1st Time Solo Cruiser ...Questions

[rick023]

Going on 4-day Bahamas cruise aboard RCCL Majesty of Seas on Jan 16 with group of people but I am the only single person in the group. I have been on one of other cruise and found it to be most filled with couples and family. Has anybody been on this cruise before, and if so, can you fill me in on the mix between singles, couples and families? I am a 35 year old male who is very good at making fun out of any experience; so not really concerned ... just want to know what to expect.

Secondly, what kind of shoes do most people wear at night time? I was planning to bring slacks and button down linen shirts/polo shirts for dress but was not sure what type of shoes to bring along ... of course I will also bring a suit for the formal night and wear lace up dress shoes. Was thinking of sandals or maybe loafers of some sort for other nights.

Finally, any advice on what excursions to hit up on each port? We hit Nassau, Coco Cay and Key West. Been to all but Coco Cay and have seen Atlantis a few times.

Thanks a lot and looking forward to this for sure ...

Rick

Sorry for multiple questions ...

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Going on 4-day Bahamas cruise aboard RCCL Majesty of Seas on Jan 16 with group of people but I am the only single person in the group. I have been on one of other cruise and found it to be most filled with couples and family. Has anybody been on this cruise before, and if so, can you fill me in on the mix between singles, couples and families? I am a 35 year old male who is very good at making fun out of any experience; so not really concerned ... just want to know what to expect.

Secondly, what kind of shoes do most people wear at night time? I was planning to bring slacks and button down linen shirts/polo shirts for dress but was not sure what type of shoes to bring along ... of course I will also bring a suit for the formal night and wear lace up dress shoes. Was thinking of sandals or maybe loafers of some sort for other nights.

Finally, any advice on what excursions to hit up on each port? We hit Nassau, Coco Cay and Key West. Been to all but Coco Cay and have seen Atlantis a few times.

Thanks a lot and looking forward to this for sure ...

Rick

Sorry for multiple questions ...
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[rick023]

Thanks Kat ... I will search the threads you mentioned. I am very much looking forward to the cruise. Thanks again and Happy New Year.

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