scuderi01 Posted March 19, 2014 #1 Share Posted March 19, 2014 So I was thinking on taking a cruise with just my son in Nov on the NCL Gem.... Has anyone ever cruised alone before and do u think it is safe with just me and my child he is 13....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoey Posted March 19, 2014 #2 Share Posted March 19, 2014 So I was thinking on taking a cruise with just my son in Nov on the NCL Gem.... Has anyone ever cruised alone before and do u think it is safe with just me and my child he is 13....... Well you're not reallllly alone if your son is with you. I'm female and have cruised alone-alone about a dozen times and always felt safe. There is a 'solo cruisers' forum below on CC, you should check it out as it has great information for solo cruisers. You will be safe on the ship and 13 is a great age for your son to make friends in the kids club. Whatever you do, have fun!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Aligator Posted March 19, 2014 #3 Share Posted March 19, 2014 So I was thinking on taking a cruise with just my son in Nov on the NCL Gem.... Has anyone ever cruised alone before and do u think it is safe with just me and my child he is 13....... Sure it's safe,....you'll be there for him. I always go solo, but I'm quite older. In fact I hope to be on the Gem, (again) in early sept. They have a teen club, and many activities for him, including the teen dance club, table tennis, shuffleboard. Most things that you can also join in with him. The gem is a great ship, and I'm sure you'll both have a great time. btw, is this your first cruise? If so, it will be a new experience for both of you. Do it, and you won't be sorry.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathy.mckibbin Posted March 19, 2014 #4 Share Posted March 19, 2014 I did my first cruise last year with my 15 year old son. The only problem I had was getting him to join me for dinner--he was way to busy enjoying the friends he met at the teen club. We are going on another cruise this June and I told him he is going to have to spend a little more time with me. Go--it's safe and you'll be hooked. At least, we were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailingnut Posted March 19, 2014 #5 Share Posted March 19, 2014 I always cruise solo and love it~~my 6th cruise will be on the "Gem" in October for 11-days~~cannot wait. I took my daughter one time and she did not like cruising at all and once I took two high school friends and wanted to throw them both off of the balcony! Happy sailing!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpcanuck Posted March 19, 2014 #6 Share Posted March 19, 2014 As many of already said - cruising solo or with a teenager will be just fine. I have travelled alone-alone as a solo many times and have enjoyed myself immensely. It never fails, I usually end up striking up a conversation with someone sitting on a lounger or at a table - and before you know it - any thoughts of feeling "alone" evaporate. It is safe, and easy to manage in terms of travelling and negotiating different countries, ports, etc. I love that I only have to handle my luggage at the beginning and at the end of my travels and do not have to think about packing and unpacking until the last night. I can actually relax and enjoy the world go by, see different countries/ports and go back to my cabin when I want to. Bliss - pure bliss! I say go for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SissasMomE Posted March 19, 2014 #7 Share Posted March 19, 2014 (edited) So I was thinking on taking a cruise with just my son in Nov on the NCL Gem.... Has anyone ever cruised alone before and do u think it is safe with just me and my child he is 13....... I cruised alone with my daughter a couple of times when she was younger! My husband was not always able to get away, and I would take her. You will be fine. It's fun having a mommy / child trip! Edited March 19, 2014 by SissasMomE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvs2Cruise4Ever Posted March 20, 2014 #8 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Go!! And have fun. You will be safe ! Iv been telling you this for months!! Book it already!!! 🚢 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mau Piailug Posted March 20, 2014 #9 Share Posted March 20, 2014 So I was thinking on taking a cruise with just my son in Nov on the NCL Gem.... Has anyone ever cruised alone before and do u think it is safe with just me and my child he is 13....... Dare little, live less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KweezyCruiser Posted March 20, 2014 #10 Share Posted March 20, 2014 I've been on several cruises with just my daughter. I'm looking forward to my next trip, when I'll actually be alone. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quincella Posted March 20, 2014 #11 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Some of my favorite cruise have been with just my daughters and me. I haven't cruised actually alone before, but I would. Go for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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