42CruiseCrazy Posted September 19, 2014 #101 Share Posted September 19, 2014 (edited) That is so true!! I met one woman when cruising solo who pursued me in spite of me being married and at the time I was flattered that this attractive woman wanted to hang out with me. It went too far and I had to slam on the brakes. Lesson learned. Never again. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited September 19, 2014 by 42CruiseCrazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvBNatC Posted September 19, 2014 #102 Share Posted September 19, 2014 That is so true!! I met one woman when cruising solo who pursued me in spite of me being married and at the time I was flattered that this attractive woman wanted to hang out with me. It went too far and I had to slam on the brakes. Lesson learned. Never again. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk That's what happens with some solo women when they discover the pickings onboard are slim. They start going after the "low-hanging fruit," the married ones traveling alone who might want to get frisky. :p I find I'm better off spending more quality time alone on my balcony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42CruiseCrazy Posted September 19, 2014 #103 Share Posted September 19, 2014 To be fair. She was a very nice woman. There was a real mutual attraction and if I was single, I would have not stopped it. I have to take responsibility for being a willing participant. I blame myself for my weakness and lack of judgement. It was 5 years ago so it is "water under the cruise ship." Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvBNatC Posted September 20, 2014 #104 Share Posted September 20, 2014 (edited) To be fair. She was a very nice woman. There was a real mutual attraction and if I was single, I would have not stopped it. I have to take responsibility for being a willing participant. I blame myself for my weakness and lack of judgement. It was 5 years ago so it is "water under the cruise ship." Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app I'm sure she was. I wasn't implying that single women who get involved with married men aren't. It all depends on how much one or both need the romance. Affairs at sea are a different animal. A whole romance can spark, flame, and die in a week. Edited September 20, 2014 by LuvBNatC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42CruiseCrazy Posted September 20, 2014 #105 Share Posted September 20, 2014 (edited) Yes. That's kind of how it happened. It was a 7 night cruise. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Edited September 20, 2014 by 42CruiseCrazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pkmtravel Posted October 23, 2014 #106 Share Posted October 23, 2014 I love to travel/cruise but find cruising is mostly couples. Any solo travel people out there going on Oceania Nautica ship that leaves 11/2 Istanbul to Dubai? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAngle Posted October 23, 2014 #107 Share Posted October 23, 2014 This has been an informative thread! I am cruising alone on Freedom soon with 2 couples I've cruised with before and now I know some of the things to watch out for. It could get interesting if your experiences are any indication. Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich60 Posted October 23, 2014 #108 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Richard:I cruise a lot, and very seldom find single straight guys. Although I am a Celebrity girl, I am thinking of switching lines. There must be men out there somewhere who love cruising as much as I do. A lot of people were dancing on the Celebrity Century, but they were all couples, and it just seemed a bit awkward for me. Although the staff was nice enough to my mom and I, the singles bar was hidden away on the ship, and not an event for singles until 11:00 at night, after everyone had gone to bed. There were some men there avoiding going back to their rooms, but they were married. So there must be some other solution the ships can come up with for singles on board to meet in the 60's. Maybe we can brainstorm a few on this site!;) Tikigal, I am flattered! I would not count on the cruise lines doing any more fo singles than they already do. Their primary intrest is in couples and families - ergo more profit. Therefor I feel it is my obligation to step foward (at a lounge, pool, lido deck or night club) and make my own introductions. Mine is not a frail male ego. Thus rejection is not a problem for myself as it might be with of my gender. It is my habit to carry calling cards as a way to sometimes break the ice. Also I would not have a problem with a lady making the introductions. You speak of awkward, below is my response to another thread dealing with "Awkward Moments" Best wishes, Richard I also enjoy dancing even though I am no Fred Astaire. If a lady goes to the nightclub chances are that she would like to dance. So all one has to do is ask. I have found that most women, single or attached, will say yes. However it is incumbent on the man to be properly dressed, well mannered and gracious. After dancing escort the lady back to her seat and offer your thanks and return to your own seat. Do this a few more times and it will become apparent that you also came to dance. At this time you might find that the ladies will ask you to dance. The problem is most single men are too self conscious to do this and will sit out the evening at the bar alone. Again you do not have to be Fred Astaire dance, just feel the rhythm of the music and dance. All you need is some very basic knowledge of the steps. If you can count to two - Two Step, three - Salsa or Bolero, four - Waltz and five Tango. Forget the fancy moves as seen on DWTS and enjoy yourself. If you feel you have made a misstep apologize laugh about it and continue on. Also it's very important, while dancing, to please converse with your partner. “Dance like no one is watching” From the movie “Scent of a Woman” : Q: Do you Tango? A: No. Q: Would you care to learn? And finally from the above: “If you get tangled in the Tango - just Tango out of it!” Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmladybug71 Posted May 11, 2015 #109 Share Posted May 11, 2015 I have found the best way is to go to Vacations to go. I check it a lot. On the left side you will see Single Discounts and it will show you all the cruises with single discount prices. I have done 10 cruises as a single and I am 73 yrs old. I like Royal and Princess. When I lived in Florida I went on 7 cruises in 4 years. It was the only thing I liked about living in Florida. