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Solo Cruisers Find a Friend
Topic Started: Jan 5 2011, 12:10 PM (208 Views)
Tipacanoe
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Says Cruise Critic:

2011 Highlights: We're still feeling a great vibe about one of the most spectacular innovations in cruising this decade: NCL's Studio compound debut on Norwegian Epic -- 128 cabins designed for singles are clustered around a social gathering spot. In our mind, it's the most innovative approach for lone travelers in cruise history. The concept means that solo passengers who opt for a Studio don't need to pay the dreaded single surcharge (often requiring these folks to pay the price for two people just to occupy a cabin on their own). But, this development is also special for the community component that NCL's introduced with its Living Room lounge. As cruise ships get larger and often feel more like cities than small villages, offering solos an easy chance to meet those traveling similarly is a huge boon.

Kudos also to U.K.-based P&O Cruises, which incorporated a handful of solo staterooms into the design of its recently launched Azura; they, however, do not have community-minded facilities.

Possible Challenges: We're excited to hear that Royal Caribbean is considering a plan to integrate single-traveler cabins into older ships, such as Radiance of the Seas and Grandeur of the Seas, during planned refurbishments, but there's been no confirmation.

http://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=4300


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I always felt more at home on the water than on land. I was paid for it too! However now and retired I would not think twice to take a course on a freighter or any such type ship. It's more relaxing and easy on the pocket book.
Check out container ships. Large and don't roll around. Has a schedule to keep and small crews. Even have a swimming pool.
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