kmo123

Wow.

I am on the ship.  Platinum boarding.  It is empty in here.  We had to show our passports and sail card to get on.  Hope you all get on soon.

Following!! Fleeing MN in Feb!

hscruiser,

This review was fantastic. Please continue to write reviews. Just to let you know I think that this ranks up with Don's review of the Epic from a few years ago. Did not think anyone would come close.

You even have me wanting to eat at La Cucina. Never thought that would happen.

Sent your review also to members of my family who think that cruising would be boring and bad food.

Thank you again for getting me excited.

Karen

I am so glad this is out here. I am not a fan of magic, but hear it is a vey good show. Is it all magic or are there other parts to the show?

OK Don,

I want to read your updated version as well!

Hi Karen,

I am 45, no children and never married. I have been on two Carnival cruises with friends and three Norwegian solo.

My first solo was not planned that way. A friend backed out and I was unable to find anyone else to go with. I was so afraid and nervous about meeting people. The first night I went into the main dining room and asked to share a table. I was blessed to have another solo cruiser sit next to me. He told me he always sailed solo and I had nothing to feel uncomfortable about.

I have had a blast on all three solo cruises. Join your meet and greet, smile and say hi. People love to talk about themselves. I never found myself alone unless I wanted to be. Also, I am an introvert by nature, so you do not have to be extroverted to have a great time.

Another Karen.

Mitsugirly,

I am really enjoing your review. One of the best I have ever read. I am going for my second Spirit cruise in Feb and can't wait. Also am going to Maya Chan for the second time. Your pictures are wonderful.

I am not a wild animal fan. Love to look at them in their own environment from a safe place. We also did the Bodden tour last time, but asked not to go near the monkeys. None of us wanted any issues.

Were you happy with your meals on board? What was your favorite part of being on th Spirit?

Karen

Ok,

Gotta get in this discussion. I took my first solo cruise last year in November on the Spirit. It was not a planned single cruise, but turned out that way. I was so afraid of eating alone. I ended up having excellent experiences.

When I would go to the desk, I was asked if I wanted to eat by myself or share. I always said share. Each time I met wonderful people. Even met a woman who ate in the dining room while her husband ate at the buffet. One night another single joined our table. He told me he always cruises alone and has a great time.

My second experience was on the Star in May of this year. I had the same great experiences. One evening I walked up to the desk and was asked if I was willing to sit with another single person who did not want to eat alone. She was a riot.

I am going alone again in Feb. and have no fears. Sure you may meet some people who don't like singles, but in my two cruises, I had nothing but great experiences.

In May there was another single man in our cruise critic group. He was not sure about going by himself, but I could tell by the end of the cruise he enjoyed himself as well.

Just think of all the interesting people you will meet. Keep a positive attitude.