AIBU to go on a cruise alone?

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Just that really. Has anyone been on a cruise alone? Don't mind travelling alone, but feel like cruise is more couple-y or something you do in a group, I don't know why 🤷‍♀️. Anyone?

Actually with all the group tours it might actually quite suit solo travelers

I would love to go on a cruise alone.

I would get a balcony cabin and spend all my time reading/looking at the ocean/eating/drinking and sleeping.

Alas, my family also enjoys cruises and so instead I get the cheap cabin and sit by the pool full of noisy kids (mine included) and DO things.

I totally would! Would love to go on a cruise but DH not a cruise person. Neither is my DM, the second choice I'd go for. So that leaves friends and is there anyone I'd really want to be stuck on a boat with for a length of time?? If I were you I'd go for it! I hear the average cruise ship is like a small city now anyway so no risk of running into the same person twice... or give me a few years to save and I'll come with you

I would love to do that one day but bear in mind, it costs more if you are a solo traveller. Went on a Mystery Cruise with my Mam and Auntie in September. We visited 8 different countries!

I'd say go for it

YANBU! I've been looking into this as I'd love to go on a cruise but no-one to go with! Here you go, best cruise lines for solo travellers:
www.cruisecritic.co.uk/articles.cfm?ID=419

Oh my goodness, that sounds like heaven! No help to your question though, haha! Sounds like a fun adventure.
I too would love to too on a cruise, but DH is not into them

Sounds absolute bloody bliss!!!!

You may be surrounded by older folk. I remember a friend who went on her honeymoon was constantly asked where her parents were! But if that doesn't bother you I think it might be a wonderfully restful break.

Not long odd a “celebrity cruise”. They had a ton of meetings and activities for solo travellers should you wish you join in. Everything was optional. You could be as involved or anonymous as you wanted to be. Highly recommend

I cruise alone at least once a year as well as go on other solo holidays.

I tend to use MSC and book the Yacht Club and It used to be that I’d book a YC balcony at the same price for two passengers but now I book a YC inside cabin (they’re fabulous and available on the newer ships) at about 80 percent of the balcony cabin. I really do only sleep in it and I’m never short of a lovely place to sit either in the lounge or one of the lovely places out in the open air that are exclusive to YC passengers.

Ive also been to Alaska with Norwegian in a balcony cabin and that was very nice.

And celeb cruise is “new age cruising” - not full of oldies I am 44 and fitted in well lots younger and lots older than me. Hates the idea of a cruise before but this brand caters for all ages

lots of people Cruise alone. there are meet and greet mornings for people travelling alone to meet up with others and many other activities, should you wish to join. It's a very popular means of holidaying, if you're travelling alone.... I do hope you go for it OP

An ex of mine did this a few times and said it was great. Apparently because you are travelling alone the staff think you are some kind of mystery shopper type sent by the big boss to rate the service on board and treat you extra special. He also said you could get better last minute deals as a solo traveller.

You may be surrounded by older folk

I can’t say this has ever been my experience. There’s usually a very good mix of ages.

I'd be worried that dull people would latch on to me and try to include me in things, thinking I was lonely.

Then I'd have to tell them to fuck off and leave me alone, and that I'd rather be alone for the rest of my days than have to spend time with people as dreary as them. But then I am notoriously anti-social.

I'd love to go on one of those cultural cruises, the sort of thing Swan Hellenic used to do. Or a cruise to the Arctic (or, even better, Antarctica).

I am a widow so always cruise alone. There are singles coffee mornings (on P&O) anyway and you can request a dining table for singles. It is a great holiday and I feel that it is easy to chat to couples as they don't seem to feel that one is trying to muscle in!

The excursions, although expensive, are smashing for single folk because you have a crew member o every coach and you are not left floundering on your own. I have cruised lots of times including 2 World cruises and have never felt "out of it".

One tip, try to have a balcony or possibly a sea view. For economy reasons I did try an inside cabin and hated it. Good Luck.

I would absolutely go on a cruise on my own.

I am a widow so always cruise alone. There are singles coffee mornings (on P&O) anyway and you can request a dining table for singles. It is a great holiday and I feel that it is easy to chat to couples as they don't seem to feel that one is trying to muscle in

The excursions, although expensive, are smashing for single folk because you have a crew member of every coach and you are not left floundering on your own. I have cruised lots of times including 2 World cruises and have never felt "out of it"

One tip, try to have a balcony or possibly a sea view. For economy reasons I did try an inside cabin and hated it. Good Luck.

wonderful recommendation.. I do hope you try it OP.

I would love to cruise alone, so peaceful, it's my dream holiday to cruise into New York. In the meantime I'll just watch Jane McDonald.

I have always wanted to go on cruise with dh unfortunately he doesn't (he OK about being with me - just not on water in a boat - sulks)

It'd be great, there is so much on offer on cruises that you can ignore or join in with as you please. With most you can say if you want to be at dinner with a table of 4, 6 or 8 or whatever and you can eat on your own if you really want to (but possibly not in the main restaurant)

I love cruises. I've never been on my own but I think I'd still love it if I did.

I think it sounds fabulous. If you like to chill alone you can have a lovely relaxed fine, and if you want to meet people and make friends I'm sure it will be easy to do if you throw yourself into activities. Do it!

Cruises are about the best way of having a solo holiday because there are so many activities and tours available that enable you to mix with other people. Do your research and pick a decent line. Personally I would avoid MSC, or Marella.

As the mother of a very needy toddler who will actively seek me out for help when he’s been in the same room as his just as capable father, a cruise by myself for a few days would be total bliss!!

OP, go for it! I bet you would have a lovely time and the best part of solo traveling is that you can be totally self indulgent with your plans when you don’t have to consider people you’re with!