I guess being a male I would ask that you please enlighten me why in the
world (other than money) you would risk ruining your whole cruise by
possibly getting the roommate from hell and a perfect stranger at that.
Maybe this sounds harsh but if you can't afford to go solo then wait until
you can.
I just wouldn't want a stranger in my cabin for 7-10 days.
"LeeNY" wrote in message
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> On Feb 4, 8:23 pm, "ccm" wrote:
>> ccm wrote:
>> > Looking for a female travel companion, in 40's age range, moderately
>> > active and adventurous but who knows how to slow down and enjoy the
>> > simple things of travelling as well. I am a non smoker and don't
>> > enjoy drunkedness nor companions of the like. I am a nurse and love
>> > gardening. I am married and have one ten year old boy. I am looking
>> > forward to travelling solo but it has been over 14 years since I have
>> > done this. I used to travel all over the place backpacking and the
>> > like and have never travelled with a group and I can't find a woman's
>> > group for a travel destintion for March/ April so I had a cruise in
>> > mind for the Southern caribbean at that time and hope that a like
>> > travel companion will come through to share a cabin with me. We can
>> > go our own ways if need be, as I am a very independent person. Hope
>> > the right person reads this and sends me an email to discuss further
>> > if we will be the right match. ccm
>>
>> Please who ever sent a reply with "go with your husband" was not
>> helpful. If it were possible we would but timing and finances and
>> child minding while in school is an issue. There are things as well.
>> Please only helpful responses. thank you ccm
>
> Hi ccm,
>
> Being a married woman myself, and also having enjoyed vactioning solo,
> I totally get where you're coming from! Have you considered just
> cruising alone? If you can be flexible about dates, ships,
> itineraries, etc., you can sometimes find a deal that won't include a
> huge single supplement. I've cruised a few times solo, and I love it -
> no problem meeting lots of people, no conflicts sharing a cabin with
> whom it turns out you might not be compatible, vacation at your
> schedule, your routine, your pace. It's really a great way to go.
>
> Have you considered a Windjammer? I went on the Yankee Clipper a few
> years back with a friend of mine, and we became friends with two women
> that had been assigned to share a cabin....I think Windjammer Barefoot
> Cruises matches passengers pretty often for cabin shares. I don't
> think the mass market lines offer shares anymore...that is, if you
> can't find someone to cruise with you.
>
> Anyway, consider going solo. It's great.
>
> Lee
>
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