SINGLEs Over 55

[partman57]

Originally Posted by dublell

I'll back up the poster who suggested the NCL Epic. I'm 70 and not necessarily looking for a relationship, but I'm not averse to one. On each of my cruises in the singles studios, I have run into women who made it clear that they were looking for something and were interested in me. Since I was just there to enjoy a solo cruise, it sort of surprised me, but it worked out pretty well. In my opinion, because of the studio rooms, this is a great ship for meeting singles. If you get your father to try it (and if he really wants to meet women), tell him to be sure to attend the evening get-togethers, especially the one the first evening, so you can meet people. Even if he doesn't meet a "special" woman, he's sure to run into people he can enjoy spending the week with.

I am now a widower and love to cruise. I am not young and was worried about being old and cruising alone. I guess I can now try NCL and get a studio. Happy cruising dublell.

[nmladybug71]

I have been on 7 heading this month for 8 as a widow. I am 71 and have enjoyed every cruise I have taken. My husband and I only got to take 2 cruises but I cruised single before I met him.
People are friendly . Men seem to be friendlier then women.
The Epic has the solo cabins but who cares about the privite sitting room. I love to sit and watch the people. That room cost extra. An inside cabin is usually cheaper then thier solo cabin. Also they only go to 3 islands I am doing Ruby Princess which goes to 4 islands and when I booked it it was cheaper then Epic. I don't want to pay to ride on the ocean. I want to go sight seeing every chance possible. Joyce

[pamleach]

I'm not even sure if you've already been on your cruise... If not, I'll share about my one & only solo cruise (and probably my favorite of all times!). I had such a great time because the very 1st night I went to the show and went to the front row where some other ladies were sitting. Fortunately for me they were outgoing and very friendly. One lady was from So. Africa and the others from Texas. Though that was quite a few years ago, we all still have contact.

After I met the "girls" we got together every night for dinner and some excursions. They made the trip a lot of fun! On the other hand, I could come & go as I pleased. I didn't have to worry about what anyone else wanted to do or where they wanted to go. I would nap in the afternoon...sleep til noon... and just let loose!

Pam L
Maine

Originally Posted by seaqueen77

I am 56 single female going alone on my first cruise July 15. Any advise.
Thanks

[madmax2010]

I have read this blog with some interest but I was hoping there is a site that is focused on single cruisers. I love to cruise but don't want to go alone. Definitely heterosexual and looking for someone to cruise with once or twice a year. I would be happy to share a cabin to keep costs down and have a cruising pal ... nothing more .. male or female. I am male, 56 love to explore and do my own thing. Is there a site or blog out there that connects people with interests like mine?

[arhillbilly]

Originally Posted by madmax2010

I have read this blog with some interest but I was hoping there is a site that is focused on single cruisers. I love to cruise but don't want to go alone. Definitely heterosexual and looking for someone to cruise with once or twice a year. I would be happy to share a cabin to keep costs down and have a cruising pal ... nothing more .. male or female. I am male, 56 love to explore and do my own thing. Is there a site or blog out there that connects people with interests like mine?

Hi...there is a very popular travel site that offers singles cruises...they are usually at least $200-$400 more expensive than the same cruise booked as a solo. The advantage is that you are "in" with the parties and other events that the singles do.....I won't pay the extra money, just to go to a couple of parties. I have gone on 7 cruises by myself and I have no trouble meeting people. I don't like paying the extra money for the single supplement, but I do since I want to cruise. If you want to know the name of the travel site, just email me...

Kathy

[mickeyworld]

Originally Posted by partman57

I am now a widower and love to cruise. I am not young and was worried about being old and cruising alone. I guess I can now try NCL and get a studio. Happy cruising dublell.

I am a widow and not young (58) but sure feel like it! I love cruising but would rather be with SOME singles and most of my cruising buddies are married. I am checking out the NCL ship right now!

