Celebrity Summit

[winebar2]

Recently divorced and cruising on the Summit May 3rd alone. First cruise for me. Just wondering if anyone has any advice about cruising alone. I am quite nervous. What are the demographics of the passenger make up typically on Celebrity? Typically a lot of singles? Older crowd? Younger crowd? I am 45 years old and starting to get cold feet to go alone. Considering canceling

Edited April 29, 2015 by winebar2

[TeaBag]

Recently divorced and cruising on the Summit May 3rd alone. First cruise for me. Just wondering if anyone has any advice about cruising alone. I am quite nervous. What are the demographics of the passenger make up typically on Celebrity? Typically a lot of singles? Older crowd? Younger crowd? I am 45 years old and starting to get cold feet to go alone. Considering canceling

First of all, let me say I am sorry about your divorce.

Some Celebrity cruises (transatlantics, for instance) attract older people. However, I think the sailings to Bermuda would have plenty of people in your age bracket. You don't say what class of cabin you have selected. If you are eating in the MDR, I would select a large table and that would give you a chance to meet people. Do you like Trivia, the gym, cooking demos etc? All these things would give you a chance to have some fun. You really should read the roll call for your cruise which can be found here:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2037669

 

Chat with some of the people before you sail, although you don't have a lot of time. I hope you go through with it and have a great time.

 

Welcome to Cruise Critic and the wonderful world of cruising.

[DinaS]

Recently divorced and cruising on the Summit May 3rd alone. First cruise for me. Just wondering if anyone has any advice about cruising alone. I am quite nervous. What are the demographics of the passenger make up typically on Celebrity? Typically a lot of singles? Older crowd? Younger crowd? I am 45 years old and starting to get cold feet to go alone. Considering canceling

 

 

First of all, why would you consider cancelling? Did you get "cancel for any reason" insurance? If not, you would lose your entire fare since it's less than a week away.

 

What is your biggest fear about cruising alone? Why are you nervous? Haven't you gone places or done things alone?

 

Regarding the demographics, didn't you do your research before you reserved? Did you sign up for the connections party? Did you connect with anyone on your roll call group?

 

There is no reason you shouldn't have a great time - alone or not. The only person that can prevent you from having a wonderful cruise... is you.

 

I've cruised alone (in my younger days when I was shy and quiet) and I had a great time. Just be open to meeting new people, exploring, and having fun - and you'll be fine.

 

Oh, and don't worry about demographics. Friends come in all shapes, sizes, sexes and ages :)

[ImpulsivePuppy]

I've met single travelers on Celebrity. Personally, I would love the chance to take a cruise by myself. But my wife may have something to say about that!!!:eek::eek::eek: Have a great time!!

[DinaS]

I noticed this was your first post, so my immediate advice would be to join your roll call (tonight - and introduce yourself), and register for the connections party (tonight). Someone posted the link above for your roll call, so here is the link to register for the Connections party:

 

https://secure.celebritycruises.com/cruisecritic/getParty

[maggie.1008]

Go, you will have a great time. I see this is your first time on Cruise Critic. It is a world of information. Read everything you can on here before you go. I will be happy to answer any questions.

[bighairtexan]

I've often cruises solo, when I was still married. It was either go solo, go with a friend or don't go, as my ex worked (it seemed) 24/7/365. As mentioned DEFINITELY sign up for your roll call. A good way to meet people for possible excursions or dinners or whatever.

 

I found it easier to do traditional dining and asked for a large table. Mostly I just don't like to eat alone at dinner and found that worked. Barring that you could do Select dining and each evening ask for a large table.

 

I found it most relaxing to cruise solo. Get up when you want. Go to bed when you want. Watch the shows or gamble or sit in the sun when you want IF you want. Geee now I've gotten myself all psyched up to travel alone again.

[winebar2]

I'm obviously a novice cruiser. Thanks for the information. I had no idea about "roll call" or "connections meet". Thanks and I'm hoping for a great time. Never really have been away alone, seems depressing but everyone I know recommended a cruise, so here we go.

[winebar2]

Are there any singles areas on this ship?

