So many inspiring tales here, thank you for sharing.
I am booked on the Celebrity Reflection 9-day Mediterranean out of Barcelona, 06/29. This is my third solo cruise, my first since Covid. First was Princess Mexico, a wonderful experience as a single, and the second Celebrity Edge Mediterranean. I found most fellow passengers on the Edge to be less than interested in any sort of friendly banter. Not sure why the difference between the two but just my perception. Perhaps it was due to the Med being port heavy but the vibe on the Edge was very, very different. The single cabins were nice though.
I’m going to give it another shot. There is always that anxiety that I won’t be able to navigate things on my own but, as people have said here, you have to get up and just do it.