Originally Posted by
Global Adventurer
I cruise solo, and refuse to sit with other passengers when I go on a cruise and just get my own single table or I don't eat in the dining hall. Can you imagine going out to eat dinner on land and having to sit with strangers? Me either. Room service or the buffet sounds better.
Buffet or room service are not normally options if you are on a river cruise.
To the OP, if you are in port during meal times, I would eat ashore. My other suggestion would be to talk to the maitre'd about your issue and there may be a solution he may have for you.