Do guys ever cruise as a single?

I was just wondering if guys also cruise as a single. Had a breakup a while back and have not been on a cruise for a long time. 42, single, straight,19 cruises, and miss the high seas.

other paul

On the Zuiderdam last month there were 4 of us solo travelers (all with no roommate) - 2 straight women, and 2 gay men. It sounded like both of the men cruised solo every year, although one usually cruised with his partner.

I say if you want to cruise - go for it!

Sue

DVC Member '97

I was wondering that same thing. My gf and I are booked on the Oct 30, Glory and recently broke up. I still plan on going. I'm 36, and normally meet people easily. I figured I would still have a great time. I was wondering, How many unattached women are normally on a cruise?

Hi...I think it might depend on the cruiseline, ship and itinerary as well. I am 46...and have sailed solo 4 times in the last 18 months! :D I have always been independent and a cruise is a piece of cake!

Everyone is nice...(usually) and most of the time nobody cares if you are single, married, whatever!

Now, I don't cruise to "find someone"...I go for a wonderful week of pampering...fun...great food.....some really good adult libations too;) .

I meet people very easily and always request a large table for dinner, late seating.....dinner time for me is a big part of the experience...getting to know your cruismates...its all great:) !!

If you have the urge to go and don't have someone to join you, I would say go anyway! You will end up having a blast! (from my experience anyway)!

I will be going to Alaska next May. Really looking forward to it.;)

Jeff

I travel solo and have been doing this for years. I like the extra space in my cabin and I like to do what I like to do. It is your vacation and you should enjoy it. You will meet so many new people from all over the world. Go and have a great time. Just don't expect alot and you will be very please.

Remember, when traveling alone, if you don't like the crowd you are with, you can leave and go do something else. I did not like my dinner companions on one cruise and asked to have my table changed. It is alot easier when you are alone.

I traveled solo in March and there were a lot of families and college students. I'm 33. You will not feel alone though. I always saw my tablemates around the ship and people usually are friendly and approach you. Carnival has such a friendly atmosphere that I decided to go alone for Spring Break since no one else could go. I usually travel in the summer and Spring Break (Because I'm a teacher) and am thinking of traveling for New Year's . In the summer I always travel with a friend.

Well, you've seen several answers already, yet I'll add "you bet"!

I cruised alone May 8 (but not really alone--Stormin' Norman, for those who know him, was on the same cruise, as well as others I "met" on the boards) and will again October 30. I have found that people on a ship are unusually friendly compared to on land. The best thing is you get assigned a dining table with, depending, as many as 8 strangers who are very likely to be friends by the end of the cruise. They tend to put singles at the same table, too, with a good mix of male and female. Two other men at my table were cruising alone, too. One of them, and two women cruising together, have become friends for life.

Todd

My first solo cruise was last year on the Maasdam to Alaska. I met 2 single men sailing solo, one of them was at my table. I'm sure there were others. I had such a good time, I booked another cruise by myself for this coming December.

Roz

I have been on 3 Cruises solo and am planning another over this Christmas. I agree with the other posters that you will be welcomed by all. I have always had a great time and don't even worry about being "singled out" (no pun intended).

Even couples split up and do there own thing during the day (one person might what to go to the wine tasting and other the Art Auction) and then will get together for Dinner.

Go for it !!

My early cruising days were all as a single. I also always met nice people on board to spend time with including couples. I wasn't looking for a male companion either but I will never forget one experience. I shared a table with a good looking man at breakfast on the deck right outside of the buffet. We talked for about an hour or so and really hit it off. I was thinking to myself that this is going to be a fun cruise. Then he announced that he was on his honeymoon and he'd better go wake up his bride. Turns out that the three of us spent alot of time fun times together. :cool:

:o Brigitte, that sounds like something that would happen to me.....

If single men only realized what the ratio of single men to women is on a cruise, they'd be flocking to book!! For you men, you'll never have a problem meeting single women on a cruise! ;) :D

I have travelled single soooo many times. I would think it would be easier as a guy since there are a lot more single girls on a cruise. But, since I'm a girl, can't say for certain. On the EOS cruise I went on (6 weeks ago), there was a group of single guys. They travel together every year. They have a great time. So, if you have an extra spot, invite one of your buds. I think you'll have a great time. AND if you don't get a table you REALLY like, ask the head waiter to change. Your table will make of break the cruise IMO. ALSO, make sure to be active on the Cruise Critic post. We (the postees) met up before the CC party and kinda "paired" off with the people we clicked with the beat. We had the best wine tasting party ever!

