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The best places to meet new people on board

The more you frequent the areas on board that you enjoy, the greater your chance of meeting new and interesting people. Whether you’re travelling as a couple, with a group of friends or on your own, you will always find other people on board that share similar interests and likes to your own. This will

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Best ocean cruise lines for solo travellers

For your next solo travel on board a ship, you can find the perfect options for comfortable (and affordable) voyages with these cruise lines. Whether travelling solo or travelling single, you can now enjoy a whole new world of unaccompanied cruising. Gone are the days of the ‘single supplement’ penalty added to your vacation costs.

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Best activities for solo cruisers

Heading out to sea for your first or next solo cruise? Fun activities await. And, as an unaccompanied traveller, you get to choose every one of them. Solo cruisers generally fall into three camps of travellers: those who want their own quiet time, those who want to make new friends, and those who land in

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How to meet people on a cruise

Regardless of what type of solo traveller you are, meeting your fellow shipmates can be a breeze – or it can be a challenge. Either way, you may find these tips useful for your next cruise. There are three basic types of solo traveller: interactive, introspective, and hybrid. I would describe the interactive traveller as

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4 mistakes every solo traveller makes

Not staying in touch with loved ones at home, and more mistakes solo travellers make. Solo travel can be a daunting prospect for those hungry to discover the world. But a solo cruise holiday could be the answer. With everything planned and taken care of, as well as excursions, on-board activities and dining, what is

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Top tips for solo cruisers

Cruising solo is nothing to be scared of, says Penny Symons. In fact, it’s just the ticket for singletons – as the cruise lines are finally beginning to realise. Cruises are sold to couples, it’s as simple as that. The vast majority of cabins are fitted with a double bed, and all pricing is based on