, met a lot of new friends that we all still keep in touch. Are you in one of the solo studio rooms? I’ve booked in the Epic for October 28 and am in one. I’ve heard mixed reviews about the Epic. What are your thoughts on the ship? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradleyk Posted January 6, 2018 #2423 Share Posted January 6, 2018 Are you in one of the solo studio rooms? I’ve booked in the Epic for October 28 and am in one. I’ve heard mixed reviews about the Epic. What are your thoughts on the ship? Sent from my iPhone using Forums The complaints that I have read about the Epic usually revolve around the odd bathrooms in the balcony cabins and the smoking in the casino. For these 2 issues... I'm in a studio so I don't care about the balcony cabins. Lol. And for the smoking in the casino it is no different than any of the other 5 ships that I have been on. I went last March and I had a great time. though I do wish the ship had the waterfront like the getaway, breakaway, escape. But the pools are sooo much better on the Epic. Also the adults area at the back of the ship has a small pool which is nice. Do you have any questions that I can help with? One thing, make sure to go to the studio lounge for drinks around 530, people will be gathered there every evening and we would all go to dinner together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monbeck34 Posted January 6, 2018 #2424 Share Posted January 6, 2018 The complaints that I have read about the Epic usually revolve around the odd bathrooms in the balcony cabins and the smoking in the casino. For these 2 issues... I'm in a studio so I don't care about the balcony cabins. Lol. And for the smoking in the casino it is no different than any of the other 5 ships that I have been on. I went last March and I had a great time. though I do wish the ship had the waterfront like the getaway, breakaway, escape. But the pools are sooo much better on the Epic. Also the adults area at the back of the ship has a small pool which is nice. Do you have any questions that I can help with? One thing, make sure to go to the studio lounge for drinks around 530, people will be gathered there every evening and we would all go to dinner together. Thanks!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisebrotha06 Posted January 8, 2018 #2425 Share Posted January 8, 2018 Just booked a cruise on the new Celebrity Edge. They are offering some new 3-night cruises to the Bahamas for November and December. I booked one of the Edge Single Staterooms with Infinite Veranda. Glad to see they have rooms for solo travelers. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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