Newly single senior.....

I'm 63 and love cruising! Divorced last fall, I was wondering if there are any cruises that are friendly towards solo traveling seniors?

Some of the luxury cruise lines are such as Crystal and Seabourn.

Keith

I also heard NCL has solo cabins, I will also check that out!

If you are interested, I believe some river cruises have single cabins

Yes, NCL has solo cabins that I've heard are very nice. The best way to meet other people would be to join your roll call.

I also heard NCL has solo cabins, I will also check that out!

I became a widower last year. Love to cruise. Kids said go for it. I did a lot of looking and I booked a Studio on Epic sailing next Jan. I like the fact that they ask who wants to dine together. I really would not like to wonder around the ship alone at meal time. It sure sounded nice. You should give it a look.

I'm 63 and love cruising! Divorced last fall, I was wondering if there are any cruises that are friendly towards solo traveling seniors?

My first ever cruise some 9 years ago for a big birthday was on Carribbean Princess travelling solo. Never been to America - never cruised and was very apprehensive - Did back to back round carribbean for two weeks and booked my next cruise whilst on board. Now addicted to cruising and love the freedom of cruising solo. Have made loads of friends both singles and couples of all ages. Yet to try NCL but can recommend P&O and Holland America who go out of there way to arrange solo meetings so like minded passangers can pal up for quizzes, trips etc. Haven't done Princess for a while but will update in a couple of weeks after my trip on Crown Princess

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As you can see, I cruise once or twice a year, and all but three have been solo. I LOVE cruising solo! I book an inside, which is reasonable and allows me to cruise more often. I have met so many people, and have made friends with solos and couples, as the previous poster said. My upcoming back to back are both solo and on both legs I'm being joined by couples I met on my previous b2b!

I tend to be outgoing, and while there has been the occasional uncomfortable moment, I put myself forward, join things like the Princess Pop Choir, go to a good number of the gatherings and I'm never alone unless I want to be. I also seem to make friends with several of the CD staff and musicians onboard, so that adds another facet to the cruise.

I looked into the solo cabins on NCL, with the communal area. For me, it was unappealing. I've never actually seen it, but the cabin appears to be very small and I don't relish sitting in a 'day room' to watch TV. That may be the farthest thing from how it really is, but that was the impression I got.

Sailing solo, as an older woman, does take a leap of faith and right before my first solo I seriously doubted my wisdom in booking it. However, it opened up an entire new world for me. It has given me a freedom and a love of life and I might actually have a problem sailing with someone again!

Princess, my favorite, really bends over backwards to make singles comfortable. There are single meet and greets and get togethers. I always pick traditional dining, so I have the same tablemates and servers every night. If the table isn't working out, I speak with the Maitre 'd, but that's only happened once. For breakfast and lunch, I eat with different people every meal and have met great people. I can't get over how many people shake my hand and tell me what an awesome woman I am once they find out I'm a solo

I hope that I put your mind at ease. Go with a "can do" attitude and you should have a blast. Hope you post after you get home.

I am a widow (3 yrs.). Until his death my husband and I did a lot of cruising. I would like to continue but prefer to be with people (widow's, widower's, retired) within my age category, (65-65+), who would be cruising solo. I am a retired treasurer, do not smoke, love to party and visit the casino. I did take a cruise with some friends on the NCL Epic. We all had a Solo Studio, which was great. Although I would like to be part of a group or just one or two people, I would prefer having my own cabin. NCL was the first to have solo cabins (without the supplement) but now Royal Caribbean has added them on their newer ships. If anyone would like to take a cruise anywhere in the Caribbean, in October or November, after hurricane season, I would love to hear from you. One more thing, I live in Miami, Fl. Take care.

I am a widow (3 yrs.). Until his death my husband and I did a lot of cruising. I would like to continue but prefer to be with people (widow's, widower's, retired) within my age category, (65-65+), who would be cruising solo. I am a retired treasurer, do not smoke, love to party and visit the casino. I did take a cruise with some friends on the NCL Epic. We all had a Solo Studio, which was great. Although I would like to be part of a group or just one or two people, I would prefer having my own cabin. NCL was the first to have solo cabins (without the supplement) but now Royal Caribbean has added them on their newer ships. If anyone would like to take a cruise anywhere in the Caribbean, in October or November, after hurricane season, I would love to hear from you. One more thing, I live in Miami, Fl. Take care.

Hello,

I am on my first solo TA cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Barcelona with Celebrity Equinox leaving April 27...

As closer the time comes as more nervous I get, doubting that I did the right thing...

People who know me, tell me that with my outgoing personality I have nothing to worry about...

I have cruised twice to the Caribbean before, but never solo, so I guess I better get used to the idea...I am flying in to Fort Lauderdale from Vancouver.BC on the evening of the 25. and have an extra day before the cruise...let me know if you like to meet for a coffee, maybe? I am staying at the Embassy Suites close to the Pier...

Cheers,

Rose

Hello,

I am on my first solo TA cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Barcelona with Celebrity Equinox leaving April 27...

As closer the time comes as more nervous I get, doubting that I did the right thing...

