Do many singles go on cruises?

Do people cruise alone? Yes, people cruise by themselves for a number of reasons. Many widows and widowers set sail on their own, as do cruisers whose friends don't have the money or vacation time to tag along. Other travelers simply want some me time.



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Cruise lines report that as many as 20% of their passengers are solo travelers, so there are plenty of opportunities to make friends and have a great time. If you previously ignored cruises as an option for solo travel, think again. Your next solo adventure might be on a cruise ship.

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Some people who take singles cruises are looking to make a romantic connection and prefer to meet people in person rather than the awkwardness of online dating. But many are just looking to make friends – they don't like travelling alone and prefer to be part of a large group.

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Cruising solo is not nearly as “scary” as I thought it would be and I actually enjoyed the independence and freedom it gave me to plan my cruise vacation. As an extrovert I did not feel lonely once, although I did enjoy having an internet package so I could still chat with friends and family back home.

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Friendships forged on a cruise can last a lifetime and, if you are looking for love, or at least open to finding a partner, then you could well find someone special while you're both 'all at sea'. The easy, relaxed atmosphere encourages intimacy and lowers the barriers between fellow travellers.

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Yes, Tinder does work on a cruise ship, but as with any location-based app it may not be accurate – after all, the cruise ship is moving from port to port. If a person remains close-by even out in the middle of the ocean, or every time you dock in a new port, it's safe to assume they're on board the ship.

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In very general terms, cruising attracts adults ranging in age from their 30s through to their 80s, and you will not find a ship full, exclusively, of 20 year olds.

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Cruises can be social vacations, and many avid sailors report making great friends onboard.

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On average, the annual household income earned by cruisers was $114,000. The vast majority of cruise travelers were employed (72 percent) and 21 percent enjoyed their cruise vacation during retirement.

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With a variety of onboard activities, entertainment options, and excursions to choose from, Royal Caribbean offers plenty of opportunities for solo travelers to meet new people.

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Bars. Whether it's karaoke or listening to live music in the pub or Schooner, bars are by far the easiest places to meet people on a ship, just as they are on land. The conversation can start by seeing someone with an interesting looking drink and asking what it is.

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Most will have a meet up time for single cruisers. NCL even has single cabins and a singles lounge. It's not always for romantic interests, but also just companionship while on the cruise. The group will often split off into smaller groups of 4 or 5 people for excursions, meals, etc.

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Carnival Cruise Line, through agreement with Wireless Maritime Services (WMS) offers an advanced roaming network onboard cruise ships allowing you to use your phone just like you do at home.

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All aboard the loveboat! Singletons have a 14% chance of finding love on a cruise (but you'll need to take your family along too) Cruise ships can become real life 'Love Boats' for one in seven passengers.

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On a cruise (and sometimes also on land) 'pineapple' is code for swinging or wife-swapping. If you see pineapple on a cruise ship door it means the people are up for meeting other couples for 'adult fun'.

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Azura, Arcadia, Aurora, Britannia, Oriana and Ventura: Six ships in the P&O fleet have solo cabins, though they all vary by how many, what types and how large the rooms are. Azura and Ventura both have 18 singles rooms -- six inside and 12 outside, all sized at 130 square feet.

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