Unexpectedly single - should I go on a cruise on my own?

Cruises are the best to go alone. You'll have a great time. They also offer solo meets si if you want to join people for dinner etc you can

I’ve been going on cruises on my own for 7 years post divorce ( now 65) and I would definitely encourage you to go, you can always find people to talk to if you want or ignore everyone else! I have always felt completely safe and you can do as much or as little as you want. Don’t hesitate and enjoy a new experience of only having to please yourself!

Let's see, choosing when I want to eat what i want to see, when I get up, when I go to bed, all on a luxury ship in glorious sunshine mmmm decisions decisions... but in all seriousness op, go, I'm sure you'll have a wonderful time with the liberating feeling of having to think about nobody but yourself for once.

Yes, go for it. What have you got to lose?

I’d go on your own, if you have chosen a table of four or more for dinner that’s far better (especially if you let them know it’s just you) as you tend to be sat with the same people for dinner. This would allow you to get to know people, they may even sit you with other solo travellers

Hell yes! Go! Live it up! Enjoy those dinners. I regularly dine out alone and really enjoy the me time. I’d imagine on a cruise you might make some friends you can join the occasional night. I wonder if you contact the ship’s concierge if there might be a few solo travellers who might want to band together for the odd excursion? But I’d enjoy being able to do 100% my own thing.

Solo travel is so liberating! Go for it - enjoy!

You don’t have to do formal dining either, if you don’t want to. There are usually loads of other options, especially with the premier cruise lines.

Lots of Cruise Lines have a “Solo Travellers Host” - you can go to the meet ups .. or not, if it’s not your cup of tea

I was looking at a cruise recently, and the room had a kind size bed that could be split into two singles.

But personally, even if it was two singles I wouldn't want to share with a friend. I would with my daughter, but probably only her.

To get a decent answer you need to share the cruise line. I cruise 4-5 times a year. Ive cruised all cruise lines and done loads solo and loads now with my partner.

I have women friends who do single cruises all the time. I love the sea, DH does not, and I am hoping to do a solo cruise myself one of these days.

I hope you have a wonderful tome, OP

I must be pretty curmudgeonly as I don’t have a single friend I’d feel comfortable sharing a small cabin and double bed with for a week. If you are the same @Leavingbyebye sounds like a cruise is the perfect holiday for a solo traveller.

I’ll come with you OP!

But failing that, I think you’ll be fine on your own. I’ve not been on a cruise so can’t advise from experience, but I have been looking at doing a solo cruise this year (I’m a similar age to you) and have been encouraged by what I’ve read so far online. I think a week is a good amount of time too.

Have you had a look to see if your line offers any particular meet ups etc? I’m not sure that would be my cup of tea, but might be yours. I plan to take a book/people watch for meals.

I’m sorry about your break up, and hope you have a brilliant time.

I have not been on a cruise but have done other group holidays as a 'solo traveller'. I have phoned the company and asked about the group demongraphic - whether it is all couples, other solo travellers etc.

Could you phone and ask them to get a feel for what to expect?

p.s. I would go though...

Definitely do it.

What have you got to lose? It's already paid for. No need to think about cooking or cleaning or work for a week. Take books in case you don't feel like doing anything. There will be entertainment provided. What's not to like?

Go for it op! I'm rooting for you 😀 Have a fantastic time

Take a friend! Just charge them the change of name fee I guess. If a friend offered me this I'd be there in a heartbeat!

I’m free op, where are we sailing from?

Seriously what cruise line is it? I’ve sailed with several different cruise lines and they usually have a table for singles so you can eat in the ‘posh’ restaurant with other people if you don’t want to be eat alone.

Go for it.

It's not "outing" to tell us which ship/company, OP. I'm an experienced and keen cruiser - tell me and I might be able to increase your confidence with my knowledge of what it's like!

Absolutely you'll love it. They have solo traveller tables for meals. But you can go on other tables. Plus there's probably casual dining?

There'll be plenty to do whilst at sea. Plus be pool sauna etc

I love cruising.

Loads of people cruise alone and sounds like you could do with a nice break! Go and enjoy.

There will be other single cruisers, and generally they are seated together at dinner. I have found a cruise is a good holiday for singles, as you can either keep to yourself, or mix with other people as you choose

I would most definitely go! Bon voyage OP.

Could you not find someone else to go with OP and just change the name? If not though I would definitely still go alone!