Top 10 reasons I love to Cruise- #10....You can meet people from all over the world!

 The top ten reasons I love to cruise, #10

10. You can meet people from all over the world!  

 Most ships hold between 2,000 and 5,000 passengers who come from all different backgrounds and enjoy all kinds of different things. It is a great place to meet people from all over the world if you’d like. If you opt for the “traditional dining” that is found on most lines, you may be assigned a dinner table with guests from all over the world. Spending a week of meals with these people, you really get to learn a lot about them.  Don’t worry, if you’re not a “people person”, you can choose to not dine with strangers, just ask to be sat at a table for 2, or there are other options for dining available as well.

Ships also have an abundance of entertainment available on board, which also allows you opportunities to meet people as well.  You could come back from your vacation with new lifelong friends or new travel partners.

There are plenty of different websites that you can visit that offer message boards so you can try and meet people before your cruise even starts.  Some cruise lines even set up meet & greets for members of these sites, and allow them to do a bit of mingling while on board. 

When I took a cruise solo a couple of years ago, I met a group of people through one of the sites, and we toured Jamaica as a group and had and amazing time. It was so much fun to meet the people I had been talking to for months before our trip, and it also gave me the opportunity to see parts of Jamaica that I wouldn't have been able to see if I had tried to go on my own. 

Of course, you can also choose to relax and keep to yourself if that’s more your speed. Many ships offer quiet spaces where you can truly relax and enjoy the day.  

At each port stop, you also get to interact with the locals, and see how they truly live. Almost every place you go, the locals are glad you're there (you're helping their economy!) and will try to make sure you enjoy your stay!  It's a great way to be immersed into a new culture for a a short period of time. 

You never know who you might end up sharing a meal with, or sitting next to on a deck chair watching the sun rise, but take every opportunity you can to learn about the amazing people you meet! 

... Stay tuned to #9 reason I love to cruise tomorrow!