[mickeyworld]

Originally Posted by arhillbilly

Hi...there is a very popular travel site that offers singles cruises...they are usually at least $200-$400 more expensive than the same cruise booked as a solo. The advantage is that you are "in" with the parties and other events that the singles do.....I won't pay the extra money, just to go to a couple of parties. I have gone on 7 cruises by myself and I have no trouble meeting people. I don't like paying the extra money for the single supplement, but I do since I want to cruise. If you want to know the name of the travel site, just email me...

Kathy

I would love to know the travel site for singles. I have creeped on many sites over the last couple of years but never took the plunge. Any experience in them?

[js10]

CruiseCritic does not allow the posting of specific travel agencies or companies but there are two that dominate the market. If you Google "Singles Cruise" you will quickly find them. I have only done one of them so I am certainly not an expert but based on my limited experience I would advise you to try it. I was 59 when I tried it and I selected a "40's and up" cruise rather than a "Baby Boomer Cruise" and was very happy with my decision. If you are young at heart you will love it. The extra money to me was well spent as there were cocktail parties/dancing prior to most dinners (the disco was reserved for us) and our group of approximately 80 singles took over an entire section of the MDR for each dinner. After a day or two it was impossible to walk around the ship without seeing someone that you recognized and who would invite you to join them for breakfast, lunch, relaxing by the pool, etc. 95% of the group were just there to have fun and the rep from the company that sails with you is always there to handle any issues that might arise. Have a glass of wine and book it!

[mickeyworld]

Thanks!

[cru4me]

I am not 55 yet, close, but I have been on over 30 cruises. Being single, I travel solo. I have met a few people from the singles group on cruises, to me it is not worth the extra $200 + bucks to be with the group. You can have all the fun and make friends, the ship is yours for the duration of the cruise.

[vickieonacruise]

I am going on the NCL Jewel in November 2013 and I was wondering if I do the thing where you sign up for another cruise while on the ship if that applies to the studio rooms on the epic. would love to curise single and would like to try out the studio rooms on Epic thought I could pre deposit on future cruise if it applied to those as well.. thanks

[partman57]

Originally Posted by mickeyworld

I am a widow and not young (58) but sure feel like it! I love cruising but would rather be with SOME singles and most of my cruising buddies are married. I am checking out the NCL ship right now!

You need to look into Epic, Read the reviews on the Studio Cabins. I like the fact that they have a white board and you can sign up for dinners with other singles. I think that is what kept me from booking a cruise alone at first. I just would not feel right sitting at a table alone eating dinner. Give it a look. Carolina also.

[Deb and Jack]

You can use the on board reward towards any cruise including Epic Studios.

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[Navy Sailor]

I have been on 6 singles cruises. I go just to meet people not to find the love of my life. I have met many people of different ages and still am in contact with them on the internet and enjoy seeing them again on another cruise. If you want your dad to find a woman on one it can happen but don't expect it to. I have went with the roommate matching and have had lots of great roommates and a coupe bad. You don't have to go to the singles functions if you don't want. I found it harder to meet singles on a regular cruise.

[cruzn buckeye]

Originally Posted by Navy Sailor

I have been on 6 singles cruises. I go just to meet people not to find the love of my life. I have met many people of different ages and still am in contact with them on the internet and enjoy seeing them again on another cruise. If you want your dad to find a woman on one it can happen but don't expect it to. I have went with the roommate matching and have had lots of great roommates and a coupe bad. You don't have to go to the singles functions if you don't want. I found it harder to meet singles on a regular cruise.

hello,
Your name brings memories. me, I am 57 , single, not by my choice. My "Navy Sailor" was supposedly divorced. when he got caught, he dumped me by sending a text. yep, spent 23 years in the Navy, retired as a Senior Chief, and left our relationship with a text after telling me I was his forever, and would be spending the rest of our lives together. I am not picking on you, sorry if it comes across that way. I have considered single, or solo cruises. Lucky for me, some friends are going with me. Yep, I am 57 and have no desire to be with someone older than me. I know, that is stupid, but I am only attracted to those a little younger. Maybe someday i will do the single cruise... I am sure it will happen as nothing else is happening in my life to make it any different...