How to Make Friends on a Cruise?

If you are unsure how to make your cruise vacation memorable with friends, read the following to learn about the right tips.

5 Tips to make friends on a Cruise:

If you are on a solo cruise trip, you don't have to worry about being alone throughout your journey. Even if you still want to make friends, it is not as difficult as it seems.

Yes, We meet them as strangers, and making friends might seem difficult. However, you can follow these tips to make friends on a cruise.

1. Strike conversations with your fellow travellers:

On average, around 3000 to 6000 passengers travel on a cruise ship. Therefore, you have got 6000 chances to make new friends! A conversation starter works as the best trick.

Start by saying a “Hi” to:

• Someone sitting beside you while on a tour bus and is a solo passenger 
• A family or a group of friends lounging on your nearest deck 
• Anyone random you find on the cruise over the dinner table

Moreover, cruises generally have groups on social media sites for each trip. You can find someone in the group to start a conversation and make new friends.

2. Interactive games:

You can participate in the game nights on the cruise or even carry your own interactive game. This opens up the chances of getting to know strangers. Here are some interactive game ideas on a cruise if you are planning to mingle with others.

• CLUE: The Murder Mystery: This game involves extensive problem-solving to solve the mystery clues. While searching for clues on the ship, you will have the chance to interact with a wide number of fellow cruisers and make new friends. 
• Digital gaming for the teens: If you are a group of two to three people onboard, visit the gaming section of the cruise to meet like-minded cruisers. This will give you a new group of friends. 
• Bingo: You can start with a bingo game and continue to decide the winner while travelling. Keep gifts for your winners, which will ultimately make you a part of the group. 

3. Trivia games:

While on a cruise, make new friends by becoming a part of the Trivia group. You will find a number of them when onboard. 

You can team up to solve the quizzes related to movies, books, songs, etc. There is nothing to worry about if you are unaware of the answers to each question. You can opt to join the trivia sessions for general trends.

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4. Check out the piano bar:

Piano bars are a great place to hang out in the evening. Go for a drink after your dinner to make new friends at the Piano bar. Ask your fellow cruisers for a drink.

While the onboard artists are busy entertaining the crowd, start a conversation with random people around the corner. Bring your group to the bar and sing along to your favourite song.

5. Book a theme-based cruise for your vacation:

Booking a theme-based cruise will allow you to interact with like-minded people.

• Exchange fanatic ideas with your fellow cruisers on board. Try to plan several events with your fellow cruisers. 
• You can gossip about your favourite celebrity or characters of your theme and share the undying admiration you have. 
• Go for a Karaoke and sing aloud your favourite songs from your theme.