I Went Solo For The First Time Last Year. I Will Never Go With Family, Boyfriend Or Anyone, Again. Going Solo Is The Ultimate Way To Go. I Met Sooooooo Many People. People That Had Just Gotten Married The Day The Ship Went Out, The Men And Women At The Dining Table (first Seating), Art Auctions, Etc. Everybody(well Almost Everybody) Is There For The Same Reason. To Have Fun, Relax, Party, Enjoy The Shows At Night, Etc. The List Goes On And On. Male Or Female Just Take That First Step And Go For It. You Will Not Regret It. October 10, 2004---destiny---pre Cruise At Old San Juan Wyndham & Casino. I Am Counting The Days.

I find cruising is a great way to a vacation with a minimum of fuss and preparation. Its one of the easiest ways to take a quick break. I've cruised solo in the Caribbean (HAL) and Mexico (Carnival). Great trips both times.

Other times I cruise with my family. My wife also enjoys cruising solo. It just depends on work schedules and vacation plans.

Next month I'm taking my 9 yr old to Alaska (RCCL). She loves to cruise too.

I have been on several cruises as a single and have enjoyed them. There have always been plenty of people to meet but I have noticed "to be honest" that on the shorter (4 night) Carnival Cruises that a lot of the women traveling in groups are married and just having a womens getaway. Once on a Hawaii cruise I met lots of people from England and they were good company. Always remember one thing, the cruise and the time\fun you have IS what you make of it. If you go with the mind that you are going to have a great time and meet people you will but if you go with a not so positive attitude you may not have quite as good of a time. So, go and think positive and have fun!

I have cruised as a single many times and have enjoyed each cruise. It is a vacation where everyone laughs, jokes and have interesting conversations. Everyone on the ship is friendly, not caring if you are by yourself or with a group of people. I say go and enjoy yourself. Looking forward to my cruise this coming January on the Triumph !!!

Ok folks, I'm a single guy and will be cruising for the first time in my life on the one coming up called: Royal Caribbean Monarch of the Seas from November 29 to December 3. I still have NO idea what I'm in for but I have fun anywhere I go ANYHOW, so I don't think that the fun part is going to be an issue. I would've rather gone with a significant other to share the time, but it's not going to happen this time around.

Is anyone willing to offer some advice or whatnot? You can reach me directly via e-mail at rlmbandit@netzero.net. After all, I'm not sure how often I'll be able to check this thread.

Yes, yes, yes, I know... I'll be "fresh meat"... hehehehehe

Roy

Single guys do go on cruises. I met my future wife on a cruiseship 18 years ago and we have been happily married for 16 years. For us "The Love Boat" was the NCL Skyward back in '86. We met in a place called "Carlos and Charlies" in Cancun. We actually went back to Cancun this year with our two kids. It was the last thing I was looking for back then due to just getting over a relationship also but you never know when the right one will come along. I have done about 5 cruises since then and 4 cruises before I met my wife. You have to put away all of your fears, take a deep breath, and step out. Good luck

Hi, may name is Dave, and I'm a single male cruiser. :)

I cruise solo at least once a year. Each time I end up somehow as part of a group, whether ahead of time or once onboard. Last year I booked "solo" as part of a group of 60 people, this past June I went to Alaska solo and ended up getting "adopted" by my tablemates (an extended family of 16), and next weekend I'll be cruising solo along with some friends from last year's group cruise.

I'm the "quiet and reserved" type, so although I know there are lots of single women onboard, I can't tell you how easy it is to make any connections... :) But I do tend to make lots of friends at the casino!

I'm always happy to cruise with others, so if anyone ever needs a 30-year-old cabin-mate who is either a smoker or a non-smoker depending on the week and who can adjust to pretty much any situation, just give me a shout :)

Sailing to the Eastern Caribbean on Dec. 26th for 120 days. This is my first trip going solo and originally was going to Hautilco, all inclusive, but the last time I did that I was worried about eating dinner alone as I like to dress up an go to a nice restaurant. The TA said it would be better on a cruise as I would be having dinner with other people on the cruise (late seating and large table). Have travelled at lot in the past (not on cruises) and found when you are alone people are very friendly. When I went though my divorce many years ago, I went to Mexico and just needed a mental health break; took several books to read on the plane, hotel, etc. About fifteen minutes on a couple talked to me all the time and then when I first ventured to the pool this nice gentleman intorduced himself and asked me out to dinner.

Opps! Wishful thinking - should read 10 Days!

LOL :D You had me wondering there - WOW! 120 DAYS :eek: :p

Have a great time! I'm sure you will :)

(I'm looking for a singles/group cruise for early '05.)

Nancy

I have done 7 cruises alone in the past 9 months. I like going alone more than with others!