CruisinFunGal

1 hour ago, skynight said:

See above.

More great info! Thank you!

1 hour ago, steelers36 said:

I have often noticed meet-ups for singles in the Patter (the Princess Patter is the daily activities sheet that comes to your room each evening... also posted on ship's intranet which is available on a smart device).  They may only have them the first couple of days or so as people get a chance to meet up and exchange info.  Cannot swear if I have seen it listed every day.

 

I should ask my 30-yr old single daughter if she is interested in cruising with a stranger of similar age.  She has been on a family cruise with us years ago and more recently a short one with her Mom.  IDK if you are interested, but cruising is not that viable for her due to paying double.  She does like to travel and is off to Greece and Italy shortly on her own.

 

ETA:  You know those Singles websites for match-making.  There ought to be something for single cruisers who might want to consider sharing a cabin.  Having two single beds works very well - especially with an Inside room as you have lots of floor space. 

 

Thank you so much for this! I am good with exploring this first one by myself but you are one of the posters on here that I read a lot! I really will let you know after this one if I want a "cruise buddy".  🙂

1 hour ago, CynCyn said:

 

This is perfect info! Thank you!

WOW!!! After I posted I made myself go away for a few hours and hoped that I would have a reply or two! You guys are all great! Thank you so much, this really has made me feel so much better.

I am not miss social but I do enjoy meeting and talking to people and cruise critic is such a great place where everyone is so nice! (except the dress code threads!)  🙂

I am just going to introduce myself and feel ok about being solo!

Thanks everyone!

1 hour ago, katisdale said:

We are going on the June 21 Regal Princess cruise around the British Isles. Our 19 and 22 year old grandchildren are going with us. Feel free to join us at anytime dining if you are on that cruise. I would suggest you join the Roll Call here on cruise critic for the specific date you are sailing. You may meet others who you will find interesting and fun on the cruise you will be on.

Dang! I am on June 9, but thanks for the offer! I also didn't know about roll calls so I will post over there and see who I meet!

I have always loved the idea of cruising.  To be on a beautiful ship, exciting novel in hand and drink at the ready, all while waking up in a new and exciting place every day. I cannot tell you how excited I am.  I have wanted to do this for awhile but I am single and I can't get any of my friends to go with me so I took the plunge and booked it myself!

I am so excited but a little bit intimidated about doing this alone so I have several questions about cruising solo. I have to thank everyone on these boards already because it was reading cruise critic that really gave me the courage to do this.

Info about my cruise: I am booked on the Regal in June for a British Isles cruise.  This will be my first time out of the country as well. I have an inside (wish I could afford a balcony!)

My questions:

1. Recommendations on dining? I have any time dining.  If I ask to sit with others will I likely be a third wheel with a table of couples or will they be able to seat me with other singles?

2. Singles meet and greets? It looks like they sometimes have singles meetings organized by Princess. Is there any chance I would meet other gal's in their early 20's or, if not, people who would be willing to hang out with one?  I know from reading the boards that Princess has an older demographic and I selected it for that reason. I am not a big party girl, more of a "good book and glass of wine" girl.

3. Is there any single supplement on shore excursions? I was a little disappointed when I realized that the advertised cruise price was per person if two people are in the room. I understand why they have to do it, but will there be anywhere else that I would have to pay a single supplement?

4. Anything else I should know?  Any other tidbits or tips for a newbie?

Thanks in advance!

1 hour ago, MissP22 said:

All of this arguing/discussion is due to the interpretation of the so call dress code and you'll never hear a word on the ship. 

Bring clothing that would suffice for both formal & casual evenings & see what it looks like after you've been to a dinner or two.

You'll find people dressing up (even on casual evenings) as well as casual nights & then you can decide for yourself what is appropriate. 

14 minutes ago, Lindaru said:

 

We had our first Princess cruise in May this year to Alaska.

I saw many couples dressed "for the ball" in the tuxedos and elegant suits as well as ball gowns and slacks outfits that would be fit for attending a wedding or presentation.  It seems that most of them were also getting professional photographs done on board.  We, ourselves, opted for the MDR only on port days for breakfast/lunch as we wanted to only pack for being around the ship and in the ports.  I cannot vouch for what would have happened had we attended dinner there in my leggings, solid color tee shirt and zip up hoodie nor his Stetson hat, dockers slacks and button down short sleeved shirts, but we had no unapproving eyes on us earlier in the day when we were in there.  The others we were seated with were in "smart casual", so presuming they may have planned to stay on board or not venture very far from the ship in port.

I think if people disapprove, they may tend to keep it to themselves until they get on line.

We had a great time everywhere we went and were comfortable doing so.

Have a great cruise!

 

Thank you for the reassurance.  I feel better knowing this.

I am going on my first cruise next summer. Thank goodness for CruiseCritic, I have learned so much!

These dress code threads are giving me some anxiety. Is there any tension like this on the ships? I plan on following the dress code but I usually prefer to go casual when possible. Should I "up my game" to avoid people confronting me or is this mostly an internet thing and not a problem once on board?