dwing18 Posted May 9, 2009 #1 Share Posted May 9, 2009 I am considering a singles cruise for the end of the summer. I have done a little research a have concluded that there are 2 major singles cruise operators. How can I get reviews of the operators without violating the rules of this platform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ce2000 Posted May 10, 2009 #2 Share Posted May 10, 2009 I think that you are correct. There are two that are very big. I will be taking my sixth singles cruise on one, in Sept. 2009. It is a Mediterranean Cruise. I have never cruised with the other, but have heard good things about them. Just book a cruise with one and give it a try, I believe that you will have a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
controlledchaos Posted May 11, 2009 #3 Share Posted May 11, 2009 I have cruised with both of the big singles cruise companies. Three times with one, and once with the other. They both offer the exact same product and I would choose the company that has the itinerary/ship that you would prefer. You will have a great time with either one. CC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwing18 Posted May 13, 2009 Author #4 Share Posted May 13, 2009 It will be Carnival Glory Aug 22 or Carnival Liberty Sept 5. I like the Liberty's itinerary better. Prices are about the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisininva Posted May 13, 2009 #5 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I agree with CC -- I've cruised with both operators and they both do a great job -- pick the ship and itinerary you like and go for it!! It's addicting -- I went on my first singles cruise in April 2006 and just completed my 6th cruise this past April :eek: Now considering another in October or maybe December . . . :rolleyes: Christine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eliza43 Posted May 28, 2009 #6 Share Posted May 28, 2009 yeah. you're correct! It is the simple Mediterranean cruise vacation.There is nowhere else on earth where you can sample as many flavors, cultures and historic sites as you can on a Mediterranean cruise. Explore the region on cruises from Italy, France, Spain, or Greece. Experience the amazing scenery and rich cultures during your holiday on the Sea. And enjoy our fun guide to Mediterranean cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manofmagnet Posted May 28, 2009 #7 Share Posted May 28, 2009 I have also done the Hosted singles groups with both small and large groups and have alway had a great time. I am also booked on the Sept 19 Med. cruise with the large hosted company .:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BARBARA J.W. Posted June 14, 2009 #8 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Question,,,,,,,,, Doesn't it cost alot extra to go with a Hosted Single's Group Cruise.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ce2000 Posted June 18, 2009 #9 Share Posted June 18, 2009 It may cost a little more to go with a hosted singles group, but it is money very well spent in my opinion. Please give it a try, then see for yourself if it was worth the extra money. I believe that you will meet a lot of interesting singles and that you will have a very good time. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorie7 Posted June 21, 2009 #10 Share Posted June 21, 2009 I would love to go on one. How do |I learn who they are? thx dorie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Kat Posted June 22, 2009 #11 Share Posted June 22, 2009 (edited) I would love to go on one. How do |I learn who they are? thx dorie Howdy Dorie! You may want to click here http://www.cruisecritic.com/articles.cfm?ID=21 for the Cruise Critic article titled Cruise "Welcome Mat" Varies for Solos. Note the section titled Choose a singles' cruise. Also, click here http://www.cruisecritic.com/articles.cfm?ID=419 for another Cruise Critic article titled Best Cruise Lines for Solo Travelers. Both may contain information that will help you. Also, you may want to go to www.google.com and type in "hosted single cruises". You will find many of the agencies your fellow Cruise Critic members would recommend, give feedback, etc. if they could. Per the Guidelines we all agreed to follow when registering for our free membership, the names, web sites, etc. of travel agents/agencies or other cruise-related sites or message boards --- even if "masked" --- are not allowed in Cruise Critic message board posts. Posts asking for the name, site or further information via e-mail, or posts offering same, will be removed as well as any replies to the removed posts. Discussion or promotion of any non-Cruise Critic group cruise is not allowed. Hosted single cruises are group cruises. Also, "personal ads" for cabin-mates are not allowed in any forum. The only Cruise Critic Group Cruise I know of where singles are involved is the CC Single Parent Cruise "A DREAM worth waiting for" June 19, 2010. Click here http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=951706. I sincerely hope this information will be helpful! Kat Edited June 23, 2009 by Host Kat >^..^< typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorie7 Posted June 23, 2009 #12 Share Posted June 23, 2009 This is very helpful! Dorie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Kat Posted June 23, 2009 #13 Share Posted June 23, 2009 You are most welcome! Glad to be of service, Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PICKLEBALL WIDOW Posted July 10, 2009 #14 Share Posted July 10, 2009 I would love to go on one. How do |I learn who they are? thx dorie I'm trying to find a roomie too! I'm a very normal, happily married woman who loves to cruise, even more than my husband! I guess I'll check out the sites that were recommended by the host. I'm not looking for anything but a roomie. Any other suggestions anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Kat Posted July 11, 2009 #15 Share Posted July 11, 2009 (edited) ...Any other suggestions anyone? As I said before: ... You will find many of the agencies your fellow Cruise Critic members would recommend' date=' give feedback, etc. [b']if they could[/b]. Per the Guidelines we all agreed to follow when registering for our free membership, the names, web sites, etc. of travel agents/agencies or other cruise-related sites or message boards --- even if "masked" --- are not allowed in Cruise Critic message board posts. Posts asking for the name, site or further information via e-mail, or posts offering same, will be removed as well as any replies to the removed posts. Discussion or promotion of any non-Cruise Critic group cruise is not allowed. Hosted single cruises are group cruises. Also, "personal ads" for cabin-mates are not allowed in any forum... Kat Edited July 11, 2009 by Host Kat >^..^< typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PICKLEBALL WIDOW Posted July 11, 2009 #16 Share Posted July 11, 2009 As I said before: Kat Sorry:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Kat Posted July 12, 2009 #17 Share Posted July 12, 2009 Kat, a fellow Texan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireofficer5 Posted July 12, 2009 #18 Share Posted July 12, 2009 No married women allowed on a singles cruise.:):):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinChaos Posted July 12, 2009 #19 Share Posted July 12, 2009 No married women allowed on a singles cruise.:):):) Unless they follow the "Las Vegas" Law of the Sea ..... what happens on the ship, stays on the ship..... :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmhmarine Posted July 16, 2009 #20 Share Posted July 16, 2009 jsut tell us when we talk to you and ask if your single that You can't handle the truth.......but what the hell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PICKLEBALL WIDOW Posted July 16, 2009 #21 Share Posted July 16, 2009 (edited) This board's getting out of hand. You can interpret "single" in different ways...one of which is "alone". Look it up in the dictionary. I just thought this might be a place I could chat with others who want to avoid the "singles" supplememt. My mistake. Edited July 16, 2009 by weeble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisininva Posted July 17, 2009 #22 Share Posted July 17, 2009 This board's getting out of hand. You can interpret "single" in different ways...one of which is "alone". Look it up in the dictionary. I just thought this might be a place I could chat with others who want to avoid the "singles" supplememt. My mistake. I think most of us define "singles" cruise as a hosted singles cruise, designed for single (ie unmarried) people to cruise together -- what you're talking about is a "solo" cruise where you go by yourself not part of an organized group (some solo cruisers are married and others are single). There is another thread under "Special Interest Cruising" called "Solo Cruises" -- you might find helpful information there as well. :) Christine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeanieRich Posted August 24, 2009 #23 Share Posted August 24, 2009 The Singles groups charge about $250.00 more than the cruise cost if you booked with the cruise line and had your own cabin mate. They sell tours and I suspect make money on those also. Carol in CA Question,,,,,,,,,Doesn't it cost alot extra to go with a Hosted Single's Group Cruise.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisininva Posted August 27, 2009 #24 Share Posted August 27, 2009 The Singles groups charge about $250.00 more than the cruise cost if you booked with the cruise line and had your own cabin mate. They sell tours and I suspect make money on those also. Carol in CA Carol is correct . . . however . . . the amenities you're paying for include group activities on the ship -- games, cocktail parties, etc., the "single-mingle" dining (where you do not have to sit at your assigned table every night, you are free to sit anywhere within the group's designated tables) and a large group of fellow single people (which you would be hard-pressed to find if you sailed solo). The singles cruise agencies also organize their own shore excursions (at an additional cost) for the singles group only so you don't have to go on excursions with the couples and families from the ship. In my mind, it's worth the extra money. Christine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireofficer5 Posted August 27, 2009 #25 Share Posted August 27, 2009 I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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