I can’t say enough for the NCL solo program. I have used it so many times now and am proud to say I have Diamond status, which means I get a few free perks, like free laundry, priority boarding, and a free bottle of wine with dinner once per seven day cruise!
I love their itineraries, and that occasionally I get to leave from my home town, Vancouver BC. the port is a short 15 min uber ride from my condo, so let’s get packing! The cruises here leave for Alaska all summer, re-positioning to LA in the fall, and also sometimes go to Hawaii, often via Alaska. Also, there is a September crossing to Japan which I am determined to do one day.
Other than that, I like to leave from LA and New York, both with direct and reasonable flights from Vancouver. Not so much, leaving from Miami but do have family to visit there if I can stretch my vacation.
The solo programs on NCL are excellent. Every day, there is a solo meeting usually around 5 pm with a designated staff member (solo coordinator), rotated between members of the cruise director’s team so always different, a half hour meet to meet and greet other solos, plan events, or sign up for the nightly solo dinner in the main dining room (complimentary).
I have met so many wonderful solos from all over the world and keep in touch with them on Facebook.
If you are interested in checking out Norwegian, contact my travel agent extraordinaire. She is a fellow solo traveller I met years ago and we are friends and colleagues. She is super organized, keeps up with all the solo deals, and will save you money!
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