I have absolutely no animosity towards solo travellers but why do they feel the need to meet up?
I have absolutely no animosity towards bridge players but why do they feel the need to meet up?
I have absolutely no animosity towards recovering alcoholics but why do they feel the need to meet up?
I have absolutely no animosity towards crafters but why do they feel the need to meet up?
I have absolutely no animosity towards straight people but why do they feel to meet up in every bar and venue on the ship?
In my experience someone who says “I have no animosity/problem with X, but… ” usually does.
And yes, other friendly people are welcome to attend the LGBT+ meet ups. I quite often find a few single straight women enjoy the company and feel comfortable and safe in it.
On my only cruise to date on P&O 15 years ago (with a partner) a photographer wouldn’t take our photo together; many crew seemed reluctant to engage with us; the beds were apart despite requesting them together; and on disembarking, the entertainment staff collected the room cards and realised we shared a cabin. As we walked off the gangplank for the last time it was to the sound of “yes, they are together” - and laughter at our expense.
There were no LGBT+ meet ups then, so thank you to the OP for asking this question.
I’ve finally booked to return to P&O in May this year, this time as a solo cruiser with a straight female friend. When I saw this objection by a fellow P&O passenger (and a few supporters) about special interest meet-ups I now wonder if I have made a mistake.