[alcpa1]

Sailing solo can have huge advantages, particularly on this sailing. Bermuda is safe that's #1. Number 2 many like us have "adopted" single sailors and had a wonderful time. Your dinner mates should be gracious. My DH and I often split up to do activities that appeal to us and the only time you will be alone is in your cabin.

Every evening you will receive a newsletter with the following days events. Singles events will be listed. It will be your best guide to everything that will appeal to your interests.

Have a wonderful cruise. Start packing!!!!!!!!

[winebar2]

Thank you. What is DH?

[ghstudio]

Dear husband

[winebar2]

Dear husband

 

OH, Thanks

[need2bespoiled]

They do sometimes have solo traveler meet and greets but the Martini Bar, or many of the bars really should be a good place to meet people, but also in the pool, casino at dinner, etc. Just don't be shy!

 

I have met a number of solo travelers and traveled with friends who travel solo often and expect for having to pay almost twice as much they have a great time.

 

I definitely agree you should try and have a set dining time and ask for a big table but don't be afraid to eat in Bistro on 5, Normandie or even the buffet if you need a break.

 

Have fun and Happy sailing,

Jenna

[neverbeenhere]

Dear is periodically replaced with a variety of other D words.;)

[varoo]

I'm obviously a novice cruiser. Thanks for the information. I had no idea about "roll call" or "connections meet". Thanks and I'm hoping for a great time. Never really have been away alone, seems depressing but everyone I know recommended a cruise, so here we go.

When you first board the ship, you should receive a copy of Celebrity Today, the daily newsletter that describes the ship's activities for the first day.

They usually offer guided tours of the ship, which can provide a helpful orientation for first timers.

 

Then each night your stateroom attendant will leave you a copy of the activity schedule for the next day.

They usually come into your cabin to do the evening turndown while you are at dinner.

 

Look for listings of the time and place of the get-togethers for single or solo passengers.

 

Also, in port you may feel more comfortable taking the ship's excursions, at least at the beginning until you get to know some of the other passengers better. There is often at least one ship employee who goes along on the ship's excursions.

 

There are almost always women traveling alone on the ship's excursions, both those who are cruising solo and those whose husband/partner/companion just did not want to go on that particular excursion.

 

There should be a handout in your cabin describing all the excursions they offer.

If you go to the shore excursion desk (Deck 3 in center of ship), the agents there will be happy to discuss them with you, answer questions and offer advice.

 

 

Roll call arranged independent excursions can be a double edged sword.

They may be a great way to meet friendly people and save some money on the price of an excursion, but sometimes may be a self-serving maneuver by someone who keeps urging people to join "my group" in order to get the tour for free himself by signing up a certain number of people.

 

 

Traditional dining is better to choose if you are the type who likes to have dinner with the same people at the same assigned table at the same time every night.

 

Select dining is better to choose if you are the type who prefers the flexibility of dining with different people on different nights and being able to go to dinner each night whenever you feel like having dinner.

But it is not for those who get upset if they are not always seated immediately and may occasionally need to wait for a table.

 

Waiting is not always a bad thing, by the way, because you may also meet friendly people in line or at a bar or lounge while you are waiting and all decide to have dinner together.

 

 

DinaS has given some of the best advice of all in saying

 

"Oh, and don't worry about demographics. Friends come in all shapes, sizes, sexes and ages :)"

 

Also, we have found that some of the most interesting people we have met on cruises came from backgrounds very different from our own; different countries, different customs, different cultures and lifestyles.

 

The only thing we need to have in common is a common language.

 

Edited April 29, 2015 by varoo

[CruisingChick]

So sorry to hear about your divorce.

 

There is a board down on Deck 3 near the mid-ship elevators that list all the groups that are meeting on board.

 

They stopped posting them in the Celebrity Today a year or so ago. Please stop by there and look to see what groups are meeting.

 

Also if you are dining in the MDR and are not happy with your table, please do not hesitate to ask the Maitre'd to change. On one of our cruises a wonderful lady who always travels solo asked to join our table as I believe the people assigned to her table did not show up. We had a great time with her.

 

The biggest thing is don't be afraid to ask, most staff and crew on the ship are there to see you have a great time.

