Cruise holidays are ideal for single travellers, allowing you mix or simply enjoy time out on your own.

It’s easy to make new friends while on a cruise ship due to the many varied activities on board and the huge range of shore excursions available.

Expect a laid back atmosphere on board with informal dining and group activities to late-night dancing without the usual worries of having to get home.

There’s so much to do on board

On the ship there’s ample time to relax in the spa, take a rejuvenating massage, work out in the gym, take a gentle jog around deck or sunbathe sipping a cocktail by the swimming pool.

With a balcony cabin you can sit back and watch the oceans pass by, catching up on your reading or listening to the latest tunes on your iPod while ordering room-service – absolute luxury!

Dining on board is a sociable experience with many varied restaurants, cafes and bars to enjoy, often without set seating times, so you can eat what you want, when you want.

Evenings come alive

In the evenings your ship comes alive with entertainment ranging from big production, Broadway-style shows and live music through to stand-up comedy acts and watching the latest film releases on deck under the stars.

Some lines even run dedicated events for single travellers such as solos’ lunches at the start of your cruise. Others provide social hostesses to arrange get-togethers and leisure activities.

The fun continues ashore

The fun continues ashore whatever your interest may be from shopping in New York City to sight-seeing in some of the most spectacular destinations around the world. How about al fresco dining in Venice, swimming with turtles in the Caribbean or zip-wiring through a tropical rain forest? These are just some of the amazing on shore activities offered by cruise companies.

So whether it’s pure chill out time you are looking for coupled with cultural highlights on shore or an opportunity to make new acquaintances in convivial surroundings, then a cruise is the perfect hassle-free holiday.