The In-Depth Guide to Solo Cruising - What You NEED to KNOW | Solo Cruise Tips

Have been cruising solo for 10 years since my husband passed. I have no problems dining alone—my Kindle is company enough. Could not care less if someone “looks at me funny.” Avoid specialty restaurants? Nope. I dare to dine solo in nice restaurants at home too.

Solo cruiser with balcony on my own…love it. It’s far too expensive as we pay for two which sucks. But, it’s for my sanity - peace and quiet

Im a solo cruiser. I have zero problem eating by myself and rarely eat at the buffet. I dont worry about what other people think. My advice is to embrace solo travel as a wonderful experience and confidence builder. When Im traveling with someone else, I dont get the same experience of just being in the moment. Its nice to have a shared experience but Im happy to have my alone time. I also do not meet as many people.

As a couple, we have met a few solo cruisers. We found there were many reasons that people were travelling solo. We usual strike up a simple conversation to see if they are looking to tag along with someone on an excursion or join for dinner or if they want to be alone. One person was a seasoned solo traveler and one was a first time solo traveler who's wife passed away after they had planned the trip. We also met a couple of ladies who were the life of the dinner table. They seemed like life long friends yet they had both just met as solo travelers. Thanks for sharing Brandon.

As a late diagnosed autistic adult, I have accepted the fact that I am not a social person. Yes I do have friends, and yes I do love traveling and or cruising with a friend. However, I am not going to wait around for when my friends have time to come with me on a trip. Also, being autistic + loving cruising gives me unique perspective on cruising. I don’t care about eating by myself at a speciality dining restaurant, reading a book on my Kindle, and I do not drink, so you will not see me bar hopping. When I cruise, socializing is not my intent or priority. I am cruising because I love ships + being on the ocean! I’m also starting my own YouTube channel on traveling on the autism spectrum. The name of my channel is Spectrum Wanderer

I've done four solo cruises. Two of them in Solo cabins on NCL. They have a great lounge and people get together for happy hour, then a group go to eat at a restaurant if you want. Have met people from 25 years old to 85 years old and had a great time on all.

I'm a solo traveler. I like to eat alone and in silence while I read from my phone. Usually, nobody talks to me, except for the crew. Sometimes I feel like a ghost, but that doesn't deters me from traveling.

Just did 2 cruises solo in June, one was with Celebrity and didn't pay double oddly enough and the other cruise was Virgin Cruises, often times they have no single supplement fee. A lot of solo people go on Virgin Cruises, so if you're solo you will meet other people like I did and we did dinners and a catamaran excursion. Awesome times!

I’ve cruised 52 cruises by myself, I’ve been on 58 cruises total. Best way to cruise-you do what you want, eat when you want, and if you want to talk or share there are 2000-5000 people aboard to talk to. Don’t worry about how people look at you or what they think about you. It is unlikely that you will ever see those people again. Purchase during a sale where the second passenger is 60% off or second passenger free. On RCI, If you are counting points, then be sure to get a cabin for two passengers so that you get the double points. If you purchase a solo cabin and upgrade, then you will still only earn 1 point per not.

One cruise I was looking for a place to eat my burger at the outdoor grill. I saw an older man sitting by himself, I asked if I ould sit with him. We had a great conversation. I could tell he was so lonely and appreciated someone talking to him. I didn't see him again on the cruise, but just talking to someone made him feel so good....I am a talker so talking to others is not a problem. Next year will be my first B2B cruises with the longest one being 45 days. So excited to make 2024 my year of adventure.

Thanks Bradon for this video. I'm a solo traveler and to be honest, I have to choose my travel mates carefully. 😂 I dont like feeling rushed or having to accommodate what someone else wants. I've become quite content being single and traveling. My first cruise is next spring on HAL to Alaska. Then 2nd will be Cunard's new ship Queen Anne in Dec. Celebrity after that so i am trying more so to focus on the style of cruise i suit. Eating alone doesn't bother me at all. 😊

I went on my first cruise ever a few weeks ago on Princess and was solo. I had a fabulous time. I did find the buffet a bit awkward when i wanted another course. Ended up deciding deliberately to choose different areas for each course rather than worry about my stuff. And while i enjoyed the lounges, i felt aware of being the only guy by himself. Didnt feel that way in the restaurants, including the specialty ones. But the lounges were a bit harder.

Thanks for the advice! As an introvert who plans to travel and especially wants to cruise, this has helped. One step closer to booking that northern europe cruise now 😅

I have been solo cruising for 10 yrs. I have no problem

I'm going on a cruise in October by myself, and I can't wait :)!

I have done 4 solo cruises in the last 2 years. Getting ready to leave on Friday for another cruise, leaving out of Miami on Harmony of the Seas. The first was a little different, because I was figuring out all the Royal Caribbean nuances. After that not a big deal. My last cruise this past March was superb on Allure of the Seas. In the main Dining Room, I was part of a large table with 4 couples. It was great each night having dinner with them. Not everyone showed up each night, but there was enough that you had great conversations and a relaxing time.

I have cruise solo once, and I loved it! Normally, I cruise with a friend or girlfriend, and I always do my time dining, and I request a private table. On my solo cruise, I decided to be more open, so in the app I selected, I'm ok with sharing a table as the default. I only shared a table once during a seaday brunch and every other meal, I got a private table, lol 😂

I cruise solo often...yes Trivia is perfect for meeting people...plus the Diamond Lounge

I’m going on my first solo cruise in four weeks and can’t wait! (Weirdly, I feel slightly more nervous after watching this 😅)

Love to go solo. Also cruise with friends, but always have my own room.