Activites onboard for single

[perdidobay]

Toadman's post got me thinking about what I would do if I were a single alone on a Disney cruise. The 2 cruises I have been on were with DH and we did all the clubs, dances, etc. But if I were to become a widow, and my friends or relatives weren't able to cruise with me for whatever reason, I would rather go alone than not go at all.
I would have no problem going to any of the clubs by myself, and dancing was not limited to couples. The only thing I can think of that requires a duo was being a participant in match your mate.
Watching it would still be doable! I found that people onboard were very friendly and would strike up a conversation easily, whether it was by the pool or in an elevator. Meals to me also would be no problem, since you are not sitting at a table alone. I would still book Palos too.
I am wondering if going alone would bother any of you who have always gone with others?

 

[wovenwonder]

I would choose single on DCL rather than sitting home single any day! Although I traveled with my family (Hubby included) - we were rarely together except at dinner. I enjoyed my solitude knowing that my family was also have a terrific time.

In the evening we were usually with 'groups' of people and it was not a 'couple atmosphere' for us.

Don't worry -- we did find our time to connect together also!

 

[Carameo]

I have been on the cruise a few times with my mother (72) who is in bed by 7:00 and found things to do. Granted, you kind of need to be the kind of person that doesn't feel bad about doing things alone (movies, dinner), but there was plenty to do. I did not expect DCL to cater to my tastes in single activities. I didn't see any suggestions as to activities Toad did want to see, but I have found the CM generally open to suggestions. There is a great lounge on each ship and there is always the SPA!!! I would be interested to hear about the dinner companions for them.

 

[katz99]

I am a HAPPILY Single mom that will be cruising with my 2 girls that will be turning 11 and 13 on the cruise. I for one will get all my enjoyment just watching them be happy. And maybe just maybe the Magic of Disney will take effect and they won't argue the entire cruise.

 

[Lisa F]

I can't imagine how many of the activities I did with my husband on DCL would be any less fun alone. Sure, it was great to be with my husband, but for all of the shows that we saw we sat and were entertained. We took long naps on deck (next to each other, but no conversation going on there). We also spent time together to talk and do other things and it was wonderful spending time with him but basically we took the time out of doing other activities to do that. But, different strokes for different folks. My hubby and I did NOT go to any of the dances because we don't like to dance. I can see how a dance would be a lot less fun if you are alone. On the other hand we had a great time at barrel of laughs listening to the pianos and that seems like it would be a great activity for singles and couples alike.

Lisa

 

[Scratch42]

It doesn't bother me as long as DD is having a great time!
Have talked with some dis'er and looking forward to meeting them!
Gonna do Paolo's and my philosophy is "It's up to you whether you have a good time or not!"

My first time on a cruise was eons ago when none of my friends could go for whatever reason and I went solo! Met so many great people and have great memories from that trip!

Scratch

 

[CruellaDuVille]

I left my "boys" home (read that, husband and 20 year old son) and BLISSFULLY went for a cruise "girls only" with my daughter.

It was HEAVEN. No dirty socks or underwear on the floor, everything always neat and tidy, nobody watching the same movie (over and over) on the TV (happened on the last cruise with the whole family).

My daughter and I were very satisfied with Common Grounds. I set my own rules, did not count on them to make rules for me. She had a great time.

I met another woman cruising sans-man on the DIS board (Grandmalinda). She was delightful. We met for drinks and we ate at Palo three times together.

I'm an independent person and enjoy my own company. I'm happy alone, with a book, or traveling solo and people watching. I love my "boys" but cherish my time away from them. It's so restful.

I shopped my buns off in St. Thomas, no man looking over my shoulder. I probably would have spent more if my husband had been with me though and I know he'd have been eyeballing the Rolex's (as if he needs another watch, ha!).

We shared a dinner table with a family that had teens and I had plenty of intelligent conversation with the mom and dad who were quite articulate.

I'd go solo with my daughter again in a heartbeat, as a matter of fact she and I agreed that we preferred it "girls only".

It was cheaper too.

After I got home I made it up with my husband by going to Las Vegas without kids. I'll make it up to my son by taking him on a mother/son ski trip.

Life is good. It gets even better if you can be a little creative and do things a little out of the norm.

 

[floridaminnie]

I am a single mother that went on the 7 day with my 3 yr dd, my parents and grandmother. My daughter basically lived in the club (by her choice, not mine). It was nice to have her want to be in the club and a chance for me to relax. I had no prob. looking at the navigators deciding what I wanted to do and doing it by myself. It was nice to have some me time. The only time that I found myself sitting around doing nothing was on days we were in port. We would come back to the boat early and there isn't much going on on the boat. But again it was nice doing nothing and relaxing!