solo travelers definition

[bones774]

just off the bway and noticed NCL refers to solo travelers for different activities. To me there is a difference between solo and single. I could be solo but still have a spouse at home or i could be what is commonly called a single but have my children onboard with me.the easy answer is nobody checks your status do whatever you want , but i'm looking for singles and possibly no interest in meeting solo travelers. any input?

[KeithJenner]

Not really sure what sort of input you are after.

 

Certainly, NCLs solos definition is whatever you want. Nobody checks your status, and there are all sorts there. An example would be adult children travelling with parents, who are welcome to attend the meet ups.

 

There would actually be nothing to stop anyone attending as far as I can tell.

 

From my experience (from two cruises where I travelled solo, leaving my wife and child at home), the majority of the people there are people who are looking to share the experience with others rather than the traditional "singles" who are perhaps looking for something more than that.

 

I do know of a few couples who met when travelling as solos on NCL ships, so it does happen.

[jodieh12]

I'm not sure what you're question is? I've been both a solo traveller - travelling alone and also a single traveller, i.e. I don't have a partner, I'm not sure why it would make a difference??

 

 

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[ColeThornton]

Hmmm. Think this is a mini-rant because the O.P. didn't get to hook up with a single-solo. :D

[bones774]

I'm looking for singles, as in meeting someone for a relationship, whether long term or short term. I don't wanna meet solo's to make friends. I don't wanna go to solo events where people want to talk about their travels or wife and kids at home, i'd rather go someplace else, do something else.

I didn't hook up, i was with my teen kids and i dont show that behavior in front of them out of respect for their mother, no rant. Just wanna know the real deal?

[KeithJenner]

Well it certainly can happen, as I said.

 

NCL provide the service of a meet up and some events for people travelling solo. What they can't do is provide the people, that depends on who happens to book on the cruise.

 

On another cruise, you may have found what you were looking for. Next time you will find a different group of people.

 

For whatever reason, a lot of people cruising solo aren't on the lookout for a relationship.

Edited September 18, 2016 by KeithJenner

[SuiteCruiser]

NCL has their studios for 1 person, and they have get togethers for solos. They are doing it for people who are traveling alone. They may be single or married, but looking for people to hang out with.

 

OTOH there are set groups of singles who do cruises, a friend of mine does them at least once a year.

[cml4958]

There are certainly single cruises out there and NCL has done them in the past. I think that is what you are looking for. Those necessarily wouldn't sell out the entire ship and would just be a group of singles going on this cruise and having certain activities geared for the group. I think on one of those you would be able to travel with your teens and still get the benefit of a "singles cruise". I would do a search for singles cruises and then see if you can find something that would work out for your situation.

 

With respect to NCL, the solo gatherings are for people who are traveling solo or have booked a studio cabin. They are simply gatherings of solo travelers.

[bones774]

There are certainly single cruises out there and NCL has done them in the past. I think that is what you are looking for. Those necessarily wouldn't sell out the entire ship and would just be a group of singles going on this cruise and having certain activities geared for the group. I think on one of those you would be able to travel with your teens and still get the benefit of a "singles cruise". I would do a search for singles cruises and then see if you can find something that would work out for your situation.

 

With respect to NCL, the solo gatherings are for people who are traveling solo or have booked a studio cabin. They are simply gatherings of solo travelers.

 

I don't cruise because i'm single and looking, i cruise because i like cruising and my cruise dates are scheduled along two parameters when my children are available for family cruise and when the prices are so cheap in the off season for a single like me to jump onboard on a moments notice.

The gist of it is that the solo activities may have singles participation but is mostly for "solo" travelers. Even w/o searching for a singles cruise, a full ship of nearly 5000 pax will always have it's share of singles, just meeting them is the trick and it probably won't be at solo activities.

thanks

[Quilting_Cruiser]

As others have said, it just depends on who books the same cruise. I'm a single and solo traveler, but I'm not looking for a relationship. On my last cruise (on the Epic) a group from our roll call spent a lot of time together--several of us were single solos and a couple were female friends traveling together, one of whom was married and the other was not. If you're looking for a relationship, then it's really the luck of the draw as far as who books the same cruise and whether you even meet some of the singles on that cruise. Just like life, a lot has to do with just putting yourself out there.

[txagfan]

Strange post...if you are looking for singles they would likely be more prevalent at solo events. Other than that try the bar? [emoji23]

 

 

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[txagfan]

Best place for singles is the FOD event, can't believe I forgot to mention that in my initial reply.

 

 

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[bones774]

Strange post...if you are looking for singles they would likely be more prevalent at solo events. Other than that try the bar? [emoji23]

 

 

 

 

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Why strange?Just getting peoples perspective who may have been there already? It's like saying if you wanna drink and have a good time, go to the local bar, why cruise????????