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browneyed girl 2 Posted June 5, 2015 #110 Share Posted June 5, 2015 My 1st cruise is in 8 days on NoftheSeas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browneyed girl 2 Posted June 5, 2015 #111 Share Posted June 5, 2015 So excited to explore. Hope to meet someone too. Cruising with my siblings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browneyed girl 2 Posted June 5, 2015 #112 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Forgot to mention that I'm single and interested in dancing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oppalopa Posted June 12, 2015 #113 Share Posted June 12, 2015 I have found the best way is to go to Vacations to go. I check it a lot. On the left side you will see Single Discounts and it will show you all the cruises with single discount prices. I have done 10 cruises as a single and I am 73 yrs old. I like Royal and Princess. When I lived in Florida I went on 7 cruises in 4 years. It was the only thing I liked about living in Florida. I agree with everything you said I live in Florida too. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oppalopa Posted June 12, 2015 #114 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Why doesn't someone take the reigns find something interesting and let's all go on a cruise maybe 1st week in Nov or 2nd week? or 1st week in Dec? I am in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubagirl43 Posted June 12, 2015 #115 Share Posted June 12, 2015 I and a few from Toronto area and others from the states are going on the Dec 5 2015 Singles cruise with VTG out of SanJuan. Anyone wanna join in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlg64 Posted July 4, 2015 #116 Share Posted July 4, 2015 I have read all this thread (which it appears dates back many years now) with lots of interest and humour. I am about to embark on my first cruise in Sept from Singapore and although I have convinced a married work colleague (whom I barely know) to share my cabin for cost reasons (lucky her hubby doesn't mind me stealing her!!) i am still hoping that there will be some singles meet & greet sessions. I am 50+ and have wanted to cruise for many years and now the kids are (almost) grown and stretching their wings i am ready and plan to do more but will need to find the ships that dont charge a fortune for solo's!! The advice given thru this thread has been marvellous and much appreciated. Shame almost all of you are in US and too far for me to join you on cruises....maybe one day i will 'cross the oceans'.:) cheers Deb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoneJohnson Posted September 18, 2015 #117 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Well I'm single, male and 55 and cruising on March 12th 2016 a 21 day Panama Canal on the Westerdam. Looks like a great cruise with a lot of stops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseelady Posted September 18, 2015 #118 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Well I'm single, male and 55 and cruising on March 12th 2016 a 21 day Panama Canal on the Westerdam. Looks like a great cruise with a lot of stops. I never cruises on HAL, I definitely want to try it. I am in my late 30s, but Carnival and NCL just does not do it for me, I prefer to be around much older crowd, that are more quitter and calmer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoneJohnson Posted September 18, 2015 #119 Share Posted September 18, 2015 I never cruises on HAL, I definitely want to try it. I am in my late 30s, but Carnival and NCL just does not do it for me, I prefer to be around much older crowd, that are more quitter and calmer. I myself broke my neck when I was 15 years old a sophomore in high school other than that issue I'm a good guy. I'll take 2 caregivers with me and am thinking of asking my mother again. I took her last year on her first/only cruise and she loved it. This looks to be a great cruise. Have some great cruises, email if you wish. Thank you, Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseelady Posted September 19, 2015 #120 Share Posted September 19, 2015 I myself broke my neck when I was 15 years old a sophomore in high school other than that issue I'm a good guy. I'll take 2 caregivers with me and am thinking of asking my mother again. I took her last year on her first/only cruise and she loved it. This looks to be a great cruise. Have some great cruises, email if you wish. Thank you, Randy Enjoy your cruise Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoneJohnson Posted September 19, 2015 #121 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Enjoy your cruise Randy Thanks, and you do the same best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasha1014 Posted October 12, 2015 #122 Share Posted October 12, 2015 I went on a singles cruise last summer through VTG...was a lot of fun as I alwAys had people to do activities with, dance, dine with or sunbathe with. I'd recommend it..there are so many groups! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SASSYnLV Posted October 20, 2015 #123 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Why doesn't someone take the reigns find something interesting and let's all go on a cruise maybe 1st week in Nov or 2nd week? or 1st week in Dec? well, its a little late now...but I'm going on a singles hosted cruise the dec. 5th! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rnmozack Posted January 7, 2016 #124 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Went solo on getaway dec 2015 had s great time now looking for another in April or May? Any good deals? May other solos on getaway never ate dinner alone! I'm already booked getaway dec 2016 but want something in between suggestions appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzn buckeye Posted January 10, 2016 #125 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Went solo on getaway dec 2015 had s great time now looking for another in April or May? Any good deals? May other solos on getaway never ate dinner alone! I'm already booked getaway dec 2016 but want something in between suggestions appreciated did you do one of their solo cabins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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