Is cruising by yourself fun?

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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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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Most cruise lines will let you book a cruise on your own when you turn 21. Some let you cruise when you're 18, but not if there's a US port on the itinerary. A couple, including Carnival, set 25 as the minimum age (with a couple of exceptions). What cruise can you go on alone at 18?

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Solo cruise cabins are intended to be a better deal than the single supplement rates for singles booking double-occupancy cabins, which typically average 125 to 200 percent.

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? Theme cruises may also be a good option, as introverts “prefer to connect around ideas and shared ideas,” she said. “There is a shared frame of reference, so there's less need for small talk,” Helgoe added. ? Pick your cabin carefully, too, as it can offer some respite as needed.

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

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Cruise cabins are sold at loss-leader rates to get customers onto the ships and—hopefully—spend even more money on things like alcoholic beverages, spa treatments, shore excursions and gambling. Even with imposing a supplement on the solo passenger, an empty cabin bed equals lost revenue in the eyes of cruise lines.

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Cruising is an Escape There is nothing like being on a cruise ship in the middle of the ocean and feeling like life's routines and job stress is far behind. Cruise ship life is pretty good and it doesn't take long before you give in and can't help but relax. One of my favorite things about cruising is the Sailaway.

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Many people suggest $100 per day, and this has generally worked well for me in my cruising experiences. Here are some guidelines to help you decide how much money to bring on a cruise.

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How To Get Laid On A Cruise
  1. Picking The Right Cruise Line, Date, and Itinerary. ...
  2. Shorter Cruises Let You Be A Baller On A Budget. ...
  3. Bring A Wingman or Wingwoman With You. ...
  4. Don't Get (Too) Drunk. ...
  5. Look For Activities That Involve Social Interaction. ...
  6. Pick The Right Shore Excursions. ...
  7. Get Noticed (in a good way!)


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There will be cocktail parties, shows and different entertainment every night, poolside get-togethers, singles only shore excursions and dining tables just for the singles group. Most of our singles cruises offer a pre cruise hotel and get together.

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Guests are required to be 21 years of age (on embarkation day) to travel on their own. Guest ages will be verified at embarkation. Guests not conforming to this policy will result in denied boarding and no compensation will be provided at embarkation.

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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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Most modern cruise ships have many dining options, and for ships with main dining rooms, guests are generally assigned a table for the duration of the cruise. That table assignment might have you dining with others on your cruise, or you might only be seated with those in your traveling party.

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Nevertheless, the average age of cruise ship passengers is generally 47 years. According to a survey by CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association), 15% of the total population of the vessel belongs to this age demography. This may vary under several circumstances, including ship size, destination, season, etc.

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The filthy fuel (called marine gas oil) means the big diesel engines on cruise ships emit tons of toxic smog that people on board and in port cities have to breathe. And while the smog is the most obvious in port, cruise ships also emit tons of greenhouse gases. (Cruising is actually worse for the climate than flying.

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According to the CLIA survey, 88% of cruisers say cruises are better for relaxation than other vacations. The moment you step aboard a Windstar ship, your worries will slip away. You only need to unpack once, and you can make your private cabin feel like a cozy home away from home.

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One of the top questions people have about cruises is whether or not they are safe. Cruise ships are actually among the safest modes of transportation you could take. Compared to other methods of travel, cruises have to follow a large number of regulations to keep crew members and passengers safe.

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Because most cruise ship staterooms are meant to hold at least two people, booking a room by yourself often means still paying higher prices that are equivalent to two people. According to Cruise Critic, some cruise ships have solo cabins that are meant for just one person, but it's not common.

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There are several ways to avoid paying a solo supplement or having the single supplement waived:
  1. Book your tour or accommodations with a company that doesn't charge a solo supplement. ...
  2. Roommate Matching Service. ...
  3. Book late! ...
  4. Book early! ...
  5. ASK for a waiver! ...
  6. Take advantage of Search. ...
  7. Set up a Google Alert for these searches.


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The base prices for cruises are typically lower than prices for resorts because the cruise lines expect you to make up the difference in onboard purchases.

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What Kinds of People Go On a Cruise?
  • GLOBAL EXPLORERS.
  • RELAXATION SEEKERS.
  • HOPELESS ROMANTICS.
  • WORKAHOLICS.
  • SOCIAL BUTTERFLIES.
  • THE OPEN-MINDED.


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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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