Single? Meet and Greet on a Yacht!
By: David Dunlap

If sailings your thing, just because youre single doesnt mean you have to miss out on some of the worlds greatest excursions! You can book a cruise with an agency or a cruise ship, which organizes all the activities, on-board meals, and other amenities. There are a plethora of packages from which to choose, so theres a matchmaking cruise on a sailboat or yacht for anyone!

Also, the entire yacht will not be comprised of only single people. Some couples like to join in on the fun, too, but one things for sure: you wont have to contend with any families, or the pitter-patter of childrens noisy feet running around to disrupt the mood.

Most cruise yachts catering to singles tours carry from 250 to 400 people, reserving a block of cabins for the groups of singles and the couples groups. However, some yachts and cruise ships can carry up to 2,000. Youll have no trouble finding the right number of people for your individual preference.

Youll have a blast sailing the ocean blue while your hosts schedule the parties, games, lectures, pool parties, and nightly get-togethers thatll keep you entertained. These tour guides specialize in this kind of cruise, so theyre very experienced and not apt to seat a 24-year-old free-wheelin single gal from Pittsburgh next to a 55-year-old male librarian from Santa Fe.

Theres usually a yacht online message board where you can start chatting with your sailing mates before actually meeting, if youd prefer. And, some agencies organize a special meet and greet before the cruise so you can get to know your travel partners ahead of time.

And theres also variety: youll never find a typical cruise; unless youre signing on for a very specific type of cruise, i.e., Vegans Only, youll meet singles from all walks of life, involved in all kinds of trades and professions. And many will be returning to reunite with friends they made on their last trip; maybe youll be next!

Traveling alone has never been so much fun! Just think yachting for this years upcoming vacation, and youre guaranteed to meet new people; maybe even a special someone. So whatever your tastes, interests, or age, theres a sailing adventure waiting just for you!

For more information, see www.onlyforyachts.com.

About The Author David Dunlap is the owner and founder of All About Sailboats and The Ocean Sailing Guide, two online resources for every sailing enthusiast. For sailing information and resources, including boat insurance and sailing charters, visit http://onlyforyachts.com or http://theoceansailingguide.com. newlink@onlyforyachts.com

This article was posted on August 15, 2005