[DinaS]

Recently divorced and cruising on the Summit May 3rd alone. First cruise for me. Just wondering if anyone has any advice about cruising alone. I am quite nervous. What are the demographics of the passenger make up typically on Celebrity? Typically a lot of singles? Older crowd? Younger crowd? I am 45 years old and starting to get cold feet to go alone. Considering canceling

 

I noticed that you posted on your roll call that you are looking to meet single women age 35-45.

 

If you are going on this cruise with the hopes/intentions/goals of meeting a single woman 35-45, you will be VERY disappointed.

 

I have a word of advice for you.

 

DON'T

 

Just be open to socializing and meeting LOTS of new people. Go to events - ask folks if you can join their team for trivia. Sit next to people at the shows and say hi. Chat with the person you are standing next to when boarding. Say hello to that person waiting in line for coffee. Ask people what their plans are for Bermuda. Offer to share a cab with people you meet while waiting for a cab. Say hello to the person next to you getting ice cream at the buffet.

[gi_pam]

Can't really say about singles, since I didn't notice one way or the other. But we were on the Summit to Bermuda last year in May and I think you'll fit in very well with the age demographics. We're mid-40s and felt like we fit right in. It was a great cruise!

 

Have fun!

[ghstudio]

+1 to DinaS's post

 

Just be yourself and be friendly, but not pushy....and the normal caveat to divorced or widowed folks....don't dwell on your past...focus/talk about now and the future.

 

You will find interesting,nice people of all sexes and ages on your cruise....

Edited April 29, 2015 by ghstudio

[snyniew]

I was solo on the Summit this March. I joined the rollcall and lucky for me it was a very active rollcall and had many nice people on it. We would end up each evening with a group of us meeting at the Martini Bar and then going up to Revelations and dancing the night away.

 

I missed the solo gathering (and the other solo person I met did as well) but never felt alone on the entire cruise.

 

I did both ship excursions as well as independent ones. As long as you are open and outgoing you will meet people and have a fun time. Don't be afraid to start conversations with people who you are sitting by at the pool or in the Oceanview cafe. You will find most people are friendly and willing to carry on a conversation.

 

Go and enjoy your vacation, you will have an amazing time.

[kenevenpar]

Thank you. What is DH?

 

Here is a thread with many of the "code speak"

 

http://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0LEVjfX_0BVATAAUoYnnIlQ/RV=2/RE=1430351959/RO=10/RU=http%3a%2f%2fboards.cruisecritic.com%2fshowthread.php%3ft%3d763131/RK=0/RS=dyypcFVFpogN4ogEwVLGl64LDxQ-

[hvsteve1]

Maybe I missed it, but I didn't see any mention of the forums on single and solo cruising if you look at the other forum topics.

 

Also, on a long term perspective, you might want to look into some of the ships, typically the newer, larger ones, that have a number of solo cabins. That means there will definitely be a number of singles on board.

 

Also, you are the right age that, if you consider yourself charming and a good dancer, you can check some of the luxury cruise lines, such as Regent, that recruit single men to cruise as "hosts" for the single ladies. You may even meet a "sugar mama".:D

[DinaS]

Maybe I missed it, but I didn't see any mention of the forums on single and solo cruising if you look at the other forum topics.

 

Also, on a long term perspective, you might want to look into some of the ships, typically the newer, larger ones, that have a number of solo cabins. That means there will definitely be a number of singles on board.

 

Also, you are the right age that, if you consider yourself charming and a good dancer, you can check some of the luxury cruise lines, such as Regent, that recruit single men to cruise as "hosts" for the single ladies. You may even meet a "sugar mama".:D

 

A recruited "host"? The OP has admitted he is "quite nervous". That is definitely NOT a characteristic of a hired host.

 

As for meeting a "sugar mama", seriously? To even post a suggestion of that is absurd.

[Seacreature101]

Yes, yes, and yes on almost all of the above.

 

My comment is: DON'T YOU DARE CANCEL!! Also, since you are new, don't do the all caps as I just did. :eek: People don't like it on here, but it was necessary under the circumstances. Read it in very strong and caring motherly voice, okay?

 

Suck it up, Bucko and you get on the ship and ride!

 

Have a great time and enjoy a new chapter in your life. :D