Would a single mom be bored?

[Suzanne]

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[gatrbait]

Although my son ended up hanging with me...I did meet a wonderful single mom on these boards and we originally planned to have brunch at Palo but ended up becoming great friends. Go to the cruise meets area and put yourself out there.. it is worth it.
Micky

 

[RKB]

My husband is also not into cruising. Last cruise I just took DS 10 and DD 15. We had a blast, but the kids did hang out with me alot (rather than do the clubs) We did all shore excursions together, dinner, etc.. My daughter did meet some teens and had fun with them as well a few evenings. I am planning another cruise without hubby. Now my youngest also wants to go so at the time of sailing I will have DD 18, DS 13 and DS 8. With three kids I will always have one of them to do something with - or if not there are Galley tours and all kinds of other stuff to do. So I would say go for it. I would love to have the happy father with us as pictured in brochures, but since he wouldn't be enjoying himself - we are better off without him. His idea of a good time is a deserted island with no other people, nothing to do, no where to be... boring!

 

[deelam]

I think you will be okay, just you and your son. Just make a point to set the rules with your son, like you two have dinner together and plan what shows you will see together. Once they get in the kid clubs, they don't want to leave.
My husband went on the cruise with me and my kids. My husband is also very anti Disney. My 9 year old stayed in the clubs, I couldn't get him to leave until closing. My husband stayed in the room, for the most part. He did join me for dinner and excersions, and one show. But that was it. My 2 year old stayed with my husband in the room allot. I still had a great time. Durring the pirates party, I quickly got my son out of the club so that I wouldn't have to go alone.
I bet we could fill a cruise ship with one parent going without their spouses.

 

[AUDREY BELCHER]

I am going on my disney cruise with dd and grandsons. We did a 3 day about two years ago. She went out one evening and everyone was very friendly you are on a cruise ship. I did a lot on my own and it was great. When I sail with my husband we do things by ourselfs also.

 

[Suzanne]

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[Rence]

My sister traveled with her two daughters right after getting divorced. She described it as the ideal single parent vacation. Plenty of mother-child activities plus lots for a single adult to do on their own.

 

[beachpal]

I am glad to hear that you can still have a great time if you are traveling single. We are booked on a November sailing and my sister in law is going with us. She is recently divorced and was hoping she would find some people in similar situations. I am going to pass this along to her!

 

[spotdog]

I am a middle aged woman who has traveled alone on 3 Disney cruises. I love to swim and sun by the adult pool. Try the cushioned deck chairs on the Promenade Deck (I think Deck 4) for some quiet reading. The Rainforest Room in the spa was not only relaxing, but I met alot of women who were taking some time away from husbands and kids.

I went to all the shows and felt welcomed by my tablemates at dinner. Disney is NOT a "couples only" or meatmarket atmosphere. Babies, kids, parents, single parents, honeymooners, aunts, uncles, grandparents, single adults or anyone else who loves Disney is made to feel welcome.

 

[CM_Mom]

Probably the only "singles" who might NOT enjoy Disney are those that ARE looking for a "Meatmarket" kind of swinging single atmosphere. And the rest of us both single and married are glad that DCL DOESN'T have that kind of atmosphere.

I have more vacation that I can take than DH does and if we hadn't had other expenses, I was seriously considering going by myself for a few days of pampering. I really think whether you have a good time or not depends a lot on your attitude. If you plan to go with the flow and relax and enjoy the ship, I think you'll have a MAGICal or WONDERful time.

 

[CarolAnnC]

I have cruised in the past as a single mom and very much enjoyed myself. I would highly recommend it, and I will say I was never bored. In fact, there were too many activities at time to choose between. The beauty of the Disney Cruise is there is something for everyone, and a single mom has no reason to feel out of place at all. Enjoy!!

 

[Orchids]

There are a lot of people who miss out of enjoying and/or experiencing the things they want to do in life because they do not have anyone to go with them. I don't want to miss out on expericing anything because I don't have someone to go with me. Or because my spouse does not want to go. I am very comfortable in going to the movies, dinner or shopping by myself. I love sharing experiences with people/family too. I just refuse to miss out because someone else does not want to go with me. My daughter and I will be enjoying WDW and a cruise together. We and look forward to meeting people during our travels.

 

[Suzanne]

Everyone gave such great encouragement I finally picked a cruise. I am now happily booked on the Dec 3/05 Western.

 

[gatrbait]

I'm glad you made that choice and I am sure you willl be glad also...Try to get someone to go with you to Palo even if it is the Brunch.. you receive such pampering there, it makes you feel like the queen you are!!(hehehehe)
Have fun!!
Micky