I am interested in a solo vacation. Is a cruise a good choice?

Question

I am interested in a solo vacation. Is a cruise a good choice?

Answer 1

backpacking alone is no fun

or safe

i say cruise

Answer 2

Yes.

Also backpacking through Europe is a great idea

Answer 3

It can be or it can be a nightmare.  Lots of single women on just about any cruise. Most men are with their wives or girlfriends and are unavailable.  

Not being mean but if you are a middle age single woman a cruise can be a fun and extended "girls night out" but you won't find many, if any, available men.

If you are the adventurous type with an eye for history, art, politics, culture try St. Petersburg, Russian Federation!  Seriously, it's so full of history, art, culture and a true destination for someone wanting to meet very interesting people from all over the world.

Answer 4

yes i love cruising. Cruises are my favorite vacations. You meet a lot of new people at dinner and everywhere on the cruise ship, so you wont be lonely travelig alone. There's so much to do on the ship that you dont have to leave. My favorite cruise line is Royal Caribean if that helps

Answer 5

I have been on five cruises by myself.  I fell in love with cruising the first time I did it, it was with my church and the cruise was called The Footsteps of the Apostles.  We went to Ephesus, Philippi, Athens and Corinith.  I shared the cabin, but on my subsequent cruises, went solo and had my own cabin.

I like upscale lines; I sail Seabourn.  They fall all over themselves for single travelers, have very generous single supplements, and their cabins, ships and service are without equal.  (They are all inclusive; tips and all drinks are included in your fare).   I've booked another cruise with them in December through the Panama canal.  They are expensive, but worth every penny.

Seabourn is a small ship, only about 200 passengers.  I went to Alaska on Holland America (1800 people) and although it was very nice, I will never sail this size ship again.  Very easy to meet people on a smaller ship.

Answer 6

Cruises great for single people.  Your best choice  for a singles cruise would be to find a cruise that is designed for Single people. On these cruises they are events designed to put single people together (ie mixers, parties).

Answer 7

A cruise is excellent. Nowadays there are many kinds of cruises. you can find just about any cruise for all themes and lifestyles. What you want is a singles cruise. For starters go on line and type singles cruise in the search engine and see what you com up with.

Answer 8

yes, definitly. i love cruises, i have been on 4 of them

Answer 9

Best are out of Miami or LA. Weekend singles cruise, you'll hook up

Answer 10

Yes

Answer 11

omg a cruise is the best vacation ever because there is so much to do and at dinner and stuff they assign you to sit with other people so you meet people that way so its not totally solo but yeah its a great vacation

Answer 12

My wife and I have cruised dozens of times and have even met singles on those trips.  The only drawback I've seen is, as a single passenger, you pay 1.5 times the amount a couple in attendance pays per person.  So, find another person who is willing to share a room (suite; cabin; stateroom) with you and you two will pay the same amount my wife & I pay.  Ask the travel agent about this, or look for the small print under the cruise listing.

Answer 13

I liked it going by my self, there are some many people anyhow everyone wants to have fun and there are things you can do alone, I liked mine but I was only on a 2 day one

Answer 14

kind of dangerous from what i've been hearing... people missing on cruise's... even couples. but that's just me. do research on the particular cruise you're taking first before going on it. k hope you enjoy!

Answer 15

A cruise is a great choice! Just make sure your getting your information right. Cruises have bars,family life,children,spas,pools, and much more! It is great for a solo trip because you can still feel at home but alone.

Answer 16

NOTHING like it.  Out of all cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is the best!    It is the upper-mid class of cruise lines.  I have been on 4 cruises, so pick the best you can afford (no more than that) and enjoy the pampering.  Also, look online for 90 day ticker cruises if you can leave in a fairly quick time slot.  Oh, and if you go, don't pack like a "first-timer".  I brought 3 suitcases of stuff my first cruise and used about 1/3 of it all!

Answer 17

yes, of course it's fantastic

Answer 18

Go for it, but know what kind of cruise best suits you.

Answer 19

Yep,

cruises are good for people going on holiday by themselves, its calming + easier to meet new people.

Cruises are very enjoyable im sure you will love it.