Are there any cruises which are geared toward singles in their 30s which any of you recommend?

No question: Carnival. We traveled with my 80 yr old dad, 16 yr old daughter and us in our 50's. Every age group is represented on that line with a predominance of single 30's. The food is much improved in the last 2 yrs (we went last on Fascination in May, 2000). Lobster night is a feature, as is the one awesome carved ice midnight buffet. My brother and wife went on Inspiration this last May and loved the ship. We sailed on her two yrs ago. Choose the destination of choice and have a ball. Prices are very reasonable. There is something to do all the time, esp at night. Rooms are a good size. Check out www.cruisereviews.com

Don't even try to smuggle in booze, though. They will confiscate it. Got to buy theirs. Many other cruise lines take the same attitude.

Singles are always better off travelling on Carnival and doing the Caribbean itineraries. Although Alaska is a very beautiful place to visit, if you don't like feeling like the youngest single (other singles are usually coupled up) even at 30ish, then stay away from Alaska cruising as your first few cruising experiences. Even if you are an older single, there are more couples in Alaska then in the Caribbean cruises.

You haven't really given us much more information so the answers are vague but hope this helps. By the way, the absolute most party-like atmospheres are the 5-day or less cruises sailing out of Florida. Since younger people tend to have less available time then retired or older-cruises. These are vague generalizations but they hold much truth.

I cruised last September on the Carnival for a 5-day cruise and it was a blast. Even if you are super shy you can make friends for life.

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Thank you for your input. I guess I haven't been very specific and I should be.

I'm not looking for a 'party' boat of sorts. I prefer quiet, subdued cruises if they even exist. I've never taken a cruise in my life yet I've always been curious.

I have watched several programs on the Travel Channel about cruising which, unfortunately, makes me quite wary. In particular, since the ships are typically registered outside the US (due to the horrific tax structure set up by Congress), is there any kind of law and order on cruises? I've learned about women who were attacked by overly zealous staff members of these ships. And since cruise ships are on international waters and are registered in Liberia or Norway, for example, there seems to be little a victimized passenger can do. In addition, there was an expose on the lack of adequate medical facilities available on board in case of emergencies. All of this makes me a bit concerned.

It does sound like I'm convincing myself not to go on a cruise but from all that I have heard from friends (typically couples) who do cruise, they love it. Any thoughts?

[This message has been edited by Analise (edited 07-13-2001).]