Because of social media and the Internet, cruising as a single person isn’t the guaranteed odd man out it used to be.
If your cruising solo, the following simple recommendations can help you embrace the ultimate meet-up potential during your cruise:
Do Your Homework
Some cruise lines offer more probabilities than others for singles to mingle, and if that to some degree is what your after, you’ll want to make certain you select a cruise ship that meets your expectations and is full of passengers in your demographic.
Look For Single Supplement Cruises
It’s hard to have an enjoyable cruise if you feel like you’re being pressed for your cruise, but the “single supplement” that most cruise lines charge when you book a double cabin for yourself is hard to find. Therefore, many singles end up sharing a cabin with friends or relations.
A number of cruise lines are likewise testing the waters with waiving, or reducing single supplements.
Consider A Themed Cruise
Increasingly social groups, concert promoters, and even gyms are commissioning ships for sailings packed with specialty programming, even the popular music festival cruises.
P&O Cruises Australia offer Sea Breaks cruises, like the hilarious Comedy Cruise where you can rub shoulders with Australia’s favourite comedians, or the ever popular Food & Wine cruise where you will participate in cooking demonstrations with celebrity chefs, and rub shoulders with popular sommeliers in a wine class.
Connect With Cruisers Before You Sail
Social media is without question your greatest tool if you want to link with other singles on your cruise.
All the major cruise lines have busy Facebook® and Twitter® groups, where individuals frequently post their upcoming cruise and ask who might be on the same voyage.
WARNING: Do not disclose too much information, because criminals can use the Roll Call to see when your home will be vacant and then burgle you. If you can find a house sitter that can also ease your worries before you embark.