First and probably last Disney cruise.

[Bad Pink Tink 2.0]

I'm a solo 40 something female traveller and I have just finished my trip report from my first Disney cruise, the 7 night Norwegian Fjord in September 2022 https://www.disboards.com/threads/s...eptember-2022-updated-final-thoughts.3926775/

Maybe a European Disney cruise might suit you better. The European cruises are port intensive, with a lower % of children than Caribbean or Bahama cruises.

I had no issues finding things to do as a solo adult. I am not the sit in the sun with a book and a drink person and Im not into just spending time in the bars.

I did the ship tour, went to the cinema, was out on deck for sunrises, the dance party in the Atrium, went to the evening shows, went to the Rainforest room, went to Palo brunch.

I didnt do Bingo, not for me. I went to a few trivia but again not for me.

Solo travel is what you make it. I loved just walking around, taking photos, talking to the CM's, soaking up the atmosphere on the ship. I do alot of research and planning before the cruise, so I know what to expect.

Disney Cruise Blog is a great resource to see past Navigators and to get to know the types of activites that may be on your cruise.

YouTube is a great resource to see what it is actually like on the ship.

I like the Art Deco and Art Nouveau style of the Disney ships. I like the Disney themeing, Disney entertainment and Disney customer service. So for me, the higher price range is worth it.

 

[kiford]

If you don’t have kids— why you would subsidize the kids clubs is beyond me.

If you like - as we do - the Disney vibe and don't feel like some of the more adult-oriented or adult-only cruise lines are for you, we feel that the amount of "subsidy" we pay for the kid's clubs allows us to enjoy that vibe and the cruise without being inundated with children. While we are still exploring whether to cruise other cruise lines, the more vlogs I watch, the more investigation I do, the more I'm leaning towards the conclusion that what we like is cruising Disney, not that we like just cruising in general.

The one factor that may eventually push us to at least trying out another cruise line are the itineraries. Cruising allows you to do reconnaissance on a lot of places in a short period of time. That might help you decide that you'd like to spend more time in those places while not having the inconvenience of pack/repack, the hassle of constant tiring travel to a new place, and being stuck there if you've done and seen what you want. But I still need to enjoy my time on the ship and it still has to fit our lifestyle.

 

[jujubiee4]

Yes, on 7/17 for an 11 night Italy/Greece/Turkey. It will be our first Edge class ship.

Make sure when your back to tell us how it was.

 

[soniam]

Make sure when your back to tell us how it was.

Actually, we are back. It was great! The food, entertainment, and ship were fabulous. We were in a suite. They handled the number of people on the ship well. I think most, if not all, if the cabins were taken. If anyone has any specific questions, let me know.

 

[HeatherLassell]

Post COVID DCL has really been lacking in the adult activities/entertainment. Initially I got it, short staffed, social distancing, additional protocols, etc. They eliminated the club host position so they could have more staff responsible for it (at less pay and not nearly as good). One exception was Fantasy last August where AJ was the club host and fantastic. Entertainment still ended at 11 though.

It’s been long enough, they should be back to normal by now.

Pre-covid I felt like there was a LOT to do and I was catered to as an adults only cruiser. (I have taken my kids too) But post covid? Adult activities are severely lacking and I hate that they eliminated the adult entertainment director position.

ETA: The Wish was my 9th DCL cruise and it was one and done for me. I hated the lack of activities for adults and also that the lounges and bars are so open and spread out. I prefer having all the adult bars in the same area like on the Fantasy.

 

[Alicatt]

I have only crused on DCL and have never been bored but I am curious about the adult activities the other lines offer. I tend towads the game shows, theater shows and other live entertainment on the DCL ships, like the piano bar, bands and bars. I don't really gamble, but I am open to pretty much anything else.

 

[robinb]

I have only crused on DCL and have never been bored but I am curious about the adult activities the other lines offer. I tend towads the game shows, theater shows and other live entertainment on the DCL ships, like the piano bar, bands and bars. I don't really gamble, but I am open to pretty much anything else.

I've not sailed DCL. but I have been on Carnival, NCL and Princess. The other lines have all of those things plus adult themed comedians, bingo, Deal or No Deal and a casino. The biggest difference I've seen between the lines are the theater shows. Some shows tell a story while other are just a variety type show. I do gamble, but just a little in the casino on the machines. I don't play bingo or the other gambling shows.

I happen to prefer NCL because of the entertainment and the drink package that is included in our fare.

 

[Alicatt]

I've not sailed DCL. but I have been on Carnival, NCL and Princess. The other lines have all of those things plus adult themed comedians, bingo, Deal or No Deal and a casino. The biggest difference I've seen between the lines are the theater shows. Some shows tell a story while other are just a variety type show. I do gamble, but just a little in the casino on the machines. I don't play bingo or the other gambling shows.

I happen to prefer NCL because of the entertainment and the drink package that is included in our fare.

That makes sense. Thanks for sharing. I'm the only drinker in my group so the drink package isn't important to us but I can see enjoying many of the NCL things if I cruise with different folks ihe future.