I sailed alone on Norwegian's latest giant cruise ship and was surprised how easy it was as a solo traveler

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an empty bed in a single-person studio cabin on Norwegian Aqua
Norwegian Aqua has 1,387 cabins, 93 of which are for solo travelers.

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I love cruises, but my wife of 33 years doesn't. I've gone on 30 without her — and the arrangement works for us both.

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My wife doesn't enjoy cruises as much as I do so I go alone.

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I've taken over 30 cruises by myself. I was lonely for a few until I realized I'd cracked the code for the perfect getaway.

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Many people go on solo cruises around the globe.

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I chose an inside cabin on my recent Norwegian cruise because it was the cheapest option, and I actually loved my little cave

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I didn't struggle to fall asleep and could easily get up early for my 7:30 a.m. excursion.

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I went on my first solo cruise to the Caribbean and worried about getting bored on the ship. I ended up having more fun than expected.

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A selfie of the author on the Norwegian Sky.
I went on a solo cruise and loved it more than I thought I would.

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