SINGLEs Over 55

[42CruiseCrazy]

That is so true!! I met one woman when cruising solo who pursued me in spite of me being married and at the time I was flattered that this attractive woman wanted to hang out with me. It went too far and I had to slam on the brakes. Lesson learned. Never again.

 

 

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[LuvBNatC]

That is so true!! I met one woman when cruising solo who pursued me in spite of me being married and at the time I was flattered that this attractive woman wanted to hang out with me. It went too far and I had to slam on the brakes. Lesson learned. Never again.

 

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That's what happens with some solo women when they discover the pickings onboard are slim. They start going after the "low-hanging fruit," the married ones traveling alone who might want to get frisky. :p

 

I find I'm better off spending more quality time alone on my balcony.

[42CruiseCrazy]

To be fair. She was a very nice woman. There was a real mutual attraction and if I was single, I would have not stopped it. I have to take responsibility for being a willing participant. I blame myself for my weakness and lack of judgement. It was 5 years ago so it is "water under the cruise ship."

 

 

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[LuvBNatC]

To be fair. She was a very nice woman. There was a real mutual attraction and if I was single, I would have not stopped it. I have to take responsibility for being a willing participant. I blame myself for my weakness and lack of judgement. It was 5 years ago so it is "water under the cruise ship."

 

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I'm sure she was. I wasn't implying that single women who get involved with married men aren't. It all depends on how much one or both need the romance.

 

Affairs at sea are a different animal. A whole romance can spark, flame, and die in a week.

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[42CruiseCrazy]

Yes. That's kind of how it happened. It was a 7 night cruise.

 

 

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[Pkmtravel]

I love to travel/cruise but find cruising is mostly couples. Any solo travel people out there going on Oceania Nautica ship that leaves 11/2 Istanbul to Dubai?

[LAngle]

This has been an informative thread!

 

I am cruising alone on Freedom soon with 2 couples I've cruised with before and now I know some of the things to watch out for. It could get interesting if your experiences are any indication. Thanks for sharing!

[rich60]

Richard:

I cruise a lot, and very seldom find single straight guys. Although I am a Celebrity girl, I am thinking of switching lines. There must be men out there somewhere who love cruising as much as I do.

 

A lot of people were dancing on the Celebrity Century, but they were all couples, and it just seemed a bit awkward for me.

 

Although the staff was nice enough to my mom and I, the singles bar was hidden away on the ship, and not an event for singles until 11:00 at night, after everyone had gone to bed. There were some men there avoiding going back to their rooms, but they were married. So there must be some other solution the ships can come up with for singles on board to meet in the 60's.

 

Maybe we can brainstorm a few on this site!;)

 

Tikigal,

 

I am flattered!

 

I would not count on the cruise lines doing any more fo singles than they already do. Their primary intrest is in couples and families - ergo more profit. Therefor I feel it is my obligation to step foward (at a lounge, pool, lido deck or night club) and make my own introductions. Mine is not a frail male ego. Thus rejection is not a problem for myself as it might be with of my gender. It is my habit to carry calling cards as a way to sometimes break the ice. Also I would not have a problem with a lady making the introductions.

 

You speak of awkward, below is my response to another thread dealing with "Awkward Moments"

 

Best wishes,

Richard

I also enjoy dancing even though I am no Fred Astaire. If a lady goes to the nightclub chances are that she would like to dance. So all one has to do is ask. I have found that most women, single or attached, will say yes. However it is incumbent on the man to be properly dressed, well mannered and gracious. After dancing escort the lady back to her seat and offer your thanks and return to your own seat. Do this a few more times and it will become apparent that you also came to dance. At this time you might find that the ladies will ask you to dance.

The problem is most single men are too self conscious to do this and will sit out the evening at the bar alone. Again you do not have to be Fred Astaire dance, just feel the rhythm of the music and dance. All you need is some very basic knowledge of the steps. If you can count to two - Two Step, three - Salsa or Bolero, four - Waltz and five Tango. Forget the fancy moves as seen on DWTS and enjoy yourself. If you feel you have made a misstep apologize laugh about it and continue on. Also it's very important, while dancing, to please converse with your partner.

“Dance like no one is watching”

From the movie “Scent of a Woman” :

Q: Do you Tango?

A: No.

Q: Would you care to learn?

And finally from the above: “If you get tangled in the Tango - just Tango out of it!”