People who know me, tell me that with my outgoing personality I have nothing to worry about...

I have cruised twice to the Caribbean before, but never solo, so I guess I better get used to the idea...I am flying in to Fort Lauderdale from Vancouver.BC on the evening of the 25. and have an extra day before the cruise...let me know if you like to meet for a coffee, maybe? I am staying at the Embassy Suites close to the Pier...

Cheers,

Rose

You might want to post this also on your Roll Call, which will be read by more passengers on your particular cruise.

GeezerCouple

You might want to post this also on your Roll Call, which will be read by more passengers on your particular cruise.

 

GeezerCouple

Thanks for suggesting, I am already on the roll call list...My message was intended for the lady I had quoted..she was looking for someone for the late fall early winter to cruise with in different cabins...

She lives in Miami so she is close to Fort Lauderdale for a meet and greet...

But thank you very much for your suggestion...

Rose

I have found that if you find a local travel agent and ask them if there are any groups of seniors that are cruising they are pretty good at matching you up to what ship and itinerary you are interested in.

It's always nice to sail with like minded individuals especially in your area. Check with TA's that are located near or serve retirement community near you.

Also if you are web savvy search for the cruise you are interested in going on and then add "single" or "senior" or "solo" because many of those are mostly seniors.

I found the cruise I am going on to Alaska this summer that way. It's with a local group from the area and it was organized by a TA to match up those that want to avoid the single supplement or whole cabins that don't, doesn't matter if you are married, widowed, divorced or single, it's not a match making 20 something cruise.. it's just a bunch of folks that want to go together.

Our trip is called 2015 Single Traveler Alaska Cruise and it's on the Crown Princess sailing August, 15, 2015 7 nights roundtrip from Seattle.

Now I'm still looking for tips for picking a roomie... I've been offered two matches and I'm afraid to make the wrong pick and then we are stuck together.

Yes EPIC solo cabins and the solo lounge is AWESOME would highly recommend that ship, and the other NCL ships that do the same thing...the cabin I had was a bit tiny and took an adjustment but after a day or so I was used to it, and having the lounge just for single cabins was great way to meet others to dine with etc.

Good luck.

I have found that if you find a local travel agent and ask them if there are any groups of seniors that are cruising they are pretty good at matching you up to what ship and itinerary you are interested in.

 

It's always nice to sail with like minded individuals especially in your area. Check with TA's that are located near or serve retirement community near you.

 

Also if you are web savvy search for the cruise you are interested in going on and then add "single" or "senior" or "solo" because many of those are mostly seniors.

 

I found the cruise I am going on to Alaska this summer that way. It's with a local group from the area and it was organized by a TA to match up those that want to avoid the single supplement or whole cabins that don't, doesn't matter if you are married, widowed, divorced or single, it's not a match making 20 something cruise.. it's just a bunch of folks that want to go together.

 

Our trip is called 2015 Single Traveler Alaska Cruise and it's on the Crown Princess sailing August, 15, 2015 7 nights roundtrip from Seattle.

 

Now I'm still looking for tips for picking a roomie... I've been offered two matches and I'm afraid to make the wrong pick and then we are stuck together.

 

Yes EPIC solo cabins and the solo lounge is AWESOME would highly recommend that ship, and the other NCL ships that do the same thing...the cabin I had was a bit tiny and took an adjustment but after a day or so I was used to it, and having the lounge just for single cabins was great way to meet others to dine with etc.

 

Good luck.

I'm sailing on the Epic on April 12th. I am really looking forward to my studio. My daughter, son in law and grandson will be in a balcony nearby so I can go have coffee with them in the morning and still see the ocean.

i have been on 4 cruises solo, and apart from the single supplement most cruiselines charge, i find all cruiselines are conducive to singles. some have single meet ups but all other cruisers have a great attitude and don't allow us singles to feel lonely. it's the name of the game, to meet others and have fun. i recently cruised from dubai to perth, australia and had 22 new friends by the end of the 33 days.

I am a widow (3 yrs.). Until his death my husband and I did a lot of cruising. I would like to continue but prefer to be with people (widow's, widower's, retired) within my age category, (65-65+), who would be cruising solo. I am a retired treasurer, do not smoke, love to party and visit the casino. I did take a cruise with some friends on the NCL Epic. We all had a Solo Studio, which was great. Although I would like to be part of a group or just one or two people, I would prefer having my own cabin. NCL was the first to have solo cabins (without the supplement) but now Royal Caribbean has added them on their newer ships. If anyone would like to take a cruise anywhere in the Caribbean, in October or November, after hurricane season, I would love to hear from you. One more thing, I live in Miami, Fl. Take care.

I'm single too. Have done one official solo cruise the beginning of February, and had a Hawaiian cruise where I wished I had gone alone, but that's a long story. Only down side I had to solo cruising was that single supplement. Sent you a friend request; perhaps we can chat.

I'm single too. Have done one official solo cruise the beginning of February, and had a Hawaiian cruise where I wished I had gone alone, but that's a long story. Only down side I had to solo cruising was that single supplement. Sent you a friend request; perhaps we can chat.

