While group and mass cruises have always been popular, it is sometimes more exciting, rejuvenating and memorable to try out singles cruises. A singles cruise is the best way to meet and make new friends instead of spending your holiday with people you are with on a daily basis. On a singles cruise, you can enjoy a holiday better without the worry of surrounding couples and or families wherever you go. Singles cruises allow you the rare opportunity to immerse your most natural self into a new environment without the same limitations and pressures of your daily life.

To make it even more appealing, booking for a singles cruise is actually relatively easier than the normal cruise processes. As you research on the available options for a memorable holiday, singles cruises should be your number one choice this year. To book for one, look for the cruise facilitators exclusively catering to singles. Most regular cruises require that you pay double while booking a double room with a single bed, which is basically a standard sized cabin for most regular cruises. If however you choose a facilitator exclusively dealing with singles cruises, their offers are structured in a way that allows you to travel alone or with a partner at your own convenience.

Secondly, booking singles cruises online is more convenient and cheaper. In online platforms, the cruise choices are diverse and highly discounted. You can find an appealing cruise package in special offers, especially during the off seasons. As noted earlier, the companies catering exclusively for singles cruises have more options and better prices, especially if such companies operate an online booking portal.

Thirdly, you are better off choosing your most preferred cruising theme instead of settling for a standard singles cruise. This is especially important if you are traveling alone. Make sure that the theme of the singles cruise is desirable to your interests, preferences and likes. You can therefore opt for a fitness cruise to the Pacific Islands, a fun cruise to Hawaii or an adventure cruise to the Caribbean.

Fourthly, ensure that the singles cruise you pick has an age limit that you qualify for. Singles cruise targeted to cater for just anybody rarely appeal to your preferences simply because they are tailored for a general audience. You should ensure that the cruise you book for is ideal for your age. You also don’t want to indulge in an 18-year old cruise when you are past the retirement age. The 18-30 and 25-40 are the most popular age limits for singles cruises today, while those targeted at seniors (40+) are getting more and more popular.

Fifthly, before booking a specific package, decide whether the cruise will be a water only trip or one including some tome on the beaches and along coastal towns of the destination. Some cruises require that you live and sleep entirely onboard during the entire trip while others offer opportunities to interact with the nightlife and shopping masses of some popular destinations. Make a choice based on your preferences and holiday requirements.

At the end of the day, singles cruises are, more appealing because they offer you the choice of tailor making your own trip based on preferences. Ensure that the cruise you book aptly caters to what you want out of a holiday.

You sail past the old fortress at the mouth of the harbor and you know even before stepping out on to the dock that you have reached fabled San Juan, Puerto Rico. The turquoise waters shimmer up at you from your perch at the rails of the Caribbean cruise lines ship and you shout and cheer along with the other thousands of passengers at the fabulous port of call. The white sand beaches beckon so you take the guided excursion tour off your Caribbean cruise lines ship and thus begins your adventure.

Salsa and calypso music and drums compete for attention as you walk the picturesque streets of Old San Juan, part of the capital city that has been restored and is basically the same as it was hundreds of years ago. The buildings and churches that you see everywhere in Old San Juan are Colonial style and harken back to the days of Spanish conquistadors. The old fort, El Morro, stands guard as the sentinel of San Juan bay and its proud turrets are reminders of a time when pirates roamed the seas in search of treasure and cities to plunder.

When in Old San Juan you will likely be led by your intrepid guide to the Bacardi rum factory tour and just be forewarned: you will be served lots of icy rum drinks. They may taste harmless but a few of these puppies will have you reeling if you are not used to alcohol. But when the temperature outside is 100 degrees with 90 degrees humidity it is hard to resist an icy slushy mixed drink like a rum punch, daiquiri, or pina colada. Some of the tours are long and you will be walking for a while, so wear comfortable shoes.

In the early evening you may have a chance to go to the San Juan Hotel which is located right on the beach. They have several great bars and lounges where you can catch a local band or DJ and dance with the locals and tourists late into the night. Be careful you don’t stay too long. You need to be back on the ship before it leaves so be mindful of the departure times. The ship will not wait for anyone as they are on a tight schedule. Many stranded Caribbean cruise lines travelers have had to pay for airfare back to Miami because they missed the boat’s scheduled departure time.

Once back on the Caribbean cruise lines ship you will find yourself pampered to excess by the friendly staff, activities directors, and world-class chefs. Meals are never a problem as there are almost always buffets laid out somewhere on the boat. There are scheduled times for meals at the different on-board restaurants where you can order something special like lobster or steak.

Whatever you like, life on board a Caribbean cruise lines ship is never dull or boring. With all of the endless on board activities and wonderful ports of call, a cruise ship vacation could be just the thing for you and your family. Bon voyage!