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Is it lonely to cruise alone?

Will I be lonely cruising by myself? You'll only be as lonely as you allow yourself to be. While many people cruise in couples or groups, cruisers also love to make friends with their shipmates and hang out with folks not in their travel party.



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

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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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What are the Ages of Single Cruisers? Singles cruises are usually open to singles 21 years and older but the majority of our cruisers are in the age range 40 to 60s+ years. There are always singles who are younger and older on each cruise.

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You're alone, but not lonely When you take a cruise by yourself, you get to travel to the destinations of your choice without having to navigate planning a solo trip. You're around people but can still retreat to the quiet of your private stateroom.

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


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Cruise ship workers are not supposed to hook up with passengers, but that doesn't mean it doesn't happen. It is rare though – most crew follow the rules because they know they'll lose their job if they're caught. You won't be surprised to hear that cruise lines ban crew from having sex with passengers.

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7 simple rules for cruising as an introvert
  1. Book the correct cruise line. When it comes to offering soothing spaces, all cruises are not created equal. ...
  2. Consider your itinerary carefully. ...
  3. Book a balcony stateroom. ...
  4. Pack accordingly. ...
  5. Research the ship. ...
  6. Ask how you'd like to dine. ...
  7. Make the most of shore visits.


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A shorter cruise of 3-5 days may be a good option for those who are new to cruising and want to test the waters, while a longer cruise of 7-14 days may be more suitable for those who want to fully immerse themselves in the experience and explore multiple destinations.

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While cruise lines advertise these single cabins as having no supplement, the single rate is usually slightly higher than the per-person rate of comparable double occupancy cabins. For instance, where a double occupancy room might cost $599 per-person for a total of $1198, a single occupancy cabin costs $799 total.

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What does adult-only cruising mean? For most ships, this means an age restriction on 18 and over. So while you may get some young adults on your ship, there won't be a screaming toddler or moody teenager for many a nautical mile around.

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


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Say hi, start chatting, and you might just hit it off.
  1. Skip the table for two. You can easily make cruise friends over dinner if you skip the romantic table for two. ...
  2. Join a trivia team. ...
  3. Go to an affinity group meeting.


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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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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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