Cruises are an increasing popular way to have a holiday, with an increased number of routes and better ships in use with even more facilities and activities to keep all those onboard entertained. Since you are spending a fair amount of time in a confided space you often meet people again and again and will find it’s a great place to make new friends since people are much more open and relaxed as everyone is on their holidays.

If you are single and looking for a new partner then singles cruises should be something you should consider. Many of the activities can be tailored more to families and couples on main cruises so it's best to go with a dedicated singles cruise.

In the UK two out of five adults are single, that’s 19 million potential partners looking for their own sole mates. The reason for recommending a singles cruise is the chance to enjoy a holiday while feeling safe and secure that you don't get when backpacking. Also it brings those in the same boat (sorry about the pun!) together and allows them to take part in many of the activities on board and get to know each other.

It is often the case that once single cruisers reach their destination they then go on to travel around together so even if you aren't lucky enough to meet someone at least on the way there then there is a good chance you will still get to enjoy the rest of the holiday and make friends on a singles cruises.

There are many singles cruises to choose from, running a quick internet search will bring up various options including dedicated cruise fan websites where you can discuss cruises with those that have been before.