I also did the Hawaii cruise but found it was not a good way to see Hawaii. The ship and swells were to large so we had to go to one island twice and skip one were people had golf and car rentals planned. 9 hours lets you see a couple places on one side of the island but not the other side.

Also being on a ship with 3000 people all trying to get on the tenders at the last minute in the hot sun was awful. My worse 14,Night cruise.

I hope you had a better experience. If flying from the east coast to get to Hawaii wasn't such a chore I would actually spend days seeing the islands using hotels.

I am a widow (3 yrs.). Until his death my husband and I did a lot of cruising. I would like to continue but prefer to be with people (widow's, widower's, retired) within my age category, (65-65+), who would be cruising solo. I am a retired treasurer, do not smoke, love to party and visit the casino. I did take a cruise with some friends on the NCL Epic. We all had a Solo Studio, which was great. Although I would like to be part of a group or just one or two people, I would prefer having my own cabin. NCL was the first to have solo cabins (without the supplement) but now Royal Caribbean has added them on their newer ships. If anyone would like to take a cruise anywhere in the Caribbean, in October or November, after hurricane season, I would love to hear from you. One more thing, I live in Miami, Fl. Take care.

Almost neighbors. I'm on the West Coast of Florida and am a widow also. I've booked 3 cruises in November since I can't make up my mind but will cancel 2 before final payment is due. Let me know if you're interested in talking.

Check out the solo thread on Cruise Critic. I've been a widow for fourteen years, and the best thing I've ever done is cruising solo. I started on the Epic in a studio, and I've met many widows and solos. I also traveled to the Mediterranean with RCCL and met folks thru my roll call. It's easiest for most to begin with NCL's studios. I now start with a studio, and thanks to my great PCC, I've been upgraded to a balcony, which is less solo friendly, but you can still join the evening gatherings. NCL is very organized with solos....RCCL much less so.

I too was widowed almost two years ago. My late husband and I enjoyed cruising and I decided I wasn't going to stop.

I have totally enjoyed cruising solo. I can set my own hours and do what ever I want to do. I love sitting on my balcony reading and sipping wine. I have enjoyed doing excursions as a solo as well.

I love NCL but as of yet haven't done their studio cabins. I just can't give up a balcony.

I start with a studio, and I've been upgraded three times to a balcony! I refuse to pay 200%.

I too was widowed almost two years ago. My late husband and I enjoyed cruising and I decided I wasn't going to stop.

 

I have totally enjoyed cruising solo. I can set my own hours and do what ever I want to do. I love sitting on my balcony reading and sipping wine. I have enjoyed doing excursions as a solo as well.

 

I love NCL but as of yet haven't done their studio cabins. I just can't give up a balcony.

I also am now a widow and making decisions about cruising again. I went last summer with a couple that we sailed with in the past and it worked out very well. DH and I always had a verandah and I won't sail without one. It is very important to me. However, I don't know of any studio cabins/solo cabins that have a verandah?

I also am now a widow and making decisions about cruising again. I went last summer with a couple that we sailed with in the past and it worked out very well. DH and I always had a verandah and I won't sail without one. It is very important to me. However, I don't know of any studio cabins/solo cabins that have a verandah?

 

Believe the Anthem of the Seas (sailing out of New York/Bayonne) has a very few solo balconies (maybe 4). Not only are they popular in themselves, they may be booked as part of a family suite (with neighboring cabin). Good Luck!

I also am now a widow and making decisions about cruising again. I went last summer with a couple that we sailed with in the past and it worked out very well. DH and I always had a verandah and I won't sail without one. It is very important to me. However, I don't know of any studio cabins/solo cabins that have a verandah?

 

I have followed your posts about you and DH cruising for several years. I am so very sorry for your loss. I am also a widow and have tried cruising alone for a couple years now. The first time was terrifying!! :eek: But I am now comfortable and addicted to it again. Like you, I would not have anything but a verandah, I pay double for it but, for me, it's about the experience not the money. I spend a lot of time on my verandah but also get out and about, meet new people at dinner, go on shore excursions, etc. I also have never seen any sudio/solo cabins that have a verandah.

Bravo to those trying solo cruises. I've been cruising since 1982 (I'm 68), was nervous my first one when I was 35, but some 25+ cruises later, I'm good. I always find people to visit with, or do a shore tour, drinks before dinner, cruising is a great way to be with people and by yourself.

I have traveled some with friends but traveling alone is fine. I never married, didn't share a room as a child, always had my own apartment or house so traveling with someone can be tricky. I can handle being alone, cannot handle someone wanting to do everything together.

Because I've been doing this so long, I'm older, more about itinerary, I will pay the 200%. I don't care about cabin, balcony isn't important. I like to be out and about the ship. In spite of liking my solitude, I do like to be where there are people. I've had balcony cabins, a suite, portholes, old ships, odd shaped cabins, don't care. A tiny inside cabin would be fine if the price is right, plus itinerary.

I have a great price for Australia 2017, $2,900 for 21 days, but a tiny cabin. I've been pricing NZ and Australia for years, finally doing it. I still need air, but the cruise price was amazing. RCI, Princess wanted over 4 grand for 13 days.