[dd likes to cruise]

What is FOD?

[txagfan]

Why strange?Just getting peoples perspective who may have been there already? It's like saying if you wanna drink and have a good time, go to the local bar, why cruise????????

 

 

 

I cruise with my nephew and am a single guy. He spends most evenings and afternoons in kids club so I get a lot of time on my own. In my experience the solo group has a lot of singles. I guess I'm just confused why you are so dismissive about that group. While the makeup I'm certain differs from cruise to cruise, it's not all women in their 50's and 60's who are widows or cruise widows (husband won't cruise).

 

 

 

 

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[bones774]

I cruise with my nephew and am a single guy. He spends most evenings and afternoons in kids club so I get a lot of time on my own. In my experience the solo group has a lot of singles. I guess I'm just confused why you are so dismissive about that group. While the makeup I'm certain differs from cruise to cruise, it's not all women in their 50's and 60's who are widows or cruise widows (husband won't cruise).

 

 

 

 

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On my last 2 cruises, i checked the group when it was in a public place, maltings, and that's exactly what it looked like was in the group. Hence my pursuit of these questions, but as you say "cruise to cruise".

[kcwingwalker]

Single and solo both mean one. But the image that may come to mind when one hears of a singles trip is people that are looking for a relationship. Solo is a situation when a person has decided to travel on their own and may or may not wish to meet new people.

 

IMO solo does not mean disinterested nor does it mean the goal of the trip is to meet someone.

 

It doesn't matter if you say "I'm traveling single" or "I'm traveling solo" it's all really the same.

Edited September 18, 2016 by kcwingwalker

[Quilting_Cruiser]

Why strange?Just getting peoples perspective who may have been there already? It's like saying if you wanna drink and have a good time, go to the local bar, why cruise????????

 

Probably because it's difficult to understand what you're asking or whether you're asking anything. I would probably have described it as vague rather than strange though.

 

On my last 2 cruises, i checked the group when it was in a public place, maltings, and that's exactly what it looked like was in the group. Hence my pursuit of these questions, but as you say "cruise to cruise".

 

Checking them out when they're in a public place won't really give you an idea of the make-up of the entire group--just those who are participating in whatever's planned for that evening. On the Epic, the vast majority of those in the studio cabins didn't participate in the group "outings." Many of us met each other the first evening and never went to dinner or shows arranged by the solos' cruise director (those I spent time with didn't even go back to the solo gatherings after the first night for the most part). What I surmised was the solos ranged in age from late 20s to barely breathing. :D

[vintagewine04]

What is FOD?

FOD; is friends of Dorothy, a gay group

[bones774]

Single and solo both mean one. But the image that may come to mind when one hears of a singles trip is people that are looking for a relationship. Solo is a situation when a person has decided to travel on their own and may or may not wish to meet new people.

 

IMO solo does not mean disinterested nor does it mean the goal of the trip is to meet someone.

 

It doesn't matter if you say "I'm traveling single" or "I'm traveling solo" it's all really the same.

 

Thats correct according to Websters, but as the above posts note it's not the same. Solo does not neccessarily mean single!

[NLH Arizona]

Thats correct according to Websters, but as the above posts note it's not the same. Solo does not neccessarily mean single!

To me, solo is a designation of folks traveling alone and single are those who are traveling that aren't in a relationship, at least on the ship.

 

Some cruise lines have single mixers as an activity; a tablemate dragged us all to the singles mixer on a Crystal cruise one time years ago.

 

If you don't like the solo activities, I would suggest you just hang out at the bars, the casino, the pool, etc. and you might be able to find another single looking for someone.

[bones774]

To me, solo is a designation of folks traveling alone and single are those who are traveling that aren't in a relationship, at least on the ship.

 

Some cruise lines have single mixers as an activity; a tablemate dragged us all to the singles mixer on a Crystal cruise one time years ago.

 

If you don't like the solo activities, I would suggest you just hang out at the bars, the casino, the pool, etc. and you might be able to find another single looking for someone.

 

yes

[kathybelcher2433]

Well, on cruise critic under special interest cruises, there are 2 categories: one for solo cruisers and one for single cruisers. I'm not sure how each is defined but it's there for perusing.

 

 

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[txagfan]

On my last 2 cruises, i checked the group when it was in a public place, maltings, and that's exactly what it looked like was in the group. Hence my pursuit of these questions, but as you say "cruise to cruise".

 

 

 

If I was you go to the very first solo meeting. It's my experience after that first night some groups, probably younger people, split off.

 

I get what you're saying and I'm not saying you are wrong for what it's worth, just offering an alternative viewpoint.

 

 

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[cml4958]

The best idea that's been posted is to visit the first night. There you will have the majority of participation. You may hit it off with someone, male or female, and enjoy doing activities together for different parts of the cruise, or not.