Reporter Shares Surprises from First Solo Cruise Experience

I took my first cruise solo, and 6 things surprised me

Business Insider's reporter took her first cruise solo and ran into a few surprises. Joey Hadden/Business Insider I took my first cruise solo on Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas. My trip was full of surprises, from the price of the room to the best way to meet people. Excursions were more social than I expected, and people kept asking me where my parents were. I'd traveled long distances solo by plane and train — so why not try cruising alone? In April 2022, I went on my first cruise by...