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Solo Travel on a Cruise: How to Have Fun and Meet People on Board

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I think it's probably it's safer than just going somewhere by yourself you're in a group you have people who are checking on on you all the time

I have found that I'll just sit down at a at a table and anybody who's beside me I'll just start chatting or people will come along and say are these seats taken and they'll sit down with you

I think that's a good place to start River Cruise people are very friendly and want to share their experiences

The real Advantage is in cruising itself you get on the ship you only unpack once that's one advantage

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Use common sense for safety, similar to being in a big city
βœ“Consider river cruises for first-time solo travelers due to smaller size and social opportunities
βœ“Book early with river cruise lines to get reduced or waived single supplements
βœ“Ask your travel agent about groups or escorted solo traveler cruises
βœ“Choose open seating dining to meet other people

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Safety of traveling alone β€” It's safer than going somewhere by yourself because you're in a group; use common sense and be aware of your surroundings
Having to share a stateroom β€” You don't have to share; you can pay a single supplement, but promotions may reduce the cost
Dining alone β€” You can dine alone or choose open seating to join a table with others

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs solo cruising safe?
QHow do you meet people on a cruise as a solo traveler?
QWhat is a single supplement and how does it work?
QDo you have to dine alone on a cruise?
QAre there activities for solo travelers on cruise ships?

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YouTube Video Description↓

Solo Travel on a Cruise: How to Have Fun and Meet People on Board. Rosemary Bartello of Cruise Holidays of Oakville joins Ken to discuss solo cruising and solo travel in general. A solo traveler herself, Rosemary details what you need to know when taking your first solo travel cruise or vacation: how easy it is to meet people, the safety aspect of traveling alone, and what her recommendation would be for first timers looking to cruise. Learn what type of groups are available for solo travelers and where to find them, both with your travel advisor and online. Rosemary also provides cruise tips for what to do if you encounter issues related to health, dining options and sharing as stateroom. Contact Real Travel Experts: questions@realtravelexperts.com https://realtravelexperts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RealTravelExperts/ https://www.instagram.com/realtravelexperts/ Contact: Cruise Holidays of Oakville Website: https://hookedoncruising.com Email: rosemary@cruiseholidaysoakville.com Singles Cruise https://singlescruise.com/ RTE Travel Talk does not endorse any of their guests' products or services. The opinions of the guests may or may not reflect those of the host and RTE Travel Talk. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:11 Rosemary Bartello, Guest 01:18 Who chooses solo travel ? 01:48 Is solo cruising a safe way to go? 02:53 Do you have to share a stateroom? 03:24 What is a single supplement? 04:06 Dining as a single person 04:47 Rosemary's experience travelling solo 05:02 Are there activities for singles? 05:53 Is this a good option for folks who have lost a partner? 06:41 How do you handle any possible travel problems? 08:18 Are there cruises or cruise lines that cater to solo travel? 11:37 Is it better to travel with a group? 12:35 Which is better for the solo cruiser - ocean or river? 14:30 Are there advantages for touring over cruising? 15:28 How to contact Rosemary 16:10 Where is Rosemary travelling next?