Do older single men go on cruises?

Many cruises are catered to solo travelers and single seniors, providing ample opportunities to participate in mixers, galas, and other activities aboard a ship.



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Do single guys go on cruises? It's perfectly normal for single guys to go on a cruise. However, it tends to be more single women that travel alone. If you want to cruise alone then look for ships with single cabins to avoid surcharges, and consider requesting large dinner tables to meet other solo travellers.

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Best cruises for singles over 60 Single travelers in their 60s and older with a large travel budget should consider luxury cruise lines like Seabourn, Regent Seven Seas, and Silversea. All these lines cater to singles with reduced supplement charges and singles meet and greets.

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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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Norwegian Cruise Line was the first cruise line to build staterooms and common areas specifically for the single cruiser. Our Studios are the perfect sized room for solo cruising and the Studio Lounge is a great way to meet other single cruisers.

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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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We offer reduced senior prices only on selected sailings exclusively for guests who are 55 years of age and older. We also offer special rates for police and firefighters on select ships and sailings.

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In order to not lose money on solo travelers, cruise lines require a person staying alone in a cabin to pay double the regular fare. In actuality, single supplements can be anything from an additional 10 percent of the rate up to the full 100 percent.

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For older adults, aka those over 55 or “senior citizens,” cruises are a particularly carefree way to travel. Whether you're a first-time or seasoned cruiser, you may be a bit more discerning when it comes to what you're looking for in a cruise vacation.

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Similarly, income earned by one-third of cruise travelers was from $100,000 - $199,000 annually, with another 28 percent from $60,000 - $69,000. On average, the annual household income earned by cruisers was $114,000.

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A solo cruise travel is a great idea because cruises can be both isolating and very social; you can relax and have alone time in your cabin or at the spa, while having opportunities to mingle with people at one of the many shows and events on board.

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Who goes on a cruise?
  • People who want to see the world. Cruisers don't just wear floral shirts! ...
  • People who want to explore. ...
  • People who like to sample new things. ...
  • People who are open-minded. ...
  • People who are social. ...
  • People who are generous. ...
  • People who like to have fun. ...
  • People who travel often.


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13 Ways to Meet People and Make Friends on a Cruise
  1. CLUE: The Murder Mystery. The classic board game comes to life. ...
  2. SportSquare. Onboard sports are ready to bring on the friendly competition. ...
  3. Club O2. ...
  4. Nightclub. ...
  5. Bingo. ...
  6. Piano Bar. ...
  7. Teens' Digital Play. ...
  8. Dance Classes.


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WHAT ARE THE AVERAGE MEN TO WOMEN RATIO ON A SINGLES CRUISE? Most of our typical singles cruises are very close to a 50/50 ratio which is what we strive for and again will ultimately depend on who signs up for any particular cruise.

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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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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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