First Solo/Retirement Celebration !!1

[jonz]

Just booked my first SOLO cruise, Nov on Carnival Breeze, Cove Balcony. Have cruised 6 times before and always with my sisters, each time one of them has medical issues and I was taking care of everything. Always pushing a wheelchair or something. This time... going by myself and looking forward to the down-time with no responsibilities. Although... My sister, who I lovingly call 'the Elder', may decide she wants to come if she is up to it. Im good, either way.

I am retiring in July after 28 yrs with the State of Texas. Very ready for the rest. I will be cruising, hopefully, each year at least. My big plan is to have a 'Cruise Account' that I can dip into for any 'last minute deals'. Month or so ago, I saw a deal on NCL for 7-day, Balcony for $599 (no single supplement). This was 4 days before Sailing. Once retired, I can jump on that kind of deal. Not a huge fan of Norwegian but for $599/Balcony/Solo... Im there.

So... will be checking this Forum for all kinds of advice

[annabell08]

Congratulations on your retirement.

 

I like your cruising goal of at least one per year. I have two goals: a back to back and a last minute deal like the NCL one you described.

[Jeni99]

So excited for you!!!!

 

 

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[portlandpete]

Yeah for you!! Hope for many more cruises for you once you retire! The freedom you will feel will be fabulous!

[afcruiser]

CONGRATS ON YOUR 28 YEARS OF EMPLOYMENT AND HOPE YOU HAVE

A GREAT RETIREMENT.

 

I LOVE TEXAS. OUR DAUGHTERS LIVE THERE SO WE VISIT AS OFTEN AS WE CAN.

 

HOW FAR FROM THE PORT ARE YOU? WISH WE LIVED CLOSER TO A PORT.

HUBBY WAS ACTUALLY LOOKING FOR LAND IN TEXAS TODAY. :p

 

WERE ACTUALLY CRUISING ABOUT THE SAME TIME AS YOU EXCEPT ON THE MAGIC OUT OF PORT CONAVERAL. LOVE THE MAGIC.

 

HAPPY SAILS AND CONGRATS.

[seamusdad]

Congratulations on your retirement! I love cruising solo, it's so much more relaxing than cruising with others. I hope you get to enjoy a true vacation from all responsibilities!

 

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[fuzzmane]

Congratulations and have a great cruise.

[bakersdozen12]

Congrats on your retirement! I can't wait until I can say the same. Do you live within driving distance to a port? Galveston maybe? My husband and I live in NH, so we are very limited in that sense. Not a heck of a lot of cruises leave out of NYC or Boston. I'm hopeful that when we retire, that we can move to Florida. :)

[Twintowngirl]

I am retiring in July after 28 yrs with the State of Texas. Very ready for the rest. I will be cruising, hopefully, each year at least.

 

 

Congratulations on your upcoming retirement! I retired in May of 2014 from the Federal Government and am loving every minute of my free time. My goal is to go once a year, although in 2015 and 2016, I am cruising twice a year plus I have been able to go on a road trip or two.

 

I also travel with my sister who is not retired yet but we are counting down to that happening in the next 4-5 years ( she is a county employee). You will have to post again about your solo experience, if it turns out to be that way.

 

Again, congratulations!

[KirkNC]

Congrats and enjoy your cruise.

[LaCal]

Congrats on your retirement n future cruise plans

 

When we retire one of my goals is a world cruise 😜😜

 

Also Thx to a great casino deal recently we were also able to book the Vista to Europe in Oct which was also something I thought would be later towards retiring

[Ms. Fun Bunch]

Congratulations on your retirement. You will love it I retired 3 years ago from the federal government and thank God everyday for that blessing!! Enjoy your cruise and I hope you cruise many more times!!!

[riclop]

Congrats and enjoy your cruise.

[riclop]

It seems to be a thing of the past.

[Theodorable]

I hope you have a fabulous time. I cruise once a year without my husband and it is a wonderful thing to do. You can do whatever, whenever...you like. Have a nap when you feel like it, eat when you feel like it, go ashore...if you feel like it. Just enjoy your time away. You will love it.

[Clarea]

Congratulations and have a great cruise!

[Keith1010]

Congratulations on your retirement and your booking of the cruise.

 

Keith