Richard

[nmladybug71]

I have found the best way is to go to Vacations to go. I check it a lot. On the left side you will see Single Discounts and it will show you all the cruises with single discount prices. I have done 10 cruises as a single and I am 73 yrs old. I like Royal and Princess. When I lived in Florida I went on 7 cruises in 4 years. It was the only thing I liked about living in Florida.

[browneyed girl 2]

My 1st cruise is in 8 days on NoftheSeas

[browneyed girl 2]

So excited to explore. Hope to meet someone too. Cruising with my siblings.

[browneyed girl 2]

Forgot to mention that I'm single and interested in dancing!

[Oppalopa]

I have found the best way is to go to Vacations to go. I check it a lot. On the left side you will see Single Discounts and it will show you all the cruises with single discount prices. I have done 10 cruises as a single and I am 73 yrs old. I like Royal and Princess. When I lived in Florida I went on 7 cruises in 4 years. It was the only thing I liked about living in Florida.

I agree with everything you said I live in Florida too. :)

[Oppalopa]

Why doesn't someone take the reigns find something interesting and let's all go on a cruise maybe 1st week in Nov or 2nd week? or 1st week in Dec?

I am in.

[scubagirl43]

I and a few from Toronto area and others from the states are going on the Dec 5 2015 Singles cruise with VTG out of SanJuan.

 

Anyone wanna join in?

[dlg64]

I have read all this thread (which it appears dates back many years now) with lots of interest and humour. I am about to embark on my first cruise in Sept from Singapore and although I have convinced a married work colleague (whom I barely know) to share my cabin for cost reasons (lucky her hubby doesn't mind me stealing her!!) i am still hoping that there will be some singles meet & greet sessions.

I am 50+ and have wanted to cruise for many years and now the kids are (almost) grown and stretching their wings i am ready and plan to do more but will need to find the ships that dont charge a fortune for solo's!!

The advice given thru this thread has been marvellous and much appreciated.

Shame almost all of you are in US and too far for me to join you on cruises....maybe one day i will 'cross the oceans'.:)

cheers Deb

[GoneJohnson]

Well I'm single, male and 55 and cruising on March 12th 2016 a 21 day Panama Canal on the Westerdam. Looks like a great cruise with a lot of stops.

[cruiseelady]

Well I'm single, male and 55 and cruising on March 12th 2016 a 21 day Panama Canal on the Westerdam. Looks like a great cruise with a lot of stops.

 

I never cruises on HAL, I definitely want to try it. I am in my late 30s, but Carnival and NCL just does not do it for me, I prefer to be around much older crowd, that are more quitter and calmer.

[GoneJohnson]

I never cruises on HAL, I definitely want to try it. I am in my late 30s, but Carnival and NCL just does not do it for me, I prefer to be around much older crowd, that are more quitter and calmer.

 

I myself broke my neck when I was 15 years old a sophomore in high school other than that issue I'm a good guy. I'll take 2 caregivers with me and am thinking of asking my mother again. I took her last year on her first/only cruise and she loved it. This looks to be a great cruise.

 

Have some great cruises, email if you wish. Thank you, Randy

[cruiseelady]

I myself broke my neck when I was 15 years old a sophomore in high school other than that issue I'm a good guy. I'll take 2 caregivers with me and am thinking of asking my mother again. I took her last year on her first/only cruise and she loved it. This looks to be a great cruise.

 

Have some great cruises, email if you wish. Thank you, Randy

 

Enjoy your cruise Randy

[GoneJohnson]

Enjoy your cruise Randy

 

Thanks, and you do the same best of luck.

[Tasha1014]

I went on a singles cruise last summer through VTG...was a lot of fun as I alwAys had people to do activities with, dance, dine with or sunbathe with. I'd recommend it..there are so many groups!

[SASSYnLV]

Why doesn't someone take the reigns find something interesting and let's all go on a cruise maybe 1st week in Nov or 2nd week? or 1st week in Dec?

 

well, its a little late now...but I'm going on a singles hosted cruise the dec. 5th!

[Rnmozack]

Went solo on getaway dec 2015 had s great time now looking for another in April or May? Any good deals? May other solos on getaway never ate dinner alone! I'm already booked getaway dec 2016 but want something in between suggestions appreciated

[cruzn buckeye]

Went solo on getaway dec 2015 had s great time now looking for another in April or May? Any good deals? May other solos on getaway never ate dinner alone! I'm already booked getaway dec 2016 but want something in between suggestions appreciated

 

did you do one of their solo cabins?