Time to say "Thank You" to those who responded to my question

I wanted to know people's thoughts on an inside cabin. After all the input (which I am very grateful for), I decided to GO. Here are my FB posted thoughts on the trip:

Just got home Sunday from seven days at sea. I was on my own, and it felt incredible. Hardly any internet time, as it's costly at sea. We are all someone different (even if just a little) for everyone in our lives. Our relationships dictate the way we behave. Alone, we can just BE. I did what I pleased, asking no one's input. I felt so free and alive! Sitting on the breezy pool deck of the kid's H20 Zone play area, watching the tiny tots giggle as they ran through the water - heaven. Grabbing an ice cream cone whenever I felt like it. Eating when I wanted to--not at "meal time." (of course, I ate too much!) No worries at all. Meeting new people, enjoying fresh new conversations. Reading - a lot - OUTSIDE on the sunny, cool, pool deck with the sounds of laughter in the background. The inside cabin suited me just fine. I took the advice of some Cruise Critic posters and brought along some fake tea candles. OH, so cozy! I did not miss the balcony cabin at all! I used Deck 4 promenade for outside time, as well as time by the H20 Zone. Amazing. Now I'm missing it - falling back into everyday life, with all its responsibilities, worries, pain. We're not wealthy, so of course I can't LIVE on vacation, but I did learn why my neighbor, who lived in WI, but now bought a house down here, appreciates the time before her partner comes back down. Down here she's just Karen. She can just BE. No one to report to--doing as she pleases each day. All of the "stuff" left back in WI. Now I GET IT.

SO, yes, it was fabulous. YES, I had a grand time. And once again, YES, thank you for all your input, Cruise Critic members! :)

I don't believe I was one of the members who helped you but I really enjoyed reading your post.

Sometimes it is great to just get away all by yourself. It is very calming and you learn a lot about yourself.

Glad you had a great time and welcome back to the real world!

[quote name='GonnaSailtoo']. . . SO, yes, it was fabulous. YES, I had a grand time. And once again, YES, thank you for all your input, Cruise Critic members! :)[/QUOTE]

Glad you had a good time. Even though there are no chairs out there, hope you at least spent a little time out in the wind in the area around the MDR. Edited September 2, 2014 by mjldvlks

I'm going to thank YOU for your review.

I am taking my first solo in February and this is exactly how I've envisioned it.

Thank you!

jayblue RCCL cruiser

Thank you so much for sharing! I have really started considering taking my first solo cruise (I usually cruise with family or friends) and your description has just strengthened my desire to go solo sometime soon!!!

Now, I just need to find one of those incredible 125% single supplement deals....lol!

Melissa

How incredibly wonderful to just BE and move at on your own impulse. That is something that we seem to have lost the ability to do. I envy you my friend! :):):)

And thanks to [I]you[/I] for sharing your relaxing solo cruise experience! So glad it went so well! I'd also recommend bringing your candles [I]next[/I] time- regardless of your accommodations. They add nice atmosphere in a balcony stateroom too, and a bit of safety if getting up during the night! ;)

What a cool perspective. Just because you are alone doesn't mean that you have to be lonely.

What a great post. Thanks for sharing.

[quote name='GonnaSailtoo']Just got home Sunday from seven days at sea. I was on my own, and it felt incredible. Now I GET IT.[/QUOTE]

Lol!!! This [B][U]is[/U][/B] exactly it. Congrats on your solo awakening. I love travelling solo on RCL too. Fellow cruisers have always been fantastic. Love meeting people and spending time my way without the daily grind pulling me in a million directions. You are now hooked!! Beware... many more bookings to come ;):D

Nice post :) I'm actually a person who thought they would NEVER cruise by themselves, but I was thinking when my husband ask what I want for Christmas (yes, christmas it comes around so quick) I might just say a cruise. I'm a mom to four kids and it's always go, go, go. Even the crazy cats come to ME for their food and whine whine whine! I get up at 5:30 am just to have my coffee before the kids get up. I'm Tired! so thinking of just sitting on my O.V. Balcony at sea sipping my morning coffee and then off for a jog and eating, going to shows, whatever I want to do just seems nice - again, thanks for the post :)

Great news, GSt. I'm so glad you "got it." I got it a long time ago and love to have my own cabin and schedule. However, I travel solo in a group so I have alone time and people to be with when/if I want. Can't beat it.

I'm glad that you enjoyed your solo cruise, and also that you found the interior to work well for you. Congratulations on joining the Interior Fans who would rather cruise more frequently and use public areas for enjoying the views...its nice to be able to look forward to your next adventure!

Hi...that was the best post I've read in a long time.......I totally agree. With you..
Blessings to you and happy for you that you had a great time......

I wish you well....

They add nice atmosphere in a balcony stateroom too

I love my wife dearly but I would love to try a single cruise so I could be really selfish on all my decisions on holiday

BTW She doesn't read these boards ;)

The cruise was SO relaxing and SO wonderful, I'm going to give it another go...leaving on the FOS on Sunday! Thanks to everyone here for the wonderful responses to my post - and for the "push" to try going it alone.
;)

I am going solo in October, my first time! I am nervous but excited, your post was perfectly stated and made me glad I finally decided, after few years of debate, to GO FOR IT!!!!
thank you!


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Sounds amazing! Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for sharing, maybe someday I'll give it a go.