Singles Cruises

Travel and cruises: Searching for LOVE?

 

A friend of mine recently decided that it was time to move on after getting her heart broken, so, she booked her reservation on a 4-night, 5 day singles cruise.  I saw her off and wondered how in the world she was going to even enjoy herself as she cried about her lost love and his new girlfriend all the way to the port. 

 

Occasionally, during the time she was gone, I wondered if she had holed up in her cabin and only came out for meals. 

 

 

Boy, was I wrong.  The first indication came when I received a phone call that I didn’t need to pick her up…because her new friend had offered her a lift home.  Recently, my friend called to let me know that she’d and the man she met on the cruise were talking about getting married.

 

So, if you’re single and would like the chance to meet someone new, consider a single’s cruise.

Singles cruises have organized cocktail parties, group activities, one on one dining and games.  Many of the groups also have singles chat sites.  For the single person who wants to meet someone new, all you have to do is to “go for it”.

 

 

There are many very popular singles cruises.  You can sail on a 7 night Greek Isles cruise from Venice, Italy to Santorini, Mykonos and Corfu for as little as $1,699.

 

 

Or for $1,999 enjoy a 7 night cruise from Honolulu to Kauai and Maui.  Or perhaps a Western Caribbean cruise for 8 nights for around $750 might be more your style. 

 

 

By searching on the internet or asking your travel agent, you can find incredible deals for singles cruises.

 

 

These cruises were created specially for singles. The activities are planned to enhance self-confidence and interpersonal relationships.  There are also a variety of leisure activities that are planned by professional cruise directors.

 

 

Most people who have experienced joining the cruise are working professionals from mid 20s to mid 60s.

 

 

So, based on the success my friend had, I’ve decided that I, too will be looking for a cruise where I might meet my soulmate.

Popular Cruise Ship Travel Options

When you consider a cruise ship vacation, many individuals focus their planning solely on their cruise. For many individuals, this can be a costly mistake. While the cruise itself is important, so is how you plan your vacation.

Unfortunately, some people are unaware that they must make travel arrangements to their cruise’s departure location. They realize it, too late for changes.  Don’t be one of those individuals. When booking a cruise, it’s important to keep a cruise ship’s departure location in mind.  Doing so may prevent unnecessary travel expenses.

Selecting a cruise ship, with a close departure location, is advisable.  Unfortunately though, for many this is impossible as a there are limited number of cruise ship departure ports. If you can’t find a cruise ship departure location within a short distance of your home, consider the cost of travel while booking your reservations.

If you must make travel plans to reach your cruise ship departure location, consider all options.  These options may include driving your own vehicle, renting a car, flying, riding the bus, or taking the train.

If you choose to drive, make sure you factor in the cost of fuel, wear and tear on your car, overnight stops as well as food.  Another thing to consider is the cost of parking while you are on your cruise.  Many lots near the cruise lines can cost $10-20/day.  On the other hand, the greatest advantage of if driving is that your travel will be easy. Just hop into your vehicle and hit the road. Also, if you choose to drive to your destination, it’s often much easier.

The other possibility is to rent a vehicle.  Car rentals are a popular way to reach your designation without an excessive amount of planning. Many rental agencies will pick up and deliver their vehicles – so if you rented a car, drove to the cruise line, contacted the rental agency, they can pick up the vehicle from you, and you could save on the cost of parking and have a hassle free mode of transportation.

Flying is a popular travel method; however, again it can be costly.  If you fly, also factor in the cost of airport parking as well as transportation to and from the airport to the cruise line.  If your cruise ship departure port is only a few hours a way, air travel may not be the best option.

Traveling by bus or train to your cruise ship’s departure location is another acceptable travel option.  Although there is a longer time factor involved, they are both inexpensive ways to travel.  Many people can easily afford a bus or a train ticket.  Aside from excessive stops, it is possible that you may not have access to either.  Bus stations and train stations are only available in limited locations.  You may find it difficult or impossible to find a station that offers service to the location of your choice.

Each of the aforementioned travel methods have their advantages and disadvantages.  To find the perfect method of travel to reach your cruise ship’s departure location, weigh the advantages and disadvantages of each.  Once you have decided which method best fits your needs, you can rest assured knowing that you will make it on time for your cruise ship’s departure.

Popular Cruise Misconceptions

How to get rid of cruise misconceptions as you travel

For many people who love cruises, it is a great experience that nothing can replace, however, others believe that a cruise is boring and not much fun or excitement.  Why is it that some people don’t like cruises?

Some people believe that cruising is boring, however this isn’t true.  Cruise ships offer such a variety of activities that there’s just about something for everyone.

There are events from spas and workouts to dancing and dinint.  There are games and relaxations.  Night time brings on bars and parties with dancing and entertainment – and the chance to socialize and mingle with your ship mates.

Another concern that people have is that they might get seasick.  Today’s cruise ships are specially made so most people don’t get seasick – except in extremely rough waters.  There are medications that work so most people don’t have to be worried about this

Some people believe that cruising is only for “old” people, however more and more singles are now cruising.  This is a safe and exciting way to travel and to also meet people – and now many cruise lines are creating specialty cruises – cruises designed for people with similar interests.  Some of the specialty cruises can be geared toward singles – and there are also cruises for groups such as romance writers, or even political parties.

So if you’ve ever thought about taking a cruise, check out some of the options available to you.

Cruising With a Celebrity: Are Celebrity Cruises Worth the Money?

You are a fan of a singer, writer or soap opera actor.  Or maybe you admire a radio talk show host, television chef or broadway star.  And then you hear an advertisement that your favorite celebrity is going to be taking a cruise and you are invited to join them.  This is an advertisement for a celebrity cruise which have gained in popularity in the US and worldwide.  They certainly are popular but the real question is…are they worth it?

Now don’t confuse celebrity cruises with Celebrity Cruise Lines.  Celebrity cruises are offered by multiple cruise companies which book well known movie stars, musicians, radio talk show hoses, writers, etc to attract travelers…and it works.

In order to figure out if a celebrity cruise is worth it, you need to evaluate the purpose of the cruise.  Realize that most celebrities are paid for their appearance on cruises.  Additionally, often the celebrity will be promoting their show, movie, book, etc. and you are not guaranteed that you will actually the celebrity.

Another reason that celebrities participate in cruises is to promote their charity or other causes.  If you like their charity you can attend the cruise as well as know that you are bringing awareness to someone or something that needs assistance.

A consideration on determining on whether or not to take a celebrity cruise is the amount of time the celebrity will be onboard.  Sometimes, because of their schedules, they might not be able to attend the entire time. Prior to making your reservation you need to find out if they will be there for the whole cruise.  If not, you might decide that the cruise is not worth your time.

During the cruise, the celebrity will be attending scheduled events that are planned ahead of time.  Make sure that you check the ship’s itinerary so you don’t miss any of the schedule.  That way you’ll be able to meet, or dine with the person you’re on the cruise with.

It’s also important to determine how many passengers will also be participating in the celebrity cruise.  This might impact how much time you get to spend with the celebrity.  If there are a large number and it’s a short cruise, you might be unable to meet them.

The last consideration on determining if you should book a celebrity cruise is cost. The cost of the celebrity cruises is sometimes higher than other traditional cruises because you’re paying to meet the person.

While these cruises are a great way to meet your favorite celebrity, just realize that you can still enjoy a cruise…with or without a celebrity.